Omaha, NE
This school year, St. Joan of Arc School celebrates 50 years of Catholic Education in the Archdiocese of Omaha. Begun by the Mercy Sisters, SJA School continues today to celebrate the success of our school with daily school prayer to our patron saint, Joan of Arc.
Along with a K-7 academic program, we also have a 3 and 4 year old preschool program. In the 2008-09 school year, we will add an 8th grade to our school.
Students at SJA School find a curriculum woven around the Gospel teachings of the Catholic Church. Faculty work hard to ensure all students are successful, both in the academic standing as well as within their social interactions with others.
Along with the core subjects of Religion, Language Arts, Math, Science, and Social Studies, students also have music, computer, PE and library classes. Homeroom teachers also teach art classes to students. This year we have renewed interest in providing the best reading program we can for our students. Our faculty have also adopted a renewed emphasis on all students using the 6 traits of writing model throughout the school year.
Students are also able to participate in a number of extra-curricular activities including a parish program of volleyball, basketball and soccer as well as school/archdiocesan programs such as Spelling Bee, Geography Bee, Modern Woodmen Speech Contest, and the Archdiocesan Math contest.
During the 2006-07 school year, the 1st Annual Crusade for Excellence Development Dinner was held. A fantastic turnout was had and a net profit of $58,000 was raised. The proceeds have gone towards the purchase of a new reading series, tuition assistance and the upgrade of the school's technology program. As of Oct. 17, our computer lab has been updates with brand new computers and flat screen monitors. Our homeroom teachers have also received laptops for them to use to enhance their level of instruction in all curricular areas.
St. Joan of Arc School is a great place and great things are happening. Again, we are pleased you have decided to check us out and if you should have any questions, please feel free to contact me either by phone (393-2314) or email ([email protected]). I look forward to hearing from you and sharing with you all the great things about SJA! Peace - Mr. Vos
To nurture faith, encourage intellectual growth and inspire commitment to community by ensuring a destinctive, Catholic, Christ-centered environment.