Ss. Simon and Jude Catholic School

Founded in 1954 by five Loreto Sisters from Ireland, SS. Simon & Jude Cathedral School in Phoenix, AZ, serves ~460 students Pre-K-8 in a compassionate Catholic setting.[^1][^2] Accredited by WCEA, its mission—rooted in Loreto charisms (Freedom, Justice, Sincerity, Joy, Truth)—promotes intellectual and spiritual growth, Gospel living amid change.[^3] Curriculum nurtures the whole child per CA standards/Common Core/NGSS: religion (Mass, sacraments, retreats), ELA (novels, writing), math (Algebra, ALEKS), science (STEM, Inspire, camps), social studies (DC trip), Spanish (95% immersion), music (ukulele/guitar, Pacific Symphony), PE, Innovation Lab (3D printing, robotics), library.