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Values
St. Wendelin Elementary is "alive with the gospel of Jesus".
Explicitly and implicitly, personnel form the students in Gospel
values especially love for God and neighbor, forgiveness, peace
and justice. Daily religion classes, weekly worship and service
projects reinforce these values.
Academics
St. Wendelin Elementary is fully accredited by the Ohio Catholic
School Accrediting Association. The staff implements the courses
of study approved by the Ohio Department of Education. At each
grade level students receive instruction in mathematics, language
arts, reading, science health, social studies, art, music and
physical education. A computer teacher provides instruction
in keyboarding and word-processing. Supplementing instruction
in basic skills are such programs as drug abuse prevention,
human sexuality, library science, and multicultural awareness.
Special Services
In addition to the core curriculum, the special services program
includes Title 1 reading, remedial reading, tutoring for the
learning disabled, speech and language therapy and a special
enrichment program for academically talented children. A school nurse cares
for the children's health needs.
Faculty
A highly qualified faculty, one Sister of Notre Dame and twenty-six
women, staffs the school. The Ohio Department of Education
certifies all teachers; 80% have more than 5 years experience.
The support personnel (librarian, secretaries and teacher aides)
assist the teachers and students. The average student-teacher ratio
in each classroom is 20:1. |
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