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Excellence
in Education Since 1913 |
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St.
Joseph School |
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St.
Joseph School,
serving Santa Ana and Orange County since 1913, is a fully
accredited K-8 Catholic school.
At St.
Joseph School,
we understand that parents are the primary educators of
their children. Together with parents, we seek to prepare
our students for the 21st century, addressing the students'
needs for spiritual, moral, academic, physical, and social
growth.
At St.
Joseph School,
we seek to prepare students academically for today's information/computer
age, while providing students with the moral teaching and
training found in scripture and church teaching that can
provide a foundation for their lives.
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Faculty |
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St.
Joseph School's
faculty is a mix of lay teachers and Sisters of St. Joseph
of Orange. All our teachers have California teaching credentials
and several have Masters degrees.
Our teachers see their work as a mission of the Church and
to the people of Orange County.
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Students |
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At
St.
Joseph School
come from many different cultures throughout Orange, Riverside,
and Los Angeles Counties. Students are challenged to show
proficiency at each grade level.
At St.
Joseph School,
we strive to foster in each student a sense of self worth,
respect for others, and concern for the well-being of all
people. Many of our students have gone on to graduate from
local Catholic Catholic high schools such as Mater Dei,
Servite, and Rosary.
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Discipline |
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At
St.
Joseph School,
we foster the growing maturity of our students through our Character program which stresses these four hallmarks: Catholic Identity, Dignity, Justice, and Excellence. Through this program we challenge ourselves and our students to reach the highest standards of conduct. We design our policies and promote behaviors that help create a safe and healthy environment where optimum learning can take place.
The Golden Rule, "treat others as you would have
them treat you," is stressed. Each student
is required to know and follow the rules, procedures, and
policies of St.
Joseph School.
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Curriculum |
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St.
Joseph School
features a curriculum that includes religion, language arts
(language, writing, English/grammar, spelling, and composition),
math, science, social studies, computers, Spanish, physical
education, art, and music.
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Religion |
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Each
day, students at St.
Joseph School
receive instruction in the Catholic faith. Staff members
hope that each student will come to realize that God loves
them and desires a personal relationship with each person.
We prepare our students to receive the sacraments and to
participate fully in the Church. Emphasis is placed on daily
prayer.
St. Joseph School
has weekly student body Masses where students and teachers
work with parish priests to prepare the celebrations.
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Extra
Curricular Activities |
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St.
Joseph School
offers teams in football, basketball, and volleyball for
boys; teams in volleyball, basketball, and softball for
girls.
St.
Joseph School
also has an active student council. Other programs include
participating in the Santa Ana Police Department DARE program,
the Mater Dei elementary school band program, and the Pacific
Symphony's "Class Act" program.
St. Joseph School
students also have the opportunity to serve at the altar.
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Extended
Day Care |
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St.
Joseph School
offers extended day care each day school is in session from
6:45 a.m. to 6 p.m.
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Summer
Schedule |
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St.
Joseph School
operates on a traditional school calendar. During the summer
months, a five week summer camp/summer school is offered.
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Counselors |
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Professional
counselors are available on a weekly basis and work closely
with the school and parents.
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Lunch
Program |
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St.
Joseph School
offers
hot lunch on daily basis when school is in session.
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St.
Joseph Parish |
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St.
Joseph School
is a ministry of one of the most respected and active
parishes in all of Orange County.
St. Joseph Church has numerous ministries involving both
adults and youth.
For More Information Call 714 542.2704 - 714 542.4411
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