About St. Joseph High School
Our Purpose
We, the St. Joseph High School Community:
- Dedicate ourselves to providing dynamic learning experiences in a culture of Catholic faith and service;
- Take personal responsibility for the development of individual talents to build a better world;
- Remain committed to securing the resources to ensure an enriched educational environment for a diverse staff and student body;
- Strive to build unity for the advancement of the school among students, families, staff, parishes and the community.
Our Mission
The St. Joseph High School community is dedicated to providing a dynamic learning experience in a culture of Catholic faith, service, and personal responsibility for the development of individual talents. Our commitment is to secure the resources necessary for an enriched educational environment to foster a future of individual success and personal growth for a diverse staff and student body. We strive to prepare and challenge our students to become productive citizens in an ever-changing global community.
Philosophy of St. Joseph High School
St. Joseph High School’s philosophy is based on an understanding of education and on Catholic tradition. The school provides an educational environment that fosters academic Christian ethics, respect for self and others, and the development of a community of the holy spirit. We share the message of the Gospel and in the light of faith, the educational process brings together staff, administration, and parents.
Goals of the School
- To build a Christian community by fostering mutual respect and personal growth.
- To heighten an awareness in each person of the baptismal call to serve others in of the church.
- To assist students in their quest for an appreciation of their identity, their self-worth Christian men and women.
- To build a strong foundation for a life-long pursuit of wisdom and knowledge.
- To foster the students’ understanding of their relationship with the past, and to encourage them to make decisions which will affect positively the present and future.
- To emphasize academic excellence and personal growth by providing opportunities for study and performance at levels which are personally challenging.