Junipero Serra School is a Catholic community that establishes its Christian environment on the message of the Gospel and the teachings of the Catholic Church. We are committed to educating the whole child and developing the unique potential of each in the Spirit of Jesus, which is one of love, joy, and service.

School Profile

Junipero Serra School offers classes in preschool through grade eight. Extended Care is available. Fully credentialed teachers staff the school. We at Junipero Serra School are committed to providing a comprehensive education in the Catholic tradition. We seek to create a Christian environment in which we respond to the needs of the whole child. We foster self-esteem, self-discipline, and a spirit of cooperation. We nurture an understanding and sensitivity to all people by encouraging reverence and respect for each person. We affirm the worth and dignity of each individual. As teachers we share this vision of education with the school community. We recognize our responsibility to support parents in their role as the primary educators of their children.

Curriculum

Through our value-oriented curriculum we provide the opportunity for each student's spiritual, intellectual, psychological, social, physical, and aesthetic growth. We guide students toward responsible, moral decision-making in a world of challenged Christian values. The following basic subjects are taught at Junipero Serra School: religion, mathematics (concepts, computation, application, drill), language arts (reading/literature, spelling, writing, grammar/composition), science, science labs, health, safety, social studies, and physical education. The basic curriculum is enriched by classes in advanced math, Spanish, computer skills, library, music, performing arts, art, and the D.A.R.E. program. There is a rich variety of programs designed to complement our academic structure: student council, after school athletic program, student-prepared liturgies, sacramental programs, May Crowning, altar servers, scouts, community service projects, talent show, yearbook, school newspaper, junior high dances, Mini-Olympics, science fair, spelling bee, seventh and eighth grade retreats, multicultural assemblies and Just Run. Our students participate in the broader community through cultural and educational opportunities, including the fourth grade Gold Country trip, sixth grade outdoor science school, and the eighth grade trip to Washington, D.C.

Accreditation

Junipero Serra School  is fully accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) and the Western Catholic Educational Association (WCEA).

General Information

Administration:
Rev. John Griffin, Pastor 
Peggy Burger, Principal

Current Enrollment:
200 students in preschool through grade eight

Student-Teacher Ratio:
An average class size of 25-30 students

Tuition (2008-2009):
Screening Fee	$100.00
New Student Application Fee	$50.00
Registration Fee (Non refundable / non transferable)	$400.00
Miscellaneous Fees
After School Sports Teams (Grade 6-8)	$35 per Sport
Tuition - Kindergarten:	$6,505.00 (Ten Months - $650.50 paid June ‘08)
Tuition - Grades 1-8:	$6,195.00 (Ten Months - $619.50 paid June ‘08)
Tuition – Preschool	$5,825.00 (Ten Months - $582.50 paid June ‘08)

EFT Payments.**  JSS requires an Electronic Funds Transfer plan for automatic payments on either monthly, quarterly, or bi-annual payment plans.  There is no fee for this service and payments are deducted on the tenth of the month.   Returned EFT payments are subject to the $50 returned check fee.

Multiple Child Discount

• 2^nd child   $300.00 discount
• 3^rd child & each subsequent child $600.00 discount 

The cost to educate each child is not fully covered by this tuition fee.  The cost to educate your child at JSS is approximately $8,500 / year. The difference in tuition costs is supported by:

• Endowment earnings
• Donations
• Grants

Financial Aid 

• Financial Aid Forms are available on the JSS Website and the JSS Office

Other Information

Junipero Serra Catholic School was established in 1943. It is located on the grounds of the beautiful and historic Carmel Mission Basilica. Our hours are: preschool and kindergarten, 8:00 A.M. until noon; grades one through eight, 8:00 A.M. until 3:00 P.M. Students may provide their own lunch or choose to purchase hot lunch, which is available daily.

Registration Information

Since Junipero Serra School is a Catholic School, it is our goal to educate and support a Catholic youth community. It is our policy to accept first those applicants who desire a Catholic faith community and who demonstrate (by former school) an ability to achieve within our curriculum. A registration fee is non-refundable, non-transferable, and is due at time of registration. Call the office (831) 624-8322 or email criso@juniperoserra.org for registration inquiries.