Why St. Joseph Catholic School?

Why Private School?

• Small class sizes give students individual attention
• More involved families create an atmosphere of caring
• Students are better behaved for a more academically focused environment
• Standards meet and exceed Oregon State standards

Why Parochial School?

• Solid Catholic basis for all decision-making
• Focus on the whole child
• Virtue of the Week habit-building both help children learn the importance of good citizenship
• Weekly Mass, daily prayer, and open discussion of our faith builds individuals who are forward-thinking and community-minded, with a strong Catholic center.

Why St. Joseph Catholic School?

• Strong focus on Catholic essentials and a faith-filled life
• Comprehensive focus on academics
  • Smithsonian Institute’s hands-on science curriculum K-8 brings science to life in a concrete and complete way
  • Spalding’s phonemic awareness program helps students learn letter sounds, blends, and spelling rules
  • Students are able to move up quickly in mathematics.  All of our math classes are scheduled at the same time, so students can be moved ahead if that is their strength.
  • Literature-based reading program allows students to experience real stories throughout their school years.
• Class sizes do not exceed 25 students.
• Buddy classes and Family Groups allow students from different age groups to interact as a community.
• Providing superior education since 1863.
• Fully licensed staff in an accredited school.