There is an increasing expectation that schools be accountable for the financial and human resources with which they have been entrusted. Their constant challenge is to improve upon the high standards which has been for so long a tradition in the Cedar Falls Schools. In Cedar Falls, continuous improvement has been the goal for many years and our community continues to provide outstanding support for the efforts. The instructional Support Levy, which has been renewed several times, provides for additional technology, equipment, supplies and personnel. The Local Option Tax, will allow the district to rebuild the district over the next decade.
The mission of the Waterloo Community Schools is to provide the highest quality education, involving the entire community, which prepares each student to function successfully through life in an increasingly complex world.
PRIVATE AND PAROCHIAL SCHOOLS
Many opportunities are available in the community for a private school education. The following is a list of available schools: Immanuel Lutheran School (pre-k thru 8th), Valley Lutheran High (9-12); Catholic school system that includes many grade schools and Columbus High School; Walnut Ridge Baptist Academy (pre-k ?12); and several other small non-denominational schools.
Malcolm Price Laboratory School is not a private school but is connected to the University of Northern Iowa and enrollment is based first of all on home location and availability in the classroom size.
AreaVII Education Agency offers education for special needs children thru the River Hills school for handicapped children and help for special needs children who are ?main-streamed? into the classrooms of public schools.
POST HIGH SCHOOL CHOICES
There are many, many choices for students and adults to continue their education in the Cedar Falls/Waterloo area ? University of Northern Iowa; Hawkeye Community College; La James College of Beauty; Hamilton Business College; Upper Iowa University satellite programs; Wartburg College.
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Schools in Cedar Falls and Waterloo
