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To help you to determine the best place to educate your child, we have prepared a checklist that will easily help you compare our offerings with other schools you may be considering. We hope you find this information helpful.
Note: You can download and print this checklist here.
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K-8 Accreditation with the Western Catholic Educational Association (WCEA) and Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC).
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Preschool for 3 and 4 year olds licensed by the State of California.
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100% acceptance rate at area Catholic high schools.
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Credentialed teachers and professional support staff.
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Instructional assistants PK-8.
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Full time librarian.
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School Counselor.
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Organic hot lunch available,
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Wireless internet access throughout the campus.
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Science lab.
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School Programs |
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Daily Catholic instruction.
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First Friday and holy day masses.
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Sacramental preparation in Grade 2.
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Community Service programs.
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Parent Participation programs.
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Smaller student to teacher ratio in grades 5-8 math and language arts classes.
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Advanced math classes Grades 7 and 8.
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Resource support program in language arts and math.
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Specialized instruction in computer, P.E., art, music and Spanish.
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Art and music appreciation program (FAME).
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Field trips and outdoor educational experiences.
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Student Council leadership opportunities.
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School Safety & Security |
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Streamlined drop-off and pick-up procedures with ample parking.
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Model emergency preparedness plan.
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Staff certified in CPR, first aid, and AED.
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Safety patrol.
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Separate preschool classrooms and play area.
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Separate Kindergarten and 1st grade play area.
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Technology |
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Mobile computer lab
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One class set of iPads.
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Students have access to a multitude of online academic programs.
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Interactive smartboards in every classroom, and in library and science lab.
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Presentation systems in classrooms.
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After School Programs |
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Extended care (fee based).
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Peer tutoring.
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Yearbook.
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Church choir.
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CYO sports through the parish program: basketball, volleyball, cross country, track and field, softball and cheerleading (fee based).
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Filipino culture classes (fee based).
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Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts troops (fee based).
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Financial |
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Flexible payment options and automatic payments.
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Sibling tuition discount.
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Tuition assistance.
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Established annual fundraising.
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Sound financial management (in operation for over 50 years).
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Other Considerations |
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Uniforms and uniform exchange.
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Student learning expectations.
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Active parent club.
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Consultative school board.
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Student buddy program and new family buddies.
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Nut-free campus.
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