Academic Excellence

Guardian Angels School is one of 50 private schools nationwide to receive 2007 No Child Left Behind – Blue Ribbon School one of the most prestigious education awards in the country.  Schools have to follow a rigorous application process that includes a thorough review of curriculum, staff credentials, educational delivery and methods as well as test scores and community involvement. While the Blue Ribbon status recognizes a school”s efforts to deliver the highest quality education it can, it also encourages its community of teachers, staff, students, and parish to continue supporting and striving for excellence.

Honors Program
Guardian Angels School encourages each of its students to strive for his or her best in the classroom. Outstanding effort and cumulative averages are recognized with the Honors Program.

Students who are in the 4th through the 8th grades are eligible for First and Second Honors .

Principal Awards
Students in grades 1 – 8 who exhibit commendable effort and conduct and are punctual in their attendance will be eligible for a Principal’s Award during each of the four quarters.

Iowa Test of Basic Skills
Each fall, students in grades 1-8 take the Iowa Test of Basic Skills Test.  View 2011 composite results.