10499 Coloma Road
Rancho Cordova, CA 95670
(916) 363-4610 phone
(916) 363-3243 fax
www.sjvschool.org

ABOUT OUR SCHOOL

St. John Vianney has been providing a Catholic/Christian education to the greater Sacramento area since 1960. In addition to serving families in Rancho Cordova, St. John Vianney has a large student population from the Gold River, Fair Oaks and Rancho Murieta communities. Our grade levels include Transitional Kindergarten through Eighth Grade.

St. John Vianney Catholic School emphasizes a quality education, stressing traditional Catholic values, high academic standards, service to the community, and respect for all people. Our student population is one of the most culturally diverse among Sacramento’s private schools. Children from all faiths are welcome.

WHAT WE OFFER

Academics

St. John Vianney School is known among private/parochial schools for its strong reading, math, science and technology programs. We use a standards-based curriculum incorporating the faith component throughout. Our students participate in many academic competitions and contests. All classes participate in field trips that enrich our student’s learning.

St. John Vianney also boasts a state-of-the-art computer lab that includes 38 computers and a mobile lab available to all teachers to use in their classrooms.

Accreditation

In 2005, St. John Vianney School received a six-year WCEA/WASC (Western Association of Schools and Colleges) certification.

Enrichment

While budget constraints have forced many public schools to reduce their number of enrichment programs, St. John Vianney offers a number of enrichment programs to complement core academics. They include:

• An active P.E. department
• A docent-led Art program
• Weekly Spanish
• Weekly Music
• Band
• Student Council
• Choir
• Rock Band
• Baton and Cheer
• Six-week Summer School Program

Athletics

St. John Vianney continually excels in area sporting events with abroad range of team sports and programsfor both boysand girls. The baseball and soccer programs start in first grade. Sports include:

• Basketball
• Flag Football
• Track
• Soccer
• Tennis (Summer School)
• Volleyball
• Golf

SUPPORTING STUDENTS AND FAMILIES

The St. John Vianney School campus has a safe and spacious environment with a transitional kindergarten, a full-day kindergarten, and a before and after-school Extension Program. The Extension Program actively extends the school's philosophy to care for the whole child. We also offer a nutritious hot lunch program four days a
week, in addition to a snack bar offering nutritious snacks for students.

The school receives substantial support from St. John Vianney Parish, providing both financial support and spiritual leadership. In addition to this, the school has an active School Advisory and Parents’ Club. All parents are encouraged to attend meetings and become involved in the education of their children.

Visiting St. John Vianney

St. John Vianney holds an annual Open House on the last Sunday in January beginning with a noon Mass, followed by tours from 1 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. Private tours can also be scheduled throughout the year by contacting Principal Julia Boen at (916) 363-4610 x100.