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. St James employs fully accredited teachers or those who are in the credentialing process. 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. 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 Academy offers a comprehensive curriculum that is based on Catholic values and the California State Frameworks encompassing:
St. James Academy is fully accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges and The Western Catholic Education Association; Member of National Catholic Education Association, National Council of Teachers of Mathematics and Association of Supervision and Curriculum Development
...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.
Approximately 250 students; one class per grade
16:1 faculty-student ratio that includes 11 full time faculty, 7 part time faculty, 1 resource teacher and Teacher aides K – 8th
Families currently enrolled: A fee of $400 per student is due at the time of registration and is non-refundable
Screening Fee for New Students is $30 per student and is non-refundable
Service Hours: Each family is required to work 30 service hours per school year
Order of Priority for Registration
| SUPPORTING PARISHIONER* | NON-SUPPORTING PARISHIONER OR NON-PARISHIONER | |
| 1 child | $5,549 | $6,049 |
| 2 children | $10,543 | $11,493 |
| 3 children | $14,815 | $16,150 |
* A Supporting Parishioner is a registered family who contributes a minimum of $500 per year to St. James Parish. Like consideration will be given supporting parishioners of neighboring Catholic parishes without a school.
School Hours - 8:00 am - 2:45 PM
School Uniforms - required, must be purchased at True Grits Uniform Store, 9823 Pacific Heights Blvd. #K, San Diego, CA 92121 858-535-0022 Phone Orders: (800) 556-3325
After School Math Club (Grades 7 and 8, voluntarily operated by classroom teachers at no additional charge)
J.V. and Varsity Sports are offered in grades 5th through 8th. The Academy is a member of the N.C.P.L. (North Coast Parochial League). Sports include Flag Football, Volleyball, Basketball and Soccer.
Before school care 7:00-8:00 AM. Operated by St. James Academy (Billed separately from tuition)
After school care 3:00-5:30 PM. Operated by the St. James Academy (Billed separately from tuition)