About our school
MISSION STATEMENT
St. Alphonsus School is a Dual Language Immersion elementary school in the Archdiocese of Los Angeles is a vibrant learning community that educates children to become biliterate, master core academic content and skills, and develop strong moral character based in the Roman Catholic tradition. As teachers, we answer God's call to teach, guide and nurture our children, mind, body and spirit in order for our students to reach their God-given potential and grow in their knowledge, skills, talents and love of God, self and others, to be successful inside and outside the school walls now, and in their precious Future, as life-long, faith-filled Catholics and productive citizens of society.
WHO WE ARE:
- Family oriented
- Collaboration with the Parish ministries
- Dedicated Professional Faculty
- East Los Angeles' Dual Language Immersion School
DUAL LANGUAGE IMMERSION NETWORK
Saint Alphonsus School is a part of the Los Angeles Archdiocese Dual Language Immersion Network. Check out our sister Catholic Dual Language Schools in Los Angeles; All Souls in Alhambra www.allsoulsla.org; Saint Sebastian School in West Los Angeles www.saintsebastianschool.com; Saint Matthias School in Huntington Park www.saintmatthiasschool.org; Saint Paul School in Los Angeles www.stpaulschoolla.org; Our Lady of Perpetual Help in Downey http://www.ourladyschool.com; Saint Patrick School in North Hollywood http://www.stpatrickcatholicschool.com; and Saint Joseph School in Pomona http://www.stjosephschoolpomona.org St. Bernard School in Glassell Park https://www.stbernard-school.com/ and Sacred Heart in Downtown LA http://www.sacredheartla.org/
St. Alphonsus School is a member of the Archdiocese of Los Angeles (ADLA) Dual Language Immersion (DLI) Network of schools. As a member, we aspire to meet the ADLA DLI Network Mission Effectiveness Standards:
1. An excellent Dual Language Immersion Catholic elementary school is guided and driven by a clearly communicated mission that embraces a Catholic Identity rooted in Gospel values, centered on the Eucharist, and committed to faith formation, academic excellence and service.
2. An excellent Dual Language Immersion Catholic elementary school adhering to mission provides a rigorous academic program for religious studies and catechesis in the Catholic faith, set within a total dual language academic curriculum that integrates faith, culture, and life.
3. An excellent Dual Language Immersion Catholic elementary school adhering to mission provides opportunities outside the classroom for student faith formation, participation in liturgical and communal prayer, and action in service of social justice.
4. An excellent Dual Language Immersion Catholic elementary school adhering to mission provides opportunities for adult faith formation and action in service of social justice.
5. An excellent Dual Language Immersion Catholic elementary school has a School Leadership Team which recognizes and respects the role(s) of the appropriate and legitimate authorities, and exercises responsible decision making (authoritative, consultative, advisory) in collaboration with the ADLA DLI Network for development and oversight of the school’s fidelity to mission, academic excellence, and operational vitality.
6. An excellent Dual Language Immersion Catholic elementary school has a qualified School Leadership Team empowered by the ADLA DLI Network, Board of Directors, and ADLA DLI Implementation Team to realize and implement the school’s mission and vision.
7. An excellent Dual Language Immersion Catholic elementary school has a clearly articulated, rigorous dual language curriculum aligned with the Center for Applied Linguistics’ Guiding Principles for Dual Language Education, 21st century skills, and Gospel values, implemented through effective instruction.
8. An excellent Dual Language Immersion Catholic elementary school uses STAR Early Literacy, Reading, and Math assessments, as well as, school-wide assessment methods in both languages and practices to document student learning and program effectiveness, to make student performances transparent, and to inform the continuous review of curriculum and the improvement of instructional practices.
9. An excellent Dual Language Immersion Catholic elementary school provides programs and services aligned with the mission to enrich the academic program and support the development of student and family life.
10. An excellent Dual Language Immersion Catholic elementary school provides a feasible three to five year financial plan that includes both current and projected budgets and is the result of a collaborative process, emphasizing faithful stewardship.
