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Facts

Enrollment

Approximately 308 students in grades PS through 8 are enrolled at St. Basil School.

Class size

The average class size is 29.

Student Ethnicity

Asian: 27%, Black: 6%, Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander 6%, White: 22%, Multi Racial: 33% and Other: 3%

Uniform

Students wear a uniform daily. The purpose of the uniform code is to focus on the inner qualities of each student rather than on the exterior additions. Its design is meant to alleviate the cost of clothing for parents, and to eliminate the status factor of costly labels for the children.

Facilities

10 classrooms each equipped with AV equipment, projectors in every class, six with interactive SMARTboards, and nine document cameras; ten Apple TVs and Chromebooks in Grade 3-8, iPads in K-2, a library; a multi-purpose facility which serves as gym and assembly space; a state of the art kitchen; a play structure, blacktop courts, and outdoor lunch tables. As part of the larger education ministry of the Catholic Church, students also regularly worship at St. Basil Church.

Standardized Testing

Students participate in ACT/Aspire Summative standardized testing. We also participate in STAR Assesments four times a year which is used for diagnostic purposes to assist teachers in gauging progress and enhancing curriculum. Students in the Diocese of Sacramento consistently score above the national percentiles in all grades for all subjects (Reading, Language, Math, Social Studies, and Science). This distinguishes Catholic schools and demonstrates how instruction focuses on comprehensive learning and retention.

Progress Report for St. Basil

Promotion

Our students are well-prepared for high school, easily transitioning to St. Patrick-St. Vincent High School and the new academic, social and spiritual opportunities before them.

Teaching Staff

The school employs 14 full-time teachers .There are 8 teacher assistants. The Extended Care program (before and after school) is directed by Mrs. Teresa Lyon. The St. Basil Pre-School staff is under the direction of Mrs. Lisa Butler.

Activities/Student Organizations

Extra-curricular activities are offered to enhance opportunities for students to attain the Student Learning Expectations. These school-moderated activities include Student Council, Yearbook, Sports and other activities as student interest indicates and as faculty members are able to accommodate. The Diocese of Sacramento also offers opportunities for students to share their gifts and talents in the Diocesan Speech Contest and the Jr. High Academic Decathlon.

Endowment

Since 1949 more than $300,000 has been contributed to the endowment fund. Parish and school families and community supporters give to this fund to ensure the legacy of local Catholic education.

Other Fund Development Activities

St. Basil School reaches out to build community and grow financial resources via its Annual Fund and various smaller fund-raising activities.