St. Helena Catholic School

St. Helena Catholic School, a fully accredited teaching institution, has consistantly received the highest level of certification by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) and by the WesternCatholic Education Association (WCEA). Because we believe in the guided growth and nurturing of the "whole child", St. Helena Catholic School provides enrichment educational programs in environmental science, the fine arts, and performing arts as well as academic achievement emphasis.

Philosophy and Mission Statement

Philosophy
Students at St. Helena Catholic School learn that God loves each of us and that our loving response to God leads to a more fulfilling life as we strive to do God's work in the world. In partnership with the parents, who are the primary educators of their children, the administration and staff are committed to assisting students in developing their full potential through a program that stimulates spiritual, intellectual, social and physical development.

Mission Statement
St. Helena Catholic School provides an enriched multicultural learning environment wherein parents, teachers and faith community share the effort to develop the spiritual, intellectual, technological, social, aesthetic and physical capabilities of each child to enable them to bring the Good News to all and bring each other closer to God.

Community

St. Helena Catholic School is a faith based community of family and friends. Students learn and grow together within the classroom, Parish and community to become active Christians, life long learners, leaders and responsible citizens. Students have an opportunity to develop a deeper understanding of God and gain a sense of spiritual self through the Catholic faith as taught in the religious education classes, participation in school Masses, and involvement in service to the Community. Realizing the important bond of school and family working together, teachers encourage parents to become active partners in their children's education.

Academics

Established in 1963, St. helena Catholic School provides an exceptional academic education for grades kindergarten through eighth with a strong traditional curriculum in reading, writing, mathematics, and science. In addition to the comprehensive standards aligned core curriculum the following education programs are offered: Lab Sciences, Advanced Math, Spanish Language, Computer Technology, Music Program, School Choir and Physical Education. Educational Enrichment Programs include: Missoula Children's Theater, Arts Council of Napa Valley (Art and Dance) and Junior High Math and Speech Contests. The experienced teaching staff at St. Helena Catholic School is fully credentialed. The dedicated and caring faculty is committed to the students and to their education. Please click here to view the Kindergarten through 4th Grade Student Learning Expectations. Please click here to view the 5th through the 8th Grade Student Learning Expectations.

Leadership

St. Helena Catholic School students develop leadership skills through participation in the following Programs:

• Buddy Programs
• Kindergarten Aides
• Student Council
• Altar Serving
• Yearbook Design and Produciton
• Basketball and Volleyball (5th-8th)
• Community Service Programs

Please contact the School Office for application forms or to request an appointment to visit the School:
Phone: (707) 963-4677
Email: shcs707@yahoo.com