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New Catholic Preschool Opens in South County

St. Justin Martyr Catholic School, in Sunset Hills, announced the opening of Justin Time Preschool earlier this year. It opened for this school year with 20 students, according to a press release from the school.

Preschool Director Mrs. Teresa McIntyre said the preschool is a “natural progression” from the already existing school, which covers grades one to eight.

“Preschool is the perfect age to begin this education and faith formation beyond home,” McIntyre said.

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St. Justin Principal Beth Bartolotta said the staff helps each student understand their progress.

“The staff provides individualized instruction to ensure that every student is challenged with appropriate subject content,” Bartolotta said.

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These types of innovative practices have led to stable enrollment, according to the release.

“We have to provide a high quality product to compete in today’s educational environment.  But the primary reason we exist is to provide a Catholic Education,” Bartolotta said.

St. Justin is located at 11914 Eddie & Park Road.


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