For the past century, Saint James Catholic School has provided a dynamic Christ-centered learning environment.
Dear Parents,
It is with great pleasure that I welcome you to Saint James Catholic School! This place is not just a school. It is a vibrant, joyful, and faith-filled community of students, families, teachers and staff. Christ is the reason for our school, and He inspires us to proclaim the Good News in all we think, say, and do.
Our Mission Statement
Saint James Catholic School is rooted in the IHM charism, where Jesus is the center and Mary is the model. We are committed to educating the whole child through virtue formation, service, and academic excellence.
Our Philosophy
Saint James Catholic School provides a Christ-centered community which focuses on the whole child in order to enable each student to reach his/her full potential spiritually, academically, emotionally, and socially. Rooted in virtue, the faculty and staff, in partnership with families, offer a safe and nurturing learning environment. All students, with their diverse backgrounds, abilities, and learning styles are supported in taking an active role in their education and spiritual formation through hands-on experiences, collaboration, independent work, and critical thinking.
Saint James School encourages students to serve their neighbor and embrace opportunities and challenges. Students are guided to strengthen their relationship with the Lord and participate in the life of the Church. Our primary goal is to grow in holiness as a community so that we may rejoice together in Heaven.
Invitation
Take a look around our website, and then schedule a tour of our wonderful school. When you walk in the front door, you will feel the love and joy that fills these halls. As you peek into classrooms, you will see students who are engaged, challenged, and excited about learning. Our teachers will invite you in and proudly show off their students’ work.
Once you’ve visited our school, you are going to love it! Saint James School is a community where we take care of each other – a community that needs and welcomes you. Become a Saint James’ Rocket today!
Go Rockets! Ignite the World with God’s Love!
Sister Kathryn Teresa Clemmer, IHM
Principal
Accreditation
A member of the Virginia Catholic Education Association and the Virginia Private Education Association. In addition, three Blue Ribbons of Excellence have been awarded to Saint James School from the U.S. Department of Education in 1999, 2014, and 2020. This award is given based on the improved student performance on standardized tests or because their test scores placed them in the top 10 percent of schools in the nation or the state.
