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Schools
We don't have a Catholic school on-site; however, Catholic
schools ranging from Pre-K through high school are available
within the Bell County area as described below.
Mission of Catholic Schools in Texas
The ministry of Catholic Education in general is the fulfillment of the educational
mission of the Catholic Church and has as its primary goal the continuous formation of the
Christian person.
As a pastoral instrument of the Church, the strength of the Catholic School is its ability
to respond to the needs of the whole person, to serve the Church in a time of transition,
and to demonstrate to the world a global perspective for a peaceful and sustainable
future.
The Catholic School is a unique environment in which students can experience the presence
of the Holy Spirit. The school's focus is on the individual's spiritual, moral,
intellectual, social, cultural, and physical development. In the Catholic School, pupils
and teachers are drawn to proclaim the Gospel message, to unite in worship, to respond to
the needs of the community through fellowship and social justice, and to serve all people
through the sharing of their spiritual gifts and temporal goods.
Intellectually, pupils are challenged to work to the best of their abilities. In a world
of diversity and absolutes, pupils need to be "free" to appreciate and
understand the planet Earth, the people and cultures that inhabit it, and to develop
global perspectives by which lives and consciences are formed. Pupils are provided
opportunities to develop basic academic and physical skills, pursue knowledge, and
critically study and analyze the world in which they live.
The effective Catholic School must call its pupils to the conviction that people are more
important than the material gain, that justice is more important than success, that love
is more important than esteem, and that collaboration unites while competition divides.
The truly successful Catholic School student is not necessarily one who is successful in
every endeavor, but one who accepts Christian responsibility for fulfillment of personal
potential and shares these gifts with others.
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Elementary School
(Pre-K3,K4,K - Grades
1-5)--St. Joseph
(Killeen)
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Accredited by the Texas Catholic Conference
Education Department which is recognized by the Texas Commissioner of Education for the
purpose of accrediting Catholic schools in the State of Texas.
Fully accredited since 1967. |
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Professional Affiliations
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National Catholic Education Association |
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Texas Education Agency |
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Texas Association of Non-Public Schools |
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Military Child
Education Coalition |
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Philosophy of Education
St. Joseph School provides, through example and instruction, a community in which
students will experience hope and faith that witness the Gospel values of Jesus Christ.
St. Joseph School continuously seeks to educate the whole child. With compassion and care
we seek to respond to the spiritual, intellectual, social, emotional, and physical needs
of each child, while honoring their diverse learning styles. Using a developmentally
appropriate curriculum and solid pedagogy we seek to stimulate, encourage, and advance the
basic principles of learning in hopes of inspiring lifelong learning and mastery of basic
skills. The faculty and staff of St. Joseph School believe that Catholic education has as
its aim to prepare students to become responsible, contributing members of society through
faith, knowledge, and self discipline. |
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Mission Statement
St. Joseph Catholic School, working together with St. Joseph Parish, is dedicated to
providing quality Catholic education through teaching the Gospel message. The faculty,
staff, and parents are committed to educating the students to a strong faith, and
developing a firm foundation in academics. As followers of Jesus, we foster mutual respect
and promote a sense of service to others. |
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Key Personnel
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Administration
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Office hours: Mon-Fri: 7:30 AM - 4:00 PM |
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Phone: (254) 634-7272; FAX (254) 634-1224 |
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Address: 2901 E. Rancier Ave., Killeen, TX 76543 |
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School hours (all grades):
Mon-Fri: 8:00 AM - 3:30 PM. |
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Documents needed for registration:
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Birth Certificate |
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Immunization Record |
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Social Security card |
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Sacramental Records for Catholics |
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Report card from previous school |
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Administrative
Fees: (Contact School for current tuition schedule)
Pre-K = $225
K - 5 = $280
Registration (all grades) = $50
Book and Supply Fee: Pre-K = $120
K - 5 = $ 175
American Bank Fee = $55
(If tuition is paid in full for the year, the American Bank fee
is waived.) |
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Tuition Rates:
Prekindergarten
= $336.00
Kindergarten
= $301.00
1st - 5th Grades
= $266.00
2 Children, Grades 1-5 = $479.00
3 Children, Grades 1-5 = $678.00 |
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Extend-A-Care:
1st Child (AM or PM) = $73.00 per month
All additional children = $31.50 per month |
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Lunch
= $1.85 per pupil/per day |
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Elementary and Junior High School--St. Mary's (Temple)
(Founded in 1897)
Address: 1019 South 7th Street, Temple, Texas 76504
Tel: (254) 778-8141
FAX: (254) 778-1396
For information on St. Mary:
www.stmarys-temple.org .
E-mail: info@stmarys-temple.org
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Principal: Dr. Ardelle
Hamilton
Students: 285
Homerooms: 18
Teachers: 40
Grade Structure:
Pre-Kindergarten (Ages 3 & 4) through
Grade 8
Computers:
40+
After School Activities: Flag football,
volleyball, basketball, track, soccer, golf, cheerleading, math club, drama,
PSIA (Private Schools Interscholastic Assn.), Student Council.
Cost: Approximately $4,000.00
- $9,000.00 per year. Varies - (Depends on grade of child, number of
children attending St. Mary's, catholic/non-catholic, etc.). For more
information, please contact the school office at 254-778-8141.
Type School: Catholic
Diocese: Diocese of Austin, 1625 Rutherford Lane,
Pastoral Center, Austin, TX 78754 (Tel: 512-476-4888)
Applications:
Applications for student admissions are accepted on a year-round basis.
Please contact the school office.
