Mission & Philosophy

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Mission Statement

St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic School, established in 1955 as an educational ministry of St. Thomas the Apostle Parish Family, serves the Parish Community, nearby Catholic Parishes, and others who accept our values and principles. We bring Catholic Education to children through:

● Faith in God ● Christian moral values ● Encouraging the love of learning ●
● The pursuit of academic excellence ● Fostering a commitment to help others ●
● An environment of respect and discipline ●

Philosophy

SPIRITUAL GOALS:

To instill the realization of the living presence of God in each individual
To develop in the student a loving relationship with God.
To promote student attendance at weekend liturgy in fulfillment of God's word, according to the teachings of the Catholic Church.

INTELLECTUAL GOALS:

To develop rational and responsible decision-making abilities.
To develop respect and tolerance for individual opinions and points of view.
To provide intellectual stimulation through challenging academic experiences.

PSYCHOLOGICAL GOALS:

To develop each child's awareness of his/her own self-worth.
To assist each child in the awareness of being fully loved by God and uniquely created by Him, with gifts to contribute to His world.

SOCIAL GOAL:

To develop a sense of Christian principles, which will assist the student in becoming a contributing member of our global society.

PHYSICAL GOAL:

To provide for the development and knowledge of the human body and its fitness in relation to exercise, nutrition, growth, and hygiene.

AESTHETIC GOAL:

To encourage the student to express him/herself in creative and positive ways.