Each spring students at Nativity of Mary School take the Iowa Assessments (formerly known as the Iowa Tests of Basic Skills). The Iowa Assessments were designed and developed to measure student achievement and growth in valid and reliable ways. One measurement on the test is the Grade Level Equivalency Score. This is a score that describes a student’s achievement on a grade level scale. The grade level is a decimal number that describes academic performance in terms of grade level and month. For example, if a student (as a 3rd grade student) receives a score of 4.2 on the third grade Reading Test, this means the student scored as well as a fourth grade student in the second month of the school year if given the same third grade Reading Test.
The 2017-18 Grade Level Equivalency Scores for Nativity of Mary School are as follows:
3rd Grade- 4.3
4th Grade- 5.4
5th Grade- 6.4
6th Grade- 7.7
7th Grade- 9.2
8th Grade- 13.0
Please help us spread the word about our wonderful school by talking to your friends and neighbors about our annual Open House that will be taking place this year during Catholic Schools Week on Sunday, January 27th after 10:30 Mass.
Come in to visit our kindergarten class on Feb. 26 from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m.
NOW ENROLLING for 2020-2021!
Spanish speaking staff members available. Los miembros del personal de habla hispana disponibles.
SCHEDULE A TOUR: Tours of the school are available by appointment. Call the School Office (816)353-0284.
SCHEDULE A SHADOW VISIT: Shadow visits may be scheduled for interested students. Students should plan to arrive at 7:45 a.m. and stay through the lunch period. To schedule a shadow visit, contact the School Office (816)353-0284.
2020 - 2021 TUITION DISCOUNTS
New Family Welcome Grant
*Who is eligible?
· New families preschool-8th grade
· August 16th application deadline
· New families are eligible once students are accepted to Nativity School
· Welcome Grants are limited based on class size
*What is the Welcome Grant?
Year 1 (preschool)
· $500 discount for full-time (5 day) students
Year 1 (K-8)
· $1500 discount first child
· $500 discount second, third and fourth
· Not-eligible for Pisces or other discounts
Year 2 (K-8)
· $750 family discount
· Eligible for Pisces/other discounts
Please contact the school office for more information:
Susie Addison saddison@nativityofmary.org (816) 353-0284 Ext 210
CURRENTLY ENROLLED FAMILIES:
Any family who is currently enrolled and refers another family that ENROLLS* will receive 20% off their tuition for the 2020-2021 school year!
Please email Mary Parrish mparrish@nativityofmary.org or Melissa Clancy mclancy@nativityofmary.org to learn more!
*Verified recruitment for a new family (PK-8).
PISCES TUITION ASSISTANCE
Nativity offers scholarships for families making the committment to Catholic education. Parents are asked to fill out the SmartAid application online:
https://aid.smarttuition.com/ Use code 90304 for Nativity of Mary