St. Francis of Assisi School, in partnership with parents, is committed to providing a strong educational foundation emphasizing traditional Catholic spirituality, teachings, and values.
Our Philosophy
We maintain high academic standards emphasizing mastery of basic skills, problem solving strategies, and enthusiasm for life-long learning.
We foster a safe and caring environment that provides a strong educational foundation for the academic, social, physical, and spiritual growth of each child.
We affirm that parents are the first and primary educators of our children.
We are a community of believers who uphold the teachings of Jesus Christ as found in the doctrine and traditions of the Catholic Church.
We encourage the deepening of each student’s faith through the study of scripture, worship, service, and moral development.
We strongly support teachers as facilitators of learning to ensure that our students fully realize their God-given talents and potential.
Our Schoolwide Learning Expectations
Faith-Filled Christian Virtues: Faith & Justice
I pray to, and learn about, God: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.
I read the Bible and actively participate in the Mass.
To promote student growth in the commitment to serve God, one another, the Church and the general community, through the experience of learning and living fully integrated lives of faith.
Objectives:
To foster knowledge of Catholic doctrine through the use of scripture and carefully selected and approved text books
To foster a personal relationship with Christ through prayer, participation in liturgy and the reception of sacraments
To assist in the formation of strong moral development and Christian values which will enable students to make good moral judgments
To develop virtues and habits of heart and mind required for effective service to others
To facilitate the development of the students, according to their potential, by instilling an enthusiasm for life-long learning using a variety of techniques and methods.
Objectives:
To assist in acquisition of the computational and verbal skills necessary for an active intellectual life
To encourage in students the ability to think constructively, to solve problems, to reason independently and to accept responsibility for self-evaluation and continued self-instruction
To guide students to develop their God-given powers to think, judge and make free and responsible decisions, thus preparing them for life in today’s church and society
To provide for individual differences in students;’ learning abilities and styles through varied teaching techniques