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Mission. Regis Catholic Schools is dedicated to educating students of all faiths in a Catholic, Christ-centered environment. We are united by Our Core Values of Living Faith, AcceptingResponsibility, PromotingTeamwork, AchievingExcellence, and InspiringLeadership. View Core Values.
- Our School System
James Elementary, Immaculate Conception Elementary and St....
- Our School System
Regis Catholic Schools is a K-12 Accredited School System. Regis Catholic Schools was accredited through WRISA during the 2019-20 school year. Accreditation allows Regis Catholic Schools to examine the whole system of programs, curriculum, policies, culture, operations, and leadership to determine how well all the parts work together to meet ...
James Elementary, Immaculate Conception Elementary and St. Mary’s Elementary remained as K-5 schools. In 2011, the name of our Catholic school system was changed to Regis Catholic Schools. The Regis name is recognized throughout the Chippewa Valley. Today, Regis Catholic Schools includes Regis High School, Regis Middle School, Immaculate ...
- Acknowledgement
- Rejecting Protestant Influence: The History of The Us Catholic School System
- Legal Support: The History of Canadian Catholic School System
- Today in The Us
- Conclusion
Before we begin, it’s important to acknowledge that many unique and valuable elements of indigenous language and culture were lost or abolished in the act of colonization and Westernization in which Catholics schools were active, in addition to the countless indigenous lives that were lost through disease, war, unjust practices and systems, and esp...
For the most part, early America was heavily influenced by Protestantism. The pilgrims who traveled from England and settled the original colonies were Protestant, with few exceptions. This religious influence extended into the public schools, where explicitly or implicitly, Protestant faith and values were taught. Many Catholics who settled in the...
The history of Catholic schools in Canada goes back further than the history of Canada itself, to a time when the cultural and religious influences of Europe were first brought to this continent. But legally, Catholic Education was entrenched under Section 93 of the British North America Act of 1867 and reaffirmed under Section 29 of the Charter of...
Public vs. Private
In the US, there are two basic designations for schools. Public schools are federally funded and run by a government entity, and private schools are generally run by private school boards and are not subject to the same public oversight, though they may need to meet some requirements of the state where they operate. The US’ public school model is largely similar to the Canadian Catholic school model: regional school boards direct the activities of schools within their boundaries. All public s...
Private Schools
Private schools typically include religion-based schools and charter schools. Religion-based schools vary widely to include many faith expressions. Private schools typically charge tuition, and also rely heavily on fundraising in order to support their work. They rarely receive any funding from governmental organizations, though they may apply for and receive grants for particular educational endeavors. Charter schools, on the other hand, are legally and financially autonomous schools without...
Who Attends Catholic Schools?
According to the National Center for Educational Statistics, as of 2019, approximately 3% of all students in the United States attend a Catholic school, while an additional 7% attend other non-Catholic private schools, 2% are homeschooled, and the remaining 88% attend public schools. That’s more than 2 million Catholic students that attend schools from preschool to twelfth grade. As of 2016 research published by the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB), the minority population...
While there are many differences between the US and Canadian Catholic School Systems, especially in funding and government support, we share many similarities: a long-standing tradition of clergy and religious who were devoted to the education of the young, a foundation in local communities, and a desire for educators to pass on the most precious t...
A Publication of WTVP. Why Catholic Schools Do Well. Parents are often unaware of the significant advantages offered by Catholic schools. We’ve all seen the barrage of headlines. Low test scores. Declining graduation rates. Drugs, bullying and fighting. It can all be a little disheartening. But for the nearly 4,000 students in the Peoria area ...
Regis Catholic Schools is dedicated to educating students of all faiths in a Catholic, Christ-centered environment. We are united by Our Core Values of Living Faith , Accepting Responsibility , Promoting Teamwork , Achieving Excellence , and Inspiring Leadership .
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The Regis Catholic Schools Foundation is committed to take the lead in advancing the mission of Regis Catholic Schools through funding various system-wide Catholic school initiatives and is responsible for the following programs: The Annual Regis Fund (which includes special projects as identified by RCS Leadership and the RCS Foundation Board ...
