ABOUT US
St. Cecilia Catholic School is committed to academic leadership for all students. Our key strengths are the high academic standards and high expectations for our students. To ensure each St. Cecilia student succeeds, we offer
U A competent, professional and caring staff who know how to work with children ages 3-14
U The best new facilities, materials, and educational tools
U Individual learning plans that provide educational opportunities as a child grows academically, emotionally, and spiritually.
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OUR MISSION STATEMENT
St. Cecilia Catholic School, in communion with the Archbishop, and in collaboration with parents, parish leadership, and the community, teaches Gospel values and the faith of the Catholic Church, and educates students in preschool through 8th grades for leadership and service to the church and society through excellent religious, academic, and co-curricular programs that strive to be accessible to all.
OUR PHILOSOPHY
St. Cecilia Catholic School is a Catholic parish school. Along with parents, who are the primary educators of their children, the staff and the St. Cecilia community are committed to providing and promoting:
U Christ-centered instruction and formation in Catholic doctrines, liturgy, traditions, and social justice teachings.
U A student-centered learning environment that encourages reverence, respect, responsibility, and appreciation for diversity.
U An affordable and accessible education that strives to develop the whole child, mind, body and soul.
U An excellent academic program with age appropriate instruction that encourages life-long learning.
U Opportunities to practice good citizenship by serving the community of Christ’s Kingdom here on earth.
STUDENT LEARNING EXPECTATIONS
Preschool and Kindergarten Students learn Christian values, reinforced through the "Three R's" of St. Cecilia Catholic School:
Reverence
U For God
U For all of Life
Respect
U For ourselves
U For others
U For property
Responsibility
U To our families
U For our actions
U For our school work
A St. Cecilia Catholic School 1st - 8th Grade Student is …
A student of Catholic faith who is respectful, shows reverence and is responsible…
· Acquires knowledge of faith, traditions, and authentic teachings of the Catholic Church
· Participates in liturgical, sacramental, and prayer experiences
· Peacefully solves conflicts
· Develops strategies for moral and ethical decision making
An active learner who ...
· Is able to listen actively, speak clearly, and write concisely and correctly
· Works to improve self and academic success with strong work ethic through goal setting, study habit, time management, and organizational skills
· Demonstrates responsible use of technology to enhance learning
· Practices academic risk-taking through critical and creative thinking, problem solving, and working cooperatively
A servant learner who …
· Acquires an awareness of the principles of Catholic Social Teaching
· Demonstrates respect, reverence, and responsibility for all of God’s creation
· Responds to Christ’s call to serve
SCHOOL PROFILE
Our Faculty and Staff
Our teachers and staff reflect a combination of enthusiasm and experience that engages students' interest while challenging them to achieve more than they expected. Our teachers average over 6 years of teaching experience. And the average class size at St. Cecilia's is 13 students; small enough for teachers to know students personally and to carefully nurture individual talents and needs.
Parents
In addition to our dedicated faculty and staff, each family commits to a minimum of 30 hours of volunteer time per school year helping to further school and classroom goals. The contribution of so much talent and energy has built a strong community and established a deep bond between school families and the faculty and staff. Parents serve as classroom volunteers, support enrichment activities and athletics, raise funds for special projects, and welcome new families to the school.
Our Students
We currently have about 100 students enrolled in Preschool through 8th Grade. Approximately 77% are Catholic, and 28% are people of color. About 1/3 of our families live off-Island.