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“Service to others is vital to understand our faith and how we can incorporate it into our daily lives. When the Seton students and their families do service hours, they learn from the beginning that faith is not just about 1 hour on Sunday at Mass, but our involvement in Mass will lead us to bring our faith to all aspects of our lives and enrich us and
the people we serve.”
- Fr. Levitt
Pastor, Christ the King Parish
MIDDLE SCHOOL RENOVATION
This past summer, Seton remodeled its middle school main of ce and classrooms. Through a generous donation of of ce equipment from Jill Green, Owner & Dealer of Green Chevrolet, East Moline, IL, Seton’s maintenance staff moved the of ce to a larger room and redesigned the layout. Visitors are welcomed by the friendly of ce staff and are able to relax in the spacious area. All of the teachers in the middle school received updated desk equipment for their classrooms. The teachers gratefully appreciate the modern desks and storage units and are thankful for the donation to make their classrooms more ef cient and attractive.
RAMPING UP TECHNOLOGY
In the 2016-2017 school year, Seton revised its Technology Curriculum to bring a wider lens on computer science by covering topics such as programming, physical computing, HTML, Pixar animation, and 3D Printing!
Implementation success requires the use and integration of a variety of technology tools by both students and staff. A
3D printer was added to the middle school technology lab. All students get hands-on experience with iPads and/or with Chromebooks that use Google Suite for Education. Seton’s students used technology to facilitate learning, to create and publish their work, as well as, collaborate and communicate with others.
Seton continues to expand and integrate technology in all areas of the school and curriculum. Research shows that effective technology integration across the curriculum deepens and enhances the learning process. Seton is meeting its goal to prepare students for life in a technological society.
CURRICULUM ENHANCEMENTS
• Inclusion of STEM disciplines throughout all subjects
• Emphasis on reading and mathematics
• Reading software: Accelerated Reader Program and
STAR Reading
• Mathletics online enrichment program
• 6+1 Trait Writing Program
• Journalism programs in both video and print
• Foreign language enrichment program
• Music and art education
• Integrated technology program
• Physical education program
• Safe Environment curriculum
• Olweus Bully Prevention Program
• Multiple eld trips to scienti c and cultural sites to
enrich classroom learning
The curriculum of Seton Catholic School is designed to challenge and motivate students to achieve academic success, while simultaneously building self-con dence, self-discipline, and healthy work habits. Seton’s curriculum focuses on the foundational subjects of reading and math. This emphasis has led Seton students to consistently score above the national average in all testing areas of the Iowa Tests of Basic Skills (ITBS). Students have exceeded benchmarks in the MetriTech Writing Quest Assessment over the past years. On the Assessment of Catechesis Religious Education (ACRE) measuring knowledge of Catholic doctrine, Seton has scored well above the national average in all domains.
Presidential Academic Achievement Award (GPA of 3.5 or higher) was earned by 79% of 2017 graduates.
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