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We are dually accredited by:
WASC (Western Association of Schools and Colleges)
WCEA
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Click here for the
2010 WASC Accreditation Team Report
 CONGRATULATIONS
ST. FRANCIS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
for receiving a full, six year WASC term of accreditation,
the highest term available!
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“All the darkness in the world cannot extinguish the light
of a single candle.”
~ St. Francis of Assisi
Mindful of our Franciscan roots, St. Francis of Assisi
Catholic Elementary school recognizes and nourishes the
divine light in all our students. Founded in 1895, we have
been offering academically challenging curriculum that
serves the spiritual, intellectual, emotional, social and
physical needs of students. With our outstanding instruction
in core subjects, St. Francis students have consistently
scored well above the national and diocesan averages on the
ITBS (Iowa Test of Basic Skills) standardized testing.
Religious instruction expands beyond the classroom when
students are actively involved in prayer services and class
led Masses. Foreign languages, competitive academic and
religious based decathlons, PAL sports, Performing Arts,
after school library & computer lab, along with a variety of
clubs, provide our students with a knowledgeable, well
rounded education. Students in need of before or after
school care enroll in our Extension Program which provides
professional supervision and a rich diversity of activities
designed to complement the mission and philosophy of our
school.
Centrally located in the heart of historic mid-town, we
invite you to come and experience the spiritual light of St.
Francis of Assisi Elementary.
Prospective Parents Important Dates:
January 3, 2012 – February 17, 2012
Accepting applications for 2012-2013 school year.
Please see Prospective icon for more information.
Click here for all application information.
January 29, 2012
– Open House 11am – 12pm
Wed, February
8, 2012 - In-Session School Tour at 8:30am
RSVP to Stephanie by Mon. Feb. 6, 2012
916-442-5494 or email
mainoffice@stfranciselem.org
Thank you for considering St. Francis of Assisi Elementary
school!
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Pancake Breakfast
Come join the fun and celebrate Catholic Schools' Week
with coffee, pancakes, bacon, fresh fruit, and more.
Sunday, January 29, 2012
8:00am - 11:00am
School Cafeteria
Click here for
more information and to purchase tickets |
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Celebrating Catholic Schools Week 2012
St. Francis of Assisi Elementary School
Sunday, Jan 29th - Friday, Feb 3rd
Click here for a full
calendar of events |
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News
from St. Francis of Assisi Parish
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Quick links
to information on upcoming events
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| | Mission
St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Elementary School is dedicated to living the Gospel values. Our Franciscan, academically challenging curriculum teaches and supports students in becoming contributing members of their communities.
| | | Philosophy
St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Elementary School, an educational ministry of St. Francis of Assisi Parish, strives to create a Franciscan environment which serves the spiritual, intellectual, emotional, social, and physical needs of our students. Understanding that parents are the primary educators of their children, the staff’s vocation is to inspire and facilitate learning. Together, we instill Catholic Christian values and traditions in our children.
| | | Schoolwide Learning Expectations
A St. Francis of Assisi Elementary School Student is:Spiritual: - demonstrates Gospel values
- actively participates in prayer celebrations
- understands the Catholic faith
- shows a love of God, others, and self
Academic:
- actively solves problems and thinks critically
- makes progress through the diocesan standards
- develops and shares knowledge and talents
- demonstrates a curiosity and respect for learning
Respectful:
- appreciates diversity and the uniqueness of others
- practices good citizenship
- lives the “Acts of Courtesy”
- cares for God’s creations
Responsible:
- practices self-discipline
- makes Christ-like decisions
- owns his/her choices
- is trustworthy
Confident:
- recognizes self-worth
- leads and cooperates
- embraces challenges
- always perseveres
| | | The Prayer of Saint Francis
Lord, make me an instrument of your peace;
Where there is hatred, let me sow love;
Where there is injury, pardon;
Where there is darkness, light;
Where there is despair, hope;
Where there is doubt, faith;
And where there is sadness, joy.
O, Divine Master, grant that I may not so much seek to be consoled,
As to console;
To be understood, as to understand;
To be loved, as to love.
For it is in giving that we receive;
It is in pardoning that we are pardoned;
And it is in dying that we are born to eternal life.
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