Mission Statement Our mission at Saint James Catholic School, is to live our Catholic Faith, achieve academic excellence and provide service to God`s people.
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 177 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
St. James Catholic School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
177 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
89%
State avg.: 51%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
National avg.: 13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Tuition Notes
See tuition plans on website.
www.stjamescs.com
Sports
Total Sports Offered
5 sports
Sports
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
5 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
Little Flowers, Mother Mary's Honor Guard, Student Council
Arts and Music Programs:
School Choir
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Inland Catholic Schoo's League
Little Flowers, Mother Mary's Honor Guard, Student Council
Arts and Music Programs:
School Choir
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Inland Catholic Schoo's League
School Notes
- St. James Catholic School is accredited through the Western Catholic Educational Association (WCEA) and Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC). The accreditation process requires an examination of the school`s entire curricular program on an ongoing and systematic basis. We provide an educational environment that promotes academic excellence through a quality-focused curriculum. Curriculum and instruction are designed in accordance with the Diocesan curriculum guidelines, Schoolwide Learning Expectations of the school and National State Standards. The faculty and staff participate in professional development opportunities and training that keeps them current on the latest teaching methodologies and implementation of National Standards.
- St. James Catholic School utilizes supplemental resources. These resources include: Accelerated Reader, IXL Math and English, and Mountain Math and Language.Accelerated Reader Program:
- The Accelerated Reader Program (AR) is a reading management program utilizing computer technology. This program provides teachers with an easy and effective way to monitor all forms of guided reading practice. Accelerated Reader helps students focus attention on the careful reading of books, which improves students` critical-thinking skills and builds an intrinsic love of reading. Using AR, teachers can continuously guide students to appropriate books and curriculum within their "zone of proximal development" (ZPD), i.e.: comfortable reading level. This means that students are challenged to develop their reading skills without being frustrated.
- IXL Math and English: The IXL Math and English program allows students to work at their own pace and at their appropriate level. Students will focus on the skills that require reinforcement and/or move forward to new skills in order to provide challenge and a faster paced instruction. This program is available for student use at school and from home.
- Mountain Math and Language: Mountain Math and Language is a daily review that teachers utilize to provide reinforcement and practice of skills. Students can also work in small groups according to their specific needs.
- Students are assessed at the beginning of each school year, at the end of each trimester and again at the end of the school year in relation to mastery of curriculum standards. The assessment results drive classroom instruction and assist teachers in creating lessons and facilitating instruction that is suitable to their class. In addition, the learning environment is adapted to meet the needs of each student. Differentiated instruction is used to provide intervention and accelerated instruction as needed. Teachers are able to focus on specific areas in the curriculum where students require this support. Differentiation in the lessons changes the way in which material is presented to students, how students interact with the material and the way in which they present their knowledge and understanding. Teachers utilize the latest Best Practices in their classrooms such as: close reads, text sets, sentence frames, post it activities, spiral Math review, and differentiated instruction to ensure high achievement for all students.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
What sports does St. James Catholic School offer?
St. James Catholic School offers 5 interscholastic sports: Cheering, Football, Soccer, Track and Field and Volleyball.
When is the application deadline for St. James Catholic School?
The application deadline for St. James Catholic School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
School Reviews
5 8/12/2018
This is an awesome school. All students are cherished and well cared for. You should not hesitate sending your child or children here.
5 7/24/2015
A great school! The teachers love their job. They work with you. They let you know as soon as your son /daughter are dropping their grades. I will not regret sending my 4 children to a catholic school.
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