St Vincent de Paul Catholic School

Fast Facts on St. Vincent de Paul

St. Vincent de Paul Catholic School
1385 E. Spring Lane
Salt Lake City, Utah 84117
(801) 277-6702

St. Vincent de Paul School provides quality spiritual and academic experiences that are rooted in Catholic values.

St. Vincent de Paul Catholic School is operated by St. Vincent de Paul Parish within the Catholic Diocese of Salt Lake City. St. Vincent's is a co-educational Pre-K - 8th grade school committed to helping each child realize their potential. St. Vincent's school has had an outstanding record of student achievement and success for 44 years. The staff and administration works diligently to maintain high academic and moral standards at the school.

St. Vincent's school is funded primarily by student tuition, with assistance from individuals, foundations and corporate support. We are a 501c(3) non-profit corporation. Our federal tax id number is 87-0262955.

GENERAL FACTS

School Opened in 1964
Accredited by Northwest Association of Schools and Colleges (NWASC)
Current enrollment for the 2006/2007 school year is 322 students
Pre-Kindergarten: (Age 4)
Elementary School: (Grades K – 5th)
Middle School: (Grades 6th - 8th)
Full Uniform Requirement
Tuition for 2008/2009 school year: Baptized Catholics $4125, Non-Catholics $5160, PreK $2660 ½ day
Tuition Assistance Available for families in need
Extended Daycare Center on property (Opened 7:00 a.m. - 8:15 and afterschool from 3:15 to 6:00 p.m.)

PROPERTY

Located on 22 acres of land the property includes church, school, rectory and convent. The newest building added to the campus-The Holy Family Hall-serves hot lunch on select school days, has a band room and serves general purposes related to school functions. The Benvegnu Center is also available for school-related activities. The campus also includes Mother Theresa’s Extended Daycare Center. Within the school, remodeling was completed recently to the gymnasium with wood floors and a new roof, playground and athletic fields.

ACADEMIC STRENGTHS

Recognized for the Highest of Standards in Parochial Academic Accreditation (NWASC)
Credentialed Classroom Teachers
State-of-the-Art Computer Lab with 36 Computers, T-1 line, 20 laptops with mobile cart
On-Campus Library
Language Diversity Offering Spanish Instruction at all grade levels
Physical Education Programs for all grade levels
Music Instruction for all grade levels
Fine Arts Program (Art Classes, Missoula Children’s Theatre and Artist in Residence Week)
Hands on Science Program and Artist in Residence Program
National Junior Honor Society
Student Council and Mock Trial
Exploratory Fridays for Middle School Students (6 week courses in classes like cooking, filmmaking, etc)
Geography, Spelling Bee and Poetry contests
Monthly Community Service Projects for Those Less Fortunate
Middle School Students Participate in Science Fair
Middle School Students Accelerated Math (Grades 6th through 8th)
Strong Parent Participation (Close to 10,000 Voluntary Hours Last School Year)
Active Home and School Association

EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES

School Band and Choir
Sports: Volleyball, Basketball, Baseball, Football and Lacrosse available through the Catholic High Schools
Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts
Chess Program after school for 1st through 8th graders
After School Ski Program in the winter month