SBS alumnus Monica Hernandez visited the 2nd grade class at St. Barnabas School last month where she was interviewed by ABC Eyewitness News for their “Cool Kid” program recognizing outstanding service.

You can see the segment here: ABC Cool Kids

Are you looking for a great school environment for your 4 year old? St. Barnabas’ full-day Transitional Kindergarten (TK) program is for children who are 4 years old by September 1. It bridges the path between preschool and Kindergarten, providing a developmentally appropriate curriculum aligned with Kindergarten standards.

It is a full-day program (7:50 am to 2:50 pm Monday to Thursday and 7:50 am to 12:30 pm on Friday), and students can also take advantage of our pre and post school daycare program which is open from 7:00 am to 6:00 pm, every day.

We still have a few spots left in our 2014/15 TK class, if you would like additional information please contact the school office to arrange for a tour and a time to meet with our staff to find out more about the details. The office phone number is (562) 424-7476.

1130 Marshall Ave. | Long Beach, CA 90807 |  (562) 988-8481

St. Barnabas Parish School is a community of students, parents, clergy, and staff whose daily lives give witness to our Catholic Christian faith and values. Understanding our place in our world as Lifelong Learners, we share in the continuing mission of Jesus through prayer, liturgies, active service, and caring citizenship.

St. Barnabas Preschool is an extension of our Elementary School. It is designed to prepare our students for the academic challenges of our Transitional-Kindergarten program. The curriculum is carefully planned to include an even balance of academics and active play. Religion and character development are important parts of our students’ development. Both Full and Part day options are available.

Curriculum:

• Phonics introduced with letter recognition and formation
• Math is introduced with number recognition and formation
• Gross and Fine motor skills are practiced continuously throughout the day
• Socialization and active play are encouraged as an integral part of the school day.

Daily Activities:

• Outdoor Play
• Circle Time
• Story Time
• Prayer
• Music & Movement
• Nap Time

Character Development

St. Barnabas Preschool encourages positive reinforcement and supports the philosophy that natural consequence is the most developmentally appropriate way to foster positive behavior.

Admission

St. Barnabas Preschool is licensed by the state of California. All admission guidelines are strictly enforced.

• Children must be 3 ½ years of age to begin attendance.
• All students must be completely potty trained.
• All required paperwork, medical records, and legal documents must be on file prior to attendance.

• Registration Fee: $130
• Materials / PTO Fee:     $270
• Full Time Tuition (7:50 am to 2:50 pm Monday-Thursday, 7:50 am to 12:30 pm Friday):    $3,800
• Part Time Tuition (7:50 am to 12:30 pm Monday – Friday): $3,300

Please join us on Sunday, January 27th for St. Barnabas School’s annual Open House.The classrooms and school building will be open from 10:00AM to 1:00PM. Check in at the school office for a guided tour with one of our school parents and student council member.

If you are interested in a guided tour of the school, please follow this link to submit your request: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/68WT3Q3

Each class will highlight our academic excellence through assignments, projects, and displays as well as featuring examples of our strong Catholic Identity. Our teachers will be available to answer questions about the curriculum and school standards. Talk to our student council members about the many community service opportunities offered at St. Barnabas School. Let us show you how we live the Catholic School motto of Faith, Knowledge, and Service!

In addition to providing a quality Catholic education aligned with the Archdiocesan and California State standards for our Preschool through 8th grade students, St. Barnabas School is proud to provide:

• Common Core instruction in Language Arts and Mathematics for grades TK through 8
• Spanish instruction for grades TK through 8.
• Advanced Math classes for grades 5 through 8.
• Daily classes in religious instruction. Weekly attendance at Mass, with special observance of the First Friday devotion. Bi-annual participation in the sacrament of Reconciliation. Weekly Sunday gospel preparation.
• Meet the Masters art appreciation program for grades Kindergarten through 8.
• Two multi-media centers including library materials and iPads/Laptops.

St. Barnabas School also offers its families:

• A safe campus with security camera access onto the property.
• Affordable Extended Day Care beginning at 6:30AM and ending at 6:00PM.
• Monthly School Family and class buddy activities.
• Hot lunches (with multiple entrée options) available for purchase daily.
• SchoolSpeak student information system provides parental access to students’ grades/attendance on-line, and sends school-wide and class specific announcements on a daily basis.

A variety of extra-curricular programs are available:

• Musical Theater Performance for TK – 8^th
• Seasonal CYO Sports for boys and girls
• Just Dance! Dance class for boys and girls in TK – 6^th
• Muzart musical instrument instruction
• VEX Robotics design, programming, and competition for 6^th – 8^th
• Active Boy and Girl Scout troops for K-8^th
• After School STEM program with Moving Mindz

More information is available on our applications page

Our application is available in PDF form here: St. Barnabas Application Form

Note: Applications can’t be accepted until the Open House on January 28th.

The school’s address is:  3980 Marron Ave., Long Beach, CA  90807

The office phone number is: (562) 424-7476

If you are considering transferring to St. Barnabas Parish School during the 2017/18 year please contact the school office to see about availability and to get a tour of the school.