Vision, Mission & Philosophy

Our Vision 

To develop and provide faith-based education built on faith, family, and excellence. 

Our Mission

Notre Dame Catholic School is an accredited, faith-based environment for students in playgroup through fifth grade. We provide a nurturing academic environment supporting students to meet their full spiritual and academic potential. Christian values, religious instruction, service learning, and faith experiences help to shape students and pave the way for them to be future leaders of our community.

Philosophy

The philosophy of Notre Dame Catholic School is that of our Lord in teaching students with love, patience, consistency, firmness, honesty and understanding.  As Jesus does with His parables, teachers share knowledge that will inform students and also encourage them to search for deeper understanding of subject matter and its application to themselves.  Through instructional methods and role modeling, teachers strive to build student self-esteem, self-determination, self-discipline, and responsibility in an atmosphere of optimism and love.

Notre Dame Catholic School Offerings

• Catholic environment providing a strong Christian background of all student to learn and grow while shaping their moral and religious values

• Playgroup through fifth grade instruction

• Iowa certified teachers

• Curriculum designed for students to face the challenges of life

• Current technology integrated into curriculum 

• Meets all Iowa standards

• Open to students of all faiths

• Affordable tuition with tuition assistance available (contact the school at 563-547-4513 or email for more information)

• Support service offered through Keystone Area 1 (speech, occupational therapy, physical therapy, psychological testing)

• Excellent teacher-associate-student ratio

• Fifth grade band instruction

• After school Kid's Club available for a fee.