The Catholic Faith Community of St. James Academy weaves Christ's message into the fabric of each school day so that the whole child can develop in body, mind and spirit.
Working within an educational program that integrates spiritual, moral, academic, social, cultural and physical precepts, the faculty and staff assist parents in the education of each child.
In modeling Christ's teaching, we strive to prepare children to live in the world as responsible citizens and as faithful stewards of creation in an ever changing environment. We provide a student-centered, Catholic-based curriculum which values cultural and intellectual diversity in our commitment to excellence.
St. James is a fully accredited, Catholic elementary school (K-8) that has been serving the San Diego North County Coastal community since 1952. Staffed by dedicated and certified professionals, the Academy is part of the vibrant St. James Catholic Community. Faculty and administration are diligent in their commitment to ongoing academic improvement and take great pride in providing a warm, personal, yet challenging, educational environment for the Academy's student.
The St. James faculty is united in faith values and dedicated to the principles of Catholic education. This includes instruction in the basic tenets of the Catholic faith in addition to teaching respect for all individuals and encouraging compassion and social responsibility. Classroom teachers are credentialed and all faculty members are committed to their own growth as teaching professionals. They work closely with parents to provide the best possible education for the students.
St. James offers a well-rounded curriculum encompassing:
St. James Academy is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges and certified by the Western Catholic Education Association. In their most recent evaluation of St. James, the visiting team of educational professionals wrote many commendations which distinguish our unique school.
...for integrating Christian values into the entire curriculum, through the emphasis given to spiritual development of students, a positive approach to discipline and community building activities.
...for incorporating a variety of supplemental texts, materials and methods to meet the needs of the students and their various learning styles.
...for a spirit of enthusiasm that foster a sense of community thereby maintaining a strong Catholic mission.
...for commitment of faculty to continued personal growth.
The students of St. James Academy exemplify the successful efforts of both parents and teachers in instilling high moral values and social consciousness. The children have a respect for authority, and responsiveness to those in need. Students are continually given opportunities to grow in self-responsibility. Rising to the challenge of developing their potentials to the fullest, students undertake an impressive variety of creative, academic and outreach endeavors. The students' educational experience is also enriched by the diversity of culture among them.