Average class size of 27 students, with teacher’s aides in TK - 2nd grade
School colors: Red, white and blue
Mascot: Cougars
Motto: Reverence, Respect, Responsibility
Theme for the school year: And in every season, I will praise Him!
Faith Formation
Daily school prayer and religion classes
Weekly school-wide mass with student lectors, choir, and altar servers
Sacrament preparation for first reconciliation and first Communion
Variety of liturgical and prayer experiences, including Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament, reconciliation, blessing of the animals, Stations of the Cross, May Crowning, living rosary, and more
Off-campus retreats in 2nd-8th grade
Monthly service projects (school-wide) and Christian service hours (6th-8th grade)
Multi-grade level “faith families” focused on growing as Disciples of Christ
Opportunities for family participation, including family Masses, Catholic family challenge activities, take-home prayer box, weekly parent prayer group, spiritual room parents, and more
Academic Excellence
Christ-centered curriculum designed to meet and exceed California State Standards and the Diocese of Orange curriculum standards
Additional classes in music, physical education, STEM, Spanish, art, library, and social-emotional learning
Age-based technology approach: Classroom technology use is limited in our Early Education classrooms (TK & kindergarten) and increases with each grade level until our 1:1 device program begins in 6th grade.
Dedicated science lab with a full-time science teacher for 4th - 8th grade
Learning support and advanced classes offered
Middle school students change classes for specialized instruction in math, language arts, social studies, and science.
Campus Safety
Fully-gated campus
Each class has an emergency/first-aid backpack at all times.
All staff/volunteers required to complete background check and safe environment training
Defibrillators on campus
Family Involvement
Excellent parent communication via multiple methods, including weekly newsletters, conferences, teacher office hours, and more
Fun family activities, including outdoor movie night, trunk or treat, father/daughter dance, mother/son event, and more
Parent support through volunteer opportunities and exciting fundraisers
Extracurricular Activities
Athletics teams: flag football, basketball, volleyball, cheer, track, golf
Clubs and activities, including campus ministry, student council, and broadcasting
Middle school socials/dances
After-school enrichment classes provided by trusted outside vendors (additional fee)
Extended care available (additional fee)
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