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Austin Catholic Schools
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Philosophy/Mission
Curriculum/Academic Program Strengths
Spiritual Life
Statistics, Facts and
Success Stories
Service /
Extracurricular Activities
Contact Information
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Mission
The Mission of the Austin Catholic Schools is to inspire
children to develop spiritually, morally and intellectually
as they live the teaching of Jesus Christ.
The Philosophy of the
Austin Catholic Schools
The Austin Catholic Schools are committed to a balance
between a quality system of education and the extension of
faith in Jesus Christ through His Church. The education
offered through the Austin Catholic Schools is a flexible
program integrating the academic, cultural, vocational,
physical, and spiritual development of its students.
The Austin Catholic Schools are dedicated to the formation
of youth active in the spirit of the Gospel, in family and
parish life, in prayer and Eucharist, and in the daily
affairs of living.
Recognizing the unique talent of each individual, the Austin
Catholic Schools seek to provide an atmosphere of academic
excellence in all areas of curriculum, helping students to
develop the skills and tools needed for self discovery,
interpersonal relationships, success in life, and Christian
witness to others.
The Austin Catholic Schools seek to promote the recognition
of Christ in one another.
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Curriculum / Academic
Strengths
 Our qualified teachers provide a learning environment which
cultivates self-discipline and self-worth. They encourage
critical thinking and creativity. Small class sizes provide
individualized attention for each student. This allows
teachers the opportunity to identify and accommodate the
unique capabilities and needs of each student.
At all levels, the curriculum of the Austin Catholic Schools
concentrates on strong fundamentals, is enhanced with
religion, and offers a variety of enrichment opportunities.
K - 8 offers the following educational opportunities:
Religion
Language Arts
Spanish
Music |
Physical
Education
Mathematics
Social Studies |
Library
Science
Computers |
Pacelli High Schools
provides college preparatory courses and provides an
on-campus curriculum that meets the graduation requirements
for the state of Minnesota.
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Austin Catholic
Schools Spiritual Life
 The Austin Catholic Schools place a strong emphasis on
faithbased values of respect, honesty, integrity, kindness,
and preparedness for adult Christian lives.
Religious education is ongoing. Each classroom teacher is
experienced in faith-based teachings which allows
faith-based teachings to be integrated into the curriculum
on a daily basis.
The students attend Mass once a week and are involved in
preparing the liturgy and participating as readers,
petitioners, musicians, and servers.
The students are also offered sacramental preparation at
various stages of their school career. Austin Catholic
Schools participate in the preparation for Reconciliation,
Holy Eucharist, and Confirmation.
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Statistics & Fast
Facts / Success Stories
-Member of the Minnesota Independent School Forum.
-Accredited by the North Central Association.
-Approximately one classroom teacher per nine students in the high school
and one
classroom teacher per eleven students in the Elementary School.
-97% graduation rate over the last three years.
-All courses required for college entrance are available on site.
-K-12 Spanish program.
-Scholarships Awarded:
-Graduating Class of 2003 - $196,000
-Graduating Class of 2004 - $252,000
-Graduating Class of 2005 - $298,000
-Average of $13,000 for each graduating senior.
Alumni Story
Seth Pfeil (Pacelli High School Class of 2000)
Seth enrolled in the College of Engineering and Applied
Sciences at the University of Colorado - Boulder upon
graduation from Pacelli. Seth graduated Boulder with a
cumulative 3.94/4.00 GPA, ranking him 1/29 in civil
engineering and 5/348 in the College of Engineering and
Applied Sciences. Seth received full financial offers for an
MS degree in structural engineering from CU-Boulder,
University of Illinois - Champaign, and the University of
WisconsinMadison. Seth accepted a research assistantship at
UW. Seth is planning on completing his Master's degree in
May.
