Mission Statement

It is the mission of St. Therese School  to challenge each student to embrace the Gospel, achieve academic excellence, and make a positive difference in the world.

Philosophy

It is our belief that

"A true education aims at the formation of the human person with respect to his/her ultimate goal, and simultaneously with respect to the good of those societies of which . . . he/she is a member, and in whose responsibilities, as an adult, he/she will share." (Declaration on Christian Education, Vat. Council II)

 At St. Therese School, we believe that each student is a child of God. In considering the worth of the individual student, we pursue not only the development of the intellectual, physical, emotional, and social dimension, but we also assist students in developing and strengthening their spiritual and moral capabilities and powers.

 We wholeheartedly support the Vatican Council II document, Declaration on Christian Education, which states, "since parents have conferred life on their children, they have a most solemn obligation to educate their offspring.  Hence, parents must be acknowledged as the first and foremost educators of their children." We believe that faculty and staff should work as partners with parents in this endeavor.

 As a Catholic School, we are especially committed to create an atmosphere enlivened by the Gospel spirit and to lead our students to assume responsibility in the community in which they live.  We do this through a stress on love and respect for God, self, and others.  Formal religion classes and active participation in the liturgy and other religious celebrations are essential elements in our school.

Aims

• To form a Catholic community within the school and to attempt to instill in each student true Christian values.

• To help the children develop self-discipline, personal responsibility, and standards of behavior that come from within - thus showing respect for the rights, feelings, and opinions of others.

• To provide the students with the skills required for learning, interpersonal relationships, problem solving, and future life situations.

• To provide a positive learning environment to meet the needs of each student.

• To help students to develop a sense of respect for all authority: Church, civic, home, and school by teaching and demanding the proper marks of respect and courtesy.