Good Shepherd Parish

Good Shepherd Catholic Church, Mira Mesa, San Diego Good Shepherd Catholic Church

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(858) 271-0207	Good Shepherd Catholic Church ~ 8200 Gold Coast Drive, San Diego, CA 92126

Philosophy Mission Curriculum Office Hours & Information

Good Shepherd Catholic School, established in 1982, is a coeducational elementary school with an enrollment of over 300 students. The dedication of administration, faculty and staff, along with the cooperation and support of parents, promotes a community of faith that recognizes the uniqueness of each child.

Since it's founding, Good Shepherd Catholic School has earned a reputation as the area's finest Catholic School with strong academics, a well established athletic and extracurricular program, a strong Christian community, and most importantly, students who are leaders in their studies and in their communities.

What began as a dream in the hearts and minds of many parents, became a reality, when upon the approval of the Bishop of the San Diego Diocese, Good Shepherd Catholic School was established in 1982. The school began with grades one through three, grades four and five were added in 1983. A new grade was added each following year until the school reached its goal to serve students in grades Kindergarten through Eight.

Depending entirely upon tuition and fund-raising for support, the school has managed to remain financially self-sustaining.

We are a community of excellence. Our enrollment has increased steadily with the addition of each new grade. At present we maintain a five year waiting list for Kindergarten and a current year waiting list for grades one through eight. More than 85% of our graduated attend Catholic High Schools. A third of our graduates enter high school with honors. Our students score above the national and local average on standardized tests. Back to Top

Philosophy: Good Shepherd School is a Catholic, coeducational, elementary school which serves an ethnically, socially, and economically diverse segment of the San Diego diocesan community.

Believing in the value, dignity, and uniqueness of each individual as a child of God, the parents, administration, faculty, and staff of Good Shepherd Catholic School recognize the right of each child to a quality education that will lead him/her to personal, intellectual, physical, social, moral, and spiritual maturity; an education directed not only toward the development of basic academic skills but also toward providing the child with adequate opportunity for achieving his/her fullest potential; an education focused on the development of intelligent Christian citizenship, international understanding, and intercultural harmony.

We believe that this type of education best takes place in the content of a Catholic/Christian faith community.

We acknowledge that the family is the first shaper of values and attitudes and that teachers in a Catholic school are co-partners with parents in the formation of future Christian men and women who, we hope, will proclaim Christ and witness to His love, concern and forgiveness in a secularized world.

We nurture the habit and capacity for life-long learning in our students by preparing them to take an active role in the lives of family, Church, and the economic and civic community of the twenty-first century.

We maintain that the Catholic school shares the educational ministry of the Church and that to be effective ministers, teachers must first be faithful disciples. To this end they must develop a deep relationship with Christ our Savior, understand more fully the gospel message, integrate it into their own lives and assist those under their guidance to achieve this integration in their lives as well.

In light of its philosophy, the faculty of Good Shepherd School endeavors to meet the needs of its students by establishing the following goals:

1. To enable the students to develop a strong belief in God, to help them grow in knowledge and love of Jesus Christ, and to acquire a deep relationship with Him so that their lives will witness to the gospel message.

2. To help them build a strong conviction of their own dignity and self-worth as children of God, to appreciate Christian values and to apply them to life in all circumstances.

3. To provide an academic program that will equip the students with the skills and knowledge necessary to cope successfully with the challenges of a rapidly changing political, economic, technological and social world; prepare them for higher education; cultivate in them a positive attitude towards learning as life long process.

4. To develop in the students a sense of global awareness, an appreciation for and acceptance of various cultures and racial differences, a commitment to the quest for peace and social justice and an understanding of Christian leadership that will inspire them to reach out to others in love and service.

5. To continue to recognize the role of parents as primary and principal educators of their children and to involve them in various areas of school life.

6. To teach the students physical skills and good health habits that contribute to the development of healthy bodies, mental alertness and self-confidence, and help them develop good social skills.

7. To build a school community that is Christ-centered and permeates with an atmosphere of love, joy, trust, openness, mutual respect, acceptance, and co-operation so that the students can grow and develop a sense of human dignity, freedom and hopefulness, and experience a sense of oneness, where parents and other members of the parish will feel a spirit of Christian hospitality in their dealings with the school.

8. To ensure that there is in every classroom a teacher who believes in the potential of the students and communicates genuine love, warmth and respect while challenging them to become their best selves.Back to Top

Mission: The primary goal of Good Shepherd Catholic School is to integrate the teachings of the gospel with the total curriculum. The spirituality of each student is developed and nurtured in an environment where Christian community can be experienced through liturgy, sacraments and social action.

Good Shepherd Catholic School's mission is to challenge its students to attain spiritual, academic, social and physical excellence, recognizing and assisting parents in their role as primary educator.

Curriculum: Good Shepherd Catholic School offers quality education that nurtures the capacity for life-long learning. A strong academic curriculum allows each student to develop individual gifts and to work toward their fullest potential. A state-of-the-art computer facility is available to students, kindergarten through eighth grade.Back to Top

OFFICE HOURS

7:00 A.M. - 3:00 P.M.
Monday - Friday

7:00A.M. - 12:00 P.M.
Minimum Days

Please note that after the office is closed, all calls are forwarded to the school's voice mail system.
To reach Extended Care, press "5" once the voice mail picks up.

