Mission Statement
La Purisima Catholic School, in collaboration with the Sisters of the Company of Mary, is committed to the development of the whole person, shaping students’ spiritual, academic, emotional, and physical growth. Enlightened and driven by the Gospel message, the clergy, staff, and parents strive to form the next generation of Catholic leaders by providing quality education that fosters critical thinking, moral values, and a love for God and others.
Learning Today to Make a Difference Tomorrow
LA PURISIMA CATHOLIC SCHOOL’S SCHOOLWIDE LEARNING EXPECTACTIONS
The students of La Purisima Catholic School live the values and traditions of the Catholic Church in the charism of the Company of Mary, Our Lady. The students strive for and exemplify the following qualities as they develop as Children of God.
Fulfill Your Name:
-Students identify themselves as Catholic by living out the teachings of Jesus and modeling Mary’s “yes” to God’s plan for their own lives.
-Students practice the tenets of the Catholic faith to which they were called in Baptism.
Extend Your Hand:
-Students learn to respect the uniqueness of all people aware that each is created in God’s image.
-Students spread the Kingdom of God to the local and global community by reaching out to those in need through prayer and actions.
Maintain the Flame:
– Students acknowledge the Gifts of the Holy Spirit in their lives and ignite these virtues to strengthen their moral compass.
-Students seek to find God in all positive aspects and challenging moments of their lives.
-Students work to the best of their ability, developing academic, artistic, physical, and social talents that enrich the whole person.
School Profile
LP Quick Facts
Address: 11712 N. Hewes St.,
Orange, CA 92869
Phone: 714-633-5411
Fax: 714-633-1588
Principal: Mrs. Rosa Ramirez
Founded: 1965. La Purisima School is a Diocese of Orange parish school, in association with the Sisters of the Company of Mary.
Academic Year: Three trimesters from late August to mid-June.
Grades taught: Half-day and Full-day preschool; Full-day Transitional kindergarten; Full-day kindergarten; Elementary School (Grades 1-5); Middle School (Grades 6-8).
Accreditation: La Purisima School is fully accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) and the Western Catholic Education Association (WCEA). The preschool is fully licensed by the State of California (license #300606414).
Faculty: 11 full time teachers and 2 part-time teachers. 4 hold Master’s degrees. K-8 teachers are credentialed (3 seeking to clear). Preschool and TK teachers meet the early childhood requirements.
Facilities:
- Learning lab including library and collaborative space
- “Technology Rich” campus
- 1:1 technology and interactive classrooms (4-8)
- 2:1 technology and interactive classrooms (K-3)
- Interactive classrooms (Preschool and Transitional Kindergarten)
- Cutting edge music classroom with individual keyboards and instruments
- Athletic field with electronic scoreboard; outdoor basketball/volleyball courts
- Modern playground equipment
Class Size: Maximum class size is 32 students in grades K-8. Maximum is 24 students (with 2 teachers) in each Preschool and Transitional Kindergarten. A part-time instructional aide assists grades K-2. Average class size is 15:1.
Student Body Demographics: Diverse multi-cultural student population.
Number: 71 boys; 71 girls (as of 12/12/23)
By Ethicity:
- 69% Hispanic or Latino
- 31% Not Hispanic or Latino
By Race:
- 66.2% White
- 14.1% Two or more races
- 12.7% Asian
- 4.2% American Indian/Native Alaskan
- 1.4% Black/African American
- 0.7$ Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
Curriculum: Religion (including weekly Mass), Family Life Education and Moral Development, Language Arts (Reading, Phonics, English, Writing, Spelling, Handwriting, Research and Library Skills), Literature, Mathematics, Accelerated Mathematics, Spanish, Social Studies (History, Geography, Current Events), Science (Physical, Biological, Earth, Life), Technology integration across curriculum, Music Education, Physical Education (Health and Safety), Fine Arts (Artist of the Month), other accelerated curricula available individually or in small groups, and opportunities to participate in Student Council, California Junior Scholastic Federation, and National Junior Honor Society as part of the regular curriculum.
After-School Enrichment Programs: Cheer (K-4), Choir, Ballet, and Scouts.
Sports Program: Parochial Athletic League Boys and Girls Basketball, Track and Volleyball; Boys Flag Football; Girls Softball; Soccer.
Team name: Cavaliers
Team Colors: Blue and White
School Uniform: Worn by students in Grades TK-8.
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