STUDENT LIFE

CURRICULUM OVERVIEW

The following subjects are taught in the Los Angeles Archdiocesan schools: Religion, Language Arts, Math, Science, Social Studies, Music, Art, and Physical Education. St. John Fisher School also teaches Spanish and Computers.

In order to provide our students with a Catholic education of the highest quality, St. John Fisher School strives to meet all curriculum standards at the State and Archdiocesan levels. This is done through the faculty’s annual assessment of current textbooks, supplemental materials, technological advances, and academic achievement, at each grade level.

The assessment of each child is taken seriously and plotted against the state standards of each grade level. Promotion of students to the next grade level is contingent upon the successful completion of the current academic grade level standards. The curriculum academic standards for our School, as well as the State Framework and Standards for each grade level, are available for review in each classroom and the School office. Click here to view St. John Fisher School’s curriculum.

HOW TO APPLY

Come visit St. John Fisher School by contacting the school office at 310-377-2800. Applications available from the school office or you can download the application here. Please also feel free to contact us at sc**********@*jf.org with any questions.

FAITH

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GROWING IN FAITH

St. John Fisher School students participate in daily prayer and weekly and monthly Mass as part of the school’s curriculum. St. John Fisher School students begin each day with community worship at morning assembly. The assembly reinforces our identity as Catholics and fosters a sense of community among the students and faculty. The Student Council leads our morning assembly, which includes a Gospel reading, a prayer to St. John Fisher, a pledge to the cross, and a pledge to the American Flag. The assembly concludes with the entire student body singing God Bless America.

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COMMITTMENT TO SERVICE

St. John Fisher School empowers students to be confident, well-rounded, and socially aware individuals. SJF students actively engage in public service from Kindergarten through the 8th grade. Our students participate in the President’s Volunteer Service Award Program and contribute approximately 3,500 service hours to the community each year.

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SCHOOL FAMILIES

The School Families program involves every member of St. John Fisher School. Student families are created with at least one student from each grade. Eighth grade students act as the family leader. Families meet throughout the year for prayer, activities, and spirit building projects. These projects are planned by the Student Council and take place during school hours.

EXTENDED DAY CARE PROGRAM

St. John Fisher School offers an After School Program in the church auditorium for those students whose parents desire a safe and caring place for their children to go after school. The program will commence on the first day of school.

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HOURS

Full Day | 3:15pm – 5:30pm
Minimum Day | 12:15pm – 5:00pm

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HOURLY RATE

$8 for 1st Hour of After School Care and $2.00 per 15 Minutes Thereafter

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FLAT RATE

$275 Per Month | One Child
$350 Per Month | Two Children
$450 Per Month | Three Children

Parents may choose to send their child/ren on a regular basis or on an occasional basis referred to as “Drop-Ins”. A fee of $8 for each hour or part of an hour ($2.00 per fifteen minutes) that a child participates will be charged.

Daycare operates out of the auditorium under the supervision of the Day Care Director. Students are provided with structured time to complete homework.

Parents are expected to pick up their children no later than 5:30 p.m. Students must be signed out by a parent or other adult specified on the student’s emergency card.

Any student remaining after 5:30 p.m. will be charged at the rate of $8 per minute. Frequent lateness (more than three occasions) in picking up a student will be grounds for terminating the student’s participation in the program. Likewise, failure of a student to comply with the rules and discipline requirements of the program is grounds for terminating the student’s participation.

Fees will be billed monthly via FACTS, our tuition management system.

Your child will not be able to participate in Day Care until the required DAY CARE FORM has been signed and returned to the school.

DOWNLOAD DAY CARE FORM

EXTRA-CURRICULAR PROGRAMS

St. John Fisher has a variety of after-school programs that often change depending on the interests of the students.

Participation in all extracurricular activities is contingent upon good academic standing and satisfactory grades in both effort and conduct. Students not maintaining good standing may be placed on extracurricular probation and excluded from team activities, until good standing is restored. Absence from school during the day precludes participation in school sponsored extra-curricular activities on that day.

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STUDENT COUNCIL

St. John Fisher School is a member of the Association of Catholic Student Councils. Each year, students in grades 6-8 may apply for a leadership position on Student Council. In addition to leading Morning Assembly for the entire school each day, Student Council members meet weekly to plan events that build school spirit and serve the needs of our school, parish, and extended community.

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ACADEMIC DECATHLON

The Academic Decathlon Team is open to students in Grades 6 – 8. Students train in several academic events, including individual events in Religion, Math, Literature, English, Social Studies, Science, and Fine Arts. Additionally, students compete in two team events: the Logic Quiz and the Super Quiz. Students compete with other Catholic schools throughout the Archdiocese of Los Angeles for a chance to compete at the state and national levels. Students meet regularly to prepare for the annual Archdiocesan competition held in March.

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AFTER SCHOOL DRAMA

St. John Fisher students are invited to participate in after school drama. Students learn dramatic genre as they participate in planning, practicing, and performing two productions annually. Applicable fees will be assessed.

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INVENTION CONVENTION

The annual Invention Convention allows middle school students to design and build creative solutions to real-life problems. This months-long effort entails research, design, prototype build, test, and redesign. The project culminates in a presentation and pitch to judges, through which students may advance to regional, state, and national competitions. This experience cultivates curiosity and allows our students to think critically and creatively, practice time management, and hone their written and oral communication skills.

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CYO ATHLETICS

St. John Fisher School is a member of the Catholic Youth Organization (CYO) and participates in seasonal athletics based on student interest, which may include cross country, golf, flag football, basketball, volleyball, and soccer. CYO sports are open to students in grades 3-8. A fee is charged for each sport to cover program expenses. Practices are generally held after school, either outside or in our gym, depending on the sport. Games are played against other Catholic schools in our deanery.

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AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMS