St. Augustine Catholic  School

1. Provide a quality Catholic education.

2. Encourage every child to work to the best of his/her ability.

3. Integrate the Gospel Values throughout the curriculum.

4. Prepare each child to be a successful, productive, and loving human being.

5. Provide a caring atmosphere where every child can develop intellectually, spiritually, emotionally, physically, and socially.

 
Accreditation
St. Augustine School is accredited with the Indiana Department of Education and North Central Association Commission on Accreditation and School Improvement (AdvancED).

Indiana Four Star School
2013-2014
2014-2015

St. Augustine School has been named a Four Star School by the Indiana Department of Education for the 2014-2015 school year. We also received this designation for the 2013 – 2014 school year.
To receive this award a school must be in the top 25th percentile for each grade level in which students were tested in English and Math on the annual ISTEP assessment. Also, the qualifying school must have earned an “A” rating by the Indiana Department of Education accountability system during the year of the award and be accredited by the Indiana Department of Education.
Out of eighteen elementary schools in the Diocese of Lafayette, St. Augustine is one of the five schools to receive the Four Star Award for 2014 – 2015 and the only elementary school in Jasper County to receive the Four Star designation.
This award is a fine testament to our dedicated teachers and support staff, hard working students and supportive parents. Congratulations to everyone!

St. Augustine School is a Catholic School open to children of all faiths from grades Preschool through 5th grade. We have been serving the Rensselaer community since 1903 and preparing young people to live good Christian lives. Next to your unconditional love, there is nothing you can give your child as important as an education that will last a lifetime. In a faith filled atmosphere, your child will learn the basics with emphasis on Catholic Christian values.

High Academic Achievement

• 100+ years of unparalleled academic success
• Renowned throughout the State of Indiana as an exemplary academic institution
• PK-5 Fully Accredited by AdvancEd and the Indiana Department of Education
• Advanced fully articulated robust PK-5 curriculum that surpasses gifted and talented programs
• Continuous progress monitoring of student progress and achievement

• Faith-based learning extends beyond Indiana Academic Standards to include Catholic/Christian values
• Emphasizing philanthropy and community service
• Student led Virtue Groups introduce and explore Catholic/Christian virtues
• Student Mass every Friday
• Student led Living Advent Wreathe and Living Rosary
• Robust and inclusive Catholic Schools Week celebration

• State of the art computer lab
• Brand New iPads for every student
• Classroom Smart Boards
• School Speak real time on-line grades platform and messenger service
• IXL extended on-line learning opportunities
• Accelerated Reader
• iReady Math
• Remind messaging service

• Strong athletic program featuring individual and team sports
•  National Geography Bee
• Student Council
• 4H and Ag in the Classroom
• Jr. Achievement

• Financial assistance available in MANY forms including SGO and School Choice Scholarships
• Flexible payment plans

• Free bus transportation via RCSC Transportation to and from St. Augustine School
• Before and After school care available on-site