The faculty spent the 11/1 faculty meeting discussing the accomplishments and goals we note as we near completion of the WCEA/WASC self-study process, Improving Student Learning. Assessing our Catholic Identity, defining our purpose, studying the relationship of our SLEs (Schoolwide Learning Expectations) and standards-based curriculum to student achievement, and analyzing our teaching techniques, resources, and […]

All schools in the Archdiocese of Los Angeles participate in the WCEA/WASC six-year cycle of accreditation. The Western Catholic Educational Association (WCEA) is a private educational accrediting agency established under the auspices of the Bishops of the Catholic (Arch) Dioceses of California. The Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC), is recognized as one of […]

The faculty spent one faculty-meeting afternoon reviewing the written responses to the various chapters of Improving Student Learning, the guide for the ongoing six-year self-study process used to maintain accreditation, and selecting goals for each section of the chapters. These chapters focus on how well we display our Catholic Identity, and use the California State […]

Every month students and staff prepare for an emergency situation by participating in fire, earthquake, and lockdown drills. Monday, September 30, we successfully practiced a fire evacuation drill as the alarm sounded at 2:30p and all assembled on the field.

Our school year is divided into trimesters with report cards available in December, March, and June. As we reach the halfway point in the trimester, a progress report is prepared for each student. Progress reports are to encourage and/or inform, not to grade. In indicating progress, teachers let students and family members know how things […]