Educational success through the teachings of Jesus Christ and His Church.

PHILOSOPHY

St. Joseph School and St. Mary Academy, as an extension of our Parish, is made up of the staff, faculty, students, families, and clergy in a Christian educational environment. Our school's main purpose is the development of the Christian person by forming a positive self-image and promoting the living of Christian values.  We strive to provide a loving and caring atmosphere where students develop confidence, self-respect, and responsibility for their actions. We feel it is important that our students be equipped with the knowledge, skills, and attitudes necessary for participation in society. Our philosophy is realized through the development of programs which include a curriculum that incorporates the teaching of Christian values. These porgrams are enhanced through the use of technology, the development of complex thinkg and reasoning skills, and an emphasis on solid academic education.

Catholic education at St. Joseph School and St. Mary Academy strive to provide an excellent education to children, to pass on the Catholic Faith, and to teach discipline and respect, so that students will live out the tenets of their faith in Christ and in His Church throughout their lives.

1. To guide the students toward daily living of Gospel values, self-discipline, and the making of responsible choices.
2. To provide basic religious training and catechize.
3. To develop respect and responsibility toward self, teachers, classmates, community members, and property.
4. To develop acceptance of one’s own strengths and limitations as well as those of others.
5. To provide opportunities to grow together spiritually, academically, physically, socially, and emotionally.
6. To promote the growth of our school through active participation within the community.
7. To share and plan together professionally as a faculty.
8. To provide knowledge of our American heritage and our responsibilities and privileges of American citizenship.
9. To provide that all students master the basic skills of learning.  Specifically, this includes the ability to do the following: read and comprehend at the student’s level of ability. Speak and write correctly and in clear, precise language.  Perform basic mathematical operations. 
10. To stimulate each student to become a lifelong learner, to think constructively, to solve problems, and to reason independently.
11. To develop an appreciation of the fine arts and to provide knowledge of the sciences.
12. To promote physical fitness and encourage habits which build and maintain good health.
13. To encourage the members of the school community to daily practice Catholic love and concern for one another.