PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT INFORMATION

SCHOOL DISTRICT DISTINCTIONS

• Leader in strategic planning and Deming principles of continuous improvement
• Low class sizes in K-4
• Parents as Teachers program for parents of newborns – five year olds
• Effective reading programs to meet a wide range of learning needs: reading recovery, reading renaissance, accelerated reader, title 1
• K-8 after-school tutoring program
• ACT tutoring program
• Tradition of excellence in fine arts (band, chorus, art, drama, speech, debate)
• Tradition of successful athletic programs with frequent state qualifiers
• Innovative Vocational programs including building a house each year
• Numerous area and state recognition for teachers, coaches and administrators including selection of the HMS Board of Directors as the Top Board in Iowa for 1998

Sheldon Community School District

• 1997 Fine Regional Award for integrated studies at the Middle School
• Synergistics Technology lab at the Middle School
• Kids Helping Kids program
• Successmaker Technology Program K-4
• Accelerate Reader Program K-4
• High School summer theater program
• Career Pathways Program—High School

South O’Brien School District

• Alternative classes for special education students
• Earth Day activities
• Renaissance/FCA Spring Picnic
• Small class sizes K-6
• Individualized computer instruction in math and reading
• Positive wolverine behavior program, grades K-6
• Current K-12 technology labs
• Instructional support Levy – 5 years
• Advisory/Advisor program at the Junior High

Sanborn Christian School

405 W. 2^nd Street
Sanborn, IA 51248
712-729-3288

According to the Sanborn Christian School, their mission is to educate children according to the standards set forth in the Scripture, the infallible Word of God. Sanborn Christian particularly emphasizes teaching students (Grades K-8) there personal relationships: to God, to fellow human beings, and to the creation. This state-certified private school is society run, and is open to all individuals regardless of church denomination. The school also offers many musical and athletic extracurricular activities.
 

1425 East 9^th Street
Sheldon, IA 51201
712-324-2429

The Sheldon Christian school says their mission is to prepare God’s children for a lifetime of Kingdom service by providing qualified, God-centered education. This is a full state- certified school that also offers a variety of other activities including: track, soccer, volleyball, basketball, choir, and instrumental band. Grades currently taught are K – 8, however a new preschool program will be in place by the fall of 1999.

 

Main and Bertha Streets
Paullina, IA 51046
712-949-3915

St. John’s offers a full state-certified elementary school from K-8 including academic, athletic, music and spiritual components. All teachers are state-certified. A 4 year old preschool is also offered, which meets 2 days a week. Enrollment is open to all students regardless of church membership.