Vision/Mission/Beliefs
Vision Statement
As weavers helping children enhance their tapestry of life, we create in one another threads to develop academically, emotionally and spiritually in the pattern of Christ and His message.
Mission Statement
Saint Thomas School community prepares children for life in a respectful and supportive environment by providing a dynamic education centered in Christ.
Beliefs
As Catholic educators…
We believe in a Christian environment which affords an opportunity to hear the Gospel message of Hope, achieve a vital personal relationship with Christ, share in the Christian community of faith and develop a sense of service based upon love.
We believe in developing self-esteem by providing a secure environment which includes the acceptance of individual and cultural differences. We will strive to enhance each child’s feelings of self-worth in order to attain his/her full potential.
We believe that students, teachers, parents and others in Catholic schools should respect each other because they respect Jesus who lives in them. We will encourage children to join with others to respect and show justice to one another.
We believe in a shared responsibility between home and school. As teachers, we will report to parents of their child’s progress regularly and as needed, in a spirit of charity, with professional accuracy and honesty.
We believe in developing self-control in students through discipline that is positive, consistent, and fair according to the needs of each child. Central to this idea is the constant reminder that the students are expected to act in ways reflective of our Christian community.
We believe in providing opportunities that challenge and stimulate all young people to levels of excellence in the many spheres of life.
We believe in fostering skills which will enable students to interact in a positive and peaceful manner within our school community.
We believe in encouraging the development of accountability and responsibility in each child.
We believe in providing opportunities which enhance students’ success. Experiencing success will increase the likelihood of future success.
We believe each person is a unique gift of God with personality, talents and abilities waiting to be developed. Growth paces itself with each individual. Every child is encouraged to grow spiritually, socially, emotionally, intellectually and physically.