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Holy Family School

4850 Pearl Ave, San Jose, CA, 95136-0951 -

School Notes Overview:

Holy Family School is a parish school rich in the tradition of Catholic education and committed to academic excellence. Our mission is to foster and to support the development of Catholic faith and identity while nurturing the whole child. In partnership with family, educators, and the whole parish community, we strive to promote the spiritual, intellectual, and social development of our students. ...

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School Overview:

	Holy Family School
Religious Affiliation	Roman Catholic
Grades Offered	Grades Kindergarten - 8
Year Founded	1986
County	Santa Clara County, CA
Student Body
Total Students	500 students
Student Body Type	Co-ed
	This School	(CA) School Avg.
% Students of Color	53%	37%
Students by Grade
	Kind - 50 students
	Grade 1 - 30 students
	Grade 2 - 60 students
	Grade 3 - 60 students
	Grade 4 - 60 students
	Grade 5 - 60 students
	Grade 6 - 60 students
	Grade 7 - 60 students
	Grade 8 - 60 students
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers	25 teachers
	This School	(CA) School Avg.
Teacher : Student Ratio	1:20	* Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16
School Days in Calendar Year	180 days	180 days
Hours in School Day for Students	7 hours	6 hours
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline	Jan. 30 / Feb. 13
Head of School	Mrs. Gail Harrell
Admissions Director	Sheryl Citta
Sport
Total Sports Offered	4
	Sports
	Basketball	Football
	Softball	Volley Ball
Extracurricular
Total Extracurricular Organizations	16
	Extracurriculars
	Academic Chess Club	Altar Server
	Boy Scouts	California Junior Scholarship Federation (CJSF)
	Eucharistic Ministers	Girl Scouts
	Homework Club	Lego Robotics
	Liturgical Choir	Ministry of Movement
	Monthly Community Outreach	National Junior Honor Society (NJHS)
	Newspaper Club	Schmahl Hands-on Science Labs
	Spanish K-4	Student Council

School Notes:

SCHOOLWIDE LEARNING EXPECTATIONS RESULTS (ESLER’S) When our students graduate from Holy Family they will have grown stronger in their spiritual, academic, and personal lives. As persons of faith our students will:
Discover the love of God through loving one another.
Foster Christian values – compassion, tolerance, justice, and a respect for the dignity of life.
Participate actively in their faith development through sacraments, liturgical celebrations, and a variety of prayer styles.
Demonstrate a personal faith relationship with God by living the Gospel values and teachings of Jesus Christ through justice based service and prayer.
Have a basic knowledge of the teachings of the Church and the ability to make good moral and ethical decisions based on their Catholic faith. As lifelong learners our students will:
Explore and develop their own unique gifts, talents and interests.
Recognize the importance of a healthy lifestyle, and the negative effect of drug and alcohol use.
Read for enjoyment and knowledge.
Have the ability to work cooperatively with others.
Articulate ideas clearly and creatively, and communicate effectively through reading, writing, and speaking skills.
Use technology to obtain, evaluate, and communicate information.
Be prepared for the next level of education through critical thinking and problem solving skills. As responsible citizens our students will:
Accept responsibility and consequences for their actions.
Exhibit the social skills and moral values needed for responsible citizenship.
Appreciate and respect the cultural diversity of our global community.
Exhibit good sportsmanship.
Grow in awareness and responsibility towards others and their community
Develop strong character traits to strengthen self-esteem and build skills to meet life’s challenges.
Profile last updated: 11/17/2008

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Swine flu fears continued to tighten their grip around the city as of press time Wednesday afternoon, May 20, as increasingly worried parents and local lawmakers pressed for more school closings. As of 5 p.m. Wednesday, 28 public and private schools throughout the city have been closed due to swine flu fears.

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School Zip Statistics:

About This Zipcode (95136)	School Zip (95136)	(CA) State Average
Population (Approximate)	36,924 people	33,864,644 people
% (age 25+) w/College Degree	45%	32%
Population Average Age	33 years old	33 years old
Average Household size	2.9 persons	2.8 persons
Median Household Income	$74,908	$51,306
Avg. # of Rooms in Household	5.4 rooms	4.8 rooms
Median Age of Housing Structure	31 years old	41 years old
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% Owning / % Renting	64% / 36%	55% / 45%