What Makes Bosco System Great?

There are many things that set us apart from other schools in the area. Below are a few that we feel you might have an interest in knowing more about.

The Slingerland Approach to Reading

This classroom adaption of the Orton-Gillingham method has been taught by thousands of teachers since the 1960's. It is a way of adding sight, sound, and touch in a multi-sensory way of learning to read.

Some of the advantages to the Slingerland approach are:

• A simultaneous multi-sensory total language approach
• Documented success
• Can be used in any classroom setting
• Meets instructional needs of children in general education and those with dyslexia or those experiencing language difficulties
• Successful
• Efficient
• Proven
• Cost-effective

For more on The Slingerland Approach, visit Achieve Reading.

Bosco Catholic School System is a fully accredited school system through the State of Iowa and the Archdiocese of Dubuque to for grades Pre-K3 through 12. We serve Black Hawk County and surrounding areas.

Our Mission Statement is:

With support from families, we respect and encourage students to reach their potential Spiritually by developing a strong relationship with Jesus and knowledge of His Church, Academically by igniting learning, leadership and life skills, Physically by learning about and living healthy habits and Socially by becoming active members of the community who serve others as stewards of the Gospel so they are the Light of Christ in the world.

Tag Line:

Preparing students to be the Light of Christ in the world!