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Educating the Whole Person. . . 

Spiritual - We believe a Christian education in the Catholic tradition is best realized in an environment in which faith and knowledge meet.   Our staff seeks to increase knowledge of the faith, to give knowledge a faith-filled context, and to challenge our students to live their faith through active participation in a Christian community and living a life of service.

• Daily prayer and theology classes at each grade level.

• All-school liturgies and individual class liturgies at the
  parish church.

• Spiritual growth through prayer, scripture, liturgy, music, 
  and community service.

• Retreat program (grade 8)

Academic - We believe in maintaining the highest standards of academic excellence and encouraging family involvement in the educational process.  St. Paul Parish School offers a challenging academic program which emphasizes the mastery of basic skills and the extension of those skills toward independent learning, problem solving, and decision making.  Teachers and administrators work closely with students and parents to provide a safe and nurturing Catholic Christian educational environment and to lay the foundation for life-long learning.

• Music, computer, art and library instruction for all grades.

• Optional band class (grades 4 through 8)

• Spanish foreign language instruction (grades 7 and 8)

• All-school musicals for Christmas and spring

• Parent conferences two times per year

• Stanford Achievement Test scores consistently above 
  national average.

Physical - We believe that good health is vital to learning and proper development.  We provide ample opportunities for physical activity to promote the health of the whole person.  We work to create and environment which is characterized by cooperation, respect, and responsibility.

• Regular Physical Education classes and daily recess for
  all grades

• Facilities include a gymnasium, playgrounds, and sports
  fields

• Extensive participation in Kidsports programs

• Participation in Sky-Em Youth League:
  *Volleyball (grade 7)
  *Basketball (grades 7 and 8 boys and girls)
  *Track (grades 6 through 8 boys and girls)

Social - We believe that students' spiritual, academic, physical, and social growth is maximized when home and school are partners.  Parents share in the responsibility of teaching Christian values, supporting academic development, and stimulating the creative abilities of their children.  We ask parents to take an active role in support of school policies, classroom activities, religious functions, sports programs and the Family Participation Program.

• School climate characterized by cooperation and
  respect for self and others

• Guidance in the formation of good conscience
  through the study of theology, active participation
  in in prayer celebrations, and service to the greater
  community

• Commitment to personal responsibility and
  accountability

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