Learn more about Believe and Read Fall 2025 results are in: We are proud to share our Fall 2025 AimsWeb literacy data as we continue to support students through evidence-based instruction and small-group interventions aligned to Groves Literacy Partnerships. Our Saints are off to an incredibly strong start this school year! Kindergarten Performance 93% at […]
Press Releases: There are a lot of things to be excited about at St. Dominic School! Read below for some of the Newsworthy stories. Groves Literacy in the News Northfield, MN December 2024 Check out this interview on WCCO Radio with Deborah Sundal -Our Children are Facing a Literacy Crisis. Unlike the national Average of
Introducing St. Dominic SPIRITWEAR! SPIRITWEAR Alert! Bundle up in school pride with our Star Sports and Apparel SPIRITWEAR shop! Save on shipping by choosing the pick up option and pick up at the store in Faribault or at the school (Stephanie or Sharon will deliver items to the school weekly) A small portion
Use the Point App to Sign Up Now! Volunteers are an intricate part of our school, and we require all K-8 families to complete 15 hours and 10 hours for Preschool/PreKindergarten only families each school year. If you would prefer to not volunteer, there is a buy-out option of $300 per family. VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES: Recess
Why St. Dominic School? Christian values Strong academics Optimal class sizes Specialists: Spanish, technology, music, PE, art, library Electives: band, orchestra, athletics School hours 8:00-2:30 p.m. Close-knit community based on family values Bus service by Northfield Public Schools (must be in the Northfield School District) Before and after school care Hot lunch program made in-house
St. Dominic School Athletics Winter Basketball Go Saints! 2025-26 St. Dominic 7/8th Grade Game Schedule December Time & Location 4 AWAY GAME @ St. Mary’s 4:30pm 9 AWAY GAME @ Bethlehem Academy 4:30pm 16 HOME GAME Vs Faribault Lutheran School 5:30pm January Time & Location 6 HOME GAME Vs Minnesota State Academy 5:30pm
Mission Statement St. Dominic School inspires children to excel as confident leaders, critical thinkers, and responsible citizens in a Catholic, values-based community. Areas of Emphasis: Believe and Read Literacy Program powered by Groves Academy (K-3) Academic Excellence- Meeting and exceeding Minnesota State Academic Standards in all content areas Right-sized class sizes Individualized Instruction Enrichment Support-
Students learn best when they are focusing on the purpose of communicating, not the form of the language. -Dr. Krashen Language is acquired through comprehensible input. Languages are acquired as we hear or read messages that we can understand in the language. We choose stories, videos, mini-novels, and content that is compelling to our students,
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St. Dominic music program is based on the mission of the American Orff-Schulwerk Association and Minnesota Orff. The mission is dedicated to the creative music and movement approach developed by Carl Orff and Gunild Keetman. Orff and Keetman, two German composers, created this approach as a way to build an understanding of music in every
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Middle School Art Art lessons naturally incorporate discovery and exploration, like in elementary; but offer a higher level of knowledge and allow more time for mastery of skills. Students understand how the many tools and materials are used in class, continue to be introduced to new experiences and can take more time to create and
Curriculum In our Middle School (Grades 5-8), students continue to develop the ability to think critically and become independent learners, while their core values, faith, and character formation become more clearly defined. Our middle school teachers get to know our students and their academic and emotional needs through right sized classes and a commitment to
Students learn best when they are focusing on the purpose of communicating, not the form of the language. -Dr. Krashen Language is acquired through comprehensible input. Languages are acquired as we hear or read messages that we can understand in the language. We choose stories, videos, mini-novels, and content that is compelling to our students,
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