St. Gabriel Catholic School is an elementary school for Kindergarten through eighth grade children. From its beginning in 1956 to the present day, St. Gabriel is a great choice for educating young minds, providing a solid foundation for high school and beyond.
Traditional Curriculum
St. Gabriel School subscribes to the diocesan curriculum standards. With the emphasis on a strong traditional curriculum, our students commonly score two years above grade level on standardized tests and are among the highest scoring when compared to the national averages of public and local private schools. Our small class size allows us to accommodate the needs of the individual student and encourages interaction between families and faculty for the benefit of the child. The energetic staff of certified teachers leads classes of 15-25 students in a traditional curriculum. Traditional classroom subjects are augmented by classes in music, art, physical education, computers, library, and computer-based programs such as the STAR and Accelerated Reader.
Religion
Students are taught Bible history, Christian values and Catholic traditions through daily religion classes. Additionally, St. Gabriel students attend a student-led Mass weekly. Students have the opportunity to read scripture, serve at the altar, present gifts and sing in the choir, providing wonderful experiences to better understand the Mass and gain confidence in speaking and singing before a group.
Serving Others
Throughout the school year students participate in service projects and fundraisers to benefit children's hospitals or support local and national needs. Through these efforts children have practical experience in learning to answer God's call to serve.
Before and After School Care
Beyond the 8:00am to 3:00pm school day, child care is available. Early Childhood Learning Center adjoins our school and manages the before and after school care.
Sports
Students of St. Gabriel School also have the opportunity to learn and develop athletic skills in well-organized athletic programs. St. Gabriel School participates in the Diocesan leagues for boys' and girls' basketball and girls' volleyball. The teams begin in 3rd or 4th grade and are coached by parents with team practices scheduled in our school gym during evening hours. These sports programs not only engage the child in learning coordination, athletic skills and rules of play, but also promote physical fitness, equal participation, team work and school spirit.
Accreditation
Our traditional education offers strong Christian values and fosters academic excellence through a dedicated staff and involved parents. The school is fully accredited through the Missouri Chapter of the National Federation of Non-Public School Accrediting Association and the North Central Association Commission on Accreditation and School Improvement. Accreditation is based on leadership, school and student performance, planning, curriculum, instruction, school activities, and technology standards.