About our Junior High

Our students enjoy a faith-based and trusted small school community.
Our students experience a nurturing, spiritual and positive atmosphere where parents and staff sincerely care for each other and their families.

We celebrate achievements and grow from mistakes.
We work hard to know our students well, tracking their progress regularly. When appropriate, teachers intervene, celebrating their successes and encouraging a learning from setbacks.

Students learn in an evolving yet structured environment.
We provide consistency and structure with regular school-wide evaluations for continual growth in our systems and practices. Current and innovative technology practices are implemented in all of our classrooms.

Our St. Jude School students enjoy:

Faith-based school incorporating Catholic traditions*
*You are not required to be Catholic to attend our school.

Small class sizes – 25 students or less per class; one class per grade

School Families – junior high students are paired with younger students to foster accountability and leadership

STEM – K-8 academic STEM program that allows students to explore learning in all areas of Science, Technology, Engineering and Math

Academic Decathlon – teaches improved study skills, public speaking and logical reasoning

Class Trips  – Astro Camp, Outdoor Ed, Catalina Island and Washington DC

Sports – Volleyball, swimming, football, cheerleading, and basketball

Extracurriculars – Lego Robotics, student council, choir, woodshop and more!

Our dedication to junior high students:

At St. Jude’s, we are committed to creating a culture where students feel safe and are confidently supported by others. We believe parents, teachers and the school community can collaboratively support students by sharing in the responsibility to unlock their greatest academic potential. St. Jude’s is fully invested in each and every child that attends our school.

We are proud of our excellent reputation for student preparedness for high school. Many of our students go on to attend Chaminade, Crespi, Louisville, La Reina, Oaks Christian and Westlake. We regularly check in with admissions coordinators at local high schools from whom we receive praise for our amazing students!

The faith formation of the students is achieved not only through formal instruction, but more importantly, through services, relationships and participating in Mass and the sacramentals of the Church. Your family does not have to be Catholic to be accepted to our school. Students learn the doctrine of the Church and how they can apply their faith to their daily lives and relationships. Through our Christian Service program, we show our students how to “love thy neighbor.” We also get involved, with our students, in the community beyond the school.

Our students are accepted to the following high schools:

“Both of our boys have attended St. Jude school since kindergarten. We have enjoyed what a close knit community it is and all of the wonderful families that attend the school. We have really enjoyed all of the special traditions each grade has and how the teachers make it feel like a family. We were very pleased with how well prepared our older son was for high school. He transitioned in with ease and has a strong foundation with his learning and faith from St. Jude. St. Jude cares about their students and families and has a very caring nurturing element that not all schools have. Both of our boys have learned to be kind and good to their fellow classmates and to care about their education and strive to always do their best. I love all the traditions and memories we have over the years attending St. Jude.”

- The Smart Family

We feel the community – families, faculty, staff and administration – truly cares for one another. That foundation inspires and encourages a commitment to the school. Our son works hard, but has great fun while attending St. Jude’s; we see new growth in him on a regular basis and sincerely appreciate that his curiosity is supported and his presence appreciated.

- The Petrone Family

“We love St. Jude’s small classes and the students are engaged into the Catholic faith. They are so kind, compassionate and great students. We are so happy with St. Jude’s amazing academics. We are so blessed and grateful to belong to such a wonderful school. The administration, faculty and staff are terrific.”

- The Kochak Family

“St. Jude has been an incredible school for our twins that offers so much more than academics as it is an incredible community that supports each other across all needs, and circumstances. Our children excel due to the excellent instruction but even more so because of the intense support structure that propels them forward, fueling their confidence and creativity. It is truly a family at St. Jude that is not easily found.”

- The Daley Family


Testimonial from the Alikian family