FAQ

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What makes Saint Brendan School different from my other educational options?
What curriculum do you use?
Do I or my child have to be Catholic in order to attend a Catholic School?
Does Saint Brendan School offer tuition assistance?
What are the hours of the school day?
Do you have before and after school care?
Is Saint Brendan Kindergarten a full-day or a half-day program?
What are St. Brendan School's enrollment priorities?
Will Saint Brendan have a waiting list for Kindergarten?
What services are available to students who have special needs? 
Are there aides in the classrooms?
How are struggling readers supported?
How do I find out if my child is eligible for transportation to Saint Brendan School?
What enrichment opportunities are available outside the classroom setting?
What athletic programs are offered at St. Brendan School and Parish?
To whom can I speak to learn more about St. Brendan School?

FAQ

Q: What makes Saint Brendan School different from my other educational options?

A: Saint Brendan School is a loving community with Christ at the center of all we do. Our greatest attribute is our people. We are fortunate to be surrounded by parents, teachers, priests, and other staff that put our students’ needs above all else.

Q: What curriculum do you use?

A: We follow the Common Core curriculum that has been adopted by the State of Ohio. However, we also have additional requirements set forth by the Diocese of Columbus to enhance and enrich the educational experiences of our students. The curriculum and instruction include comprehensive programs of learning in religion, language arts, mathematics, social studies, science, music, art, physical education, health, Spanish, and STEM.

Q: Do I or my child have to be Catholic in order to attend a Catholic School?

A: Catholic Schools warmly welcome students regardless of parish or religious faith. Our school is a community that is rich with religious backgrounds and practices. Students study the scriptures and the tradition of the Catholic faith, participate in Catholic liturgies and, if Catholic, are prepared to receive the sacraments. Non‐Catholic students are expected to participate in liturgies, religious functions, and religion classes that are part of the academic curriculum.

Q: Does Saint Brendan School offer tuition assistance?

A: At Saint Brendan School, we want Catholic education to be affordable to all of our parishioners. Father Penhallurick and Mr. Gruber are committed to making sure no parishioners are turned away due to finances. If your family has a need beyond the assistance we provide, you are encouraged to meet with Mr. Gruber to discuss additional options for your family.

Q: What are the hours of the school day?

A: The school day runs from 8:30am to 3:15pm.

Q: Do you have before and after school care?

A: Our before care starts at 7:00am and runs until the start of school. Our after care starts at 3:15 and ends 6:00pm. There is an additional fee for these programs, and information on these fees and the program as a whole can be obtained by emailing kidszone6@yahoo.com.

Q: Is Saint Brendan Kindergarten a full-day or a half-day program?

A: The St. Brendan kindergarten program is a full-day program. There are many benefits for children to experience a full-day program, including spiritual, social, and academic development, which enhances their school experience. 

Q: What are St. Brendan School's enrollment priorities?

A: The school is primarily for children whose parents are active and contributing members
of the parish.

• First priority is for children from active and contributing families of St. Brendan School with older siblings.
• Second Priority is for children from active and contributing families of St. Brendan Parish
• Third priority is for children of non-parishioners.

Q: Will Saint Brendan have a waiting list for Kindergarten?

A: We typically have a waiting list starting in the middle of February. If there are more applicants than spaces available, the Pastor and the Principal will determine acceptance based on the following criteria: 

• Date of registration in the Parish
• Number of years a family has been active and contributing members of St. Brendan the Navigator Parish.
• Financial contribution to the Parish
• Parish or school volunteer activity.
• Previous application to school
• Prospective students with older siblings
  who have graduated from St. Brendan School.

Q: What services are available to students who have special needs? 

A: We have an extensive program to assist all of our students who need intervention. We have intervention specialists to work with our students daily, and we also offer speech, occupational, and physical therapies. If you would like more information on our program, please feel free to contact Assistant Principal, Becky Piela, at bpiela@cdeducation.org.

Q: Are there aides in the classrooms?

A: In our Kindergarten rooms, each class has a fulltime aide. All other grades will share aides between the rooms so that our students always have an adult who is available for individualized reinforcement and enrichment.

Q: How are struggling readers supported?

A: We have a full time reading specialist that will work in unison with our teachers and aides to identify and support students who are having difficulty.

Q: How do I find out if my child is eligible for transportation to Saint Brendan School?

A: Hilliard City Schools and Dublin City Schools provide transportation to students who attend Saint Brendan School. If parents have any transportation questions, please contact Hilliard Transportation at (614) 921-4700 or Dublin Transportation at (614) 764-5926.

Q: What enrichment opportunities are available outside the classroom setting?

A: Saint Brendan School has a variety of extracurricular and co-curricular activities that are intended to enhance and develop a child's individual interests and talents outside of the traditional classroom setting. Please visit our extracurricular page by clicking HERE to learn more about these educational programs.

Q: What athletic programs are offered at St. Brendan School and Parish?

A: We offer a comprehensive athletic program that seeks to foster leadership, dedication, accountability, and a quality work ethic. Please visit our extracurricular page by clicking HERE to learn more about our athletic offerings.

Q: To whom can I speak to learn more about St. Brendan School?

A: Our Principal, Mr. Will Gruber can be reached by calling (614) 876-6132 or emailing  wgruber@cdeducation.org

Q: How many students are enrolled at St. Brendan School?

A: 465