Discover why Saint Albert Catholic Schools is the best decision and investment you can make for your child!!

OPEN HOUSE
Early Childhood Development to 12th Grade

For more information or a tour of Pre-K-12, please call 329-9000, or email Jim Rouse at rousej@saintalbertschools.org.

For more information or a tour of the Sheryl K. Johnson Childcare Center, please call 323-3703, or email Lara McClelland at mcclellandl@saintalbertschools.org.

St. Albert Catholic Schools
400 Gleason Avenue, Council Bluffs, Iowa 51503
www.saintalbertschools.org

Why Should I Send My Child to Saint Albert Catholic Schools?
From the first days of preschool through high school graduation, Saint Albert Catholic Schools prepares your child for the world through spiritual guidance, superior education, and a caring, disciplined environment.  Discover why Saint Albert is the best decision and investment you can make for your child.

Christian Environment

• Education in a Christ-centered environment—supporting values taught at home.
  
• Adherence to Christian principles of love and respect in the school setting.
  
• Nurturing of students' faith and attention to their spiritual needs.
  
• Integration of gospel values into the curriculum--supporting values taught at Parish.
  
• Development of Jesus-centered moral character with prayer, liturgy, and sacraments.
  

Academic Excellence

• New state of the art elementary building and curriculum contribute to students’ character, intellectual development, and academic foundation for high school and college.
  
• Exceptional Early Childhood program, ages 6 weeks to pre-school.
  
• Challenging college preparatory academic program
  
• High scores on standardized tests in both the Iowa Tests of Basic Skills and the ACT.
  
• 100%  average graduation rate and an average of 96% of graduates go on to advanced education.  The Saint Albert High School Class of 2010 received $267,000 in college scholarships, and 100% are enrolled in post-secondary studies.
  
• 91% of our students who go on to college earn an associate’s degree within three years or a bachelor’s degree within five years, compared to 28% in Iowa and 25% nationally.
  
• Highly experienced and motivated teachers, with the majority holding advanced degrees.
  

Commitment to Community

• Dedication to volunteering and stewardship in Council Bluffs and Southwest Iowa.
  
• Involvement in numerous service projects and organizations.
  
• Energetic campus ministry programs.
  

Enrichment

• Multiple extracurricular opportunities in academic areas for all ages, such as Destination Imagination, Invention Convention, Math Counts, and speech contests.
  
• Vibrant fine arts programs.
  
• Athletic tradition that engages athletes in heart, mind, and body.