OUR PHILOSOPHY
Each child is a unique gift from God, entrusted to our care to nurture and guide. Rooted in Christ-centered values, we partner with parents, faculty, and alumni to illuminate their path, fostering a deep appreciation for lifelong learning and faith.
Students are challenged to reach their fullest potential by encouraging high academic standards, incorporating technology, and experiencing meaningful opportunities to cultivate a love for God and service to others. Dedicated to providing a Catholic education that blends tradition, innovation, and academic excellence, students are equipped with the knowledge, skills, and moral foundation necessary to thrive in an ever-changing world.
OUR MISSION
St. Lucy Parish School is a welcoming community committed to nurturing every student through a comprehensive and enriching education. Our school fosters the development of Catholic values, effective communication, and a lifelong passion for learning.
Students are empowered to:
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LIVE CATHOLIC VALUES
Show reverence for God
Develop Catholic social justice
Love God, yourself, and others
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UNDERSTAND INTEGRITY
Act responsibly and make good choices
Show kindness
Interact honestly with others
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COMMUNICATE EFFECTIVELY
Speak and write confidently
Collaborate and listen respectfully
Exhibit digital citizenship
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YEARN TO LEARN
Develop curiosity about God’s changing world
Persevere to reach academic excellence
Think critically and probelm solve
ABOUT ST. LUCY SCHOOL
Shining a Light on Our History
St. Lucy School has been educating students in the Silicon Valley for more than seven decades. Founded by the Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur in 1953, the school first opened its doors to 122 students in first, second, and third grades, expanding each year until students reached eighth grade. The Sisters served our school with great faith and dedication for nearly forty years. Although there are no Sisters in the faculty today, we honor their legacy and are grateful for the foundation they laid for students to be challenged academically, grow in faith, give back to their community, and shine their light with the world.
In 2012, St. Lucy School introduced the Little Lightning Pre-Kindergarten, inviting 4 year-olds onto campus. We celebrated the Little Lightning program’s tenth anniversary in 2022 as our first class of Lightning Lifers graduated!
Today, we are proud to educate students in Pre-K through 8th grade. With one class per grade, St. Lucy faculty members provide dedication and a strong passion for educating the whole child. Our faculty members’ experience, devotion, and affection for teaching is felt in each classroom. Students develop skills for life through faith development, comprehensive and challenging academics, social and emotional growth, leadership opportunities, and service to others.
Most recently received in 2020, our top-notch curriculum has continuously earned St. Lucy School the maximum 6-year term of accreditation by the Western Catholic Education Association (WCEA). Administration and faculty work towards goals outlined on our 5-year plan, allowing us to identify areas of growth and encouraging us to explore and introduce new instructional methodologies. We keep our curriculum aligned with the latest programs in the constantly-changing world, fostering innovation and curiosity among students.
PUBLICATIONS
The Lightning Newsletter
Click the link below to view editions of The Lightning, a newsletter for alumni, friends, and families of St. Lucy School.