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Star of the Sea embraces students of all faiths. 47% of our student body is Catholic, while the remaining 53% are of another faith. The student body reflects the diverse cultures of the Bay Area: 49% are Asian, 7% African -American, 27% Caucasian, 5% Latino/Hispanic and 12% are multi-ethnic.
Star of the Sea currently has 227 students from 177 families. The Average primary grade class size is 20. Junior High Class sizes are up to 35. Each grade forms a single class. |
At Star of the Sea, it is not uncommon to
see students from upper grades interacting with and mentoring younger students.
In fact, an atmosphere of support and community is a key aspect of the school's
character. We have many goals for our children, below are the goals we hope to
implement with each child while they are with us at Star of the
Sea.
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ACADEMIC GOAL
To provide students with solid intellectual
skills, to encourage and develop their intellectual curiosity, and to motivate
them at an early age toward a lifelong commitment to learning.
We implement this goal by:
- Developing each child's academic skills and
promoting excellence in each field of study.
- Providing materials and opportunities that
will enable students to develop literacy and critical thinking skills.
- Providing opportunities for each child to
develop basic computer, study and research skills.
CULTURAL GOAL
To develop the students' appreciation of
each individual's cultural uniqueness and to help students see how these
qualities contribute to our school community. To promote a school climate in
which children may acquire a knowledge, sensitivity and respect for their
individual cultures and the cultures of others.
We implement this goal by:
- Developing aesthetic sensitivity through
programs involving an appreciation of music, art and literature of ethnic
heritages.
- To understand the
special nature of the United States as a nation of immigrants.
- Learning about and respecting customs and
values important to individual cultures.
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SOCIAL GOALS
To respect each individual in our school
community.
We to implement this goal
by:
- Providing opportunities for students to
acquire social skills necessary to establish and maintain good relationships.
- Providing opportunities for
students to develop group interaction skills and participate in the democratic
process.
- Becoming aware of social
problems and exploring methods to solving them.
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STEWARDSHIP GOAL
To encourage a proper appreciation of God's
creatures and creation.
We implement this goal by:
- Teaching self-worth and worthiness of all
people as made in the image of God.
- Teaching the students to identify and use
God-given gifts.
- Teaching an
appreciation for creation and responsibility toward others with whom we share
the earth.
PHYSICAL GOAL
To develop sound and wholesome attitudes
toward physical health for the students and encourage them to maximize their
physical abilities. To provide students with a safe environment.
We implement this goal
by:
- Promoting a sound knowledge and
understanding of basic good health habits.
- Providing opportunities for students to
participate in both noncompetitive and completive sports as well as physical
activities that are supervised by caring adults.
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Communication
 Star of the Sea promotes open and active
communication between school and home. A weekly envelope is sent home with a
letter from the Principal and notification of upcoming events. A yearly calendar
is provided, as well as updated monthly calendars. Student work packets are sent
home on a regular basis to keep parents abreast of their child's work, and
report cards are sent home four times a year. In addition to regular scheduled
parent/teacher conferences in November, the faculty is available for
consultation whenever necessary.
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