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Elementary & Middle School

Our Educational Goals

To inspire a belief in the joy of life found in the love of God

To teach Christian values and encourage students to apply them to all aspects of their lives
To provide an instructional program with a strong foundation in basic academic skills
To develop in each child the ability to think, inquire and strive for intellectual excellence
To encourage self-direction and fulfillment of individual abilities and social responsibilities
To help students become a part of the school faith community and to foster an atmosphere of prayer, love, caring, giving, understanding and forgiveness.

Preparing Students to Lead, Serve, and Succeed

At St. Albert the Great School, our middle school program challenges students to grow intellectually, spiritually, and personally during one of the most important stages of their educational journey. Serving students in Grades 6–8, our rigorous, faith-centered curriculum prepares students for success in high school, college, and beyond by fostering critical thinking, collaboration, leadership, and a commitment to service.

Guided by the educational standards of the Archdiocese of Los Angeles and the California Common Core State Standards, our teachers provide engaging instruction that encourages students to become independent learners, effective communicators, and responsible citizens rooted in Catholic values.

Academic Excellence

Our middle school curriculum is designed to challenge and inspire every learner through a comprehensive program of study that includes:

Religion
English Language Arts
Mathematics
Science
Social Studies
STEM & Engineering
Technology Integration
Physical Education
Art

Students are encouraged to think critically, solve complex problems, collaborate with their peers, and confidently apply their knowledge in meaningful, real-world situations.

Elementary & Middle School in Rancho Dominguez, CA

Signature Academic Programs

As an ADLA Solidarity School, St. Albert the Great is committed to providing innovative, research-based instruction that supports the success of every student.

Our middle school students benefit from:

Success for All (SFA) literacy instruction that strengthens reading comprehension, vocabulary, writing, and critical analysis.
Illustrative Mathematics, a nationally recognized curriculum that develops conceptual understanding, mathematical reasoning, and real-world problem-solving skills.
ThinkerTank STEM Education, where students engage in engineering design challenges, coding, robotics, innovation, and hands-on scientific inquiry.
Participation in the California Invention Convention, where students identify authentic problems, develop innovative solutions, create working prototypes, and present their inventions in a statewide competition.

Innovation & Future Readiness

Learning extends far beyond the classroom. Through our newly renovated Vikings Innovation Lab, students collaborate on interdisciplinary projects that integrate science, technology, engineering, and mathematics while developing creativity, resilience, and leadership. These experiences prepare students to become adaptable thinkers and confident problem-solvers in an ever-changing world.

Middle school students also have opportunities to explore advanced academic pathways, including our partnership with East Los Angeles College (ELAC), which offers eligible students the opportunity to begin earning college credit while still enrolled at St. Albert the Great School.

Developing Leaders of Faith

Academic excellence is strengthened through faith formation and servant leadership. Students participate in daily prayer, school liturgies, retreats, service opportunities, and leadership experiences that encourage them to live the Gospel values of compassion, integrity, respect, and responsibility.

By graduation, our students leave St. Albert the Great as confident scholars, compassionate leaders, and faithful disciples who are prepared to excel in Catholic and private high schools while making a positive impact in their communities.

Our goal is not only to prepare students for the next grade level—but to prepare them for a lifetime of faith, leadership, service, and academic success.