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History of St. Patrick Parish School

St. Patrick Parish School was founded in September 1962, as a result, of the efforts of Father William O'Dwyer and a group of enthusiastic parishioners. The school opened with 181 students  and grades one through seven and was staffed by four Sisters of Charity of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Due to grade combinations only four classrooms were used the first year. An additional classroom was used each year and all eight classrooms were utilized after 1969.

The Sisters of Charity left in 1976, due to a shortage of available personnel and the school was staffed by complete lay staff and principal for one year. In 1977 the sisters of St. Clare came to the school, including four teachers and a principal. By 1988, only one sister of St. Clare remained at the school and an Adrian Dominican sister became principal, however since 1996 the school has been staffed completely by lay personnel.

In 1988, a full day kindergarten was started and Spanish, music and a computer literacy program were added to the curriculum and additional teachers were hired for these classes. In 1989-90, the junior high wing was built, providing an extra classroom for computer classes. By 1990, St. Patrick Parish School had an enrollment of 293 students in grades K-8, utilizing nine classrooms. An extended day care program, conducted in the first grade classroom, was established in 1992.

In the spring of 1994, an expansion committee was formed to explore the feasibility of expanding the school. In early 1995, the parish council and the Diocese of San Diego approved the expansion of St. Patrick Parish School. A second kindergarten was added and the school added an additional class each year until all grades were doubled.

Presently, St. Patrick Parish Church and School have established a Development Committee to discuss and investigate the feasibility of establishing a Master Plan for the enhancements of the church, school, and parish center.


Schoolwide Learning Expectations
A student at St. Patrick Parish School is expected to develop as a: 

Faith- filled Christian who:

  • Seeks to deepen one’s relationship with God. 
  • Demonstrates Christian values of care, respect, and compassion for others and self. 
  • Regularly participates in prayer and worship. 
  • Knows and practices Catholic faith. 
  • Uses talents in service to family, school, Church, and community. 


Responsible Citizen who:

  • Accepts responsibility for and consequences of actions. 
  • Is respectful of social, cultural, and individual differences. 
  • Makes healthy and moral choices. 
  • Respects and values authority. 
  • Actively participates in community. 


Life-long Learner who:

  • Demonstrates curiosity and enthusiasm for learning. 
  • Demonstrates a strong foundation in all subjects. 
  • Applies and builds upon current technology. 
  • Uses study, research, and technology skills effectively. 
  • Appreciates the fine arts. 
  • Uses time effectively. 


Effective Communicator who:

  • Actively listens. 
  • Is courteous and uses appropriate manners. 
  • Speaks and writes clearly. 
  • Expresses ideas and opinions respectfully. 


Well-rounded Individual who:

  • Adapts to changing conditions. 
  • Considers alternatives when making choices. 
  • Works alone and with others to solve problems and create solutions. 
  • Respects the talents and gifts of others.