Fact Sheet

Accreditations and Affiliations

• WASC (Western Association of Catholic Schools and Colleges)
• WCEA (Western Catholic Education Association) Archdiocese of San Francisco

Staff and Faculty

• Father Roger Gustafson, Pastor
• Dr. Marie Bordeleau, Principal
• Lidiette Ratiani, Advancement and Marketing Director
• Betsy Shelton, Admissions Counselor
• Fiona Britten, Front Office
• Karol Towns, Office Manager
• Mike Ratiani, Facilities and Technology Co-Director
• 20 full-time teachers
• 6 part-time teachers
• 6 Instructional Aides (1-5 and junior high)
• Literacy Enrichment Teacher (1-4)
• Resource Specialist (2)
• Dedicated Math Teacher (5-8)
• Dedicated Science Teachers (1-4 and 5-8)
• Spanish Teacher (K-8)
• Technology/MakerSpace Teacher
• Music Teacher/Choir Director
• School Librarian
• Full-time Physical Education Instructor
• Extended Care Aides (2)
• School Counselor (twice a week)

Enrollment

• Approximately 275 students
• One class per grade
• The average student-teacher ratio is 9:1

School Hours

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

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

Supplemental Curriculum

• Endeavor Literacy Enrichment Program (1-5)
• 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 (seasonal rotation)

• Get Some Give Some Service Club
• Tinker/Craft Lab
• Legos Classes
• Cooking Classes
• Soccer for Kinders
• Golf (K-8)
• Running Club
• Cheerleading
• Chess
• Drama
• Art
• Altar Serving
• "After Math" homework assistance after school
• Student Council

After School CYO Athletics Programs

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

Optional Hot Lunch

• Affordable, and nutritious lunches available daily for purchase
• Pizza Friday provides delicious cheese and pepperoni pizza

Parent Resources/ Involvement

• Parent Portal for real-time student academic information
• Tiger Parent Association
• Parent Advisory Board
• Volunteer Opportunities
• Grade level parent counseling groups with dedicated family psychologist

Special Events and Traditions

• Quarterly Student Awards Weekly
• Weekly Student-led Liturgies
• Christmas Giving Tree Program and Food Drive
• Homeward Bound Senior Lunches
• Christmas and Spring Concerts
• Innovation Fair
• Outdoor Education Opportunities (4-8 grades)
• Catholic Schools Week Celebration
• Field Day
• Spelling Contest
• Elocution Contest
• Teacher/Student Athletic Tournaments
• Grandparents/Special Friends Day
• Book Fair and Read Week
• Fall dramatic performances
• Blessing of the Pets
• Boys + VIP Event
• Girls + VIP Event
• Jr. High Dances
• Ice Cream Socials
• Scholarship Crab Feast
• Annual Auction & Dinner Dance

Milestones