St. Michael School Mission

St. Michael Catholic School exists to provide a Catholic education committed to St. Michael Parish's mission, excellence in teaching and learning, and the continual spiritual, intellectual, physical, social, emotional, and aesthetic growth of all.

 

St. Michael School Philosophy

St. Michael Catholic School is a ministry of St. Michael Parish. We strive to live the gospel message, fulfill our mission, and:

  • create a Catholic community which values knowledge, service and worship.
  • provide excellence in a student-centered academic program that supports parents as primary educators and teachers as facilitators of learning.
  • offer service to the school, parish and community, and instill a sense of responsibility leading to Catholic leadership and respect for all.

St. Michael Parish Mission

The mission of St. Michael Catholic Community is to
Place God first in all things
Proclaim the Gospel of Jesus Christ
Grow in holiness through prayer, sacraments, and service.

At St. Michael Catholic Community, the values important to us as we try to live out our mission are:

  • Faith - We are a community that is committed to Christ and our love for God and others
  • Witnessing and Evangelizing - We are a community that lives by the Gospel values of sharing faith, teaching, learning, conversion, and transformation.
  • Community - We are a Eucharistic community that is welcoming, accepting, and rooted in the sacraments.
  • Love - We are a community that is respectful, caring, forgiving, and reconciling.
  • Stewardship - We are a community that gives of our time, talent, and treasure as a way of live, especially serving those in need.

St. Michael School-wide Learning Expectations

1. Knows and practices the Catholic faith

  • Lives the Gospel values in daily life through prayer and action
  • Understands Catholic teachings and history as revealed in Scripture and tradition
  • Participated actively in Mass, sacraments, and liturgical experiences
  • Respects the dignity of life and all of God's creation

2. Recognizes and embraces each person as a child of God and a member of the global community

  • Celebrates the unique gifts and talents of self and others
  • Respectfully collaborates and cooperates with others in groups and interpersonal relationships
  • Shares time, talent and treasure
  • Appreciates the rich diversity of our world

3. Leads a life of stewardship demonstrated by responsible leadership, active service and social justice

  • Models leadership by living Christ's call to action
  • Demonstrates a spirit of active service in church, family, school and community
  • Knows, values and applies Catholic Social Teachings as an involved citizen

4. Demonstrates a mastery of fundamental skills

  • Reads with comprehension
  • Writes with purpose and clarity
  • Listens attentively
  • Analyzes and applies concepts and principals of math, science, social studies and health
  • Appreciates performing and visual arts

5. Processes and communicates information effectively using problem solving and critical thinking skills

  • Applies technology skills across the curriculum
  • Utilizes research skills
  • Synthesizes information from a variety of resources
  • Organizes and manages time and materials to accomplish goals