Facts and Mission
Our Mission
St. Joseph Catholic School is dedicated to excellence in education and to the spiritual development of youth within the framework of the Gospel and in the Tradition of the Catholic Church.
We Believe
- God has shown His presence by the act of creation, particularly in the creation of humans.
- The presence of God in each person is a dynamic and growing process.
- Because of God's presence within, every child possesses the capacity for greatness.
We believe that as Catholic Educators we must:
- provide a caring family environment
- teach and model the Catholic Faith
- provide an atmosphere of academic excellence
- develop the individual gifts and talents of each student
- prepare students to spread the Kingdom of God
- guide students to contribute to the world as responsible Christian citizens and successfully compete in a global community
- partner with our families to provide the best possible education for our students
- continue our own professional and spiritual development
Multi-Age Learning
Because learning tasks in a multi-age class are given according to the correct developmental levels, children are more likely to feel successful, and have fewer failures. Younger students are exposed to material above grade level as they see and hear what the older students are doing. Older students experience reinforcement of skills they were previously exposed to when they are part of the learning environment as those skills are introduced to the younger students.
Multi-age classrooms have a lot of motivating activities; attention is given to learning styles, multiple intelligences, and interests, as well as abilities. When children are motivated, they tend to do their best and are proud of their efforts. They tend to be more willing to work, thereby raising their level of achievement.
To successfully teach in a multi-age setting the faulty of St. Joseph School uses Differentiated Instruction techniques to address the learning strengths and needs of each student. This approach allows students of varying ability and developmental skills to succeed side-by-side in the classroom.
School Motto: Peace is our Mission, Christ is our Model.
Accredition
We are accredited through the Missouri Chapter of the National Federation of Non-Public School State Accrediting Association. As a fully accredited institution, St. Joseph School faculty is comprised of teachers who hold degrees or advanced degrees and certification in their respective areas.
