St. Joseph Catholic School

We believe:

In God Who is present in everyday reality and desires a personal relationship with each individual In the inherent goodness of every person

We believe that a quality comprehensive Catholic education fosters:

The development of the total person attending to the moral spiritual social intellectual aesthetic and physical dimensions A personal relationship with God through experiences of faith prayer sacraments and Marian life Academic excellence Critical thinking and decision-making skills based on Gospel values Education to communication enabling the students to live within a global society Opportunities for developing skills and interests through co-curricular and extracurricular activities

We believe that forming active Christians and contributing citizens necessitates:

Assisting parents in the development of their childs Christian faith Helping the young to discover and freely live Gods plan in their lives Educating to Catholic Social Teachings applied to current issues Helping the young person in the development of the sense of responsible membership in the Church and in society Involving young people in the missionary evangelization of the Church

We believe that Salesian family spirit includes:

A family atmosphere in which everyone is welcomed accepted and respected The educator as a loving presence among the students Active parental involvement as a necessary part of the educational process Shared responsibility and cordial collaboration among administration faculty staff and community of faith