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Newman Catholic School North Iowa Christian School
System North Iowa Christian School (NICS) offers non-denominational
Newman Catholic School’s mission is to educate individuals in Christian-based education to K-12 students. Their mission
the Catholic tradition by developing their spiritual, intellectual, is to equip children to live lives that glorify God, to be
and cultural lives. The school offers a single-campus servant leaders with character, and to realize their God-given
environment, including daycare and PK-12, serving children potential through Biblical, Christ-centered education. NICS
ages 6 weeks through 18 years old. The school is affiliated has qualified teachers who use positive learning strategies in a
with the four area Catholic parishes and the Archdiocese of warm, caring atmosphere.
Dubuque, but accepts children of all faiths who are interested • Student to teacher ratio: 7:1
in a Christian-based education. • Student body consistently scores two grade levels above
national average on standardized tests
• Student to Teacher Ratio: 17:1 in K-8, 9:1 in 9-12 • Post-secondary education opportunities available through
• Students pursuing post-secondary education: 98% partnership with NIACC as well as online opportunities
• Member of the National Catholic Education Association
• Accredited by the State of Iowa ENROLLMENT PROCESS:
• Three out of the past five years, Newman juniors (seniors A registration application is available online at
not tested) have ranked in the top 5% of high school www.northiowachristianschool.com. New families to NICS
juniors on the Iowa Assessments will be contacted to schedule a school tour, family interview,
• Newman students continue to score above the Iowa student testing time (if needed) and financial counsel. Once
average on the ACT these are completed, families will be notified of acceptance.

ENROLLMENT PROCESS:
Families with elementary students (K-5) should contact Jan Opportunity Village /
Avery at dbqe41@dbqarch.org to set up an appointment. Children’s Autism Center
The Children’s Autism Center in Clear Lake, Iowa, offers
Middle School and High School students interested hope for families overwhelmed by the challenges of raising a
in becoming a Knight should contact Keely Weiner at child on the autism spectrum. The Children’s Autism Center
kweiner@newmancatholic.org. provides the following services:
• Direct services including assessment, positive behavior
The possible student and his/her parent(s)/guardian are asked supports, and skill building activities to improve the lives
to complete an informational interview to begin the transfer of children with autism
process. Students will be considered for enrollment once the • Free support groups for parents and caregivers, siblings,
Application for Admission has been completed and returned, professionals in the education and medical fields, and
and a copy of the student’s transcripts, discipline record, and individuals diagnosed with autism
attendance record are received. • Educational resources, such as free programs to view
DVDs or hear a speaker
• Guest speakers with exceptional credentials as
professionals in the field of autism
• Assistance with navigating other services available in the
area
• Resource library of educational materials, technology,
and equipment for families, created with the help of the
Cerro Gordo County Medical Alliance

For more information about the Children’s Autism Center,
e-mail Dr. Jesse Logue at jlogue@oppvill.org, Dr. Lauryn Toby
at ltoby@oppvill.org, or call 641.355.1216.

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