Fast Facts

Christ The Divine Teacher School, a Catholic educational facility located in the heart of Latrobe, serves students from preschool through grade eight. The school's curriculum emphasizes academics in the context of strong Christian values.

A uniform dress code and high standards of conduct promote an atmosphere conducive to learning while still allowing students the freedom to express themselves.

Our local public school districts provide free bus transportation to Christ the Divine Teacher School. Students from neighboring parishes and from all racial, ethnic, and religious backgrounds are welcomed.

CURRICULUM:
Meets all Pennsylvania State and Diocesan requirements. Accredited by Middle States Association of Colleges & Schools.

PRESCHOOL:
Available for 3 & 4 Year Olds.

FULL DAY KINDERGARTEN:
We have two classes of full-day kindergarten.

FACULTY:
Principal, Vincentian Sister of Charity, 24 Lay Teachers and Director of Development

SPECIAL TEACHERS:
Academic Support Teacher, Computer, Music, Physical Education, Librarian and Spanish

SERVICES:
Remedial Reading, Remedial Math, Speech Therapy, Psychological Testing, Guidance Counseling and Academic Support Program

SPECIAL PROGRAMS:
Science Fair, Pennsylvania Junior Academy of Science, Elementary Student Assistance Program, Etiquette for Kids and more

TECHNOLOGY:
"State of the Art" Computer Lab with supervised access to World Wide Web and Internet Services, SMART Board, and newly installed networked workstations with computers in each classroom.

GIFTED EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS:
GOAL (Greater Latrobe)
SPEAR (Derry Area)

INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC PROGRAMS:
All Saints Band, Band Concerts, In-school Music instruction

SPORTS PROGRAMS:
Junior Varsity and Varsity Basketball, Instructional Basketball Grades K-3, Cheerleading, Volleyball

EXTRA-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES:
Newspaper, Student Council, County Chorus, Yearbook, School Play, Community Service Activities

PARENT INVOLVEMENT:
P.T.G., Development Committees, Athletic Association, Cafeteria and Lunch Volunteers, Playground Supervision, Homeroom Ambassadors, Library Helpers and more

HOT LUNCHES:
Prepared on-site as part of the National School Lunch Program