History Our Lady of Mount Carmel School is a Catholic Pre-K – 8 elementary school nestled in a quiet neighborhood in Redwood City. Part of the Archdiocese of San Francisco, has been educating local children since 1885. The school building, playground, gym, science center, after-school care and Pre-K facilities are contained within our gated and secure campus. We have educated over 4,000 students in the rich, Catholic tradition of the Sisters of Notre Dame. Each year, an average of 95% of Our Lady of Mount Carmel’s graduates choose to continue their Catholic Education and are accepted into the Catholic College Preparatory High School of their choice. These schools include Junipero Serra, Notre Dame, Mercy, St. Francis, Bellarmine, Woodside Priory and Sacred Heart Prep. Mission Our Lady of Mount Carmel School is a welcoming and diverse community, rooted in Roman Catholic values, where students pursue academic excellence, grow in social awareness, and develop a passion for living Jesus’s message. Philosophy As part of a Roman Catholic parish, Our Lady of Mount Carmel School serves a diverse community and encourages all students to strive toward excellence. In partnership with parents, teachers aim to meet the needs of all learners. Our rigorous curriculum fosters innovative thinking and develops academic perseverance, while also celebrating the value of creative expression, and each individual’s unique contribution to our world. Students are taught to respect all of God’s creation and to follow in the footsteps of Jesus Christ through worship, service, and the practice of Social Justice. Our Lady of Mount Carmel School graduates go forth LIVING with integrity, LOVING like Jesus, and LEARNING with purpose. Student Learning Expectations: LIVE with integrity LOVE like Jesus LEARN with purpose