7 Reasons to Discover St. Francis

Here are just a handful of the reasons why St. Francis Solano School is special:

Academic Excellence

  • Our low student-faculty ratio supports individual attention
  • K-8 core subjects taught by dedicated, credentialed faculty
  • K-8 enrichment courses: Music, P.E., Computers, Spanish, & Art
  • Extensive middle school curriculum enhances high school readiness
  • Accelerated learning opportunities for advanced students
  • Resource program & instructor

Quality, Faith-based Education

  • Fostering respect for oneself, others and stewardship of our planet
  • Welcoming and inclusive of all faiths
  • Student-led community outreach projects

Well-Integrated Classroom Technology

  • 1:1 iPad Program provides iPads for every student and teacher
  • Technology instruction beginning in Kindergarten
  • SmartBoard technology in Science Lab
  • ELMOS & Document Readers
  • Computer Lab
  • Google Chrome Books

Safe, Nurturing Environment

  • Multi-grade Student School Families
  • Kinder/Fourth Grade Buddy Program
  • Virtues Program
  • School Uniforms
  • School Counselor
  • After-school Care

The Outstanding St. Francis Solano Community

  • Parents’ Club Events
  • Dads’ Club Events
  • Classroom Volunteerism & Room Parents
  • Art Docent Program
  • Hot Lunch Volunteers
  • Coaching Athletics
  • Library Angels
  • Buddy & Back to School Picnics
  • Spring Art Show
  • 9/11 Ceremony
  • Grandparents’ Day
  • Father/Daughter Dance
  • Mother/Son Event
  • Christmas Pageant
  • Spirit Week
  • All School Masses
  • Virtues “Blue Card” Program
  • Kinder/4th Buddies
  • Multi-grade School Families

Student Distinction

  • Science Fair Awards at County, Bay Area, & State Science Fairs
  • Championship Math Team
  • Middle School Writers’ Faire and Multiple Essay Contest Winners
  • Winning Robotics Teams
  • Speech Competition Winners
  • Tradition of Championship Volleyball & Basketball teams

Affordable, Private Tuition

  • The Church Mouse subsidy exceeds $1,000 per student – Learn More
  • There are various tuition assistance opportunities for qualifying families – Learn More
  • Scholarship Committee