At SJSC, the campus is filled with the excitement and energy of its students. When you walk through the doors, down the halls and into the classrooms, you’ll experience a warm welcome and see children that are happy and full of enthusiasm for learning while in a safe and caring environment. The wonderful community of families, a large and diverse student body along with the personal attention of a small school, is what truly sets it apart.
SJSC knows the importance of children experiencing religion firsthand. Their experiences give them a chance to understand the beliefs, purposes, issues and practices of the Catholic faith. The school has daily prayer, and students regularly attend Mass together. With a firm sense of their values and faith, students go out into the world as leaders to serve and make a difference.
ACADEMICS
St. Junipero Serra Catholic School has a strong curriculum and students experience academic success scoring above the national norms in all areas on standardized tests. In addition to a robust, standards-based curriculum, SJSC is an inclusion school and is well known for offering level-based education programs in Grades 1-8. The core subjects are complemented by classes in art, music, and Spanish, as well as physical education, library, and technology. The education programs at SJSC are designed to ensure academic success for all students.
CURRICULUM ENHANCEMENT, SPECIAL PROGRAMS & CLUBS
- Academic Decathlon Participation (Grades 7 & 8)
- Bear Prayer Partner Mentoring Program (between upper & lower grades)
- Student Leadership
- Campus Ministry
- Choir and Hand bells
- CJSF (California Junior Scholastic Federation)
- Competitive Athletic Program (7 sports, Grades 1-8)
- SerraVision Broadcast & Tech Crew
- Spring Musical
- After-School Classes & Extended Care
- Homework Club
PRESCHOOL
St. Junipero Serra Catholic Preschool offers programs for three and four-year-old students. It provides developmentally appropriate activities and values play as an avenue to learning. The preschool teaches the whole child, spiritually, academically, socially, emotionally, and physically. St. Junipero Serra Catholic Preschool is licensed by the state of California (LIC# 304371061) and follows Diocesan guidelines. The students’ days focus on socialization, reading preparation and developing motor skills and independence. All of the classes emphasize play, art and music as part of their daily curriculum, and have access to both outdoor and indoor play spaces. Each classroom has one certified early childhood teacher and a qualified teacher’s aide.
Grand Opening of St. Junipero Serra Chapel & Student Creation & Leadership Center Sat., October 6 & Sun., October 7, 2018
Grades offered: Preschool-Grade 8 Accreditations: WCEA/ASC WASC fully accredited school
For information on enrollment, please contact Shirley Merchant, Admission Director, at 949-888-1990, ext. 123 or smerchant@serraschool.org
St. Junipero Serra Catholic School
23652 Antonio Parkway
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688
(949) 888-1990
www.SerraSchool.org