Choosing the right school for your child is more important than ever
Why Private School?
Small class sizes give students individual attention
More involved families create an atmosphere of caring
Students are better behaved for a more academically-focused environment
Standards meet and exceed Oregon State standards
Fully licensed staff in an accredited school
Why Parochial School?
Solid Catholic basis for all decision-making
Focus on the whole child
Virtue of the Month and Schoolwide Learning Expectations (SLE) of the Week help children learn the importance of good citizenship
Weekly Mass, daily prayer, and open discussion of our faith builds individuals who are forward-thinking and community-minded, with a strong Catholic center.
Why St. Joseph Catholic School?
Strong focus on Catholic essentials and a faith-filled life
Comprehensive focus on academics
Smithsonian Institute’s hands-on science curriculum K-8 brings science to life in a concrete and complete way
Spalding’s phonemic awareness program helps students learn letter sounds, blends, and spelling rules
Students are able to move up quickly in mathematics. All of our math classes are scheduled at the same time, so students can be moved ahead if that is their strength.
Literature-based reading program allows students to experience real stories throughout their school years.
Buddy classes and Family Groups allow students from different age groups to interact as a community.
Why St. Joseph during Covid-19?
Students will be in the classroom from 8:00 am until 3:00 pm every day, beginning February 8. Students have the benefits of instruction and relationship building while maintaining social distancing and following successful Covid protocols.
Students will have in-person classes in all of their subjects, including not only all of the core subjects, but also PE and art.