St. Helena Catholic School
School performance rating
About
Languages spoken by school staff
English, Spanish
Extra programming
Offers band, Spanish, choir, & music.
How to enroll
If interested in enrolling, contact Karla Gergen at (612) 729-9301 or gergen@sainthelenampls.org. You can also visit sainthelenaschool.us/admissions.
Students at this school
Academics
Academic programming
At Saint Helena, we have an academic program which is standards-based & modified to meet students’ needs. Our literacy program is a combination of Believe & Read, which is based on the Science of Reading, & My View/Perspectives textbooks. Elementary students receive a total of 120 minutes of literacy instruction a day in addition to 45 minute math instruction. Students also receive regular religion instruction, including preparation for the sacraments. Our middle school science program uses Amplify Science, which uses extensive hand-on activities. We have regular science & music classes & P.E. three times a week.
Special education programming
Provides special education services in partnership with the local public school district. Call for additional information.
English language learner programming
Teachers work with students to modify instruction as needed. Small class sizes allow us to provide differentiated instruction for our EILL learners. Many of our staff are bilingual in English & Spanish.
Covid recovery plan
Our small class sizes allow us to individualize instruction based on student needs. We use the results of Aimsweb & NWEA Map to monitor instruction as needed. For those that qualify, Title 1 classes are offered four days a week before school taught by our own teachers to provide continuity of instruction.
Proficiency
? out of 10 students are performing math at grade level
? out of 10 students read at grade level
Climate
School values
St. Helena has a strong tradition in the neighborhood, providing an education to local children for over 95 years. They have a strong connection to the St. Helena parish & work to develop academic excellence & strong moral values in a safe, nurturing environment. Catholic school: Open to all, regardless of faith.
Discipline
Equity
Equity vision
Our school is one of the most diverse schools in Minneapolis. It’s very important that our school reflects the diversity of Minneapolis, & we welcome families of all backgrounds.