Mission Statement
Good Shepherd Catholic School is an inter-parish faith community that commits
itself to excellence in education through the creation of a nurturing and
stimulating environment that embraces and proclaims religious, academic, social,
physical and aesthetic values.
Philosophy
The philosophy of Good Shepherd Catholic School (Preschool, K - 8 and School
Extension Program) has as a priority the fostering of an environment wherein
each student is given opportunities to understand that they are created, loved
and redeemed by God. Because the staff recognizes the uniqueness of each child,
we focus our collective concern on the entire life of the student: intellectual,
spiritual, moral, social, psychological, and physical.
We support families, the first educators of children, as they encourage students
to become involved, responsible and contributing members of the church and the
world. Through our Christ-centered curriculum, we guide students of varied
abilities toward lifelong learning, academic excellence and responsible moral
decision-making.
School Profile
Good Shepherd Catholic School (PS-8) is located on the border between Soquel
and Santa Cruz, and is a joint venture of three Catholic parishes: Saint
Joseph's in Capitola, Resurrection in Aptos, and Star of the Sea in Santa
Cruz. Founded in 1963, and including an active preschool and an effective
extended-day program, the school is designed to match the needs of families
who wish an affordable Catholic education for their children in the context
of a nurturing and values-based environment.
 Curriculum
Good Shepherd Catholic School supports a policy of total education for its
students with the Catholic religion as its center and foundation. As a
Catholic school, we are committed to the formation of Christian values as
well as academic excellence. This commitment challenges students and parents
to participate in the formation of a positive and moral learning environment.
Each student at Good Shepherd Catholic School is assigned to a homeroom. In
kindergarten through grade five, students have the homeroom teacher for a
majority of their subjects. Grades six through eight have homeroom time
every day, but are departmentalized. Teachers follow the curriculum of the
Diocese of Monterey which in turn is based on California State Frameworks.
The curriculum for kindergarten through grade eight includes reading,
language arts, math, science, social studies, religion, Spanish, computers,
and physical education. Students in kindergarten through grade six also
receive regular instruction in art and music while these classes form part of
the Fine Arts program in the junior high.
Accreditation
Good Shepherd Catholic School is fully accredited by the Western Association
of Schools and Colleges (WASC) and the Western Catholic Educational
Association (WCEA).
General Information
Administration:
Daniel Anderson, Principal
Patty Duffy, Vice Principal for Kindergarten-4th Grade
Angela Robel,
Vice Princpal for 5th-8th Grades
Sue
Matteucci, Preschool Director
Current Enrollment:
263 students in preschool through grade eight
Student-Teacher Ratio:
14 students per teacher; average class size is 28
(2008-2009):Tuition and Registration Fees for
Good Shepherd School
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Preschool\Pre Kindergarten Fee Sheet
Annual Tuition Schedule
K-8 |
Registration Fees: |
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(8:00am-2:30pm) Five students
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$24,500
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$55.00 Application/Assessment Fee (Non-refundable)
This is a per student processing fee for all
new applicants, including those moving from the Good Shepherd Preschool to
Kindergarten.
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Four students :
Three students
Two students |
$19,720
$14,900
$10,100 |
$400.00 registration fee Non-refundable)
This is a per student annual fee, payable each spring (or
upon “acceptance” for new applicants) to hold a child’s space for the following
year. Among other educational expenses, the registration fee helps to cover
student accident insurance, the diocesan fee, some textbook use, some field
trips, lab materials, standardized testing, and more. |
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One student |
$5,310 |
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Preschool Tuition (2008-2009) (Per Child)
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Half Day |
7:45am -
12:00pm |
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Full Day |
7:45am -
2:30pm |
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2 days/week
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$4,245 |
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2 days/week
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$4,675 |
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3 days/week
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$4,740 |
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3 days/week
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$5,695 |
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4 days/week
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$5,240 |
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4 days/week
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$6,710 |
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5 days/week
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$5,735 |
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5 days/week
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$7,730 |
A 10% per sibling discount is available for second or third child in the
preschool program.
Families who do not pick up their child(ren) at the end of their contracted day
will be charged for late pickup ($2.00 per minute with a minimum charge of $6.00
for each child).
School Extension Program
| K-8 |
61+ |
hours/month/family $5.00/hour |
| (2:30pm - 6:00pm) |
41-60 |
hours/month/family $5.50/hour |
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21-40 |
hours/month/family $6.00/hour |
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1-20 |
hours/month/family $6.50/hour |
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(Drop in rate) |
Other Information
The kindergarten through grade eight program operates from 8:00 A.M. until
2:30 P.M. daily. Preschool hours are 8:00 A.M. until 2:30 P.M. The kindergarten through grade eight extended-care program is open until 6:00 P.M. Hot lunch
is available three days per week. Sports clinics and programs are offered at
all grade levels. After-school classes include art, chorus, and yearbook.
Registration Information
Waiting lists are established for each grade level as classes become full.
For information and registration materials, contact the school office at
(831) 476-4000 or send email to snelson@gsschool.org or access
www.gsschool.org .
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