Philosophy of Education:
We help students to develop their spiritual, moral, intellectual, social.
emotional, and physical abilities within a community dedicated to living the
gospel. All students attend Mass twice a week and receive daily religious
instruction. In cooperation with the family, we help students to form
character, so they will accept responsibility to fulfill their personal
potential and learn to share their gifts through love for all. We believe
that each child is loved by God and uniquely created for a sublime purpose.
Therefore, we must help our students to love God and neighbor with a whole
heart; to think, judge, and act with right reason; and to use their
education to better embrace Catholic teachings and the example of Christ.
PRE-K PROGRAM:
A full-day program that enriches the children with many learning
activities, music, movement, and discovery opportunities. The Pre-K Building
is located on the corner of Ave I and 7th St.
LOWER ELEMENTARY GRADES (K - 2d)
A full range of school-related activities and course work is provided.
The core classes are Reading, Writing, math, Science, and Religion.
UPPER ELEMENTARY GRADES (3 - 5)
These are the transitional grades that prepare the students for the more
rigorous curriculum of junion high. Higher-order thinking skills are the
basis for the majority of the lessons.
JUNIOR HIGH (6 - 8)
A full range of core classes, coupled with electives such as Drama,
Latin, Spanish, and Band, create a well-rounded academic environment. Many
of our students leave St. Mary's and move on to Holy Trinity Catholic High
School where they find our aligned curriculum helps with the transition. For
those students who leave St. Mary's to attend a public high school, they are
prepared to meet the State standards for the T.A.K.S. tests.
School Mission Statement:
The purpose, design, and implementation of the curriculum represents the
school's mission. |
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High School
(Grades 9-12)--Holy Trinity Catholic High School (Temple, Texas)
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Accreditation:
Holy Trinity Catholic High School serves an area of
Central Texas comprised of five counties. Bus service is available as
far as Copperas Cove to the west, Georgetown to the south, and Taylor
and Granger to the east. As a school of the Austin Diocese, Holy Trinity
is under the direction of the Bishop of the Diocese of Austin and is
accredited under the Texas Catholic Conference Education Department. The
Texas Education Agency recognizes the TCCED as an accrediting agency. |
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Memberships:
Austin Diocesan Catholic Schools, National Catholic Education Association (NCEA), and the
Texas Association of Private and Parochial Schools (TAPPS) |
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Mission:
Holy Trinity Catholic High School is a private, non-profit,
co-educational, college-preparatory school dedicated to the fulfillment
of the educational ministry of the Catholic Church. The primary mission
of the school is the formation of the Christian leaders of tomorrow. We
use a curriculum designed to challenge the intellect and form the
students' character by giving witness to the teachings of Jesus Christ. |
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History:
Holy Trinity opened in Temple in 1997 with an inaugural ninth grade class of
students from several parishes in the Temple Deanery. A tenth grade was added in 1998. An
eleventh grade was added in 1999. Our first graduating class
was the class of
200l. The school is governed by a self-perpetuating Board of Directors. |
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Curriculum:
All academic core courses are college preparatory and/or Advanced
Placement or Pre-AP.
Graduation Requirements:
Courses:
Units:
English
4.0
Mathematics - Must include Algebra I
4.0
Science
4.0
Social Studies
3.5
Economics
0.5
Language other than English+
3.0
Fine Arts
1.0
Theology
4.0
Health
0.5
Speech
0.5
Physical Education
1.5
Computer Technology
1.0
Electives
2.5
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Total Credits for Graduation
30.0
Community Service Hours
100 |
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Administration:
Holy Trinity Catholic High School
418 N. 11th Street
Temple, TX 76501
Phone: (254) 771-0787
Web Site:
www.holytrinitychs.org |
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Admissions Timeline:
February of each year - 1. Admission interviews begin.
Interviews will be scheduled upon receipt of a completed admission
application and $50 application fee. 2. Financial Aid applications are
accepted. A limited amount of financial aid is available based on need
and merit. In order to be considered for financial aid, students must
submit a financial aid application.
April of each year - First letters of acceptance to Holy Trinity
mailed.
July of each year - First tuition payments due.
Applications may be obtained by calling the Holy Trinity office at (254)
771-0787. Applications may also be obtained by going to
www.holytrinitychs.org and
following the "Admissions" link. Students may apply to Holy Trinity
Catholic High School any time during the year. Applications will be
considered in the order that they are received.
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SPORTS: Football,
Volleyball, Cheerleading, Basketball, Baseball, Softball, Swimming,
Track, Cross Country, Soccer, Golf, Tennis. (School teams have been
successful at the District and State levels.)
EXTRA-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES: Band, Pep Band, Choir,
Theater, Forensics, Student Council, National Honor Society, Culture
Club, Interact. (Four Time TAPPS (Texas Assn. of Private
and Parochial Schools) State Academic Champions) |
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Holy Trinity Catholic High
School is dedicated to academic excellence where results can be
measured by the top-tier colleges our students attend. Our students'
SAT and ACT scores are significantly higher than national, state,
and local averages. Holy Trinity is an inclusive school where 35% of
our students are non-Catholic and where students are free to become
all that God created them to be.
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The twenty-eight Holy Trinity Catholic High School
graduates of 2008 were eligible for 1.6 million dollars in
scholarships, grants, and financial aid! |
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The information above is provided as a courtesy. Please contact the individual
school for specific information or changes to above information.
Source information for St. Joseph: Fact Sheet for
School Year 2003 - 2004
Source information for St. Mary's: Brochure (undated)
Source information for Holy Trinity: Information Brochure for School
Year 2008
Page Updated:
26-Jul-10
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