St Francis De Sales School

I am thrilled with the opportunities my child has experienced while at St. Francis de Sales School! The teachers, administration, staff and parents go above and beyond to provide strong academics, a caring, nurturing social environment, and a multitude of extracurricular activities for the students. SFDS fosters the importance of kindness, inclusiveness and giving back. From ages preschool through 8th Grade, each student’s leadership skills are fostered and encouraged to grow. In fact, many of the service projects and clubs on campus have been student-initiated, and are the result of the faculty and staff encouraging students to bring their ideas to life.

Academics: SFDS students ultimately matriculate to some of the best private, parochial and public high school programs in Southern California. SFDS middle school students have the opportunity to grow their knowledge through activities/teams like Academic Decathlon, Math Olympiad, Mock Trial and Speech/Debate. And the school’s wonderful Librarian (Mrs. Swofford) oversees reading clubs and a visiting author program that encourages a lifelong love for reading in even the youngest Bulldog students.

Arts: SFDS has thriving creative and performing arts programs. The yearlong drama program culminates with a full-scale theatre production each May. The choir performs at many of the school/parish events throughout the year. The students’ artistic skills are on full display at the art show, held during open house each January.

Athletics: SFDS offers athletic opportunities through CYF in sports including football, basketball, soccer, volleyball, cheerleading and more. And SFDS students ages 5-14 are also eligible to compete for the parish swim team, currently the defending (14-time) champion of the SFVCSL.

But mostly, the vibrant, inclusive community drawn to SFDS truly makes this school special. From the moment you step onto campus, one can sense the genuine care with which parents, teachers and staff work together to create wonderful lifelong memories for our students. For anyone seeking a school that combines academic excellence with an educational experience that nurtures the whole child, St. Francis de Sales is a stellar choice.