8825 Kempwood Drive, Houston, TX, 77080 Phone: 713.468.7946 Fax: 713.464.0325 Email:

1. 8825 Kempwood Drive, Houston, TX, 77080 Phone: 713.468.7946 Fax: 713.464.0325 Email: sjsschooloffice@yahoo.com Website: www.stjeromecs.org Saint Jerome Catholic School

2. Our Legacy “St. Jerome Catholic School was established in 1962. With a low student to teacher ratio, St. Jerome serves the needs of students in Pre-Kindergarten through eighth grade. St. Jerome School is accredited by the Texas Catholic Conference Education Department, and accrediting agency approved by the Texas Educational Association (TEA)” (Saint Jerome Catholic School promotional brochure, 2012).

3. “In conjunction with the St. Jerome Catholic Community, the mission of St. Jerome School is to provide all students with a Christ-centered education secure in their love of God and neighbor in the challenging years ahead” (St. Jerome School Promotional Brochure, 2012). … Our Mission…Faith, education, service

4. Full Curriculum including Religious Formation “Core subjects: Reading/Literature, Language Arts, Spalding Phonics (grades K-4), Mathematics, Algebra (grade 8), Science, Social Studies, Physical Education, Music, Spanish,” and Theatre Arts (Saint Jerome Promotional Brochure, 2012).

5. Extracurricular Activities “Learning and developmental [opportunities] extend beyond the classroom…Student Council, Drama [Guild], Scouting, [Liturgical Ministries], Ballet, Piano, Band, and Choir are areas in which students can participate and grow” (Saint Jerome Promotional Brochure, 2012). “Students in grades 6-8 may play on school sponsored athletic teams. Featured sports include soccer, volleyball, basketball, and track. Students in grades K-5 who are interested in sports, are invited to play on teams sponsored by the Sports Association of St. Jerome Parish” (St. Jerome Promotional Brochure, 2012).

6. In the 2012-2013 school year Saint Jerome has a current student enrollment of 245 students . The student body reflects the wide ethnic and cultural diversity of the Spring Branch area of Houston, TX Its faculty is comprised of 14 highly qualified teachers each with many years of practical experience in the field of education and most holding advanced degrees or certifications in their subject areas. Tuition Rates for the current 2012-2013 school year range between $ 5, 535 for a single child, who is Catholic and a member of the St. Jerome Catholic Parish to $ 6,835 for a single child, who is not Catholic, nor a member of the St. Jerome Catholic Parish. Families with as many as 5 students who are Catholic and a member of the Saint Jerome Catholic Parish have a fixed tuition of $ 16, 960. This is one of the lowest private school tuitions offered within the city of Houston, TX.

7. Information regarding current demographics to follow upon completion of study Saint Jerome, Patron of Scholars and Students Information regarding standardized testing to follow upon completion.

8. Pictures and video of Faculty To be included once appropriate forms have been submitted Pictures and video of Students To be included once appropriate forms have been submitted Pictures of Activities To be included once appropriate forms have been submitted

9. Saint Jerome Catholic School Here You’re Family!

10. Saint Jerome Catholic School Educating heart, mind, and spirit