Academics
At St. Cecilia, we take a whole-child approach that gives every learner the tools, confidence, and support needed to grow. Our goal is to develop critical and creative thinkers, encourage curiosity, and build a lifelong enthusiasm for learning. Our environment honors tradition while embracing innovation. It’s a balanced educational foundation that helps ensure our students are well-rounded individuals with the skills necessary to succeed throughout their lives. We are proud that 95% of our graduates attend their first-choice high school.
St. Cecilia School follows the Curriculum Guidelines established by the San Francisco Archdiocese Department of Catholic Schools. Students receive instruction in the following areas of study: religion, reading, English, writing, spelling, handwriting, mathematics, science, social studies, technology, music, art, and physical education.
Special Offerings
TK–8 Spanish: A language program that introduces students to Spanish and develops foundational language skills.
Music: Classroom music education, with optional private instrumental lessons in piano, strings, and woodwinds.
Physical Education: A comprehensive P.E. program taught by a full-time teacher for students in TK–8.
Religion: Daily religious instruction that incorporates values and moral education, family life education, school prayer, Liturgy preparation and participation, opportunities to celebrate the Sacrament of Reconciliation, and community-building and service activities.
Library: A library staffed by a dedicated librarian to support students’ reading, research, and learning.
Standardized Testing Program
St. Cecilia School participates in the Archdiocesan standardized testing program, Renaissance STAR. Students receive their STAR assessment results with their first-trimester report card and again with their final report card at the end of the school year. Teachers use these results as a diagnostic tool to better understand each student’s strengths and areas for growth and to adapt instruction to meet the needs of the class. Students in Kindergarten and First Grade take Early Literacy Reading assessments. STAR Reading assessments may begin in First Grade, based on Lexile scores, and continue through Eighth Grade. STAR Math assessments begin in First Grade and continue through Eighth Grade.