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Dear Prospective Parent,
Thank you for your interest in St. Francis of Assisi
Elementary School. First of all, I am delighted that
you are considering entrusting your child’s spiritual,
academic, and emotional growth to us. I speak for the
entire staff when I say, “We are honored!”
Our Catholic faith and traditions define who we are,
yet children from all faiths are welcome to join our
school family. We follow our Acts of Courtesy
and Schoolwide Learning Expectations which encompass
our goals for our students. We strive to assist each
student in becoming spiritual, academic, respectful,
confident, and responsible members of our world.
As a student in our Catholic school, your child will
not just receive religious curriculum instruction, but
will also experience and live Gospel values throughout
the day. Academically, we are committed to maintaining
the highest level of excellence, preparing our students
for high school and life-long success, while never losing
sight that every child learns differently. In addition
to our standard subjects, our general curriculum also
includes Performing Arts, Music, Spanish, Italian, PE,
Technology, and Library. Some of our extracurricular
activities include Academic, Religion and Math Decathlon
teams, Student Council, Choir, Drama Club, News and
Media Team, and sports programs. We also offer a wonderful
before and after school Extended Day program which meets
the needs of most of our working parents.
Registration for new families will take place from
January 4-February 19, 2010. Please join us for our
annual Open House on Sunday, January 31, 2010 from
11am-noon. Please continue to check the various
links
of information on our website. If there are any questions
you may have, I invite you to email or phone us.
I look forward to working with you and showing you
firsthand why we are so very proud of our school. May
our loving God bless you and your family!
In the Peace of St. Francis of Assisi,
Mrs. Laurie Power
Principal
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Overview (School and Academics)
School History
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Francis of Assisi Elementary School opened on November 5,
1895, as a two-room school staffed by the Sisters of Mercy
from St. Joseph’s Academy. The present school was built
in 1923 and became part of St. Francis Parish. It was staffed
after the move to this site by Franciscan Sisters and Brothers.
Originally, it was an elementary and high school. In the 1950s
there was reorganization, and the high school separated from
the elementary school. It became a diocesan high school rather
than continuing its association with St. Francis Parish.
Currently, St. Francis of Assisi Elementary School is a transitional-kindergarten
(TK) through eighth grade school with an Extended Day Service.
The educational services provided seek to address the needs
of children and families. We have programs to meet the academic,
spiritual, physical, psychological, and social needs of our
students.
The staff at St. Francis has a long tradition of providing
excellent educational services to the children of the Sacramento
Valley. We, the current staff, take pride in upholding that
tradition.
Services
- School Counselor
- Extended Day Program
- Breakfast and Lunch Program
Extra-curricular
- PAL Sports
- Choir
- Drama Club
- Computer Lab
- Library
- Student Council
- Academic Decathlon Team
- Speech Club
Funding
The school is self-supporting, relying on tuition and fees,
fundraising events, and private donations as sources for operation.
Families in need may apply for financial assistance provided
through scholarships, donations, and the parish.
Tuition
and Fee Schedule
Tuition
Management Systems
(outside website)
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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.
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