St. Charles is a vibrant, Catholic community dedicated to
guiding the spiritual, academic, moral, and physical development of our
students.
MESSAGE
We
teach the child that the Christian message is not just a concept to be learned,
but a reality to be lived.
We
instill Gospel values that develop a moral conscience.
COMMUNITY
We
model Christian values in both word and action.
We
embrace community as a resource that will strengthen faith.
SERVICE
We
foster an attitude of service, allow opportunities for students and families to
work for a greater good of the community, and promote a living Gospel.
We
amplify the Gospel message of service through the support and participation of
local, state, national, and global outreach projects.
WORSHIP
We
offer meaningful Eucharistic liturgies, prayer services, and sacramental
celebrations so that students will develop a life-long relationship with God.
We
provide opportunities for students to participate in traditional Catholic
devotions.
FAITH
AND DOCTRINE
We
believe in Jesus Christ and His message.
As
a Christ-centered community, we will teach Catholic doctrine and tradition. We
will model Christian values in both word and action.
ACADEMICS
We
believe in a structured, learning environment.
As
an educational community, we will emphasize high expectations and the
acquisition of basic skills. We will introduce, maintain, and develop
responsibility and accountability for life beyond St. Charles School.
DISCIPLINE
We
believe that learning requires a safe, disciplined environment conducive to
learning.
As
a structured community, we will provide respectful, positive, and instructive
discipline that fosters character development.
COMMUNICATION
We
believe that the education of a child must be a cooperative effort involving
the entire St. Charles community.
As a collaborative community, we will foster open
communication among the school, parish, and greater community. We will promote
dialogue between school and home.