St. Michael School Mission

St. Michael Catholic School exists to provide a Catholic education committed to St. Michael Parish's mission, excellence in teaching and learning, and the continual spiritual, intellectual, physical, social, emotional, and aesthetic growth of all.

 

St. Michael School Philosophy

St. Michael Catholic School is a ministry of St. Michael Parish. We strive to live the gospel message, fulfill our mission, and:

  • create a Catholic community which values knowledge, service and worship.
  • provide excellence in a student-centered academic program that supports parents as primary educators and teachers as facilitators of learning.
  • offer service to the school, parish and community, and instill a sense of responsibility leading to Catholic leadership and respect for all.

St. Michael Parish Mission

The mission of St. Michael Catholic Community is to
Place God first in all things
Proclaim the Gospel of Jesus Christ
Grow in holiness through prayer, sacraments, and service.

At St. Michael Catholic Community, the values important to us as we try to live out our mission are:

  • Faith - We are a community that is committed to Christ and our love for God and others
  • Witnessing and Evangelizing - We are a community that lives by the Gospel values of sharing faith, teaching, learning, conversion, and transformation.
  • Community - We are a Eucharistic community that is welcoming, accepting, and rooted in the sacraments.
  • Love - We are a community that is respectful, caring, forgiving, and reconciling.
  • Stewardship - We are a community that gives of our time, talent, and treasure as a way of live, especially serving those in need.

St. Michael School
School-wide Learning Expectations

Lives the Catholic Faith

  • Demonstrates knowledge of Catholic history, Scripture and Tradition
  • Practices Catholic values in daily life
  • Models a life of Stewardship
  • Participated actively in Mass, sacraments, and prayer

Achieves Grade Level Proficiency Across the Curriculum

  • Reads with comprehension for a variety of purposes
  • Writes with purpose and clarity
  • Speaks clearly and effectively
  • Listens actively
  • Analyzes and applies learned concepts and principles
  • Reasons mathematically and scientifically

Is an Active Learner

  • Questions to gain insight and understanding
  • Forms opinions using sound evidence
  • Sets goals to improve academic learning
  • Exhibits academic skills and stragegies
  • Demonstrates the ability to work independently and collaboratively