PRE-ADMISSION ASSESSMENTS

Kindergarten:

Developmental Readiness is assessed by appointment during the early part of the year. Appointments are given to all parents in attendance at the Kindergarten parent meeting held in February. All parents whose child is on the waiting list as of January 1 of each year are invited to attend this meeting.

Grades 1 - 8:

Placement testing takes place on the first Saturday of May each year. All students on the waiting list are invited to be tested for possible openings for the following year.

Waiting List Procedure:

Parents or guardians may place their children on Good Shepherd Catholic School's waiting list any time during office hours. The necessary information must be given in person.

Registration Fee:

$200.00 per family - This fee is non-refundable.

Placement Test Fee:

$45.00 for grades 1 through 8
$50.00 for Kindergarten

Required Documents:

•Birth certificate
•Baptismal certificate
•Immunization records
•Last report card (grades 1-8)
•Sacramental certificates (Penance & Eucharist) if applicable

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TUITION
Please note that the following Tuition Rates are for the current school year only.

The tuition schedule and payment procedures for our school are as follows:

TUITION SCHEDULE 2002-2003
Number of Students: 1 2 3 4
Catholic Supporting Parishioner* $2,795 $5,590 $8,385 $11,180
Catholic Non-Supporting/
Non Good Shepherd Parishioner $3,395 $6,240 $9,085 $12,005
Non-Catholic $3,625 $6,525 $9,300 $12,075

TUITION PAYMENT PROCEDURE

1. Tuition is due on the 1st of each month beginning August 1. The August tuition payment is required to reserve a place for the student when school opens the following month. The August payment is non-refundable at the discretion of the school. This may apply in the event that insufficient notice is given to the school regarding a student's enrollment.
2. If payment is not received by the 10th of the month, a $10 late fee is charged.
3. Tuition delinquency in excess of 30 days may result in removal of student(s) from the school's enrollment.
4. No student will be re-registered or readmitted for a new school year if tuition, fees, and/or PTG obligations for the past school year at Good Shepherd Catholic School remain delinquent.

*A supporting parishioner is defined as a practicing Catholic family (one or both parents and child(ren) are baptized in the Catholic Church and fully participate according to Church guidelines) who has registered with the Good Shepherd Parish office and for the past year presently contributes a minimum of $10.00 per week to its support. This information is verified for us by the parish office.

OFFICIAL SCHOOL UNIFORM
GIRLS DAILY UNIFORM

JUMPERS** Blue/Green plaid

SKIRTS** Blue/Green plaid

SKORT** Blue/Green plaid

BLOUSES** White, classic or peter pan, short sleeve. White or green (optional) knit polo, printed with school logo. (Not to be worn with Jumpers K - 5)

SWEATSHIRT** A navy blue sweatshirt WITH SCHOOL LOGO ONLY

SHORTS** Navy blue twill walking shorts

SLACKS** Navy blue twill

SWEATERS** Navy blue, orlon, V-neck cardigan

SOCKS** White crew socks only. Navy blue/white knee socks.

SHOES** Solid black or white (to inclde logos, tongues or trim) leather/canvas shoes.
All shoe laces must be solid black or white. (High top shoes and skater shoes are not permitted.)

JACKETS** Navy blue windbreaker

GIRLS P.E. UNIFORM

GYM SHORTS** Navy blue fleece (printed with school logo)

GYM SHIRTS** White uniform blouse or official white T-shirt with school logo.

GYM SWEATS** Solid colored navy sweat pants may be worn over the P.E. uniform on very cold days. NO other colors are to be worn with P.E. uniform.

BOYS DAILY UNIFORM

SLACKS** Navy blue staypress. No rivets in back.

SHIRTS** White or green (optional) knit polo, printed with school logo. Undershirts must be solid white only.

SWEATSHIRT** Navy blue sweatshirt WITH SCHOOL LOGO ONLY

SHORTS** Navy blue twill walking shorts

SWEATERS** Navy blue, orlon, V-neck cardigan

SOCKS** Plain white or plain navy blue crew socks only.

SHOES** Solid black or white (to inclde logos, tongues or trim) leather/canvas shoes.
All shoe laces must be solid black or white. (High top shoes and skater shoes are not permitted.)

BELTS** Plain, fitted, solid dark brown, navy blue or black (buckle no wider than belt)

BOYS P.E.UNIFORM

GYM SHORTS** Navy blue fleece (printed with school logo)

GYM SHIRTS** White knit polo (printed with school logo) or official white T-shirt with school logo

GYM SWEATS** Solid colored navy sweat pants may be worn over the P.E. uniform, on very cold days only. NO other colors are to be worn with the P.E. uniform.

**ALL ITEMS MUST BE PURCHASED FROM THE GSCS CONTRACTED UNIFORM COMPANY.
(TRUE GRITS UNIFORM COMPANY)