Excellence in Education Since 1913  

St. Joseph School, serving Santa Ana and Orange County since 1913, is a fully accredited K-8 Catholic school.

At St. Joseph School, we understand that parents are the primary educators of their children. Together with parents, we seek to prepare our students for the 21st century, addressing the students' needs for spiritual, moral, academic, physical, and social growth.

At St. Joseph School, we seek to prepare students academically for today's information/computer age, while providing students with the moral teaching and training found in scripture and church teaching that can provide a foundation for their lives.  

Faculty

St. Joseph School's faculty is a mix of lay teachers and Sisters of St. Joseph of Orange. All our teachers have California teaching credentials and several have Masters degrees.

Our teachers see their work as a mission of the Church and to the people of Orange County.
Students

At St. Joseph School come from many different cultures throughout Orange, Riverside, and Los Angeles Counties. Students are challenged to show proficiency at each grade level.

At St. Joseph School, we strive to foster in each student a sense of self worth, respect for others, and concern for the well-being of all people. Many of our students have gone on to graduate from local Catholic Catholic high schools such as Mater Dei, Servite, and Rosary.

Discipline

At St. Joseph School, we foster the growing maturity of our students through our Character program which stresses these four hallmarks: Catholic Identity, Dignity, Justice, and Excellence. Through this program we challenge ourselves and our students to reach the highest standards of conduct. We design our policies and promote behaviors that help create a safe and healthy environment where optimum learning can take place.

The Golden Rule, "treat others as you would have them treat you," is stressed. Each student is required to know and follow the rules, procedures, and policies of St. Joseph School.

Curriculum

St. Joseph School features a curriculum that includes religion, language arts (language, writing, English/grammar, spelling, and composition), math, science, social studies, computers, Spanish, physical education, art, and music.

Religion

Each day, students at St. Joseph School receive instruction in the Catholic faith. Staff members hope that each student will come to realize that God loves them and desires a personal relationship with each person. We prepare our students to receive the sacraments and to participate fully in the Church. Emphasis is placed on daily prayer.

St. Joseph School has weekly student body Masses where students and teachers work with parish priests to prepare the celebrations.

Extra Curricular Activities

St. Joseph School offers teams in football, basketball, and volleyball for boys; teams in volleyball, basketball, and softball for girls.
St. Joseph School also has an active student council. Other programs include participating in the Santa Ana Police Department DARE program, the Mater Dei elementary school band program, and the Pacific Symphony's "Class Act" program.
St. Joseph School students also have the opportunity to serve at the altar.  

Extended Day Care

St. Joseph School offers extended day care each day school is in session from 6:45 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Summer Schedule
St. Joseph School operates on a traditional school calendar. During the summer months, a five week summer camp/summer school is offered.

Counselors

Professional counselors are available on a weekly basis and work closely with the school and parents.

Lunch Program

St. Joseph School offers hot lunch on daily basis when school is in session.

St. Joseph Parish

St. Joseph School is a ministry of one of the most respected and active parishes in all of Orange County.
St. Joseph Church has numerous ministries involving both adults and youth.
For More Information Call 714 542.2704 - 714 542.4411 or visit www.stjosephsa.org