The Mission of St. Paul's Catholic School:

Develop Catholic Faith and Ensure Individual Academic Excellence

The fact that our number one priority is making sure what we do benefits your student is evident in St. Paul's

Belief Statements. 

Your child will learn and grow in a nurturing community that supports a living faith
Your child will receive a quality Catholic education that enables the individual to become a contributing member of the Church and Society
Your child will be provided a distinctively Catholic education through the integration of Catholic beliefs and values in all learning experiences
Your child will receive a Catholic education in partnership with the family, parish and the community as a means of developing learners who can contribute positively to the Church and Society
Your child will learn in a student-centered environment that-
~ Fosters the development of the whole person as an individual
~ Nurtures values, skills and the ability to learn based on individual potential
~ Teaches communication skills effectively across the content areas, possess broad general knowledge, and are skillful in the uses of technology
~ Provides a safe and secure learning environment in which everyone is respected as children of God
~ Promotes Christ-like behavior in all learners as a basis of school discipline

ADDED BENEFITS THAT WILL PAY DIVIDENDS:

Before & after School Care Program:
As an added benefit to your child St. Paul's Extended Day program is available to all students enrolled at
St Paul's School. Our program will give you greater "bang for your buck.”
Hours: 7:00 am -6:00 pm, Monday -Friday
Fees: $2.10 hourly or monthly flat rates
Program de Cuidado despues y antes de la  escuela:
San Pablo ofrece un programa de cuidado despues y antes de clases que es disponible a todo estudiante
atendiendo la escuela de St.  Paul's.
Horario: 7 am-6 pm, lunes-viernes.
Cuota: $2.10 por hora o cuotas mensuales.

Registration Fees:
$200 first time student registration fee
$250 first time registration fee 2 or more students
$150 returning student registration fee
$200 returning student registration 2 or more students
Tuition and Fees:
Book and Activity Fees: $80- $180 per student / year
Tuition: $1000- $2200 per year for parish students
Discounts given for more than one child enrolled Financial Assistance Available
Cuota de Registro:
$200 por cada estudiante que sea registrado por primera vez.
$250 por 2 o mas estudiantes registrados por primera vez.
$150 por cada estudiante que regresa a San Pablo
$200 por 2 o mas estudiantes que regresan a San Pablo
Matricula y Cuotas:
Cuotas por libros y actividades: $80- $180 por estudiante por ano;
Matricula: $1000-2200 por afio para estudiantes de la
parroquia. *Descuentos seran concedidos cuando es mas de un nino. * Asistencia financiera Disponible*
Uniforms: A blessing in disguise
Students are required to follow school uniform policy. Uniforms for elementary boys consist of navy slacks or
shorts in the warmer months and a white collar shirt. Middle school boys consist of khaki or tan slacks shorts in
the warmer months and a white or navy collar shirt. Girls have the choice of plaid skirts or jumpers, slacks navy
for elementary khaki or tan for middle school, and shorts in the warmer months with a white collared shirt for elementary and a white or navy collared shirt for middle school
Uniformes:
Se requiere que los estudiantes respeten la poliza del uniforme de la escue1a. El uniforme de la escue1a
primaria consiste que los niiios usen pantalon o shorts cuando el clima 10 permita de color azul marino y una
camisa de cuello color blanca.
Uniforme de la escuela secundaria consiste de un pantalon o shorts cuando el clima 10 permita de color cafe
claro o beige y camisa de cuello color blanco o azul marino. Las niiias tiene la opcion de faldas tableadas o
junpers, pantalones azul marino para la escuela primaria y color cafe claro o beige para la escuela secundaria,
y shorts para cuando el tiempo 10 permita con una blusa de cuello blanca para la escuela primaria y blanca o
azul marino para la escuela secundaria.
Extra-Curricular Activities:
St. Paul's participates in the Treasure Valley sports leagues for 6th, 7th and 8th grade students. The school
competes in the Annual Science Olympiad, Quiz Bowl, Talent Show, and Ski Nights. The Middle School
students have shared dances with the other Catholic Schools in Boise.

St. Paul's providing Catholic teachings for decades

St. Paul's School has been providing a Catholic education to Canyon County since 1922. St. Paul's is the sole Catholic school in Canyon County. The school was originally staffed by the Dominican Sisters. Later the Sisters of the Holy Cross conducted classes. The school was staffed by the Benedictine Sisters unti11999 when Sister Scholastica retired to the Monastery of St. Gertrude in Cottonwood.
Four additions have been made to the school since its founding. One classroom was added in 1947, two more in 1949, three were completed in 1955 and the new extension was completed for the 1999 -2000 school year. The new addition allowed for a library, ex- tended school program, nurse's room, bathrooms, and the addition of 7th & 8th grade classrooms.
The school is staffed by certificated teachers and administrator with assistance from the Sisters of the Mission of the Rosary of Fatima and Diocesan priests.

Decadas de enseiiazas Catolica de San Pablo

La escuela de San Pablo a estado proporcionando educacion Catolica a nuestro condado desde 1922. San Pablo
es la Unica escuela Catolica en nuestro condado. La escuela fue originalmente empleada por las hermanas Dominicanas. Despues las hermanas de al Santa Cruz condujeron clases. La escuela fue empleada por las
hermanas Benedictinas hasta el afio 1999 cuando la hermana Scholastica se retiro al monasterio de Santa
Gertrudis en Cottonwood.
Cuatro instalaciones se han hecho ala escuela desde su fundacion. Un salon de clases fue incorporado en 1947,
dos mas en 1949, y tres fueron terminados en 1955 yla nueva extension fue terminada para e11999- 2000 afio
escolar. La extension permitio tener una biblioteca, un programa escolar extendido, cuarto de enfer- meria,
bafios, y salones adicionales para el septimo y octavo grado.
La escuela esta empleada por profesores certificados y administrador con asistencia de las hermanas de la
Mision del Rosario de Fatima y Sacerdotes.

ST. PAUL'S STUDENTS SUCCEED

St Paul's is Idaho State Accredited and follows the State standards and testing mandated by
the state. Certified teachers individualize the curriculum to allow students to excel or to
remediate as needed. St Paul's has a strong phonetic based reading program in the
elementary grades. Math is comprehensive and utilizes today's math skills. Content area
curriculum is strong and standardized testing attest to this. Catholic beliefs are integrated in
the daily curriculum. Students participate in weekly masses, prayer services, Christmas and Easter programs, service projects for the community, and daily prayer. Students are offered
a rich variety of humanities.

All students are given Spanish, music, and art instruction. The Middle School students are
allowed one enrichment class a semester this includes a varied selection each semester.

St. Paul's students consistently score high

Our students score higher on the Idaho Standards Achievement Test than students from local districts. The chart shows the percentage of students, by grade, that scored proficient on the spring 2004 ISAT’s.