Fact Sheet

Accreditations and Affiliations

• WASC (Western Association of Catholic Schools and Colleges)
• WCEA (Western Catholic Education Association) Archdiocese of San Francisco
• Stanford Challenge Success Program 2013 -2019
• Apple Distinguished School 2013- 2019

Staff and Faculty

• Father Roger Gustafson, Pastor
• Marie Bordeleau, Principal
• Lidiette Ratiani, Advancement and Marketing Director
• Betsy Shelton, Admissions Counselor
• Elizabeth Hachman, Admissions Counselor
• Suzanne Henry, Advancement and Admissions Support
• Jane Cort, Administrative Assistant
• Mike Ratiani, Facilities and Technology Co-Director
• Erin Turner, Technology Teacher and Co-Director
• Kevin Finn, Teacher Administrative Support
• 20 full-time teachers
• 6 part-time teachers
• 10 Instructional Aides (K-8)
• Reading Specialist
• Resource Specialist (3)
• Dedicated Math & Science Teacher (5-8)
• Math Specialist (Junior High)
• Dedicated Social Studies Teacher(Junior High)
• School Librarian
• Spanish Teacher
• Technology/MakerSpace Teacher
• Music Teacher/Choir Director
• Full-time Physical Education Instructor
• Extended Care Aides (2)

Enrollment

• Approximately 270 students
• One class per grade (broken into two clusters due to Coronavirus)
• The average student-teacher ratio is 14:1

School Hours

• Kindergarten: 8 am – 2 pm
• Grades 1–8: 8 am – 3:05 pm
• Monthly Wednesday Early Dismissal: 12:30 pm
• Morning Care (K-8): 7:10 am - 7:40am *
• Extended Care (K-8): 2 pm – 6 pm +

* not available during First. Trimester of 2020-21 Academic Year due to Coronavirus

+ Limited to two classes of 12 due to Coronavirus

Common-Core/State Standards-Based Curriculum

• 21st Century Education
• Religion
• Language Arts
• Social Studies
• Mathematics (Algebra 1 offered in Grade 8)
• Science (Next Generation Science Standards) Inquiry-based curriculum developed by the University of California, Berkeley's Lawrence Hall of Science
• Spanish (K- 8)
• Instrument-Based Music (K- 8)
• Physical Education (K- 8)
• Art
• Outdoor Educational Activities (not occurring during 2020-21 academic year due to Coronavirus)

Supplemental Curriculum

• Reading Intervention
• Educational Development Resource

Technology

• 1:1 iPad Air tablets (Grades K-8)
• Google Classroom, cloud-based computing
• Document cameras and projectors in every classroom
• Presentation TVs in every classroom
• Common sense values-based, digital citizenship curriculum
• Online curriculum tools such as Amplify, Science, Big Ideas Math, No Red Ink, and Membean
• The curriculum expanded to include Coding, Robotics, Pre-Engineering
• Support tools including 3D Printers and Laser cutters.
• Full-time IT Support

Extracurricular Programs

• Get Some Give Some Service Club
• Tinker Lab *
• Soccer *
• Golf (K-8) *
• Flag Football *
• Tennis *
• Cheerleading *
• Chess *
• Drama *
• Art
• Altar Serving *
• "After Math" homework assistance after school *
• Student Council
• Peer Counseling *

*not available during the 2020-21 academic year due to Coronavirus)

After School CYO Athletics Programs (not available during 2020-21 academic year due to Coronavirus)

• For girls: volleyball, basketball, track and field, and cross country
• For boys: basketball, track and field, and cross country

Optional Hot Lunch. (not available during the 2020-21 academic year due to Coronavirus)

• Affordable and nutritious lunches available daily for purchase
• BBQ Wednesday provides hot dogs, hamburgers, and veggie burgers
• Pizza Friday provides delicious cheese and pepperoni pizza

Parent Resources/ Involvement

• Parent Portal for real-time student academic information
• Parent Guild
• Parent Advisory Board
• Volunteer Opportunities (limited opportunities available due to Coronavirus)
• Grade level parent counseling groups with dedicated family psychologist

Special Events and Traditions (most events virtual or on hold 2020-21 academic year due to Coronavirus)

• Quarterly Student Awards Weekly - virtual
• Weekly student-led Liturgies - virtual
• Christmas Giving Tree Program and Food Drive - contactless
• Homeward Bound Senior Lunches
• Christmas and Spring Concerts - virtual
• Celebration of the Arts
• Innovation Fair
• Outdoor Education Opportunities (4-8 grades)
• Catholic Schools Week Celebration - virtual
• Field Day
• Spelling Contest - virtual
• Elocution Contest (TBD)
• Teacher/Student Athletic Tournaments
• Grandparents/Special Friends Day - virtual
• Book Fair and Read Week - online
• Fall dramatic performances
• Blessing of the Pets - online
• Mother-Son Dance - changed to Drive-In movie
• Father-Daughter Dance
• Jr. High Dances (2)
• Ice Cream Social
• Scholarship Crab Feast - Take home
• Dinner Dance & Auction

Milestones