S.T.R.E.A.M.
Expect More than STEM from your K-8 School
STREAM stands for the inclusion of Science, Technology, Religion, Engineering, The Arts, and Mathematics into all classroom teaching.
St. Francis of Assisi Catholic School offers rigorous academic standards. We provide the highest level of technology available, including SMART Boards, and one-to-one Chromebooks
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Graduates of St. Francis of Assisi Catholic School possess exceptional critical-thinking and problem-solving skills, making them well-prepared for the rigors of high school and college life. Furthermore, students learn to be respectful, responsible, and engaged citizens who are prepared to succeed beyond the walls of educational institutions.
St. Francis of Assisi Catholic School offers rigorous academic standards. We provide the highest level of technology available, including SMART Boards, and one-to-one Chromebooks
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- In Reading and Math, 69% of our students meet or exceed the Oregon State Standards for Fall.
- A major focus of the school is Science and Engineering without ignoring the importance of reading and writing. We are an Oregon Natural Resources Education Program (ONREP) trained staff.
- Middle school students enjoy the school’s science lab to learn about Earth/Space Science, Life Science, and Physical Science.
- An emphasis is placed on using the Engineering Method to complete activities.
- Each year, students compete in the Bend Research Inventerprise Contest to engage them in the Engineering Design Process.
- Sixth through eighth-grade students attend Outdoor Science Schools to provide a hands-on, interactive experience.
- Additionally, students learn about the biology of plants and good stewardship of the earth in the expansive school garden.
- Students practice service and social justice in relationships, from the donation of our garden's produce to grade-level service projects. Respect for others, morals, and virtues are all practiced here. Prayer is taught as the development of a personal relationship with God and finding His beauty in the world around us.
- Students of all faiths are safe, welcomed, and honored in our community.
- Each classroom has a buddy class giving younger students interaction with supportive older student through guided activities.
- Class sizes do matter. With an 11:1 average student/teacher ratio, our students do not get lost in the crowd or fall through the cracks. We provide a fun, safe, nurturing environment where children love to spend their day.
Graduates of St. Francis of Assisi Catholic School possess exceptional critical-thinking and problem-solving skills, making them well-prepared for the rigors of high school and college life. Furthermore, students learn to be respectful, responsible, and engaged citizens who are prepared to succeed beyond the walls of educational institutions.
