ST. PATRICK’S SCHOOL MISSION STATEMENT

“To teach as Jesus did” by challenging all students to become their very best spiritually, behaviorally, and academically.

Approved/Revised 11/11/02

ST. PATRICK’S SCHOOL GOALS

• To provide a learning atmosphere of love, respect, Catholic faith experiences with emphasis on active living of the Gospel message.

• To provide students with opportunities to worship God and to express their everyday faith experience through liturgy, classroom prayer, and celebration of the sacraments.

• To develop an appreciation and interest in our Catholic heritage.

• To create a community atmosphere that is conducive to learning.

• To communicate in a positive and open fashion in our parish and in the community about

          St. Patrick’s Elementary School.

• To teach students to become self-disciplined learners (DWP program) aware of their dignity and potential.

• To work in cooperation with the Home and School Association to encourage family involvement in the educational experience.

• To develop a curriculum plan through eighth grade that will prepare our students for the challenges of all high schools in academic and non-academic areas.

• To support and cooperate with the parish athletic program and encourage students to be involved in one or more of the sports.

• To develop a global awareness in students that leads to understanding, acceptance, and a sense of social responsibility to all God’s people.

• To hire the best-qualified and passionate personnel who will have high spiritual, behavioral, and academic expectations for themselves and all our students.

• To provide a facility that will readily accommodate the needs of our teachers, students, and parish.

• To employ financial strategies, which lead to just teacher compensation, fair tuition, and reasonable parish support.

Approved:  4/21/03