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Philosophy of St. Justin
Martyr School
We, the faculty of St. Justin Martyr School, are committed by our
witness, to provide for the children entrusted to our care, a faith
community which reveals, proclaims, and extends the message of Jesus
Christ and His Church. Our purpose is to support parents in the
total education of their children. We acknowledge that our parents
are the first and foremost teachers of their children, not only during their
preschool years, but throughout their entire educational experience in
school. Therefore, in partnership with us, we expect parental
cooperation which fosters and shares the same beliefs, values, and goals
for our students, and that our parents send us their well disciplined
children who are ready to meet their obligations as students.
To this end, we direct our efforts to provide learning experiences
which will enable our students to grow in their faith and love of God;
challenge them to recognize their unique, God-given abilities and
achieve their potential; present a system of Christian values which
enables them to make sound, moral judgments; and provoke in them, a
sense of social awareness and justice which instills a desire to respect
and respond to the contributions and the needs of others. We
believe that this holistic growth can be achieved only by recognizing
and developing the individuality of each student, and by eliciting a
spirit of cooperation among parents/guardians, students, teachers, and
clergy.
We dedicate ourselves to form and prepare young people who are
inspired to be faithful, active members of the Catholic Church, and
responsible, productive citizens of our ever-changing world. |
School-Wide Learning
Expectations
A St. Justin Martyr School student is ...
I.
An active, faith-filled learner who:
A. seeks and develops a personal relationship with God
through prayer
B. seeks knowledge and understanding of his/her
Catholic faith and identity
C. seeks to follow Christ's teachings and live the
Gospel message |
II. An integrated individual who:
A. has a positive sense of self-worth, feels secure,
and knows that he/she is loved by God
B. demonstrates self-discipline
C. practices safety, good health habits, and hygiene
D. accepts and offers criticism and praise
appropriately |
III. A life-long learner who:
A. possesses a broad basis of literacy and has a
continuing curiosity for learning
B. is a critical thinker and problem solver
C. is self-motivated and goal-orientated
D. is able to recognize his/her strengths and
weaknesses
E. uses his/her God-given gifts and learned skills
to the best of his/her ability |
IV. An effective communicator who:
A. is able to articulate ideas clearly, effectively,
and appropriately
B. is an active listener respecting others' thoughts
and ideas in a manner that fosters mutual respect and confidence |
V. A responsible, globally aware citizen who:
A. exemplifies a Christian attitude and behavior
that embraces respect and responsibility for self, others, and all of
God's creation
B. recognizes his/her responsibilities to respond to
the needs of others through active Christian service |
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