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Mission Statement 

In fidelity to the apostolate of Catholic education, we, the leadership of St. Peter Catholic School, fully mindful of the primary role of parents, will strive to create an environment where students will be led to grow physically, mentally, and spiritually, according to Gospel principles, as enshrined in our Catholic tradition, there by glorifying God and giving living witness to the presence of Christ in the world.

History of Saint Peter School

As early as 1843, an enthusiastic interest in maintaining a Catholic School in St. Peter Parish in Covington was exhibited. The old church was used as a school from 1890 until 1910, when a three-room school was built. This building was later destroyed in the 1915 hurricane, but was immediately rebuilt.  In 1923, a two-story frame school was built to accommodate the increasing enrollment. By 1950, enrollment reached 223. The main campus of St. Peter School was dedicated in 1956. We presently accommodate over 700 students.

Today, the campus of St. Peter Catholic School consists of Administrative Offices (2000), Cafeteria (2000) Special Education Room, Math and Reading Tutor Room, Speech Room, Computer Lab, Art Room, Music/Band Room and Early Childhood Building (ECC, Prek – K students 1997) Main Building (first through third grades),

Intermediate Building (fourth and fifth grades), Middle Grades (2001 sixth through seventh grade), renovation and enlargement of the library (2002) and the purchase and development of land for an extra playground by our Parents’ Club (2005).

Philosophy

St. Peter Catholic School, as a ministry of St. Peter Parish, provides students with a challenging academic formation grounded in the spiritual and moral teachings of the Catholic Church. We strive:

1. to provide a favorable environment where children have the opportunity to live a life of faith, hope, and charity – a life marked with love of God and neighbor.

2. to provide a strong academic foundation, not solely for the sake of gaining knowledge, but the sake of using knowledge for the betterment of humanity.

3. to provide teachers and staff who excel professionally and imitate Christ in their personal lives.

4. to assure opportunities for students to develop an awareness of their individual God-given abilities and talents.

5. to involve parents in the educational process in line with their responsibility to nurture the development of their child physically, academically, morally, and spiritually.

Educational Objectives

A. Spiritual Development
1. To teach Catholic doctrine and actively involve the students in liturgy.
2. To develop a spirit of prayer and worship that will continue to grow throughout life.
3. To teach the importance of family unity in society and Christian life.

B. Intellectual Development
1. To provide a foundation in elementary education skills.
2. To challenge students according to individual ability, achievement, and interest.
3. To motivate learning through the use of positive reinforcements.
4. To teach good study habits.
5. To expose the child to the cultural arts.
6. To promote an interest in individual and group research.
7. To develop individual skills and talents through participation in student activities.
8. To develop creative and critical thinking.
9. To develop skills for responsible decision-making.

C. Personal Development
1. To encourage a healthy self-concept.
2. To encourage self-discipline.
3. To encourage self-respect and respect for others as children of God.

D. Social Development
1. To develop in each student an appreciation of the environment in which he/she lives and works.
2. To develop pride in one's self, school, community and country.
3. To develop a sense of responsibility for the future of our global world.
4. To develop in each child a spirit of cooperation.
5. To develop a healthy attitude toward competition.
6. To develop a respect for all people.

E. Physical Development
1. To teach sports and sportsmanship appropriate to age levels.
2. To improve motor and coordination skills.
3. To teach good health habits.
4. To develop awareness for safety.
5. To foster an appreciation for lifelong physical fitness.

Statement of Policy

St. Peter Catholic School admits students of any race, color, national and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at its schools.  We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin in administration of their educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship and loan programs, and athletic and other school-administered programs.

Additionally, in compliance with Title IX of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, no person shall, on the basis of sex, be excluded from participation in, or be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any educational program or activity except as permitted under said Title IX.

Saint Peter Catholic School
130 East Temperance Street
Covington, Louisiana 70433
Voice (985) 892-1831
Fax (985) 898-2185