Our Services

Faculty

Our experienced faculty is composed completely of certified teachers, many whom have master's and/or post graduate degrees. They are committed to continuing their education and religious formation. Teachers' aides are utilized in assisting teachers and students in their daily work.

Testing

Students test above local and national average on standardized testing. The Iowa Test of Basic Skills is given annually in September.

Lunch

The students may participate in the hot lunch program offered daily or they may bring their own lunch. Milk or juice is also available for sale. The cafeteria offers many homemade items and a full-service salad bar daily.

Before & After Care

There is a school sponsored on-site Before and After School Care Program available for students in our school. The morning hours are from 6:30 to 7:25 a.m. The afternoon hours run from dismissal until 6:00 p.m.

Admission and Tuition

Dependents of Catholic families registered and worshipping in our parish will be eligible to apply for admission at in Sts. Joachim and Ann School.  Catholics that are registered outside of our parish and non-Catholics are also eligible to apply for admission, subject to classroom availabilty and approval from the pastor and principal.

Tuition K-8

Tuition is set by the School Board and Parish Council Finance Commitee each year and can be found on the registration form.

Tuition is paid as a single payment by July 1, or 10-11 monthly automatic deductions thru FACTS from July/August-May.  In addition, a registration fee and annual PTO assessment is paid by families at the beginning of the school year.  Families are also asked to generate a $200 profit in our Shop for Our Schools program.

Tuition assistance is available for those in need. Forms are available through the school office from January thru March 31 of the preceding year.

Uniforms

OTHER SPIRITUAL AND ACADEMIC OPPORTUNITIES

The religious education program at Sts. Joachim and Ann offers the students many opportunities to grow in faith: 

• Daily prayers in classroom
• Daily religious instruction
• Sacramental preparation for First Reconciliation, Eucharist and Confirmation
• Weekly celebration of the Eucharist with grade level or weekly all-school Mass
• Regular reception of the Sacrament of Reconciliation
• Children's religious choir
• Altar Servers
• Weekly liturgy preparation and participation
• Special Prayer Opportunities - Living Rosary, Stations of the Cross, May Crowning
• Opportunities for service to the community
• Mission collections
• Pro Life Service Projects
• Sts. Joachim and Ann Care Service opportunities to serve the needy

The academic program addresses the students' needs in many ways:

• Sound teaching of core subjects and high academic standards
• Primary Reading Specialist/Learning Consultant for alternative learning
• Departmentalized Junior High
• Computer lab and instruction
• Physical Education Program
• Music Instruction (Vocal and Band)
• Art Instruction
• Science Lab Activities in Junior High
• Keys to Success Character Education Program
• Library

  Student Involvement 

• Student Council
• School Plays
• Choir and cantoring
• Band and also a regional band
• Bellarmine Speech League
• Scouting Programs
• Science Fair
• Art Fair
• Safety Patrol
• Altar Servers
• Book Club
• Spelling & Geography Bees
• Junior Achievement
• D.A.R.E.
• Athletic Programs
• "Big Buddy" Program
• Cultural Arts Programs
• Optional Spanish Instruction
• Olympic Day
• Builders Club
• CYC Track Meets
• Accelerated Reader Program