Aurelia, Iowa: Savor The Sweet Life

300 Ash Street
Aurelia, IA 51005
Phone: (712) 434-2284
Fax: (712) 434-2053
Website: aurelia.k12.ia.us

“Committed to Excellence”

“The mission of the Aurelia Community School is to provide a solid foundation of essential skills and an environment of excellence in educational opportunities, so each student will become a lifelong learner.”

Location
The Aurelia Community Schools are located in northwest Iowa 60 miles northeast of Sioux City and 65 miles southwest of the Iowa Great Lakes region. The community of Aurelia has approximately 1,100 residents.

Enrollment
The district serves a rural area of 132 square miles with a K-12 enrollment of 311 students. A total staff of 49 caring individuals, including 28 teachers and three administrators provides services to the students.

Excellence
The patrons and the students make the school system very special. Talented students continue to provide the district with many fine honors, not only in the area of academics, but also in the performing and creative arts, along with athletics.

Elementary School

The features of this fine school include:
• • • • • • • • • •	Full day Transitional-Kindergarten program Full day Kindergarten Average class size of 19 students Reading and Mathematics support programs TAG (Talented and Gifted Program) Regularly scheduled classes in vocal music, art and physical education Special Education program Student Assistance Team Proficiency levels average 88% as compared to other students in Iowa Accelerated Reader Program

Middle School

The Middle School consists of grades 5-8. The program features:

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Required courses in reading, math, English, science and social studies
Exploratory courses in computers, art, music, career education, home economics, and industrial technology
Strong foundation in basic skills is provided to middle school average class sizes of 17 students
Extracurricular program available for all students in the Middle School complements all offerings at the high school level
Teacher Assistance Team
Accelerated Reader Program

Senior High School

The High School program is comprehensive and stresses a continuation of the strong commitment to basic skills and technology. Some of its features are:

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Traditionally high achievement test scores
Post-secondary offerings available through Western Iowa Tech Community College
(15 minutes away)
Strong emphasis on vocational education and technology
Active student assistance team
Excellent teacher support services
Strong extracurricular programs in both fine arts and athletics
Senior high class sizes average less than 20 students per class
Senior portfolio required for graduation
ICN (Iowa Communications Network) classes

2005-2006 Aurelia School District Proficiency Scores

Grade
3
4
5
6
7
8
11

Reading
84%
87%
84%
72%
92%
88%
90%

Math
79%
93%
84%
81%
83%
85%
83%

Science
100%
87%
89%
86%
83%
81%
83%

Aurelia Community School: By the Numbers

District Size:

Student Population

Teachers

Professional Staff

Student/Teacher Ratio

Median Years of Teaching Experience

Senior Performance:

Seniors taking the ACT exam

ACT Median Composite Score

Seniors receiving HS diploma

Attending 2 or 4 year college/university

Armed forces

Dropout Rate

Administration:

Superintendent of Schools
Middle School Principal

High School Principal

Elementary School Principal

311

28

21

12:1

17 years

76%

22.3

100%

89%

11%

< 1%

Mr. Tom Vint
(712) 434-2284

Mr. Dave Hickman
(712) 434-5595

Mrs. Ann Sandine
(712) 434-5595

Nila Miller, Teacher/Director
31 Valor Road
Aurelia, IA 51005
Phone: (712) 434-5985
Home: (712) 434-5766

HELP US TO GROW

"…it's the smallest of all seeds, but when it has grown it is the greatest of shrubs
and becomes a tree, so then the birds of the air come
and make nests in its branches"…Jesus.

Shared dreams and concerns of young United Methodist mothers, resulted in the January 1983 opening of the Mustard Seed Community Preschool in our Aurelia Church facility.

Over the years more than 400 children have been nurtured by this vital community program.

Our nursery and preschool program continues today under the umbrella of First United Methodist Church and the generous efforts of community "Friends" who see the value in this early childhood development program for our community.

Based on Christian principles, the Mustard Seed Community Preschool has met the individual and social developmental needs of young children.

Through appropriate age-level activities, in large and small group settings, social and communicational skills are introduced; fine and gross motor skills, as well, challenge the growing child.

Principles and skills introduced at home are strengthened and affirmed, as are "getting along" with the uniqueness of other individuals.
• Through field trips to community and area businesses
• Through providing programs for community organizations
• Through shared learning experiences in the classroom
• Through programs for or with parents & grandparents

Our young children have been, and continue to be, nurtured in their developing years and prepared for their years of growing in the community, and for serving the world that lies ahead of them.

These are classes for children ages 3 through 5

On Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday mornings
9:00 a.m.-11:30 a.m.

Two day programs on Tuesday and Thursday
Three day programs on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday

We are licensed by the STATE OF IOWA
Department of Human Services

Our Teacher/Directors are qualified and
experienced early childhood educators.

Currently Nila Miller is our Teacher/Director
For more information contact
Nila at either
712-434-5985 - Preschool room
at First United Methodist Church
31 Valor Road
712-434-5766 - Home

31 Valor Road
P.O. Box 745
Aurelia, IA 51005
Phone: (712) 434-2521

Monday-Friday year round,
except for major holidays.
5:30 a.m.-6 p.m.

"WHERE CHILDREN COME FIRST"

AURELIA DAY CARE, INC. IS A LICENSED NON-PROFIT DAYCARE CENTER
Aurelia Day Care believes that children learn best through personal experiences. We are committed to providing a fun, safe, and educational place where young children can develop through hands on activities.

Why choose Aurelia Day Care for your children?
We provide a safe and developmentally appropriate setting for your children. We are a clean and trustworthy facility. When a provider is ill we will not close, there will always be another provider to fill in. We follow state regulations that allow you to know that our staff meets all background requirements. The staff is C.P.R. certified and is continuously attending trainings to improve their care skills.

CONTRACT RATES
First child: $2.30hr.
Second child: $1.90hr.
Third child: $0.90hr.

NON-CONTRACT RATES
$2.50hr. per child

DROP-IN RATES
$3.00hr. per child

MEALS
Lunch provided at cost $1.10
Snacks: $0.25

A $20 enrollment fee is due at the time the child's enrollment forms are received.

Payment Due Date
Statements with itemized charges are distributed every Monday for services that were provided the previous week. Payments are due every Wednesday by 6 p.m. All payments received after this time will be charged a $10 late fee.

Free/Reduced-Price Services
Free or reduced price food and care are available to families that meet financial eligibility requirements. The director can assist in attaining such information.

Objectives:
• Provide a warm, nurturing infant/toddler environment
• A developmental learning center that provides high quality child care
• Development of self-esteem