Mission Statement

San Carlos School is a ministry of San Carlos Cathedral Parish. Our mission
is to model and teach Christian life, to integrate academic excellence and
skills with Gospel values, and to create a mutually supportive community.

Philosophy

San Carlos School is a Catholic school. Our academic faith community fosters the development of the whole person -- mind, body and spirit. By promoting academic excellence and personal growth, individual gifts are cultivated, Gospel values are affirmed, and opportunities to experience God are nurtured. San Carlos School encourages a partnership with parents, who are the first educators, to guide our students to become value-oriented, compassionate, self-disciplined, responsible citizens. We prepare our students to be life-long learners who possess an appreciation for humanity and all of God's creation.

   
Curriculum

San Carlos School seeks to follow the curriculum guidelines established by the Diocese of Monterey, the National Catholic Education Association, the State of California, and the National Education Standards issued by the United States Department of Education.

The curriculum emphasizes developmental growth in learning skills in the areas of Religion, Language Arts, Science, Social Studies, Mathematics, Spanish, Technology, Physical Education, Art, Music and Library Studies.

Religion classes are taught daily.

Technology in integrated into all subject areas.

Co-curricular activities may include: student government, after school sports, field trips, retreats, outdoor education, student liturgies, Academic Decathlon, yearbook, spelling bees and community service projects.

We believe that through the experience of Catholic schooling at San Carlos School, our students will be prepared to be leaders in the Church and society.

To complement the value system of the school and family, an Extended Day Care Program is offered.  Quality care with a nurturing staff in a planned environment provides a rich before /after school experience.

Accreditation

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

General Information

Administration:
Pastor:  Very Reverend Peter A. Crivello, V.G.
Principal: Teresa Bennett
Assistant Principal: Tim Kristy (Gr. 6-8)

Business Manager: Tina Melo
Office Manager: Cathy Marino-Edwards

Current Enrollment:
265 children in grades Kindergarten through 8th grade

Tuition and Fees (2008-2009)
1 child family (K-8)	$4,400	$440.00/Month
2 child family (K-8th)	$8,356	$835.60/Month
3 child family (K-8th)	$11,877	$1,187.70/Month
4 child family (K-8th)	$14,380	$1,438.00/Month
Application Fee: $50.00 per child Registration Fee: $150.00 per child General Fee (K-8): $300.00 per child

Registration Information

Applications are accepted throughout the year. Kindergarten screening takes place in March. For information and registration materials, contact the school office at (831) 375-1324.