Holy Spirit School

MISSION STATEMENT

Holy Spirit School provides each student with a foundation for life by establishing a Christ-centered environment that fosters spiritual growth, academic and personal excellence, and technological competency.

SCHOOL PHILOSOPY

Holy Spirit School is devoted to pursuing the educational mission of the Roman Catholic Church. We recognize parents as the primary educator of their children. In partnership with our school parents, dedicated staff, and supportive parish communities, we commit ourselves to educating the whole child in a Christ-centered environment that fosters spiritual growth, academic and personal excellence, and technological competency. Living as a faith community, we support students' growth in serving God, the Church, and one another as taught in the Gospel. We believe that education is a cooperative venture of exploration, interaction, and discovery of self, others, and the world, Together with family and parish communities, we strive to provide faith, confidence, skills and vision in students so that they can become future leaders of tomorrow. It is our belief that Holy Spirit School truly offers each child a foundation for life.

STUDENT LEARNING EXPECTATIONS

As a Person of Faith, a graduate will be able to:

respect God and all of His creations.

participate actively in their faith development through sacraments, liturgical celebrations, and a variety of prayer styles.

have a basic understanding of the teachings, doctrine, and traditions of the Catholic Church.

demonstrate a personal faith relationship with God by living the gospel values and teachings of Jesus Christ.

incorporate the gospel values by thinking critically when making moral and ethical decisions throughout one’s life.

be actively involved in school, parish, and community life.

support social justice throughout the community.

As a Life-Long Learner, a graduate will be able to:

demonstrate proficiency in academic outcomes.

integrate and apply knowledge and skills learned across the curriculum.

analyze, reason, evaluate, and solve problems effectively.

develop skills needed for life-long, self-directed learning.

have the ability to work cooperatively with others in various settings.

communicate effectively through reading, writing, and speaking skills.

use technology to obtain, evaluate, and communicate information.

use creative, logical, and critical thinking skills.

think morally, socially, and ethically within our ever-changing technical global society.

demonstrate an appreciation for the Arts.

As a Well-Rounded Individual, a graduate will be able to:

demonstrate respect for self and others.

exhibit good sportsmanship.

value different cultures and people of diverse backgrounds.

develop social skills and moral values needed for responsible citizenship.

accept responsibility and consequences for one’s actions.

develop a life-long appreciation for good personal health habits, physical fitness, and a healthy, competitive spirit.