Charger Chronicle

Here, we share the heartbeat of St. Victor School—news, events, and reflections from our classrooms and community. Each post offers a glimpse of how we form students as faith-filled individuals, lifelong learners, and caring citizens.

Technology With Purpose: How Technology in the Classroom Supports Learning, Responsibility, and Balance

At St. Victor School, technology in the classroom is used with purpose—not as a replacement for learning, but as a tool to support responsibility, creativity, and balanced, whole-child growth.

ACADEMICS & CURRICULUM

Jessica Paige Glenn

Apr 293 min read

Getting Preschoolers Ready for Kindergarten: Where Readiness Is Built, Not Expected

Getting preschoolers ready for kindergarten is about more than academics. See how St. Victor School builds confidence, independence, and early learning foundations.

ACADEMICS & CURRICULUM

Jessica Paige Glenn

Apr 84 min read

Students at St. Victor School in San Jose read independently during class. At St. Victor, reading is so loved that students often choose it as a reward activity, reflecting a culture of academic excellence and whole child learning.

Academic Excellence Through Whole Child Learning

Academic excellence at St. Victor School means building strong foundations for a lifetime of learning. Through rigorous academics, whole child learning, and thoughtful instruction, students develop the skills, confidence, and curiosity needed to thrive in school and beyond.

ACADEMICS & CURRICULUM

Jessica Paige Glenn

Mar 64 min read

Elementary students work independently at desks during class time, using markers and paper while a teacher supports learning in the background, illustrating how students learn through focus, creativity, and guided instruction at St. Victor School.

How Students Learn Every Day at St. Victor School

Learning happens every day in small, meaningful ways. From collaborative classrooms and phonics-based reading to social-emotional growth and faith-filled reflection, discover how students learn at St. Victor School through intentional experiences that support the whole child.

ACADEMICS & CURRICULUM

Jessica Paige Glenn

Feb 43 min read

A St. Victor School student writes math problems on a large whiteboard, illustrating the use of vertical learning surfaces in class.

Building Thinking Classrooms: Math on the Walls with Vertical Non-Permanent Surfaces

At St. Victor School, tradition meets innovation in our 5th grade math classroom. By adopting Vertical Non-Permanent Surfaces (VNPS), students are making their thinking visible on shared whiteboards, collaborating with classmates, and gaining real-time feedback from teachers. This hands-on, research-backed approach builds confidence, critical thinking, and deeper understanding—helping every Charger learn by doing.

ACADEMICS & CURRICULUM

Jessica Paige Glenn

Sep 30, 20252 min read