AQUIN ELEMENTARY PROFILE

STATUS

Member of Aquin Catholic Schools system (preschool-grade 12)

RECOGNITION

Rockford Diocese
Illinois State Board of Education--Non-Public Schools

GRADE LEVELS

Kindergarten through Fifth Grade

ENROLLMENT

84 students
♦  11 minority students (11%- African American, Hispanic, Multi-Racial)
♦  Ratio of Male/Female - 40 males/44 females

FACULTY & STAFF

13 total (full-time and part-time)
1 building principal
7 teachers, 1 resource/reading teacher, 1 technology/computers
1 clerical, 2 maintenance/custodial
Parent and community volunteers (endless)

ANNUAL TUITION

1st student $4,148 . 2nd student $3,042 . 3rd  student $1,738 .  4th student $1,304

GRANTS

Aquin Open Grants, Colby Smith Grants, Guardian Angel Fund

RELIGION

Over fourteen religious denominations are represented in the school system.  Students attend daily religion class, weekly Mass, and other liturgical celebrations.

CURRICULUM

Our curriculum adheres to the Diocese of Rockford content standards.  Students study Religion, Language Arts, Mathematics (Saxon or ALEKS), Science, Social Studies, Spanish, Art, Vocal Music, Physical Education and Fitness, and Computer Technology.

ACTIVITIES

Choir, Research Fair, Seder Meal, Spelling Bee, Geography Bee

SERVICE PROJECTS

Mission collections for the Red Cross, Salvation Army, and Holy Childhood Association
Students prepare cards for the elderly

CATHOLIC SCHOOLS WEEK

donations for local Humane Society, Adult Daycare Programs, Veterans, and Legion Halls

ATHLETICS
 

5th and 6th Grades

Programs are designed to be instructional and developmental.  Athletes benefit from equitable playing time consistent with effort and talent exhibited during practices.  Our athletic programs are a viable means of communicating our school's christian identity and high standards. Spectators, athletes, and coaches are ambassadors for the school system. All are expected to exhibit good sportsmanship and respectful behavior.

FALL .  Girls Volleyball . Football
WINTER . Girls & Boys Basketball
SPRING . Girls & Boys Track