Principal Maira Gutierrez with elementary graduate student

Message from our principal

Dear Future SJMV Family,

Thank you for your interest in learning more about St. Joseph School in Mountain View. Our faculty, staff, and administration are proud to provide our students with an academic and spiritual formation that allows them to become the best versions of themselves. We are committed to ensuring that every child, every day feels welcomed, seen, heard, loved, and supported. That every child, every day learns, grows, and thrives.

We know this is a big responsibility, and are confident in our ability to achieve this on a daily basis because of our shared purpose as a community of faith. Each decision that is made is done so always keeping our students at the center. This is possible even more through the partnership between parents, teachers, and administration. We believe it takes a village to live out our mission of forming our future leaders and saints of the world.

As the school leader, I feel humbled and blessed every day to be able to walk with families and teachers on the learning journey of our students. Having attended Catholic elementary, high school, and even college myself, I am grateful to now have the opportunity to foster a culture for learning that is transformational just like it was for me as I discovered my own gifts, talents, and calling in my Catholic educational journey.

I pray that as you continue to explore our school, you will be witness to the strength and authenticity of our school community, and be touched to say yes to building your child’s future together!

It would also be my pleasure to speak with you about any questions you may have. My contact information can be found at the bottom of my welcome letter.

Once again, thank you for your interest in St. Joseph School in Mountain View!

Blessings,

Mrs. Maira Gutierrez-Folchi
Principal
mgutierrez@sjmv.org

OUR MISSION

To provide academic and spiritual opportunities for students to become the best versions of themselves. St. Joseph students are inspired to become compassionate leaders, equipped to continue lifelong learning, serving their community, and responding with confidence to challenges and opportunities.

St. Joseph is committed to ensuring every child, every day learns, grows, and thrives.

Three St Joseph Mountain View students inside church

TK & Kindergarten

An introduction to academic concepts in math, reading, and writing, while also prioritizing social emotional learning to develop soft skills such as sharing, seeking help when needed and approaching learning with a growth mindset.

Elementary School

Building on foundational skills to deepen comprehension and critical thinking skills across all subjects. Developing soft skills such as demonstrating empathy and persevering through challenges.

Middle School

Application of academic skills to the real world and Catholic social teaching. Deepening soft skills such as collaborative problem solving and demonstrating positive leadership.

Our Graduates

Our graduates continue their academic formation in many of our Catholic High Schools in the San Jose area. With St. Francis High School just down the street, many of our students choose to continue there. The whole child formation at St. Joseph prepares students for the high school admission process. All students are academically, spiritually, socially, and physically prepared for their journey in high school and beyond.