We are POSITIVELY joyful!
FAMILY Growing Together in God's Light, reminds us that we are ONE people of God, ONE family.
We are guided by God's love that we share through faith, hope, and kindness for one another.
Congratulations and Job Well Done!
We send off our beloved 8th-grade students to their next adventures toward high school. Thank you to all parents for your support and dedication to the Catholic education of your children. We pray for your family's joyfull celebration of the graduates' Baccalaureate and Graduation experiences. Have a blessed summer and new school year.
St. Charles School continues to focus on curriculum and instruction that delivers programs of excellence. Read more for specifics on our approach to student learning.
A focus on the arts enriches student life! Read more about Art, Band, and Theater programs!
In addition to academics, St. Charles offers students multiple extracurricular activities so that students can explore their talents or try something new!
Summer has arrived, and our 2018-2019 school year has come to a close. We are beginning the restfulness of summer and taking time to enrich our lives and recharge our batteries. Thank you to all parents, teachers, staff, and students who put forth their best efforts, learned new skills, and contributed to the St. Charles School community! Enjoy your summer break, and we will see you on Wednesday, August 21
St. Charles Catholic School is accredited by the Western Catholic Educational Association (WCEA), Western Association of Schools and Colleges.
As part of the Archdiocese of San Francisco Child Safety Charter, a new online training program has been adopted for ALL parents in Catholic School communities. To register, simply follow the steps in the directions to register, or begin the registration process by clicking the Virtus online link below:
Enhanced Mathematics Program
Online Tools to Support, Enhance, and Extend Mathematics Achievement
Students in grades K-4 experience math in multisensory ways, increasing engagement and enjoyment in learning math concepts. Using the online TouchMath program, students receive immediate feedback with audio and visual reinforcement that supports all types of learners. Designed specifically to produce results among students of all learning styles, the program ensures that students see, say, hear, touch, and learn using interactive classroom aids, manipulatives, and simulations. This program supplements the St. Charles classroom curriculum and further differentiates instruction to reinforce critical math concepts.
Using St. Charles digital tools, students in grades 5-8 have new opportunities to apply and expand their mathematics learning through the online ALEKS program, which differentiates instruction and provides an optimal path to success for each student. This program supports teachers with ongoing assessment of student progress and personalized instruction that fosters student learning for mastery and retention. Students benefit from immediate feedback and step-by-step explanations to ensure full understanding and application of the Common Core Standards.
After-School Math Lab
St. Charles School employs a team of three teachers specializing in math instruction whose talents are expressed during daily classroom instruction and extended to after-school personalized practice and extension. Smaller, split math classes in grades 5-8 increase opportunities for teachers to reach all students and foster increased student participation. The St. Charles after-school Math Lab program gives students a unique environment in which to communicate, practice, and master mathematics concepts with support from teachers who specialize in math.
Dream it. Build it. Wreck it. Repeat. STEM Enrichment, Grades K-5
Student life at St. Charles School gives children many opportunities to explore their talents. Click to Read More!
Extended Care and Other After School Options
In addition to after school sports, music and various clubs, St. Charles offers several, school-mangaged programs ito assist with homework and to provide safe places to play.
Extended Care has four people supervising: outside play, inside play space, and inside quiet space.
Math Lab - grades 3-8, Tuesday-Thursday. Our math lab is monitored by one or more math teachers who provide additional instruction and practice for all students
Library Homework Club, Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3:00 PM-4:00 PM. Ms. Sanchez offers opportunties for homework assistance and research.
