Boarding Program

St. Bernard’s provides a structured academic, disciplined, and quality learning environment at an affordable annual tuition. The quality of our program begins with the expectation and standards expected of our staff. From the accommodations and the fresh cooked meals to the devoted faculty all of which equates to an enjoyable, caring, spiritual and high quality of education.

The admission process begins with the completion and submission of the application. We encourage all applying families to visit the campus and the Northern Coast of California during the application process. The application accompanied with the most recent transcripts will be reviewed by the admission team prior to notification of acceptance or denial. Once a student has been admitted the school will contact the family to schedule a placement exam. The exam is to be compared to recent transcripts to determine the academic strengths and weaknesses of each applicant.

Acceptance of students is conducted throughout the school year and it is recommended for new students both domestic and international to enroll in the summer school program to ensure a smooth transition into a rural community to become acquainted to students, faculty and administration.

Residential students are required to participate in the daily life of the school. Students are encouraged to participate in a number of interscholastic athletic programs, student government, service organizations and clubs as well as recreational clubs. It is important that each student is a not just a part of the school life but they feel they are making a difference.

Tuition includes room and board, registration fees, after school tutoring and books. Tuition does not cover personal costs such as travel and entertainment, Advanced Placement courses, and club activities.

Students have access to faculty and staff through the course of the school day and during the evening students have tutors available to prepare for an exam, fine tune study skills, discuss issues and provide an environment of care and compassion.

All students are welcome to attend Mass at St. Joseph's Church - adjacent to the dormitory.  Daily mass is held Monday through Friday at 7:30 AM, with weekend services held on Saturday at 4:00 PM and Sunday at 8:00 AM.

The residential program also includes a tech lab, multiple WiFi hotspots, spacious living and dining facilities, laundry facility and study rooms. Overall, the feeling of the residential program is that of a lodge. Students are required to adhere to dorm and school discipline and the code of conduct.

Please download and complete the following to apply: Boarding Application (Adobe Reader Required)

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