AFFILIATION
One of 28 elementary schools in the Diocese of Covington, Catholic in outlook and practice. Presently, approximately 50% of our students are from other faith traditions. Prince of Peace is accredited through the Non-public Schools Commission of Kentucky. Sponsoring parishes are Mother of God, St. John, Sts. Boniface and James, and St. Ann.
FACILITIES
Three standard academic classrooms, 1 kindergarten room, 4 elementary Montessori rooms, 1 Junior High Montessori room, small group rooms, library, technology center, cafeteria, auditorium and multi-purpose space for physical education, office space, and parking lot. We are on the premises of the Catholic Church of St. John the Evangelist.
SCHOOL HOURS
Cafeteria opens at 7:00 A.M. Breakfast is served from 7:30 – 7:50, 7:50 classes begin. Dismissal is at 2:40.
ENROLLMENT (10-11)
116 students in levels K – 8, small classes, diverse student population. 60 students in Traditional
and 69 students in Montessori.
FACULTY
4 teachers and 1 classroom aide in the Traditional program, 6 Montessori teachers and 1 Montessori aide, Physical Education teacher, music teacher, art teachers, technology coordinator, librarian, principal, secretary, development director, Title I teacher, and volunteer tutors during school hours.
LIBRARY
Over 6000 volumes and many audio/visual items, resource materials and manipulatives are available. The Accelerated Reader program is available to students. There is internet accessibility in the technology center and in all classrooms.
CAFETERIA
Breakfast and hot lunch program available daily.
CURRICULUM
Comprehensive standard academic program is available as well as the approved Montessori program. Computers and other technology are used in all student rooms as well as the computer lab. There is instruction in physical education, music and art. There are frequent visits to a variety of cultural enrichment opportunities.
CO-CURRICULUM
Conservation Enrichment, Spelling Bee, Geography Bee, various Art Contests, Academic Competition, Junior High Diocesan Competition, a variety of field trips, Junior Achievement, Boy Scouts, sports and after school enrichment programs such as Art Club, Photography Club, Circus Skills Group, Book Club, Keyboarding and more.
SACRAMENTS
Weekly Mass, Sacramental preparation, First Communion in parish church
SPECIAL SERVICES
Professional counselor weekly from Catholic Social Services, Title I Reading Teacher here daily as well as other daily tutors and resource teachers on site, educational testing available if warranted through the local school district
SPORTS
Parent Association coordinates the available sports activities according to interest – currently basketball and volleyball
AFTER-SCHOOL
Children’s Inc. conducts an excellent after-school care program on our campus. Financial assistance is available for those who qualify.
ORGANIZATIONS
Parent Association
CURRENT TUITION (10-11)
Traditional is $3,540. Montessori is $4,580. All-Day Kindergarten is $3,540
Yearly school fee of $150 (K-8) for all. Discount on fees and tuition for more than one child in family. Tuition assistance is available for those who qualify.