St. Francis Elementry School, Private Catholic Elementry School, Sacramento, California

The Extension Program provides professional care, supervision, recreation and enrichment activities. It serves working families who desire a parochial school education with supplementary daycare in a Catholic Christian environment.

Children grades TK through 8 experience a rich diversity of growth activities designed to complement the philosophy and mission of the school and family. Arts and crafts projects, crocheting, science experiments, computers, games and recreation are just a few of the enriching programs. Children also enjoy the integration of music and dance. Additionally, time is allotted for supervised homework with resource materials available.

Offered throughout the school year are special activities centered around monthly themes, as well as special events such as the Halloween Carnival and the end of the year Water Fight.

All children are provided a snack, and there is a designated nap time for Transitional Kinders and Kindergarteners.

The Extension Program is staffed by an experienced Director and dedicated Extension Aides devoted to providing attention, security, consistency, and fair treatment to all children. They maintain a supervised atmosphere where respect and understanding for others is acknowledged.

St. Francis Elementary Extension Program is a school program solely funded by extension fees. It is not subsidized by the parish or covered by school financial assistance.

Fees:

Registration Per Family	$50
TK/Kindergarten Student	$2,235
Grades 1-8 Student	$2,000

To enroll in Extension after the start of the school year, contact the Finance Office. Late enrollment fees are pro-rated.

Drop-in and Hourly rate care not available.

See also: Extension Handbook

Mission

St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Elementary School is dedicated to living the Gospel values. Our Franciscan, academically challenging curriculum teaches and supports students in becoming contributing members of their communities.

Philosophy

St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Elementary School, an educational ministry of St. Francis of Assisi Parish, strives to create a Franciscan environment which serves the spiritual, intellectual, emotional, social, and physical needs of our students. Understanding that parents are the primary educators of their children, the staff’s vocation is to inspire and facilitate learning. Together, we instill Catholic Christian values and traditions in our children.

Schoolwide Learning Expectations

A St. Francis of Assisi Elementary School Student is:

Spiritual:

demonstrates Gospel values
actively participates in prayer celebrations
understands the Catholic faith
shows a love of God, others, and self

Academic:

actively solves problems and thinks critically
makes progress through the diocesan standards
develops and shares knowledge and talents
demonstrates a curiosity and respect for learning

Respectful:

appreciates diversity and the uniqueness of others
practices good citizenship
lives the “Acts of Courtesy”
cares for God’s creations

Responsible:

practices self-discipline
makes Christ-like decisions
owns his/her choices
is trustworthy

Confident:

recognizes self-worth
leads and cooperates
embraces challenges
always perseveres

The Prayer of Saint Francis

Lord, make me an instrument of your peace;
Where there is hatred, let me sow love;
Where there is injury, pardon;
Where there is darkness, light;
Where there is despair, hope;
Where there is doubt, faith;
And where there is sadness, joy.
O, Divine Master, grant that I may not so much seek to be consoled,
As to console;
To be understood, as to understand;
To be loved, as to love.
For it is in giving that we receive;
It is in pardoning that we are pardoned;
And it is in dying that we are born to eternal life.