St. Perpetua School - School Brochure

	For the future with Tradition			Our Philosophy St. Perpetua School is a Catholic educational community within St. Perpetua Parish. Clergy, administration, faculty and staff work in cooperation with parents and students to impart the Christian message and to pass on the history and traditions of the Catholic Church. Students are taught to view life according to the teachings of Jesus Christ while they are encouraged to develop a sense of social justice and a desire to serve others. The faculty and staff work in partnership with parents, the primary faith educators, for the development of the whole child: spiritually, academically, socially and physically. Students experience the positive benefits of self-esteem, discipline, responsibility and community in a secure, caring Christian atmosphere. They are challenged to attain their academic potential in a environment that promotes accountability, independence, leadership and a love of learning. We believe each student, as a unique creation of God, has abilities to be developed and shared. We believe the goal of Catholic education is to support students as they move toward becoming life-long learners and competent future citizens.

	3445 Hamilin Road Lafayette, CA 94549 (925) 284-1640

	Mission Statement
	THE SAINT PERPETUA SCHOOL COMMUNITY NURTURES EACH STUDENT IN AN ENVIRONMENT RICH IN CATHOLIC VALUES AND ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE. We are determined to provide our children with gospel values and the skills to meet the challenges of our changing world. We are committed to a dynamic and constantly improving environment of academic excellence and spiritual awareness. We believe that our Administration, Teachers, Parents and Students are all accountable for the fulfillment of our goals. We pledge our joint efforts to these ends.		FROM KINDERGARTEN, the entrance into academic life, with an emphasis on building a community atmosphere while learning • prayers and social graces • letters and numbers • art and computers, THROUGH JUNIOR HIGH, where there is a concentration on sound academics through research and investigative papers, as well as creative presentations and projects, Activities are carefully chosen to academically challenge students at St. Perpetua and to foster in them a sense of Christian leadership and responsibility.
	Fully accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) and the Western Catholic Education Association (WCEA).

	Student Activities • Liturgy and Prayer Services • Community Service • California Junior Scholarship Federation • Student Council • STARS • Science Fair • Boy and Girl Scouts • Yearbook • CYO Sports • Band The school curriculum conforms to the guidelines established by the Diocese of Oakland and the State of California		The extended care program is devoted to providing a home away from home. From 7 am until 6 pm the Panther House staff provides supervision for: • homework sessions • arts and crafts projects • indoor/outdoor play • enrichment programs Cost is not included in school tuition. A Parent Participation Program encourages the involvement and contribution of parents to the nurturing environment of St. Perpetua School. Parents participate in a variety of ways which may include time spent at school or at home. Parents elected to the School Board serve as advisors to the administration. All parents are members of the Parent Association. Through parent involvement friendships are formed and the school community is strengthened. Standard Admission Procedure begins with filing of registration forms and payment of a non-refundable application fee. When it has been determined by interviews, testing, records and recommendations that a child meets the requirements necessary for entry into a particular grade, priority of acceptance follows School Board Policy.