Guiding Principles of Education at Southtowns Catholic School
Consistent with the mission of Southtowns Catholic School and the directives of Faith in Tomorrow, the school strives to provide a culture of academic excellence where students are inspired, motivated and presented with the tools and resources to maximize their academic potential. The school emphasizes spiritual, personal and social development along with the intellectual and academic achievement of all students.
STRATEGIES
• Create a school culture where educators work collaboratively to make improving instructional quality and student learning high priorities.
• Develop an educational program that is student-centered, challenging, purposeful, interdisciplinary, and interconnected.
• Demonstrate care and concern for all members of the community and respect for them as individuals.
• Employ multiple teaching techniques in recognition of different learning styles and abilities.
• Update the school's technology plan to allow for the maximum integration of technology into the curriculum and instructional practices.
Consistent with the mission of Southtowns Catholic School and the directives of Faith in Tomorrow, the school strives to provide a culture of academic excellence where students are inspired, motivated and presented with the tools and resources to maximize their academic potential. The school emphasizes spiritual, personal and social development along with the intellectual and academic achievement of all students.
STRATEGIES
• Create a school culture where educators work collaboratively to make improving instructional quality and student learning high priorities.
• Develop an educational program that is student-centered, challenging, purposeful, interdisciplinary, and interconnected.
• Demonstrate care and concern for all members of the community and respect for them as individuals.
• Employ multiple teaching techniques in recognition of different learning styles and abilities.
• Update the school's technology plan to allow for the maximum integration of technology into the curriculum and instructional practices.
History
Southtowns Catholic School was established in 1983 as a consolidated PreK-8 school supported by Our Lady of Perpetual Help and St. Vincent de Paul Parishes, family tuition payments, and an established endowment.
On September 1, 2011, Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church and St. Vincent de Paul Church merged into Blessed John Paul II Parish. Southtowns Catholic School then became the parish school of Blessed John Paul II Parish with the pastor as Canonical Administrator. On April 27, 2014, Blessed John Paul II Parish was renamed Saint John Paul II Parish. Directions
Southtowns Catholic School
2052 Lakeview Road Lake View, NY 14085 |
MissionSouthtowns Catholic School is a Catholic education community. We provide a faith-based education with Catholic virtues and Gospel values. The faculty, families, and Saint John Paul II Parish together develop each student to their fullest potential. We strive for excellence as we educate the leaders of tomorrow academically, spiritually, and socially.
Educating for Faith, Family & Future
FAITH - Nurturing a love for God and living out our faith in the community of the church.
FAMILY - Welcoming and celebrating the importance of family and community as partners in the education of our children, the development of strong moral character with respect for all, and the learning community of our school. FUTURE - Elevating academic excellence through innovative, engaging, and enriching learning experiences that prepare graduates for the 21st century and support them in achieving their highest potential. Open to students of all faiths and cultures, a Catholic education prepares your child for all of life’s tests. Our students receive superior academic instruction instilled with Christian values of the Roman Catholic Tradition. Academically, students benefit from small class sizes and experienced, caring faculty. |
PhilosophyWe believe that Southtowns Catholic School should strive
• To develop fully each child’s spiritual, intellectual, social, and physical capabilities • To provide a Catholic Christian environment where a child develops a strong relationship with God, with an understanding that worship and prayer are means of communicating with Him • To emphasize the importance of life, and of moral and spiritual values • To contribute to the development of the total student by providing a variety of curricula and extracurricular programs fostering concern for others • To offer religious programs on an academic basis and to provide opportunities for religious worship • To instruct children in the truths of our faith and inspire them, through example, to live a true Catholic Christian life • To foster in our students the ability to be visible examples of the Gospel, especially by being of service to others • To foster in our students the belief that they are unique and valuable, and possess talents upon which the continuity and future accomplishments of our communities rest |
