The faculty and administration of the Saint John of San Francisco Orthodox Academy will achieve the following goals: 

1. Provide an Orthodox environment, which fosters a commitment to live an Orthodox life. 
2. Instil the understanding and full participation of our entire school community in the sacramental and liturgical life of our Russian Orthodox Church. 
3. Offer a superior and very challenging college preparatory course of instruction.
4. Assist students and parents in planning for university and college entrance.
5. Be a positive part of our parish.
6. Be respectful and courteous toward those who have authority over us and to each other.
7. Follow the founder and head of our Church, the Lord Jesus Christ.