Our Curriculum

We teach to the total child, stressing attitude, responsibility and study habits. We feel the above characteristics are the keys to success in education. Our students are very self-motivated by junior high. Our graduates go on to attend Cardinal Newman, Montgomery, Maria Carrillo, and Santa Rosa High Schools. Our graduates do very well in high school because they are self-directed learners who know how to manage their time and effort. We follow our graduates' mathematics, English and reading grades into high school, and they do very well with many winning top academic awards. We are also very proud of the leadership of our graduates. Many serve in student body positions and are active in Christian service projects.

The Diocese of Santa Rosa has adopted the National Common Core Standards. St. Eugene's is implementing the Common Core in math, English and reading. The Common Core standards are rigorous and challenging. Our students are becoming stronger mathematical thinkers, able to read more challenging text and developing excellent writing skills.

The curriculum of St. Eugene's School combines the traditional academic disciplines within the larger domain of Catholic/Christian culture, faith and values. Our school's curriculum is flexible enough to embrace life's experiences, yet strongly follows the developmental patterns of children's growth. We believe in meeting each child's needs as best we can through a variety of teaching styles and learning modalities.

  • • Religion

    • Mathematics

    • Elementary (6-7): Accelerated Common Core Math 6/7

    • Junior High (7-8): Accelerated Common Core Math 7/8 & Common Core Algebra I

    • Language Arts

    • Reading

    • Literature

    • English

    • Spelling

    • Handwriting

    • Speech

    • Computer Education

    • Social Studies, History

    • Science

    • Spanish K-8

    • Family Life

    • Physical Education

    • Creative Arts/Fine Arts

    • Classroom Music (K-6)

    • Classroom Art

    • Art Docent

Student Learning Expectations

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ST. EUGENE’S CATHEDRAL SCHOOL Students are:

1. PEOPLE OF THE CATHOLIC FAITH WHO

a) respect life and cultivate the habit of Christian service

b) participate in liturgies and practice daily prayers

c) know the teachings, doctrines, practices and traditions of the Catholic Church

d) develop a moral conscience

2. EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATORS WHO

a) write in a clear, organized and creative manner

b) listen critically and articulate ideas effectively with confidence

c) read to gather, summarize, analyze, synthesize, evaluate and apply knowledge

d) use technology to communicate and create

3. PROBLEM SOLVERS WHO

a) master computational skills

b) use critical thinking skills to deepen mathematical understanding that can be applied to real life situation

c) observe, experiment, discover and articulate solutions d) learn to access, obtain and interpret information

4. LIFE-LONG LEARNERS WHO

a) understand our democratic society and civic responsibilities

b) collaborate with others and respect different points of view

c) strive for good physical health and personal safety

d) appreciate the fine arts

Accreditation

As of 2022, St. Eugene’s Cathedral School is accredited by WCEA and WASC. In 2016, we received a full clear six year accreditation term without a review, which is the highest and longest term of accreditation, one which very few schools receive.

 
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