Programs and Activities
Curriculum
Saint Therese School is a Catholic Parish School offering Kindergarten to Eighth grades, and is owned and operated by the Archdiocese of Los Angeles. Following in the tradition of the Carmelite Order, we offer the following:
- Religion (Taught as a subject and as a preparation for the Sacraments. Non- Catholics are expected to participate in all of our religious services with their classmates )
- Language Arts (including Reading, English Grammar and Composition, Phonics, Spelling/ Vocabulary, Handwriting and the Appreciation of Literature)
- Mathematics (Algebra is available to qualified 8th grade students)
- Social Studies (integrated with our Language Arts program.
- Science (integrated with our Mathematics program)
- Computer (Computer instruction takes place in our Computer Lab)
- Physical Education ( We use the Full Focus PE program for our students )
- Music (Music is an important part of our Fine Arts Program. Our School choir is available to our students in grades 4-8)
- Art (Art classes as well as art appreciation is taught at all grade levels.)
Eligilibility for Extracurricular Participation
Eligibility is assessed by Progress Reports and Report Cards. Students at Saint Therese School must maintain a "C" average in all subject areas with no "F's" to be and remain eligible for participation on a sports team or any other extracurricular activity. Students receiving an "F" or failing to maintain a "C" average in academic subjects or receiving a "NI" in behavior or work habits may become ineligible and may be suspended from participating in iany extracurricular activity. Eligibility will be reassessed based on subsequent classroom tests in combination with the student's effort and the teacher's evaluation.
Student Council members must have a B average in all subject areas and a G or an O in Behavior and Work Habits. Eligibility is assessed by Progress Reports and Report Cards.
Our Student Council members meet weekly to prepare activities for our students. Our students are involved in Christian Service programs that help them to become involved in their community.
School Activities
- Monthly all school masses are celebrated throughout the school year
- Monthly Reconciliation service for students that have made their first communion
- Prayer Services, and Retreats
- School Choir for grades 4-8
- 5 CYO Sponsored Sports (grades 5-8)
- Yearbook
- Student Council
- Honor Roll Assemblies (grades 5-8)
- Fine Arts Performances
Our Students have been accepted into such High Schools as those listed below upon graduation from Saint Therese School:
- Alverno High School
- Cathedral High School
- Flintridge Sacred Heart Academy
- Immaculate Heart High School
- Loyola High School
- Mayfield Senior School
- Notre Dame Academy
- Providence High School
- Ramona Convent
- Saint Francis High School
Many of our students have received Honors at Entrance at their High School and have been accepted into an Honors Program of Advanced classes
Morning and After School Day Care
Our Day Care program is available when school is in session. The students do not need to bring additional money for their day care snacks. All craft, cooking, snack and activities are covered by your Day Care registration and monthly fees. Our Day Care is supervised by Ms. Gloria Ybarra. Please contact Ms. Ybarra for any questions or concerns that you may have regarding our program. It is important for the school to know if your child has any food allergies. This information will helps us when we plan our snack and cooking activities.
Morning Day Care
Grades K-8 7:00 am - school begins
Day Care will open at 7:00 am on school days. The students remain in the Day Care room until school begins. No food is provided at this time. The students may bring a snack to eat for breakfast.
After School Day Care
Grades K-2 2:45pm -6:00pm Grades 3-8 3:00pm-6:00pm
In grades K-4, your children will be picked up from their classrooms. Children in grades 5-8 that are going to Day Care need to check-in immediately after school. An authorized adult needs to sign out their child before he or she is allowed to leave Day Care.
Program Schedule:
Children will be checked in to the program after school dismissal
2:45-3:25 After School Snacks
3:25-4:25 Homework or Study Hall
4:25-5:00 Outdoor Play Activities
5:00-6:00 Indoor Activities
Day Care Fees are due and Payable on the 5th of each month. There will be a $25 late fee for payments received after the 5th of each month. There is a $25 fee per child if the child is not picked up by 6:05 p.m. Frequent Tardiness in picking up a student or late payments will result in paying all day care fees in cash. ALL RETURNED CHECKS HAVE A $25 FEE PER CHECK
One time Registration fee : $50 per child
Morning Day Care
$25 per child per month
Afternoon Day Care
Monthly Fees:
- $145 for one child
- $190 for two children
- $210 for three children
Morning and After School Care
- $170 for one child
- $215 for two children
- $235 for three children
Drop-in Fee $10
The "Drop-in Fee" for Friday Faculty Meeting time or Noon Dismissal time is $5.00 to cover Day Care from dismissal until 3:00 p.m. After 3:00 p.m. the fee will be increased $5.00 to equal the regular drop-in fee.
Drama Club
This year we will focus on one play, which will be in May 2008. We will be focusing on parental involvement this school year! Mr. Borgerding will be setting up Drama Club parent meetings starting in early September. These meetings will include fund raising ideas, and playbill selections. These meetings will also focus on stage backdrop preparations,costume designs, and royalties for the play selected! The play will be performed in May 2008, but it will require the following eight months to put the pieces in place! I look forward to all your involvement in this new tradition!
The Music Man
We are currently having auditions for the Music Man, if you wish to be a part of this wonderful musical see Mr. B for details.