Mission Statement
Philosophy of Education
Seeing and forming Christ in the student is the object and raison d'être of the Poor Clare Missionary Sister; therefore, she considers her teaching profession a true vocation and apostolate of the Church. (Const. n. 91). This teaching vocation is carried out by each sister at Santa Clara every day.
Equipment and Materials
Served by the Poor Clare Missionary Sisters of the Blessed Sacrament, in Santa Clara we believe children learn from experience and involving activities, according to the phrase Benjamin Franklin used to say: “Tell me, and I forget; teach me, and I remember; involve me and I learn.” In Santa Clara we live the values of faith, charity, hope, loyalty, honesty, and improvement; having the goal to form Christ in each student, which is forming good leaders for tomorrow from the very basic principles of a good citizen. Equipment and materials required are the ones that are required by a high-quality preschool class and playground. Trying to get the most appropriate equipment and materials that would help the development and creativity of the children. Physical arrangement is arranged according to the Title 22 regulations.
Social Media Engagement
Direct links to active social media accounts (Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, LinkedIn) where the school engages with parents.
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About Us
Located in Santa Ana, Ca. Santa Clara opened its doors in the year of 1965, to fulfill the desire of Blessed Mother Maria Ines Teresa Arias (foundress of the Poor Clare Missionary Sisters, who serve at Santa Clara), to provide to the Californian families a safe environment to take care of their children. Licensed by the California Department of Social Services since February 10th, 1994, we are looking to help our local community by providing a center dedicated to promote a nourishing, safe, educational, and faith-based environment for preschool age children (2-5 years old).
Programs Offered
In Santa Clara we offer a rich Preschool curriculum based in Religion, English Language, Math, Science, Arts and Crafts, and Social skills assignments. Basic and developmentally appropriate knowledge in shapes, letters, numbers, introduction to Sciences, arts, and daily life skills, are provided in a nurturing and safe environment. We work with the Preschool Early Foundations, Loyola Press resources, and the commitment of the Inesian Educational Family. Our preschool classes are divided in 4: Preschool 1 (children need to be 2 years old in September), Preschool 2 (children need to be 3 years and 5 months old in September), Preschool 3 (children need to be 4 years old in September), and Preschool 4 (children need to be 4 years and 5 months in September). For Kindergarten, our curriculum offers advanced concepts on Phonics, Math, Science, Reading readiness, Arts and Crafts, Social Skills, and daily life skills. We work with the Phonics and Math programs of Sadlier, and Loyola Press Religious Education. Your child will graduate from Kindergarten knowing how to read and write properly. We also offer some special celebrations like: All Saints Day Celebration, Christmas Play, Easter party, Santa Clara Festival, and a variety of fun summer activities.
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