Our Mission

Saint Joseph Catholic School is a parish ministry that teaches
the faith, traditions and culture of the Catholic Church as the
cornerstone of a solid academic foundation and virtuous character formation.

 

Philosophy:

Saint Joseph Catholic School accomplishes its mission by assisting parents in their
responsibility to guide their children towards eternal happiness with God
in heaven. A rich sacramental life is available for students, and parents are always
welcome to participate with their children. Our focus is to grow the ability of our
students to think, reason, and communicate well in pursuit of the true, the good,
and the beautiful. Our school atmosphere is safe and nurturing, with an
emphasis on the importance of being respectful to others, providing service
to others, and developing self-discipline. Students are actively engaged through
the use of a variety of instructional methods and emerging technologies that promotes
collaboration and higher-level thinking skills. We believe each child is a
unique gift, who requires loving guidance, encouragement, and individual
attention in all the areas of life. We look to our parents to participate in
the life of the school to ensure it is a continuation of family life.

 

SLEs (Schoolwide Learning Expectations):

Faith

We expect a St. Joseph Catholic School student to become a person of faith who:

• Displays a love for God and demonstrates responsible stewardship of His creation.

• Demonstrates knowledge of Catholic faith, prayers, traditions, and history.

• Participates actively in sacramental life and liturgical celebrations.

• Applies religious knowledge by making good choices.
   

Knowledge

We expect a St. Joseph Catholic School student to become an engaged learner who:

• Displays curiosity and a love for truth, through the eyes of faith.

• Develops essential skills in study habits, organization, and attentiveness.

• Understands fundamental mathematical and scientific processes.

• Reads, writes and speaks fluently and effectively at or above grade level.

• Develops problem-solving and critical thinking abilities.
   

Virtue

We expect a St. Joseph Catholic School student to become a person of character who:

• Shows self-discipline, accepts correction, and is accountable for personal choices.

• Recognizes and serves the needs of others with compassion.

• Is respectful and well-mannered to all people.

• Applies the virtues of prudence, justice, temperance, and fortitude.