Mission Statement

St. Joseph Catholic School is a faith-centered learning community that teaches the gospel, celebrates the Christian mystery, and lives a life of service modeled to us by Christ.   We pass on a tradition of a life based on prayer.   Students are encouraged to grow spiritually, academically, personally, socially, physically, and artistically.

St. Joseph Catholic School is an integrated ministry that provides our students with a solid religious and academic foundation.   We support parents in their role as primary educators of their children.   We strive to fully develop each individual, whose daily needs will be met through right choices, self-discipline, and respect for others.   We work to create an environment in which the individual can succeed in reaching his/her potential in order to give back to the community.   As facilitators of Catholic education, we provide a safe, nurturing, child-centered faith community.

Student Learning Expectations

A Faithful Catholic who

• Has knowledge of the teachings of the Catholic Church
• Practices the message of Jesus through community service
• Practices making morally right choices

An Informed Community Member is one who

• Develops a positive attitude toward new experiences
• Is aware of current events and world affairs

• Has knowledge of our multicultural society

A Lifelong Learner who

• Demonstrates critical thinking, problem solving, and technological skills
• Communicates effectively
• Demonstrates a working knowledge of the fine arts and literature

A Self-aware Individual who

• Demonstrates good sportsmanship as a participant and/or as a spectator of extracurricular activities
• Practices good health habits and avoids destructive behaviors
• Demonstrates care and respect for the environment
  

A Cooperative Worker who

• Demonstrates skills in interacting with others to accomplish a goal
• Recognizes dibergent points of view
• Works collaboratively to solve conflicts peacefully