St Patrick School:At-A-Glance

ST. PATRICK SCHOOL AT-A-GLANCE

St. Patrick School offers a values-based, academic curriculum for students in grades K to eight. As educators, we feel that our lives are blessed and enriched by having the opportunity to work in an environment of many caring people involved in the education of its students. We maintain high expectations for our students and we encourage them to work to their potential. Upon entering our school you will experience a warm, caring atmosphere where students' spiritual, intellectual, psychological, social, and physical needs are of prime importance.

EDUCATIONAL PHILOSOPHY

Educating the whole child intellectually, spiritually, socially, and physically
Developing character traits to help with moral decision making
Emphasizing responsibility, independent thinking, and strong organizational skills
Integrating curriculum in all subject areas
Articulating between grades allows to allow for continuity of curriculum

ACCREDITATIONS

Western Catholic Education Association (WCEA) 6 years Western Association of Schools and colleges (WASC) 6 years

INTERESTING DATA

257 students in grades K-8. We draw students from Greenbrae, Corte Madera, Larkspur, San Rafael, Novato, Mill Valley, and Sausalito.
Class size limit: 33 in K-3, 35 in grades 4 - 8
Average class size: 29 students
High school acceptances: Marin Catholic, St. Ignatius, Redwood, Convent of the Sacred Heart, Branson, Marin Academy, and San Domenico

STUDENT TESTING

Iowa Test of Basic Skills (ITBS)
Exceptionally strong scores in Math, Reading and Language Arts
Well above the national average in all curriculum areas

DISTINCTIVE ACADEMIC PROGRAMS

Differentiated math program
(2 math specialist teachers per grade starting in grade 3)
2 Science specialty teachers (K-5 & 6-8)
Hands-on Science in a dedicated science lab
Outdoor Education in grades 6-8
- 6^th: Walker Creek
- 7^th: Camp Sea Lab
- 8^th: Yosemite
High School Prep Spanish Program (7^th & 8^th)
Reading Renaissance (supplemental reading program)
Departmentalized Junior High
School-wide Speech Contest
County-wide Speech Competition
Thinking Center (Enrichment for K-2)
STAR Club (afterschool supervised homework)

ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY PROGRAM

established mobile laptop program (grades 1-8)
full technological integration in all curriculum areas
desktop computers available in all classrooms (including K)
fundamental computer competencies include:

navigating the web
keyboarding skills
researching skills
operate effectively in a desktop and network environment

several facets of multi-media, including;

Powerpoint, Word, Excel, Illustrator, Photoshop, Hyperstudio, Imovie

FINE ARTS PROGRAM

Strong music program with music specialist
Art program with art specialist in grades K-8
Fourth Grade choir
Annual Drama/Talent Productions (alternating)
After-school piano lessons by music specialist

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION PROGRAM

Daily religion classes K-8 First Communion in 2^nd Grade/ Confirmation in 8th Grade School-wide Community Service Projects Student-planned Prayer Services and Liturgies

AFTER SCHOOL ENRICHMENT PROGRAM

etiquette, Lego engineering, chess, choir
CYO sports (basketball, volleyball) Star Club (supervised homework)

EXTENDED CARE PROGRAM

We offer Kinder-care daily in the Kindergarten classroom from Kindergarten dismissal until 3:10.
We offer an Extended Care program that begins after Kinder Care and goes until 6 P.M.
Kinder Care is a play-based program.
Extended Care includes snack-time, homework-time, craft activities and both gross motor outdoor play and indoor quiet play.
cost $4.00/hour

COMMUNITY

Parents are encouraged to:

act as room parents
assist in the classrooms
drive on field trips
teach an elective during mini-week
share their talents