Academics

At St. Boniface we continually strive for academic excellence.  We include Religion as one of our core subjects along with Math, Reading, Language Arts, Spelling, Science (including lab work), and Social Studies.  Additionally, we offer, P.E., Music, Art, Spanish, and Hand Writing (K-3). Our standardized testing results are a testament to the quality of the education provided in the classroom. We have set up many means of communication to keep parents apprised of their child`s performance while at St. Boniface.  At St. Boniface we recognize that we are a part of the Parish Community and invite parishioners to share their time and abilities in meaningful ways that are mutually beneficial.

Curriculum
St. Boniface School is a Pre-K through grade eight school. Our Preschool serves three and four year old children. At the preschool three year old students meet in morning or afternoon sessions on Tuesdays and Thursdays; four year olds meet in morning or afternoon sessions on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday.  Kindergarten, first, second, third, and fourth grades are self-contained classrooms and are in session Monday through Friday from 7:45 AM until 2:35 PM.  Grades five through eight meet for the same time period but are completely departmentalized; students move between classrooms for instruction.

For more information on our curriculum, by subject area, click here.

Grading and Homework 
Progress Reports
These reports are sent home at the midpoint of each quarter to all students in grades 1 - 8. These reports should be signed and returned.

Report Cards
A report card is a quarterly report from the student`s teacher that indicates the student`s progress in all subjects and level of classroom behavior.  The grade is based on written work (both classroom and homework), testing, and class participation.  All students in grades K-8 will receive a report card.  Kindergarten reports take the form of a checklist in social development, readiness, and psycho-motor development areas.  Grades 1-4 reports use a style that is based on letter grades for core subjects and marking codes for behavior assessment.  Grades 5-8 reports include an achievement grade, a conduct grade, and comments regarding the quality of work for each subject.  

Honor Roll
To qualify for Academic Honor Roll for Grades 5 - 8, a student must achieve at least a grade of B or S in all subjects, including conduct and effort. To qualify for High Honor Roll, a student must achieve an A average in all subjects, including conduct and effort.  The Honor Roll list is published in the school newsletter.

Homework
Homework refers to an assignment made by a teacher that will positively reinforce a concept presented in class and includes both written and study assignments.  Long term projects are also assigned throughout the school year that require homework on an on-going basis.

The suggested amount of homework is based on the average child

It is important for an absent child to obtain the homework assignments upon their return. Make-up work due to absence is to be completed within 3 days of return to school. It is the student`s responsibility to contact the teacher(s) regarding missed work and make-up dates for tests. Each teacher maintains a record of daily homework assignments. After an absence, work may be picked up in the Main Office after 2:45 PM, if it has been requested by 10:00 AM.

Incomplete grades may be given on the quarterly report cards for students who have been absent for health reasons (because of extended periods of illness due to hospitalization, injury causing confinement to home, etc.). The length of time granted to do make up work will be equal to the number of days absent. A greater amount of time may be granted with permission of the principal. Teachers may give an incomplete grade for reasons other than health after consultation with the principal.

Teacher/Parent Communication
Communication is essential to ensure your child`s success at St. Boniface.  For this reason, we have annual parent/teacher conferences in November and parents are encouraged to request additional meetings with the teacher or principal as needed.  On Fridays, a weekly newsletter will be sent home along with any other pertinent papers.  Most teachers also send home the graded homework and classwork that you child did during the prior week.  These steps enable you to stay abreast of the subject matter in each class and assess your child`s performance.

We have also created a password protected "Parent Community" as part of this website.  This is where parents will have access to updated information from the teachers regarding test dates, announcements, long term projects, photos of class events, etc.  If you would like to see a sample classroom home page, click here.  This will show you a sampling of  the type of information that will be available online. As our site evolves we will introduce online grade keeping and financial account management options.

OASIS Reading Partners
St. Boniface School has partnered with OASIS since 2005, and we are one of the only parochial schools participating from this area. The program is designed to help children who just need a little extra attention to enhance their reading skills. 

OASIS is an organization sponsored by BJC Healthcare and Federated Stores.  It started in the early 1980`s in St. Louis and was designed to create opportunities for older adults to continue their personal growth and provide meaningful service to the community.  The reading program was created in 1989.  It is heavily entrenched in public and parochial schools in St. Louis city and county as well as 26 other cities across the United States. During the last two years, older-adult volunteers have helped to build confidence, self esteem and reading skills of our children. 

OASIS reading partners are paired with St. Boniface elementary students who need a little extra help learning to read. Those involved form priceless friendships and precious memories.

To become an OASIS reading partner:

• Just complete the training program and commit to meeting with your student at school for one hour per week.
• No teaching experience is needed. Your empathy and patience are far more important!

You will work with the same elementary student throughout the year.

For more information contact St. Boniface School at 656-6917.