MISSION STATEMENT

Inspired by the message and teaching of Jesus Christ, St. Anthony School is committed to supporting parents as the primary educators of children from preschool through grade eight. As faith filled professionals, we strive to provide a nurturing and secure learning environment where each member of our diverse community can feel accepted. Students are encouraged to meet challenges, and experience spiritual, academic and personal success.

PHILOSOPHY

St. Anthony School is committed to providing a Christ-centered community in which the Gospel message is realized. Students learn to appreciate that Christ is active and present in their daily lives. Through our diversity, students experience a variety of cultures thus learning to accept people with various backgrounds and differences. St. Anthony School teaches that God, above all things, is the foundation of student learning.

As a faculty and staff we strive for academic excellence through a standards based curriculum, providing a strong foundation for life long learning. The curriculum is designed to allow students to mature spiritually, intellectually, socially, emotionally, and physically.

Recognizing the significance of the role of the parents as the primary educators,

faculty and staff seek to maintain open communication and involvement with parents and their children.

We strive to prepare our students to serve others, to take their place in a competitive, global society, and to make a difference in the world.

SCHOOLWIDE LEARNING EXPECTATIONS

St. Anthony School students are:

Participating members of a Christian community who...
Have a basic knowledge of the scriptures • Have a basic knowledge of the teachings and practices of the church • Exemplify Christ in their words and deeds • Participate in communal liturgical celebrations • Act in the spirit of Christian service • Show respect and compassion for all of God's creation.

Responsible Citizens who...
Carry out the civic responsibility to help others who are less fortunate • Recognize global issues and their impact on individuals • Understand the commonalities of various cultures and appreciate their differences • Are aware of being part of a local community and the civic responsibilities that are involved in this • Are active participants within their communities, both socially and environmentally.

Avid Learners who...
Have mastered basic learning skills, not only in the traditional subjects such as reading, writing, arithmetic, science and social studies, but also in fine arts and technology • Have developed organizational skills, study skills, and time management skills • Can gather and evaluate information, articulate ideas and create/produce original works with confidence and clarity.

Goal Seekers who...
Demonstrate ambition and take initiative to set challenging goals for themselves and create pathways by which to achieve them • Show, understand, and appreciate the value of hard work • Are able to work effectively with a group to accomplish a goal • Can act as mentors to those less skilled.

Self-aware Individuals who...
Have the confidence to accept reasonable challenges • Take responsibility for their actions and are aware of the effect of their actions on others and the world around them • Make daily choices based on respect for God, self, and others • Recognize the importance of making positive changes to promote healthy living • Recognize their unique talents and gifts and share them with others in a positive way.

Integrated Individuals who...
Develop and maintain healthy relationships with adults and peers • Demonstrate a positive competitive spirit and good sportsmanship in both athletics and academics • Take pride in their achievements as well as others • Strive to maintain personal integrity and value honesty in themselves and others.