St. Edward The Confessor School

Faithful to Catholic values, St. Edward the Confessor Parish School (Preschool – 8th Grade) offers a dynamic schoolwide learning environment that inspires each student to achieve his or her God-given potential inside and outside the classroom. Through rigorous academics, innovative and creative curriculum, service opportunities and Catholic values, Monarchs are confident and compassionate students who are Always Learning and make a difference well beyond their St. Edward years.

SAFE, FULL-TIME IN-PERSON INSTRUCTION
Since September, St. Edward has offered fulltime, in-person instruction for preschool – 8th grade. Reduced class sizes, self-contained classrooms (TYKE – 6th grade) and learning cohorts has ensured that students can continue to attend school in-person, five days a week. COVID-19 safety measures include protective plastic desk barriers, required face coverings, hand washing and sanitizing stations, physical distancing in classrooms and at lunch tables, daily electrostatic classroom disinfection and eliminating shared materials and devices.

Should the school need to pivot to remote learning due to state or Diocesan guidelines, or for those students who choose Optional Distance Learning, St. Edward uses streaming technology and a robust learning management system to ensure students receive live, full-time instruction five days a week.

ALWAYS LEARNING
St. Edward students are #AlwaysLearning. Students don’t just memorize math equations or recite spelling words. They ask questions. They explore. They love not just school – but the process of learning. And learning comes not just through doing things right, but through doing things wrong. We develop resilient, innovative learners who try, grow and achieve.

ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE
St. Edward utilizes a standard-based curriculum aligned to the Roman Catholic Church teachings which prepares learners for high school and beyond. The faculty and staff continually expose learners to meaningful hands-on experiences, resulting in thoughtful risk-taking, problem solving and collaboration.

CREATIVITY
Through art and music classes and afterschool activities, The Parish School builds creative and confident leaders. It’s also one of the only elementary schools to offer Makerspace – a hands-on studio that integrates technology, engineering and creativity with project-based solutions to real-world situations.

FAITH DEVELOPMENT
Each day, the school community prays, serves and grows in their relationship with the Father, Son and Holy Spirit. It is present in the books they read, the history they teach, and the music they sing. Students attend weekly Mass, participate in hands-on service projects, and provide mentorship through Prayer Partners.

The Parish School | St. Edward The Confessor Catholic Church
33866 Calle La Primavera
Dana Point, CA 92629
949.496.1241 • www.StEdSchool.org