"The Austin Area Schools instilled in me the faith and
confidence in God and myself that allowed me to persevere
through the many challenges that I have faced since high
school graduation. Much of the confidence that I now possess
comes from the nurturing family atmosphere of our Catholic
Schools and the boundless opportunities for success
(academic, athletic, spiritual, social) that was provided
within the walls of our schools."
- Seth Pfeil
Alumni Story
Conrad Ray (Pacelli High School Class of 1993)
 Conrad enrolled in Stanford University upon graduation from
Pacelli. He was a three year letter winner on the men's golf
team at Stanford as well as all conference and all- academic
PAC-10 conference in 1996 and 1997. He is a former Canadian
Golf Tour and Nationwide Golf Tour member. Conrad currently
is the head coach of Stanford's men's golf team.
"I look back upon my time in Austin Catholic Schools with
great appreciation. I learned skills not only in the
classroom that have helped me down the road in higher
education, but I also learned skills that have helped me in
life. The experience also taught me how to be well grounded,
but at the same time have the confidence to take, look for,
and appreciate new challenges."
- Conrad Ray
Current Students Testimonials
"I believe that a Catholic education is one of the best
things a person could have. It gives you a sense of
community, caring, and love. It helps you grow in faith with
God, and it also prepares you for your toughest challenges
in life." -
Kellsey Hogan (Freshman, Pacelli High)
"I like to go to a Catholic School because I know all the
teachers. I trust everyone here. I get to learn about God.
Everybody loves each other here. We are all a big family!" -
Anne Holtz
(4th Grade, Austin Catholic Elementary School)
Parent Testimonials:
 "I send my children to Austin Catholic Schools so they can
learn in an environment where development of faith and moral
values is emphasized as much as the academics."
- Mrs. Mary Barinka
"I believe in sending my children through Catholic Schools
for many reasons. In short, it's a solid foundation for
spiritual, social, and intellectual growth that they will
carry with them throughout their lives no matter where they
live, what they are going through, or how old they are."
- Judy Einck
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Community Service
/ Extracurricular Activities
Living our Faith-Outreach Programs
Our schools offer many opportunities to be God's hands here
on earth. We have a program called POWER - Prayers
and Outreach WhereEver Required.
This program gets the students involved in helping others
through service. Whether it's collecting food for our local
food shelf, responding to national disasters, or sending
cards to the soldiers stationed in Iraq, our students know
being a good and faithful servant is an important part of
being a Christian.
Pacelli Junior and Senior High students collect money for
families in need at Christmas time by participating in the
annual Christmas Basket project. This assists the Salvation
Army in gifting needy families in our area. Students are
called to help in various projects throughout the year. When
our community needs assistance, our students can be counted
on to help, as they demonstrated during the flood of 2004.
Through these experiences, our students become lifelong
givers to people in need.
The Catholic Schools are continually looking for
opportunities to help others.
Extra Curricular Activities:
 Music is a vital part of the life at Austin Catholic
Schools. It is a continuation of a solid musical foundation
experienced by students in the elementary and high school
grades.
Some musical opportunities include: Minnesota State High
School League Music Contest, Dorian Choir Festival,
All-State Choir, and auditions for college music
scholarship.
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Elementary Enrichment:
Junior Great Books
Destination Imagination
Book-It
Spelling Bee
Geography Bee
Math Masters
Girl and Boy Scouts
Shamrock Singers
Musical Instrument Instruction
Science Fair
Read-a-thon
POWER Team
Character Education
Madrigal Dinner - 6th |
High School Enrichment:
Drama
Post-Secondary Education Option Mixed Choirs / Select Vocal
Ensembles Yearbook
Newsletter
Student Council
Science Fair
National Honor Society
Sports
Band/ Orchestra
Washington D.C. Trip
for Upperclassmen
MSHSL Music Contest
DAWN Project
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Contact Information
Austin Catholic Schools
511 4th Avenue NW
Austin, MN 55912
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Administration Office
Phone: 507-433-8859
Development Office
Phone: 507-437-3278
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