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History & Background
The Solidarity School serves
preschool students ages three, four, and five and was founded to
provide early learning to children for which Catholic education is not
affordable. Being situated in an urban neighborhood comprised of a
Hispanic population, the school opened its doors to twelve students in
2001. It is independent of the Church and is funded through
philanthropic means.
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The mission is to provide its students with an excellent grade school
education, in the context of a solid formation in the Catholic faith,
and within a culturally sensitive environment. Solidarity School
recognizes the unique talents and needs of each student, while
emphasizing the importance of each student becoming a committed member
of a larger community that includes family, school, church, and
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The School's program focuses on the intellectual, spiritual, moral,
aesthetic, social and physical development of each student and is
directed to forming individuals who are able to function effectively
in and contribute to the positive development of their community.
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The rationale behind the program provides a study in beginning English
instruction at age three, with incremental levels of immersion into
the language, and ultimately the use of all materials/books in English
by kindergarten level. The program not only provides faith formation
but seeks to have students exit Solidarity ready to begin kindergarten
or first grade either in public or private venues without ESL
tracking. Upon entering elementary school, students are afforded
opportunities due to their ability to have command over the English
language in both oral and written expression. As stated in the mission
statement, the environment is sensitive to their native culture, with
many traditions, holidays and Catholic feasts being celebrated
throughout the year.
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