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  • New Middle School Foreign Language Program
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  • "Language Arts Program" Video
  • "Science, Technology, Engineering and Math Programs" Video
  • "Early Childhood Programs" Video
  • "Catholic Faith and Values" Video
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Philosophy & Goals

MISSION STATEMENT

The mission of Seton Catholic School is the religious and academic formation of students in preparation for their lives as productive Catholic adults.

STATEMENT OF PHILOSOPHY

Seton Catholic School is a Catholic Christian community dedicated to a total educational program. We believe that every facet of life is important: spiritual, physical, intellectual and emotional. We strive to instill Christian values so that each student becomes a force of good in God's world. Concurrently, our educational program leads, encourages and aids each student to develop his/her intellect to its full potential. We respect the unique attributes of each student. Thus, by providing the atmosphere of living and learning in the light of faith, we encourage each individual to become a whole person - his/her own person.

STATEMENT OF GOALS

Christian Formation
  • To develop an awareness of Christ in self and in others.
  • To develop Christian values and attitudes.
  • To increase the knowledge of and respect for the teachings of Christ.
  • To present basic Catholic doctrine.
  • To continue formation and development of a faith community involving the faculty, priests, students and parents.
  • To deepen appreciation for various prayer forms through active participation.

 

Academic Education and Formation
  • To give each child the necessary encouragement and aid to independently attain individual goals.
  • To develop and maintain a coordinated curriculum throughout all of the grades.
  • To provide a diversified learning situation in which personal achievement and success are attainable.
  • To impart background knowledge and information in the subject areas included in the school curriculum.

 

Administrative Responsibility
  • To provide the educational leadership and the administrative skills to build a faith community through which the total development of each student is promoted.
  • To provide encouragement and understanding to the faculty and students, recognizing each as a unique individual.
  • To strive for harmony with the school community, providing an opportunity for honest, open communication.
  • To aid teachers in providing a total educational program whereby every child is given the opportunity to succeed.

 

Faculty Responsibility
  • To show acceptance and encouragement of each child as a unique individual.
  • To provide for the individual needs of each student.
  • To exemplify Christian principles and attitudes.
  • To maintain professional ethics at all times.
  • To communicate and interact with the adult personnel: faculty, principals, parents, priests and the Seton School Commission on Education.
  • To show a spirit of cooperation within each department and between departments.
  • To continue participation in professional activities and continuing education.

 

Student Responsibility
  • To strive to achieve to the fullest of one's ability.
  • To exemplify a concern toward one's self and others.
  • To cooperate with the school laws and regulations.
  • To accept and respect the uniqueness of each person.
  • To assume, according to age level and intellectual capacity, co-responsibility with the faculty for development of individualized programs.
  • To play a supportive role in school activities.

 

Parental Responsibility
  • To be the primary educators of their children.
  • To cooperate and work in conjunction with the Seton School's faculty, staff and administration.
  • To be active in and supportive of the Seton School parents' clubs.
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