Frequently Asked Questions

How many students are in each class?

Junior Kindergarten (JK) = 30
Kindergarten = 30
Grades 1-8 = An average of 30-36 per class

 Is there child care?

We are very proud of our Kids' Club facility. Costs for participation are as follows:

Registration Fee for the per child: $100.00

Hourly Fee Registered: $10.00 per child/per hour

Hourly Fee Unregistered:  $12.00 per child/per hour

For more information regarding our program, please call the school office at (925) 935-5054.

Is the junior high departmentalized?

Junior high grades are departmentalized and students have different teachers for Science, Social Studies, Math, Religion and English. Math is split for grade 8 with two classes: Introduction to algebra concepts and Algebra 1 for students who qualify.

Are uniforms worn at St. Mary?

All students in grades JK through Grade 8 wear a uniform.

In addition to the standard academic classes, what other classes/resources are offered at St. Mary Catholic School

Additional Activities Include:

• Students attend Mass and other church activities on a regular basis.

• All classes receive instruction in Spanish, Art Appreciation and Technology.

• The Learning Center provides support to students.

• Physical Education is taught twice a week to Grades JK - 8.

• Junior High students have electives twice a week.

• Music is taught weekly grades JK through 5th grade.

• Grades 7th and 8th participate in Science Fair.

• Faith Families, which are typically comprised of one student in each grade level, meet to celebrate our Catholic Faith through activities, prayer, song and outreach

• Junior Achievement is a parent volunteer program for Grades K-8 that educates young people to value free enterprise, business, and economics.

• Field trips and school assemblies are offered throughout the school year.