The Regina Difference
A crucifix hangs in the classroom. The day begins with prayer. From the first days of
preschool through high school graduation, Regina prepares children for the world through
spiritual guidance, superior education and a caring, disciplined environment. Regina integrates
Christian values throughout children’s education, helping them develop both academically
and spiritually. At Regina, we make a difference through our commitment to:
Christian Environment
- Nurturing of students’ faith and attention to
their spiritual needs.
- Integration of Gospel
values into the daily
educational experience.
- Development of moral character through
faith-based education.
- Adherence to Christian principles of love
and respect in school relationships.
- Welcome atmosphere for a diversity of
students from all backgrounds and ethnicities.
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Classroom
- High placement
across the board
in state and national
testing.
- Regina High School continues its strength as a top Advanced Placement school in the state of Iowa as determined by the University of Iowa Belin Blank Center AP index. In 2008, Regina placed third, behind Cedar Rapids Washington and Cedar Rapids Kennedy, making Regina the highest ranking of the three Iowa City high schools. Regina has ranked in the top three spots (twice at #1) for all five years that Belin Blank has conducted the rankings.
- Teachers who are highly experienced,
many with advanced degrees.
- High school graduation rate of 100% in
2009 with 100% of graduates attending
two or four-year universities/colleges. During their RHS senior year, 28% of the class met the criteria for the Talented and Gifted program based on previous year's ITBS core totals of 97% or higher.
- Diverse range of curriculum areas.
- 7th & 8th grade “core” team teaching.
- Goal of comprehensive K-12 bi-lingual
program.
- Structured environment which fosters
self-discipline and high expectations for
student success.
- Technology integrated throughout the
curriculum.
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Campus
- Regina is the
only local school
district to offer a
PreK-12th grade
program on one
central campus.
- Recent capital project completion of a two story
addition housing a new kitchen, cafeteria,
seven classrooms, four restrooms,
new science lecture and lab center.
- Four new elementary classrooms added.
- New preschool room (room remodel).
(Extra) Curricular
- Many extra-curricular
opportunities in
academic areas.
- Successful athletic
programs with emphasis
on sportsmanship and teamwork.
- Rich heritage of music and drama with
wide variety of programs.
- Associated alliances with community partners
to offer individual and group lessons
in the fine arts.
- 90% of Regina Jr./Sr. High students participate
in extra-curricular activities.
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Community
- Strong emphasis on
responsibility to
school, parish and
community. Student
services an expectation.
- Thousands of hours of community service
each year by Regina PreK-12 students,
their families and staff.
- Annual Senior Citizen Thanksgiving Dinner.
- Christmas Basket Project for Iowa City
families in need. Regina seniors won the 2006 Outstanding Philanthropic Youth Award given by the Eastern Iowa Association of Fundraising Professionals for their yearly efforts.
- Fund drives for local, national, and international
causes.
- Center serves weekly as religious education
site for 250+ public school students.
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