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Mission and Philosophy
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Mission Statement
As a mission of St. Rose Parish, St. Rose School educates each student as a unique child of God to know and live the Catholic faith and to achieve excellence.
Philosophy Statement
As followers of Jesus, we of St. Rose School are called to teach and live Catholic beliefs through education and service in an academic environment. As Catholic educators at St. Rose School, we recognize that each child has been called to a personal relationship with God strengthened through education in the Catholic faith, in partnership with parents and in service to the community.
- We believe that faith formation and religious education are part of a life long journey.
- We believe that we encourage, promote, and teach the life of Jesus as the one in whose footsteps we follow.
- We believe that through prayer, community, education and service, we model and live the gospel message.
- We believe that parents are the primary religious educators of children, and we support and assist them in their faith formation.
- We believe that we model the Catholic faith for our students with integrity and honesty.
- We believe that Catholic school educators know, accept, and embrace the teachings, doctrines, and practices of the Catholic Church.
- We believe that Catholic education values the whole person created uniquely in the image and likeness of God, and therefore, we foster a safe, welcoming, respectful school community.
- We believe that it is our responsibility to guide students to develop a conscience and to empower them to make moral choices.
The Four Cornerstones
Education: St. Rose School ’s academic program includes full day Pre-Kindergarten and Kindergarten, as well as 1st through 8th grades. St. Rose School teaches a varied and appropriate curriculum in all subject areas at all levels. Language arts, math, reading, science, social studies, music, art, physical education, and computer science are taught on a regular basis. Our teaching staff provides a quality academic program which nurtures discovery and challenges the students to become life long learners.
Prayer: Catholic doctrine is taught with conviction as truth, and children are taught to worship reverently and joyfully in personal and community prayer, including a weekly Mass, and by living out their faith. Religion is taught each day, but not in isolation: a spirit of faith is intentionally cultivated among faculty and infuses all activities at school. Our goal is to support family and parish faith formation by instilling in our children the gift of a lifelong love for God and others.
Service: At St. Rose School, a student’s learning goes beyond the classroom with recognition of the need to serve the community. Our students work individually, as a class, with local parishes, and in the greater community doing service work. Over the past decade, our students have volunteered and participated in local programs such as Loaves & Fishes, Providence Child Center, St. Francis Lunches, Pennies for the Poor, St. Vincent De Paul, and Catholic Charities.
Community: St. Rose School welcomes students of all races, religions, and cultural backgrounds which provides a community rich in diverse family backgrounds and talents. Parent involvement in school life is encouraged. Staff and parents work together to nurture faithful, loving, and unselfish persons. We provide a curriculum that challenges students to engage in their community and to make decisions that will enrich their lives and the lives of others through community and service.
Student Creed
As a student of St. Rose School, I am a lifelong learner. I am a spiritual person who prays, knows the Catholic faith, and serves others. I am an educated person who seeks knowledge, solves problems, and communicates effectively. I am a physically well-rounded person who is fair, healthy and safe. I am a globally aware citizen who acts responsibly in my community and the world. I can do all of this in the spirit of Jesus Christ who loves me.