Encouraging children to consider and care about the thoughts and feelings of others builds empathy, which promotes improved academic achievement and positive relationships.
WHERE STUDENTS FLOURISH FULLY FROM PRESCHOOL TO 8TH GRADE
The St. Matthew’s Difference
The Journey from Preschool to 8th Grade
Character Covenant
Building character in a purposeful way has been an integral part of St. Matthew’s education since its founding in 1949. The School incorporates five core values laid out in the Character Covenant that is signed by every student.
EMPATHY
FAIRNESS
Instilling a sense of fairness in children lays a foundation for empathy and sensitivity that will help them understand the needs of others.
HONESTY
Developing a sense of honesty is an important part of social-emotional learning and character education that forms the basis of trust in all relationships.
RESPECT
Learning respect helps children to respond to direction and instruction in a positive way that will help them to succeed in academics.
RESPONSIBILITY
Teaching children to take responsibility helps them build confidence in their decision-making and gives them a sense of pride and competence, which will help them grow into confident, capable adults.
School News
News
Two Temporary Campuses Open in Santa Monica!
St. Matthew’s Parish School is excited to announce its two temporary campuses in Santa Monica! St. Matthew’s at Stoner Avenue Campus (Little Falcons – 2nd Grade) St. Matthew’s at …
St. Matthew’s Parish School Commemorates 75 Years!
St. Matthew’s Parish School kicked off its 75th anniversary with a momentous ribbon-cutting ceremony, heralding the inauguration of the School’s new state-of-the-art athletics scoreboard. The moment marked a significant enhancement …
Character Covenant in Practice
Since its founding in 1949, St. Matthew’s Parish School has been committed to building character in a purposeful and impactful way. This hallmark program is woven into the fabric of …