Immaculate Conception
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About
About Us
Immaculate Conception is a Pre-PK-8 Catholic school in Columbia Heights with a diverse population & a large percentage of Latino families. The school is dedicated to their mission of educating the whole child with their family. To build relationships in school & in the community, Immaculate Conception hired a cultural liaison.
Languages spoken by school staff
English, Spanish
Extra programming
Immaculate Conception offers a diverse range of extracurricular programs designed to support students’ interests, talents, & personal growth. Activities include academic clubs, such as debate, robotics, & math team, as well as creative outlets, like theater, visual arts, & music ensembles. Athletics are also a strong focus, with competitive sports teams & recreational options available across all seasons. Leadership & service opportunities are offered through student government, peer mentoring, & community service clubs. These programs promote collaboration, responsibility, & well-rounded development, encouraging students to explore passions beyond the classroom.
Extracurriculars Offered:
Cultural Extracurriculars, Music, Sports
Uniforms
Students who attend Immaculate Conception are required to wear uniforms.
How to enroll
To enroll, contact Jim Glaser at (763) 788-9065 or jglaser@immac-church.org.
Average student to teacher ratio
Academics
Academic programming
Immaculate Conception’s academic programming takes a ‘learn as they go’ approach this year. With almost all new staff, they are focusing on the instruction & giving staff an opportunity to learn the curriculum during staff meetings & other times, as they learn more about the students & each other.
Academic Programs Offered:
Arts Focused Programming, Multi-Grade Classrooms, Online Learning
Special education programming
Immaculate Conception currently has about six students receiving special education services. Students get picked up at their homes & driven to the local public school. Students later arrive at Immaculate Conception, where the school ensures the expectations of the student’s Individualized Education Program are met.
Curricula
Immaculate Conception using the following reading curriculums across different grade levels: Groves (PK-3), Ready Gen (PK-5), Scholastic (PK-1, supplement) & My Perspective (6-8). For math, the school uses Houghton Mifflin Harcourt for students in grades PK-8 & Mystery Science for students in grades PK-5.
English language learner programming
Immaculate Conception’s English Language Learner (ELL) program supports multilingual students in developing English proficiency, while ensuring academic success. The program offers targeted instruction in listening, speaking, reading, & writing, tailored to students’ language levels. Certified ELL educators collaborate with classroom teachers to integrate language support across subjects. Newcomers receive additional services, including sheltered instruction & cultural orientation. Regular assessments guide instruction & measure progress toward English proficiency. The program emphasizes inclusive practices, family engagement, & culturally responsive teaching to help students thrive both linguistically & socially.
Proficiency
This school does not have data for the 2025 year
This school does not have data for the 2025 year
Climate
School values
Immaculate Conception’s mission is as follows: “Immaculate Conception School is a thriving Catholic community ministering to children within the parish & throughout the surrounding neighborhoods. In the name of Jesus Christ, they are dedicated to fostering academic excellence, spiritual growth, & they hold a strong commitment to becoming disciples in the world.”
Recess
Immaculate Conception has two to three adults outside for about 50 students. Keeping the ratio of students to teachers low ensures that students are safe, teachers are engaging, & the little things get addressed right away. Students get a full 30 minutes outside each day.
Discipline Policy
Immaculate Conception School expects their students to treat everyone with respect & in a Christian manner. They see discipline as an opportunity to teach common Catholic moral principles. Thus, the aim of the school’s behavior management policy is self-discipline & assisting the individual student in developing the knowledge & skills needed for living a responsible, Christian-centered life. Both home & school are responsible for a child’s growth in personal behavior. When a student registers at Immaculate Conception, they agree to accept the terms of Immaculate Conception School’s Behavior Management Plan, as set forth in their handbook.
Equity
Equity vision
The purpose of Immaculate Conception Catholic School is to continue the tradition of Catholic education by spreading the Gospel message, worshiping together as a community, giving service to others, & working together for social justice. They educate children spiritually, academically, emotionally, socially, physically, & aesthetically, taking into account each child’s unique backgrounds, needs, & abilities. They integrate faith into all aspects of the curriculum & instill Christian values by example.
