St. Philomena School's History
St. Philomena Catholic School opened in the fall of 1963 under the guidance of four Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur: Sister Francis Julie, Sister Raymond Francis, Sister Mary Christopher, and Sister Joseph, plus one lay teacher, Mrs. Mildred Downey. The charism of this order is “to make known God’s goodness”, and so they also dedicated themselves to the Christian education of the poor, especially girls. St Philomena School opened with grades 1- 5, and the dedication of the school took place on April 19, 1964.
By 1969 the school had expanded to include grades six, seven, and eight. In 1973, during a period of economic decline both regionally and nationally, the sisters were called back to their mother house in Belmont, California. Despite the economic difficulties, the school’s parents decided they would do what was necessary to keep the school open. With the aid of the pastor, a lay-led faculty was hired and a School Commission was established. In 1986 the kindergarten program was instituted, and in 1996 the extended-day program, known as Kids’ Club, began. At the present time, the school is staffed by a dedicated, entirely lay, faculty. A 4 year old PreKindergarten Program opened September, 2012.
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St. Philomena School has a long history of providing a solid Catholic education to the families of St. Philomena Parish and the surrounding communities. This education is rooted in challenging academics, strong moral values, and excellent instruction Our mission is to teach, model, and promote Gospel values in all areas of a balanced curriculum so that the teachings of Christ become our focus and Christ Himself, our constant point of reference.
St. Philomena School Statement of Philosophy
The St. Philomena Parish Catholic School Community is committed to teaching, modeling and promoting the Catholic faith in addition to providing a challenging and contemporary academic curriculum infused with the Gospel message of Christ and the traditions of the Catholic Church.
• We encourage the growth of each student in a nurturing
environment, recognizing their diverse gifts and talents.
• We challenge all students to take academic risks as they
prepare to meet the needs of an ever-changing world.
• We prepare our students to live their faith daily as reflective,
contributing citizens in service to their church and to their
communities.
St. Philomena Catholic School’s Student Learning Expectations
A St. Philomena School Student is…
a student of Catholic faith who…
• acquires knowledge of faith, traditions, and authentic
teachings of the Catholic Church.
• participates in liturgical, sacramental, and prayer experiences.
• practices the Golden Rule and resolves conflicts peacefully.
• develops strategies for moral and ethical decision making.
an active learner who...
• acquires a solid academic foundation through a standards-
based, balanced curriculum.
• develops a strong work ethic through goal setting, study
habits, time management, and organizational skills.
• demonstrates responsible use of technology to enhance
learning.
• practices academic risk-taking through critical and creative
thinking, problem solving, and working cooperatively.
• communicates clearly, confidently, and skillfully.
a servant leader who…
• acquires an awareness of the principles of Catholic Social
Teaching.
• demonstrates respect for the diversity of all God’s children.
• responds to Christ’s call to serve.
