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Accepting Applications for 2021-2022
Interested in St. Charles School? Now is the time to apply! Note these critical dates and deadlines:
To Apply for Kindergarten:
Applications due January 29, 2021
Student Readiness Screening: Week of February 8 by appointment
Kindergarten Parent Interviews: Week of February 15 by appointment
Kindergarten Acceptance: First Week of March
To Apply for Grades 1-8:
Applications accepted through June 30
Rolling Admissions March 2021-June 2021
Click to continue to the St. Charles Admissions Page
There's LOTS of good news at St. Charles School, and we'd love to share it with prospective families who are seeking a faith-based education for their children.
Virtual Meet & Greet Sessions for the 2021-2022 School Year are offered at 10:00 AM:
January 12, 14, 20 and 26
Open House January 31, 2021
To register for these events: Schedule a Virtual Visit
Contact the school office at 650-593-1629 if you are interested in participating in the Meet and Greet Sessions to learn more about St. Charles programs and policies.
Thank you for your interest in St. Charles School; we look forward to meeting you!
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:
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!
Teaching and learning is underway at St. Charles School!
For a complete description of the operating plan for reopening the campus to onsite learning, read the
St. Charles Makes News! Read more for the full text of the article, published December 17
St. Charles Catholic School is accredited by the Western Catholic Educational Association (WCEA), Western Association of Schools and Colleges.
From Our Principal, Mrs. Armando
We put the STAR in STAR Testing
In January I presented information about our STAR scores for the September and November testing windows to the Advisory Board and at a PAC Coffee. In these two meetings I shared our statistics regarding St. Charles School scores against national averages and Archdiocese of San Francisco averages.
We rank among the best and we have a lot to be proud of in terms of curriculum, staff and students. As I take a quick look at results from this week’s testing, I am equally impressed and grateful to the hard work and dedication of the staff and students. I will give another detailed report of results in the March Advisory Board Meeting. Stay tuned for more good news!
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM School Board Meeting - via ZOOM
8:30 AM - 9:10 AM Catholic Schools Week Mass
7:00 PM Wellness Committee Meeting
Enriched Science Curriculum
St. Charles School has added HMH Science Dimensions, a research-tested program developed by science educators and Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) advisors to help teachers and students approach science learning through integrated, exploratory activities and rich NGSS content.
Students learn to think like scientists through exploration, analysis, application, and explanation. Students collect evidence, reflect in writing, discuss their findings, and explain their results—advancing their literacy skills and their understanding of critical science concepts.
Where will instruction take students? With HMH Field Trips powered by Google® Expeditions, the answer is virtually anywhere with 360-degree virtual field trips that allow students to travel through history, explore the world, and witness scientific wonders, creating a "window-on-the-world" interactive classroom!
Concept-Centered Social Studies Program
California Studies Weekly, Grades K-5 St. Charles School has adopted a research-based social studies program for grades K-5: California Studies Weekly. The program provides a new booklet every week and students will engage in hands-on curriculum, where they can highlight, take notes, and complete learning strategies right on the publication. Students also have access to the online learning platform and can delve deeper into history through images and videos. Integrated with close reading strategies and language arts standards, the weekly content presents rich information and enables students to apply reading, interactive note-taking, and writing skills into social studies.
TCI History Alive, Grades 6-8 Middle School students use History Alive!, with content and activities that are highly interactive and aligned with California History-Social Studies Standards. Students grasp important details and gain understanding of the "big ideas" across geography and over time. Each unit begins with a Big Idea and an Essential Question and incorporates graphic notetaking, groupwork, and student discovery learning.
Grade 6: History Alive! The Ancient World
Grade 7: History Alive! The Medieval Word and Beyond
Grade 8: History Alive! The United States Through Industrialism
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.
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