MISSION STATEMENT

 

In the spirit of Catholic tradition, the St. Thomas More Parish School Mission is to bring the whole person to Jesus Christ; and through education, prepare our students to serve the Church and community now and in the future.

 

PHILOSOPHY

 

The Catholic School is viewed as a ministry of the whole Church in accomplishing the evangelistic mission of the parish.

 

The Catholic School is viewed as a traditional academic institution, responsible for the education of the whole child in the academic areas essential to his/her intellectual growth.

 

Parents are viewed as having the primary responsibility for the education of their children and the school exists to support (or assist) the parents to better fulfill their responsibility.

 

Each child is viewed as a child of God with the right to reach his/her full potential spiritually, intellectually, emotionally, physically and socially.

 

Each child is to be educated in the Catholic faith and formed as a child of God, developed by regular attendance at Holy Mass, the devout celebration of the sacraments and the development of a genuine prayer life.

 

The development of stewardship, charity and social justice is essential for each child to live a Christian life.

 

A Catholic education provides a frame of reference for each child to make moral decisions and provide for the development of Christian life.

 

A Catholic education fosters a respect for each other and all legitimate authority:  parental, church, school and civil.

 

A Catholic education fosters a respect for all human life from the moment of conception until death.

 

STUDENT LEARNING GOALS

 

Learning goals are designed to challenge all students to excellence and focus on enhancing the spiritual, intellectual, personal, physical, social, and career development of students.  With this in mind, the St. Thomas More Parish, School and community fosters the following student learning goals:

 

A St. Thomas More Parish School student will be a/an:

  

Faithful/Active Catholic (Christian)

  • Demonstrates knowledge of Catholic teachings
  • Applies knowledge to life and makes moral decisions
  • Exercises stewardship
  • Respects life
  • Appreciates cultural diversity
  • Acts as a responsible citizen

 

Proficient Learner

  • Masters proficiency standards and achievement targets as outlined in the Archdiocese Curriculum
  • Develops a learning curiosity which serves as a foundation for lifelong learning

 

Effective Communicator

  • Communicates ideas in a variety of mediums, including reading, writing, speaking, listening and technology
  • Works cooperatively/collaboratively with others
  • Practices courtesy and etiquette

 

Critical Thinker and Problem Solver

  • Researches information
  • Analyzes, integrates and applies information
  • Works independently