Mission & Learning Expectations - St. Therese School

Mission Statement

St. Therese School is a diverse community striving for academic excellence guided by our Catholic faith.

We believe:

All children are valued and respected.
Students grow best when challenged to achieve personal success.
All teachers strive to meet students’ diverse needs.
A rigorous curriculum is necessary for student success.
Catholic education involves providing instruction, opportunity, and support of every child on their spiritual journey of faith formation.
Our community is based on love, understanding, and respect for the dignity of all people.
Families provide a physically, emotionally, and spiritually supportive environment for the successful development of their children.

At St. Therese Catholic School, we:

Live like Jesus
- Develop a relationship with God
- Serve others
- Participate in liturgy and prayer
- Celebrate Church traditions
Are life-long learners
- Strive to do our best
- Work independently and cooperatively
- Solve problems
- Communicate effectively
- Use creative and critical thinking skills
- Apply our Christian values in learning
Are safe, respectful, and responsible
- Show respect and compassion
- Accept responsibility for our actions
- Welcome all cultures
- Listen actively and thoughtfully
- Develop community and global awareness