“St. Joseph Public School’s future will be shaped by the core values that have defined our past: academic freedom, tolerance, and experimentation.”
VISION
Our vision is to be a progressive and innovative trailblazer in the field of education to enrich the talents of our students and to empower and motivate them to face the challenges of tomorrow.
Our vision that we must build physically and emotionally fit individuals who never feel defeated by their circumstances or lacking resolve to rise and restore. To provide a platform for every student to reach his/her potential and make a mark in whatever they do, wherever they go.
MISSION
The mission of St. Joseph Public School, having a uniquely diverse population and a tradition of quality education, is to ensure that each student achieves optimal academic and personal potential by providing a safe and nurturing learning environment, which builds a strong foundation for character development and lifelong learning; utilizing best educational practices to engage each student in a culturally rich and challenging curriculum; and fostering partnerships with families and the community.
SCHOOL VALUES
- Learning – Supporting a learning environment that continuously motivates all individuals to excel;
- Relationships – Creating and maintaining meaningful relationships among students, families, teachers, staff, and community partners;
- Integrity – Conducting ourselves with honesty and responsibility;
- Accountability – Demonstrating a personal and institutional accountability for student learning, ethical conduct, and adherence to mandates, policies, and procedures;
- Innovation – Challenging ourselves to create unique ideas and innovative solutions in a technology rich environment;
- Respect – Promoting a school community that appreciates the value of students, families, colleagues, and cultures;
- Service -Dedicating ourselves to delivering excellent service.
OBJECTIVES
To increase academic achievement and love of learning for all students.
To help erase the achievement gap between students who are economically disadvantaged, students learning English as a 2nd language, and students of color, proving all students are capable of excelling academically. This will be demonstrated through student progress on academic goals, school-wide assessment methodologies, and increase in test scores.
To provide a standards-based integrated international model of education to all students: subjects and skills are linked together through a common theme that has local and global significance.
Expectations of Excellence an environment of high expectations in which all people consistently strive to operate at optimal performance levels.
Communication conveying thoughts and ideas through a variety of mediums that promote clarity and understanding.