Welcome to St. Francis School of Vista
For Families Who Want to Provide Their Children with the
Finest Opportunity for a Well-Rounded Education
From STEM and Language Arts to Music and Leadership Programs
Setting St. Francis School apart is a faculty and staff committed to rigorous and advanced educational approach with an immersive Catholic community experience. Creativity, innovation, critical thinking and nurturing life skills are paramount in our curriculum as we offer weekly classed in math, STEM, Spanish, language arts, writing workshop, music and art. Students also have the opportunity to participate in drama, journalism, yearbook, student council, choir and academic decathlon after school.
Time to Give Thanks!
November is the month of giving thanks. It is a great time to reflect on our lives and realize how blessed we are. Even when our lives are riddled with trials and tribulations, we can always seek God's blessings and joys. Nobody has a perfectly happy life, but our attitude and approach make our lives a curse or a gift. Let's be very intentional about being grateful for the innumerable blessings God showers on us every day. Mother Teresa said, "Be thankful for small things, for it is in them your strength lies."
I hope you enjoyed the fabulous Chili Cook-Off. It was beautiful to see all the families there. The chili was out of this world. Beer Garden was amazing. The decorations were fantastic, the raffle prizes were very cool, and everybody had a great time. It took several parents and many hours of hard work to bring this event to fruition. I sincerely thank Heather Vinson, Katerina Dewing, Lindsey Ward, Michelle Leary, Rebecca, and Chris Sparks for leading this event. I also thank the parents who made the chili, decorated the booths, the judges who picked the winning chili, and the volunteers who helped to set up and clean up. Seeing so many alums come back to celebrate with us was also fantastic. Congratulations to all the winners!
'Give thanks to the Lord, for He is good. His love endures forever.' ~1 Chronicle 16:34S
Sincerely in Christ,
Elizabeth Joseph
Principal
Fully-Accredited Academic Institution Offering Your Child a Curriculum at the Forefront of Innovation
Progressive Learning Approaches and the Newest Technologies
Our school is accredited through the Western Catholic Education Association (WCEA) with co-accreditation from the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC). St. Francis School goes through a continuous six-year review cycle that focuses on the academic growth of the institution. Technology integration is second nature at our school, and lessons are integrated with presentation software, online collaboration, digital portfolios and a one-to-one Chromebook program that facilitates collaboration, creativity and learning constructive ways to integrate technology into our 21st Century lives.
Start Early with Our Year-Round Preschool & Kinder Prep
1-12 Teacher/Student Ratio & Flexible Schedules for Working Parents
Through a combination of play-based, sensory, hands-on opportunities and structured activities we concentrate on spiritual, social, emotional, physical and cognitive growth. Each of the classes focus on the age-appropriate developmental needs of the children in our care. That focus helps us create a stimulating program that provides hands-on learning centers, individualized attention and encourage each child’s individual growth.