PROGRAMS
  • Pre-Kindergarten – 8th Grade
  • Balanced Literacy
  • Six Traits of Writing Spanish
  • Counselor
  • Middle School Art/Exploratories
  • Talking Canvas
  • Music/Band
  • Chess Club
  • Parochial League sports
  • Mock Trial
  • Speech and Debate
  • Independent Learner
  • Reading Resource
  • Middle School Play
  • Technology
  • Nutrition Department serves breakfast and lunch
  • Year round Childcare
  • Media Center
 
Pre-Kindergarten 2 classes (4 year olds)
K 8th Grades 2 classes of each grade with the exception of 3rd grade with one classroom.
Childcare
  • Before & after school
  • 3-year-old program
  • 4-year-old program
  • Hot Lunch Serves 280 students daily
    Bus Service 2 routes; field trips
    Athletics 5th – 8th grade.
    Softball, Volleyball, Track, Football and Basketball
    Band Grades 5 – 8.
    Individual & group lessons are provided for additional fee.
    Independent Learner  
    Resource Teacher  
     
    RELIGIOUS FORMATION

    Religious Curriculum    Kindergarten – 8th Grade

    Weekly Masses
      Fridays   PreK – 8th Grade

    Sacramental Training
      2nd Grade
        Reconciliation & First Communion

      8th Grade    Confirmation

    TUITION, KINDERGARTEN - 8TH GRADE

    Payment of Tuition
    Per Board of Education policy, there are 2 methods of payment. One annual payment is made and is due and payable by Sept. 10.  The ACH system is required for parents making monthly payments. There is an option for 10 month or 12 month withdrawal. Payments will be withdrawn from checking or savings accounts on the 10th or the 20th of the month.

    Active Parishioner Tuition
      One child $ 2,100  
      Two children $ 4,200  
      Three or more children $ 6,300  
           
    Non-Parishioner Tuition
      One child $ 3,400  
      Two children $ 6,800  
           
    Registration  (per child) $ 125  
           
     
    COSTS
    Hot Lunch Program
      Daily Lunch Including Milk $ 2.00  
      Individual Milk $ .35  
      Small Water $ .50  
      Adult Lunch $ 2.25  
      Breakfast $ 1.50  
      Adult Breakfast $ 2.00  

     
    Money can be added in any amount to a child's meal account.
    Free or reduced priced meals are available for those who qualify.
     


    Bus Fees
      Fulltime Rider Per Year  
      1 child $  429.00  
      2 children $  770.00  
      3 or more children $ 1,100.00  
      One Way  
      1 child $  253.00  
      2 children $  451.00  
      3 or more children $ 660.00  
      Occasional Rider  
      1 child $ 2.00 per ticket  

    St. Theresa School contracts with several public school districts to provide bus transportation for our students. Because of this, St. Theresa School retains the money provided by the state for that transportation. This affects families who live more than two miles from St. Theresa School and who reside within our bus route.
       
    Band Program $ 40.00/month 1st child
      Grades 5 – 8.   Individual and group lessons are provided.
    Athletic Fee  
      Apply per child per sport for students in grades 5 – 8
    Before and After School Care  
      Fees available in office or view this information online.

    Additional Information

    Accredited by
    State of Iowa

    Diocese of Des Moines School

    Certified teaching staff

    5 classroom aides

    Daily prayer

    Weekly Mass

    Community Service

    Social Justice Week

    Parent Teacher Club
    (PTC)

    Active parental involvement

    Financial assistance available through Catholic Tuition Organization (CTO)

     


    St. Theresa School
    has educated over
    8000 students since opening in 1952




    Students

    Current Enrollment 332
    Average
    Class Size
    17

    Staff

    Total School Staff 47
    Full Time Teachers 18
    Part Time Teachers 7
    Support Staff 25
     
    St. Theresa School, Des Moines, Iowa.    Updated: November 28, 2011