Description:

Saint Ignatius School, established in 1952, is a Catholic elementary school for children in grades K-8. St. Ignatius Church administers a preschool program for three and four year olds.

Enrollment:

473

Administration:

.The school is administered through St. Ignatius Parish.
.Pastor:  Rev. Stephen E. Martin
.Principal: Miss Janet Murray
.Assistant Principal: Mr. Ralph McLaney

Faculty:

• 30 teachers 
• Over half  have advanced degrees
• Paraprofessionals in media center, technology center and grades K and 1

Students:

The student:teacher ratio is 15:1.
Average class size: 22

Accreditation:

St. Ignatius School is fully accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.

Tuition:

 2007-2008

Parishioner

Non-Parishioner

Non-Catholic

1 child

$2760

$4360 per child

$4840 per child

2 children

$4960

3 children

$6610

4 children

$7570

Tuition
Assistance:

Available to parishioners through Private School Aid Services and the Financial Aid Committee

School year:

The school year is 180 days divided into four quarters approximately nine .weeks in length.

Curriculum:

Religion	Social Studies	Science
English	Handwriting	Spelling
Mathematics	Music	Reading
Art	Physical Education	Literature
Algebra I	Advanced Mathematics	Spanish
Computer	Phonics Grades K-2	Algebra 2

Extra-Curriculum:

Guidance Program	Science League	Soccer	Accelerated Reader	Apostolic Service Program
MathCounts	Hot lunch program	Volleyball	Spelling Bee	After school clubs
Academic Pep Assemblies	WordMasters Analogy Contest	Talents Unlimited	Geographic Bee	Scholars' Bowl
Mathfax Competition	Basketball	Computer Fair	Suzuki Music Program	Science League
Football	Cheerleading	After School Care	Continental Math League	Cross Country Grades 5 & 6
Band	Rainbows for All God's Children	Resource Program	Language Arts League	Scottish Rite Reading Program

Unique Qualities:

1988 and 1997 U.S. Department of Education National Blue Ribbon School

1992 National Distinguished Principal

1996 and 2000 National Distinguished Teachers

Information:

For further information, please call or write:
Miss Janet Murray, Principal, Saint Ignatius School, 3650 Springhill Avenue Mobile, Alabama 36608-5797        (251. 342.5442)

E-mail murray@stignatius.org