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Mission Statement of St.
Joseph School
Founded in 1876, as part of the St.
Joseph Catholic Church, St. Joseph School is a Catholic School
committed to providing a faith-filled, quality
education.
CONSCIOUS of our MANDATE to teach as
Jesus did, our PRIMARY FOCUS is to attend to the WHOLE CHILD,
physically, socially, emotionally, intellectually, and
spiritually.
WE DO THIS
THROUGH:
PROVIDING academic excellence by means
of innovative and updated educational resources.
CREATING a climate permeated by the
Gospel spirit of freedom and love and the Vincentian charism
to care for the poor.
INCORPORATING the Christian values in
all curriculum areas.
GATHERING in prayer where we recognize
the presence and action of God in our lives.
WITNESSING through ministry to the
community.
ENABLING the students to attain a
spiritual dimension while developing their full potential as a
person.
TEACHING the students to become active
participants in their education.
MOVING TOWARD THE FUTURE WE
ACCEPT THE CHALLENGE OF:
INVOLVING our students to become
responsible, productive, and integrated persons in a society,
with a GLOBAL VISION of life and its dimensions.
RESPECTING and APPRECIATING the
diversity of the traditions of those we serve, while standing
firm in our Catholic Beliefs.
With faith in God and through the
inspiration of the Holy Spirit, we venture into the
Twenty-first Century.
St. Joseph School
Philosophy
St. Joseph School is a Catholic school
where religious education forms an integral part of the entire
school program. The faculty and staff commit themselves to
engendering and understanding of the basic beliefs of the
Catholic faith, and to fostering Christian values as a way of
life. Through the celebration of liturgy, and through prayer,
the children are supported and nurtured in their faith
development.
In addition to religious education,
St. Joseph School offers a flexible and well-rounded
curriculum. Incorporated into this curriculum are
opportunities for developing physical well-being, fostering
creativity, instilling social awareness and engendering
appreciation of the fine arts. In an effort to respect each
student as an individual, St. Joseph School strives to provide
a happy learning atmosphere. The faculty and staff believe
that each member of the school community deserves respect. In
accord with this belief, the school utilizes a discipline
method with corrective and encouragement interventions
designed to promote student self-esteem and
self-discipline.
Knowing that a school program cannot
succeed without the support of the home, the school encourages
parental involvement and commitment. It attempts to foster a
spirit of unity and cooperation to provide consistency in the
educational process.
Goals
Each student should:
...see himself / herself as a valuable
member of the community.
...develop the ability to interact in
a positive manner with others.
...strive for personal responsibility
in his / her own actions.
...strive to live the values taught at
St. Joseph School in all phases of life.
...strive to develop critical thinking
skills.
...acquire the basic skills necessary
for further educational pursuits.
...understanding and demonstrating the
principles of fair play.
...participating in community service
and out reach programs sponsored by the school.
...strive to develop and appreciation
of cultural influences and the fine arts.
...identify and pursue an area of
creativity.
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