Welcome:
Saint Joseph School is a Catholic school founded in 1890 to educate the students of Danville and the surrounding communities. Because our children are the future of our Church and Community, the school program is designed to make a distinct contribution to that future by helping children in grades one through eight develop their individual potential academically, spiritually, physically, and emotionally. St. Joseph School cultivates a strong faith in God, stresses positive values, and encourages its students to become involved Christians.
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ENROLLMENT:
The enrollment for the year 2009-2010 school year is 148 students in grades 1-8.
ACCREDITATION:
St. Joseph School is a fully-accredited school of the Diocese of Harrisburg and serves within the dictates of the Pennsylvania State Department of Education.
ADMINISTRATION:
Pastor – Reverend Steven Fauser
Principal – Mr. Ronald A. Valania
Director of Education - Roseann Quick
FACULTY:
11 Full-time faculty & staff members
5 Part-time faculty members
1 Teacher’s Aide
4 Faculty members with Master’s Degrees
FACULTY & STAFF MEMBERS:
Mrs. Lisa Warriner, 1st Grade Teacher
Mrs. Sharon Bedisky, 2nd Grade Teacher
Mrs. Marcie Wintersteen, 3rd Grade Teacher
Mrs. Patricia Wetzel, 4th Grade Teacher
Mr. David Ferdock, 5th Grade Homeroom Teacher
Miss Audrey Hower, 6th Grade Homeroom Teacher
Mr. Thomas Bedisky, 7th Grade Homeroom Teacher
Ms. Kelly DeGuzis, 8th Grade Homeroom Teacher
Mrs. Jan Bryan-Davis, Art, Computer, and Physical Education Teacher
Mrs. Rosemarie Czencz, Spanish Teacher
Mrs. Amy Kacyon, Music Teacher and Librarian
Mrs. Mary Malafronte, School Secretary
Mrs. Monica Beyer, 1st Grade Teacher's Aide
Mrs. Patricia Flynn, CSIU Remedial Math Teacher
Mrs. Dorislynn Palmer, Title Reading Teacher
Mrs. Linda Linnet, Speech Therapist
Mr. Kevin Aucher, Custodial Engineer
Mr. Thomas McNellis, Custodial Engineer
STUDENTS:
The average class size is 21. The maximum class is 30.
UNIQUE QUALITIES:
- Monthly liturgies including student participation
- Weekly liturgies and Stations of the Cross during Lent
- Spiritual retreats for 5th - 8th grade students
- Opportunities for Sacrament of Reconciliation
- Observance of special traditional church devotions
- Sensitivity to the needs of others through social justice projects in the community
- Active parent involvement through the Home School Association (HSA)
- Multi-cultural student body
- Library of more than 6,000 volumes and growing
- Family atmosphere
- Parent volunteerism
- Opportunities for enrichment instruction
- Program of student recognition and honors