Why
Catholic Education?
Values,
Faith, and Service
Catholic
schools...
•
Prepare students to encounter Jesus Christ and
bring Catholic teachings into their lives and the lives of those
around them
•
Reinforce faith and values taught at home by
continuing their practice every day in school and co-curricular
activities
•
Strive to foster student’s lifelong commitment
of Christ-centered service to others
Excellent
Academics
Catholic
schools...
• Teach
knowledge and skills that enable students to function well as
citizens in a changing technological and multicultural society
• Use
a whole-child approach fostering intellectual, spiritual, physical,
and social development
• Employ
a curriculum based on national, state, and diocesan standards
• Find
that a majority of their students consistently score above average on
standardized tests
A
Nurturing & Safe Environment
Catholic
schools...
•
Teach respect and dignity of self and others.
•
Administer discipline in Christ-like manner
•
Offer an education that is personal; teachers
know their students as individuals, their various learning styles,
their strengths and limitations, and what motivates them
•
Cultivate an environment in which children can
discuss and live a value-based life
•
Invite and encourage families to be involved in
the school
A
Good Investment
• 96%
of Catholic school graduates go on to further their education at some
of the best colleges and universities in the country.
• Catholic
education is one of the most important investments a parent can make
to ensure the success of a child’s life in this world and for
eternity.
• Students
in Catholic schools experience a culture of service which carries
over into their adult lives often benefiting local, national and even
global communities.
• Many
parents choose Catholic schools for their children because of
superior academics. The longer a student stays in Catholic schools,
the greater is their achievement.
• Catholic
school students are encouraged to question, to accept challenges, to
make choices and to assume leadership roles.
• Catholic
schools educate the whole child, emphasizing faith, academic
achievement, self-discipline, and high moral standard.
• Catholic
schools make a positive difference in the lives of their students.
These schools are communities of hope, which reflect God’s love and
love of neighbor.