St. Ignatius College Preparatory School

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St. Ignatius College Preparatory is more than merely a high school. It is a community of lifelong learners that supports students as they develop into thriving adults. With a commitment to intellectual excellence, leadership, service, and justice, our students strive to respond courageously to the opportunities and challenges of our time. Through a rigorous and integrated program of academic, spiritual, and co-curricular activities, St. Ignatius educates all aspects of our students according to the Jesuit philosophy of Cura Personalis, cares for the whole person.
St. Ignatius College Preparatory is a Catholic, Jesuit school serving the San Francisco Bay Area since 1855. Through a rigorous and integrated program of academic, spiritual, and co-curricular activities, St. Ignatius challenges its students to lead lives of faith, integrity, and compassion. Students are enriched by a diverse and loving Christian community and are called to become life-long learners who develop their talents for the greater glory of God. With a commitment to intellectual excellence, leadership, service, and justice, we strive to be men and women for and with others, responding courageously to the opportunities and challenges of our time.
Under the Jesuit ideal of social justice, St. Ignatius College Preparatory fosters a community of understanding, respect, and inclusion of students of all backgrounds. SI promotes respect for all forms of diversity and strives for solidarity within the entire school community.
Studies have shown that, regardless of socio-cultural backgrounds, all students exposed to diversity are better at critical thinking, problem-solving, interacting with a diverse workforce, and becoming effective and empathetic leaders and agents of change than their counterparts who had little exposure to diversity. Through education and awareness, SI provides students the opportunity to honor and understand the diverse world in which we live to cultivate empathetic, influential leaders, and agents of change.
Since 1855, we have been offering the young people of the Bay Area an education based on the philosophy of St. Ignatius of Loyola, the founder of the Society of Jesus. The Jesuit philosophy of education is centered on the reality that God is present in all things – from the beauty of nature to an algebraic formula's intricacy! A large part of what we do each day helps our students learn to understand how God is alive in their daily lives. The men and women – both Jesuit and lay – who serve our students and their families, are exceptional educators. Our community is blessed with a rich tradition steeped in the care of each individual. Our ultimate desire is to help form young women and young men into the people God is calling them to be – people for and with others.
St. Ignatius is committed to integrating meaningful technologies into the curriculum. We invest in making available to students the experiences, resources, and connections to explore current and emerging technologies.
To that end, our teachers invest time and purpose in assessing the value of these technologies, including Canvas, our learning management system, mobile devices, online/blended learning instruction, robotics, coding, and engineering.
We work towards ensuring these technologies are used with purpose and support our school's mission and strategic direction. We believe in supporting our teachers to be both enthusiastic and curious life-long learners in a digital age. St. Ignatius is also committed to addressing the gender gap in technology by leveraging our connections in the Tech industry through our alumni and strong network here in San Francisco. We do this to provide connections to innovative and inspiring speakers for girls interested in pursuing their interests in STEM fields.

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