By living the gospel message, St. Joseph School supports the Catholic Church's mission to build a community of faith, worship, and service through Catholic education. Our purposes as a school are to inspire and nurture the whole child, encourage life-long academic and spiritual growth, and support parents as the primary educators of their children and teachers as facilitators of learning.

St. Joseph School community is committed to working in a manner that is deeply respectful of the uniqueness and intrinsic value of each student. Through quality education that meets the diverse needs of the individual learner, St. Joseph School develops the spiritual, intellectual, physical and emotional growth of each student. Policies and programs are promoted that reverence the dignity of all persons.

The clergy, administration, faculty, staff and parents share in the commitment to teach the gospel values. We integrate these values in all aspects of our community supported by daily faith sharing and worship.

• identifies and participates in teachings, prayers, and traditions of the Church
• models his/her relationship with God
• extends Christ's mission to the local and global community through participation in service projects
• makes moral and ethical choices in the light of Gospel values

• displays awareness of the local and global community
• exhibits respect for others and values the differences of all God's creations
• demonstrates responsibility and accountability for his/her own actions
• shares time, talent, and treasures with others

• develops critical thinking and problem solving skills
• recognizes his/her learning style to establish realistic goals and priorities
• exhibits organizational skills and manages time
• utilizes technology effectively and responsibly

• applies critical thinking skills
• demonstrates listening skills
• expresses ideas clearly through speech and written language
• states opinions respectfully and compassionately

• works cooperatively as a team member
• exhibits confidence and independence
• demonstrates a healthy lifestyle through responsible choices
• participates in and demonstrates a knowledge of the Fine Arts
• masters basic academic skills in all subject areas
• demonstrates a positive lifestyle through appropriate social skills