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Philosophy
We, the St. Columbkille School community, provide a family-oriented, home-like atmosphere that is emotionally and physically safe, and conducive to learning. We affirm the importance of the school, home and community working together as one cohesive unit focused on the overall success of each student. We strive to teach Catholic truths and values, educate toward peace and justice and prepare students to become life-long learners.
We instill the value of respect in each student at St. Columbkille School. Our faculty and staff teach students to be respectful of all God’s creation. We hold the expectation that all students will respect themselves and others through their words and actions. As a school community, we seek to encourage students to be responsible, not only to the immediate, but the wider communities, participating in civic activities and being catalysts for positive change. We maintain an environment that fosters academic responsibility, holding students accountable for their progress and success in the classroom. We encourage students to set goals, strive to achieve them and continually evaluate progress.
We work to encourage our students to communicate their thoughts through words and actions effectively and appropriately, so they are able to listen critically, yet empathetically. We educate students to find solutions to both complex and everyday problems. We seek to prepare our students to analyze information and adapt to diverse situations. Finally, we encourage parents to stimulate their child’s curiosity and enthusiasm for learning.
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St. Columbkille School's Admissions Policy
Priority in acceptance is given to children whose sisters/ brothers are already in the school and to children whose parents are registered in and participating in Saint Columbkille or Holy Cross parishes. Children registering for grades 1 and above must show, through an entrance test, that the educational program at St. Columbkille will meet their needs. They must also receive from their most recent teacher verification of adequate social adjustment, academic achievement, health, and acceptable behavior and personal cleanliness. |
Accreditation
St. Columbkille School was accredited by WCEA/WASC in 2002. With the help of all constituents we received a six-year accreditation term with a review to be held three years after the original committee visit. |
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Notice of Racially Nondiscriminatory Policy
St. Columbkille Elementary School admits students of any race, color, racial, or ethnic origin to all rights, privileges, programs and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. The school does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, racial or ethnic origin in the administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship and loan programs, and athletic and other school administered programs.
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