11. An excellent Dual Language Immersion Catholic elementary school operates in accord with published human resource/personnel policies, developed in compliance with archdiocesan policies, which affect all staff and provide clarity for responsibilities, expectations and accountability.
12. An excellent Dual Language Immersion Catholic elementary school develops and maintains a facility, equipment, and technology management plan designed to continuously support the implementation of the educational mission of the school.
13. An excellent Dual Language Immersion Catholic elementary school enacts a comprehensive plan for institutional advancement based on a compelling mission through communications, marketing, enrollment management, and development.
Mission Effectiveness Standards are based in the National Standards and Benchmarks for Effective Catholic Schools, developed by the Center for Catholic School Effectiveness, School of Education, Loyola University Chicago, in partnership with the Barbara and Patrick Roche Center for Catholic Education, Lynch School of Education, Boston College.
St. Alphonsus School is a member of the Archdiocese of Los Angeles (ADLA) Dual Language Immersion (DLI) Network of schools. As a member, we aspire to meet the ADLA DLI Network Mission Effectiveness Standards:
1. An excellent Dual Language Immersion Catholic elementary school is guided and driven by a clearly communicated mission that embraces a Catholic Identity rooted in Gospel values, centered on the Eucharist, and committed to faith formation, academic excellence and service.
2. An excellent Dual Language Immersion Catholic elementary school adhering to mission provides a rigorous academic program for religious studies and catechesis in the Catholic faith, set within a total dual language academic curriculum that integrates faith, culture, and life.
3. An excellent Dual Language Immersion Catholic elementary school adhering to mission provides opportunities outside the classroom for student faith formation, participation in liturgical and communal prayer, and action in service of social justice.
4. An excellent Dual Language Immersion Catholic elementary school adhering to mission provides opportunities for adult faith formation and action in service of social justice.
5. An excellent Dual Language Immersion Catholic elementary school has a School Leadership Team which recognizes and respects the role(s) of the appropriate and legitimate authorities, and exercises responsible decision making (authoritative, consultative, advisory) in collaboration with the ADLA DLI Network for development and oversight of the school’s fidelity to mission, academic excellence, and operational vitality.
6. An excellent Dual Language Immersion Catholic elementary school has a qualified School Leadership Team empowered by the ADLA DLI Network, Board of Directors, and ADLA DLI Implementation Team to realize and implement the school’s mission and vision.
7. An excellent Dual Language Immersion Catholic elementary school has a clearly articulated, rigorous dual language curriculum aligned with the Center for Applied Linguistics’ Guiding Principles for Dual Language Education, 21st century skills, and Gospel values, implemented through effective instruction.
8. An excellent Dual Language Immersion Catholic elementary school uses STAR Early Literacy, Reading, and Math assessments, as well as, school-wide assessment methods in both languages and practices to document student learning and program effectiveness, to make student performances transparent, and to inform the continuous review of curriculum and the improvement of instructional practices.
9. An excellent Dual Language Immersion Catholic elementary school provides programs and services aligned with the mission to enrich the academic program and support the development of student and family life.
10. An excellent Dual Language Immersion Catholic elementary school provides a feasible three to five year financial plan that includes both current and projected budgets and is the result of a collaborative process, emphasizing faithful stewardship.
11. An excellent Dual Language Immersion Catholic elementary school operates in accord with published human resource/personnel policies, developed in compliance with archdiocesan policies, which affect all staff and provide clarity for responsibilities, expectations and accountability.
12. An excellent Dual Language Immersion Catholic elementary school develops and maintains a facility, equipment, and technology management plan designed to continuously support the implementation of the educational mission of the school.
13. An excellent Dual Language Immersion Catholic elementary school enacts a comprehensive plan for institutional advancement based on a compelling mission through communications, marketing, enrollment management, and development.
Mission Effectiveness Standards are based in the National Standards and Benchmarks for Effective Catholic Schools, developed by the Center for Catholic School Effectiveness, School of Education, Loyola University Chicago, in partnership with the Barbara and Patrick Roche Center for Catholic Education, Lynch School of Education, Boston College.
