Mission
Statement
St. Cecilia School
is dedicated to the Church mission of proclaiming the word of Jesus Christ
and to the development of each child spiritually, intellectually,
socially, and physically.
Philosophy
"The educational mission of the Church is an
integrated ministry embracing three interlocking dimensions: message,
community, and service. Catholic schools afford the fullest and best
opportunity to realize this threefold purpose of education among children
and young people." (NCCB, to Teach as Jesus Did, 101)
In light of this Church
document, St. Cecilia School is committed to the education of children in
partnership with parents who recognize that, for people of faith, the
wisdom and culture transmitted by a school are enriched and put into
perspective by the gospel message of Jesus.
We Believe That
* St. Cecilia School strives
to educate the whole person by promoting the spiritual, moral, physical,
and intellectual delopment of each student in a value-centered
environment.
* St. Cecilia School strives
to challenge the unique individual abilities of each student in such a
manner as to enhance self-worth and to attain academic excellence.
* St. Cecilia School is
committed to providing a school religious education program which
seeks to draw children to a personal relationship with Jesus Christ and
fuller knowledge of the Catholic Christian faith.
* St. Cecilia School seeks
to motivate students to live as part of a believing community which works
to serve the needs of society; to foster love of life, love of family and
love of country; to enable students to embrace the plurality of cultures
and creeds; and, to respect and reverence these differences as a gift from
God.
* St. Cecilia School
emphasizes respect of self and others in dealing with discipline or
personal problems of the students.
* St. Cecilia School is
committed to caring leadership, competent teaching, and cooperative
endeavors with parents in an atmosphere of open communication and
understanding.
* St. Cecilia School is
committed to providing a program that enables the students to reason
independently, to accept responsibility for their learning and
self-discipline; and to develop a realization of their own value,
potential and uniqueness.
* By living the
gospel, by creating a loving but disciplined environment, by seeing each
child as a unique individual, by keeping all channels of communication
open, we fulfill our mission as a Catholic Elementary School.