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St. Anselm at a Glance

Our Community

270 students and 35 faculty members over nine grades

Academic Excellence

Differentiated, small-group instruction, project-based learning, and service learning opportunities highlight our program.

After School Classes

We offer after-school classes such as art, chess, Playwell Technologies, and drama.

Faith & Values

A faith-based Catholic community dedicated to developing students who think critically, act with integrity, and serve with compassion.

Parent Partnership

We have an involved parent community who support our students through the Parent Teacher Group (PTG), volunteering on campus, and by participating in our fundraising events.

Nurturing Environment

In partnership with families, we foster each child's intellectual, spiritual, and personal growth in a nurturing and supportive environment.

Accreditations and Affiliations

  • WASC (Western Association of Catholic Schools and Colleges)
  • WCEA (Western Catholic Education Association), Archdiocese of San Francisco

Enrollment

  • Approximately 270 students
  • One class per grade
  • Two teachers per classroom

School Hours

  • Kindergarten: 8:15 am – 3 pm
  • Grades 1–8: 8:15 am – 3:15 pm
  • Wednesday Dismissal: 12:30 pm
  • Extended Care: 7:30 am - 8 am, 3 pm – 5:30 pm

Curriculum

  • 21st Century Education
  • Religion
  • Language Arts
  • Social Studies
  • Mathematics
  • Science (Next Generation Science Standards) Inquiry-based curriculum developed by the University of California, Berkeley's Lawrence Hall of Science
  • Spanish (K- 8)
  • Music (K- 8)
  • Physical Education (K- 8)
  • Art
  • Robotics
  • Outdoor Educational Activities
  • Technology

Extended Day Program: Onsite

  • The school provides an on-site Extended Day Program both before and after school with professional care, supervision, recreation, and enrichment activities for all students.
  • Hours:
    • Morning: 7:30 am to 8:00 am
    • Afternoon: 3:00 pm - 5:30 pm

CYO Sports Programs

Catholic Youth Organization (CYO) sponsored athletic leagues: volleyball, basketball, cross-country and track.

Hot Lunch

  • Optional Hot Lunch program supported by our PTG:
  • The Hub Pasta, Hot Wok veggie chow main or fried rice, Mountain Mike’s Pizza, The Hub Burgers, High Tech Burrito

Student Council

Eighth-grade elected officers include President, Vice-President, Secretary, Treasurer, as well as Commissioners of Religion, Spirit, Safety, and Publicity. The remainder of the Student Council comprises representatives from grades 2-8.

The Student Council acts in several capacities, including:

  • Liaison between the student body, the school faculty, and the administration.
  • Initiates and coordinates student activities throughout the year.

Special Events/Traditions

  • Weekly Student-led Liturgies
  • Monthly All School Liturgies
  • Principal Coffee Talks
  • Blessing of the Animals
  • Irun
  • 8th Grade Play/Musical
  • Halloween Costume Parade
  • Birthday Party for Jesus
  • Christmas Concert
  • Catholic Schools Week Celebration
  • Living Stations of the Cross
  • Book Fair
  • Annual BASH and Auction
  • Outdoor Education
  • 8th Grade Catalina trip
  • Annual Talent Show
  • May Crowning
  • School Family Olympics
  • Festival of Fun