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1211 Arbor Road. Menlo Park. 94025. 650.322.2312. [email protected]
Educating Hearts and Minds Great Scholars, Exceptional People
1211 Arbor Road. Menlo Park. 94025. 650.322.2312. [email protected]
St. Raymond is a vibrant and joyful Catholic school that is committed to educating the whole child- heart and mind. The goal of St. Raymond School is to graduate children who are not only great
scholars, but are also exceptional people.
Mission of St. Raymond School
St. Raymond School is a community of faith dedicated to preparing and promoting successful students. Continuing in our tradition of excellence, students are challenged through rigorous academic, social and spiritual learning experiences. St. Raymond students are responsible for their learning, their actions and
their impact on society.
A Message from the Principal , Dr. Rol le
Thank you for visiting St. Raymond School. We are a Catholic JK-‐8 school that honors the long-‐standing traditions of a Catholic education while providing a rigorous education supported by cutting edge technology. Every child at St. Raymond is a valued member of our school community, and we provide ample opportunities for parents to be involved in the educational experience of their child.
A St. Raymond education can best be described by the solid foundation of academic, social and spiritual learning that is supported by a carefully selected and well-‐designed curriculum. We are proud of our Catholic heritage and invite families of all religious backgrounds to feel welcome; every student will receive the benefit of a Catholic education that stresses Christian conduct, family values and social justice. Families that are not Catholic are welcome to share with their children how their faith is different from and the same as the Catholic faith.
St. Raymond School has a nearly 100% success rate promoting graduates to the private high school of their choice. The local competitive high schools describe our students as "exceptionally well prepared" while being "well mannered, socially conscious and kind". We are very proud to hear our students described in this way.
I invite you to join me on a tour to learn more about what St. Raymond School has to offer for your family; I am confident that after spending a morning here you will see what makes our school such a special place.
Blessings for a wonderful year,
Tara Rolle, Ed.D. | Principal, St. Raymond School
1211 Arbor Road. Menlo Park. 94025. 650.322.2312. [email protected]
GREAT SCHOLARS Education of the Mind
St. Raymond School boasts a rigorous academic curriculum that integrates cutting edge
technology to ensure that every child is challenged to excel and supported to be successful.
St. Raymond School is on target to receive Apple Distinguished School status and is a model in integrated technology for schools across the Peninsula. Robotics, Game Design, Spanish and Visual/Performing Arts are
high priority components of the student experience.
St. Raymond School promotes 99% of graduates each year to the private, preparatory high school of choice. Students consistently place into Honors and AP courses at the high school level.
Graduates of St. Raymond most often attend:
Sacred Heart, Atherton St. Francis, Mountain View St. Ignatius, San Francisco Bellarmine, San Jose Menlo School, Atherton Castilleja, Palo Alto Serra, San Mateo Notre Dame, Belmont Mercy, Burlingame
St. Raymond School is 1:1 iPad in grades K, 6-‐8 and 1:1 iPods in JK
St. Raymond believes that the fusion of rigorous and traditional instruction with cutting edge technology cultivates engaged student learning and optimizes the learning experience.
St. Raymond School has a fully equipped STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) LAB
and a LIBRARY LAB that reflect the schoolwide emphasis on integrated curriculum. Students benefit from classrooms that have the latest technology including online curriculum, access to
databases, Smart Boards in every room, and a fully wireless campus with an on campus server and network. St. Raymond School is proud to have annual performance by each 8th grade class at a 13+ grade
level equivalent in each academic area tested on the National IOWA Assessment
(13+ translates to the expected testing performance of the “average 13th or above grader”)
St. Raymond School employs highly qualified teaching and administrative staff Over 50% of the faculty at St. Raymond School hold Master/Doctoral degrees and all full time teachers hold
a valid California State Teaching Credential.
1211 Arbor Road. Menlo Park. 94025. 650.322.2312. [email protected]
EXCEPTIONAL PEOPLE Education of the Heart
St. Raymond School integrates religious instruction throughout the curriculum in order to
actively engage students in their faith.
Students receive religious instruction daily and are encouraged to see opportunities for prayer throughout their day. Preparations for the Sacraments include First Eucharist in 2nd grade and Confirmation in the 8th grade. Students take part in Reconciliation, student prepare Mass (monthly) and morning assembly.
St. Raymond School is proud to have five Sisters of the Sacred Heart on campus modeling and teaching the Faith to students.
Our Sisters of the Sacred Heart not only teach religion, but also prepare the students for Mass and
coordinate our Religion curriculum with the San Francisco Archdiocese.
St. Raymond School engages in multiple service activities throughout each school year.
Students are involved in brainstorming, designing and executing service activities that will benefit the community at large. Ongoing activities include the Coat Drive, Canned Food Drive, Toy Drive and
fundraising for natural disaster relief.
St. Raymond School participates in a Caring School Community Program that promotes schoolwide emphasis on behavior and intention for all students.
Caring School Community is integrated into each classroom and includes lessons tailored to the needs of students, instruction in “acting with respect”, class meetings and student led problem solving. There is
parent participation as a component as well as cross grade-‐level buddies and mentorship. St. Raymond School believes in the partnership model wherein the school and the parents work
together, in partnership, in the formation of each child as an individual. St. Raymond School is committed to engaging completely in supporting each student and family. In return, the school expects that parents and students be equally invested in the success of their child. The school believes that, together, each child will blossom under the cultivating hand of consistent expectations and
morally grounded messaging.