Organizational Structure

Organizational Structure of St. Matthew Elementary School
At St. Matthew Elementary School, both teachers and students are organized according to a unit system and in professional learning committees (PLC). 

• Primary Unit: 
  • PLC: Junior Kindergarten and Kindergarten
  • PLC: Grade 1
  • PLC: Grade 2
• Intermediate Unit:
  • PLC: Grade 3
  • PLC: Grade 4
  • PLC: Grade 5
• Essentials:
  • PLC: Art, Music/Band, PE, Technology, Library

In all grade levels, our essentials staff of music/band, physical education, technology, art, and library are taught by a specialist. We also employ an intervention/enrichment teacher and guidance counselor.

Accountability of the Administration and Staff
In all aspects of school administration, the principal and faculty are accountable to the Dubuque Archdiocesan Office of Education both for the content and the process of the educational program. These are continually monitored by a representative of the Archdiocesan Office of education who visits the school and is in close communication with principal of the school.

Every five years, St. Matthew School administration and faculty are required to conduct a self-evaluation of its educational program. This is followed by a day of monitoring by a team consisting of principals, teachers, and Archdiocesan Office personnel. A written summary of the team’s findings and a list of recommendations for improvements are sent to the school for study and implementation.

In addition, the Metropolitan Office of Catholic Education coordinates the activities of all the Catholic schools in Cedar Rapids and Marion. This office serves as a liaison with the public school system and with the Archdiocesan Office.