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For more than 50 years, St. Joseph School has been on a Mission, together with parents and the parish community, to provide an excellent Catholic education, nurture the growth of the whole child, and empower its students to live Christ's message as service-minded leaders for our world.
Club or Organization: Chess Club, Ecology Team, Service Club
Arts and Music Programs: Choir, Drama Club (Annual Musical)
School Notes
Our Philosophy
Rooted in the Dominican spirit and a tradition of excellence, St.
Joseph School recognizes students as learners, parents as primary
educators, and teachers as facilitators of learning. The
school is committed to instilling Gospel values and providing a
nurturing, faith-filled environment that:
strengthens the individual`s self-worth
appreciates the diversity of all peoples
encourages caring interdependence, developing responsible
members of family, parish, and local /global communities
Dedicated to fostering each student`s relationship with God and
others, the educational program is directed toward the growth of
the whole child: spiritual, intellectual, physical, social, and
psychological.
Our Mission
St. Joseph School, affiliated with the Dominican Sisters and an
integral part of St. Joseph Parish in historic Mission San Jose, is
dedicated to providing a strong Catholic religious formation and an
excellent academic education for transitional kindergarten through
8th grade students. Partners in this endeavor, students,
parents, educators, and parish community strive to live Christ`s
message, empowering service-minded future leaders for Church and
community.
Diocese of Oakland Mission Statement
"Catholic Schools in the Diocese of Oakland educate children in the
Catholic faith and nurture their minds, bodies, and souls,
inspiring them to live the Gospel of Jesus Christ, achieve their
highest academic and creative potential, and actively serve and
enrich the community."
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