Who We Are
Who We Are in 3 Key Points
We are a connected and committed community of faith.
When you enroll your student(s) you become a part of the Saint Joseph Family. We are proud to have 4th generation students at our school and we are deeply protective of our school, students and families. We offer many events and special opportunities for students and our families make this possible. Acts of service are so important that parents/families are required to complete yearly service hours. In doing, we hope you discover friendships and community like you have never known. We seek to be light in a dark world.
Your student will be known.
With small class sizes and a dedicated faculty, we will quickly get to know your child. Students have specials like PE, Art, Religion, Library, and Computers ensuring staff work with all students across grades. While we have high behavioral expectations, we also recognize that our community exists as a safe place for students to make mistakes, to own them, and to grow and learn. We encourage your partnership with faculty to give your student the best, individualized education possible
We seek to grow students in all aspects, closely monitoring academic, spiritual, physical, & emotional development.
While following standards developed over our 140 + years of excellent educational experience, this process will look different for each and every student as we meet them where they are at and push them toward their best selves. Students are expected to participate in all aspects of development and will be both pushed and celebrated as they achieve.
FOSTERING COMMUNITY, IGNITING MINDS, NOURISHING SOULS: YOUR PATH TO EXCELLENCE
Saint Joseph Elementary serves grades Pre-3 through 8th grade. We offer 2 classes per grade through 5th and a rotating course schedule for middle school students grades 6th - 8th. As a full-service school, we offer before and after care, clubs, sports, and various other extracurricular activities for students and families. We are a close community and parents/guardians are very involved. We can’t wait for you to join us!
What Questions Can We Answer?
FAQS:
Please don’t hesitate to contact us with your important questions.
What is the school schedule & do you require uniforms?
School begins at 7:50 AM and ends at 3 PM. The school year typically begins mid August and finishes before Memorial Day Weekend. Most students are dropped off in carline, however, students may walk with permission from parents/guardians. Yes, students wear uniforms and guidelines/options can be found under the Current Families drop down in the Parent Handbook and on the Global Schoolwear website. Aside from our uniform provider, we also stock “gently used” uniforms at the school that families are welcome to take from.
How do you evaluate your academic program?
Students complete STAR testing 5 times per year in English/Lit and Math, grades 2-8. STAR is a national standardized test. Our students rank above their comparable peers, often significantly. Students routinely excel in local and state Science Fairs. Students are tested for placement at the HS level and most go on to complete multiple AP courses, receive multiple scholarship offers, and attend colleges and universities all over, including Ivy League and Military Academies.
Do you offer extended day care?
Yes, information about our extended day program (EDP) is also under the Current Families drop down. Care is available from 6:30 AM to 6 PM. We offer a summer full day program and coordinate with Saint Joseph High School for kids to attend their summer camps while in summer EDP.
Do students attend Mass and/or have additional religious instruction?
Yes, weekly mass takes place on campus with class groups on a rotating schedule. Not every class attends every week. Students typically attend once every other week and for Holy Days of Obligation. Five parishes feed our school and the Priests each participate on campus. Students also receive religious instruction through curriculum, including both Catholic specific content and religious worldview perspectives woven into all that we do.
How is middle school different than elementary?
Elementary students are in traditional classrooms. The middle school has a dedicated hallway of classrooms with lockers. Students follow a traditional Junior High schedule rotating classes with subject specific teachers throughout the day.
Do you offer clubs or sports?
Yes, students are encouraged to start and lead clubs representing their interests and hobbies under the supervision of a teacher. We currently offer D & D, chess, K-POP, Book Club, theater, orchestra/band, and choir. Sports include volleyball and basketball through CYO (Catholic Youth Organization), cross country club, soccer club, wrestling club, and mountain biking club.
How do you handle lunch?
We offer home cooked, fresh ingredient, whole food menus that student can purchase with 2 daily options. Limited items (fruit, snacks) can be purchased a la carte to supplement home lunch. Students may always bring lunch from home.
What if I can’t afford tuition?
Our commitment to families is to provide a Catholic Education to all who seek it, understanding we must be able to reasonably accommodate and serve the student with available resources. There are several scholarships that families can apply for, including Utah Fits All, Children First, Carson Smith, and ACE. We also use a third party, FACTS, who determine a fair tuition amount based on individual family finances. We don’t turn families away based on ability to pay and we will work with you.
Do you take students with IEP or 504 plans?
Yes, on a case by case basis. We are able to accommodate and serve some students with IEP and 504 plans and can work with the local school district. We will evaluate each student and their plan in order to honestly and clearly lay out what we can offer and what we cannot. We do not have the resources of the public school system and therefore cannot serve all plans.
Are you affiliated with Saint Joseph Catholic High School?
Yes, we are one system and our goal is that your student continue their educational journey there for high school. We share the same mission and closely work together on many events and activities. High school students participate in our school and vice versa. Together we offer Pre 3-12th grade education.
Is there a School Board?
Saint Joseph Catholic Schools have a combined school board for the elementary school and the high school. The Saint Joseph Catholic Schools Board acts in an advisory capacity to the schools’ principals and administrative teams. Board members consist of current parents, past parents or alumni, and interested Ogden community members. Meetings are open to parents and parents may serve on board sub committees. The school board gives generously of their time and talents to support our students and faculties.