The philosophy of Saints Simon
and Jude School centers on four ideals; forming Catholic values; striving
for academic excellence and a quality education; fostering the unique
potential of each student within a Catholic identity; developing faith
through service to others and active membership in a Catholic parish
community. Our Schoolwide Learning Expectations reflect our commitment
to educate the whole child spiritually, academically, social/emotionally,
physically, and globally.
We strive by personal example and values incorporated into our daily
teaching to give our students a model of life centered on our resurrected
Christ. We recognize that parents are primary educators of their children;
thus, we design our programs to complement Catholic family values.
We encourage each student to achieve personal and academic excellence.
Our curriculum recognizes individual differences in gifts, abilities,
and learning styles. In each classroom, teachers focus on creating
a faith community based on prayer, service, and parish involvement.
On behalf of the faculty and
staff of Saints Simon & Jude School, welcome to our information
website. The specific mission of our school is to promote learning
in the light of our Catholic faith. As a Catholic school community,
we are privileged to pray together and to celebrate the richness of
our faith. As a faith community, we are a place where God is important
and where values evident in the Gospel form the basis of everything
we do and say.
While we strive to work in partnership
with our families, we recognize that parents are the primary educators
of their children. It is certainly our privilege to work with our
parents, and to share with them the responsibilities of educating
their children and preparing them for the future.
The most important gift we can give
our children is the gift of a quality education. Our goal is to provide
an academically challenging curriculum, enabling our students to maximize
their potential and expand their minds. We are very proud of the quality
of education that we offer and the diversity of our programs. We look
forward to the creative challenges of the new millennium with faith-filled
confidence, determination, and spirit.
Sincerely,
Crystal A. Smith
Principal