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St. Joseph's School is staffed
with competent and certified lay teachers and the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet. Class size
is limited and a diversity of teaching/learning methods are employed to meet
the individual learning needs of students. The administration and staff
endeavor to provide a spiritual and respectful learning environment as well as
the most current textbooks for the education of our students.
St. Joseph's School Mission Statement
In
an environment of academic excellence and a compassionate Catholic Community,
St. Joseph's Parish School strives to:
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Foster a Christian environment of family and friendship
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Educate
children in the life and teachings of Jesus Christ, in the Catholic
tradition
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Prepare children
for leadership in church and society through a sound and challenging basic
academic curriculum
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Enable each child to recognize his or her self worth
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Encourage each child to internalize the values of
self-discipline, Mutual respect, personal morality, social justice, and
concern for the earth
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Nurture each
individual's natural desire to learn
SCHOOL
ADVISORY COMMISSION 2010 - 2011
| Matt
Beaton, President |
Paul Giever,
Secretary |
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Ron St. Hilaire, Vice
President |
Julia Hiett,
Member |
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Sean McGrath, Member |
Carol Brandner,
Member |
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Sherry Schroeder,
Holy Spirit Rep |
Todd Halter,
Past President |
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Mike
Hiett, PTO Rep |
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The School Advisory
Commission is made up of eight to twelve members, nominated by the Commission
from a nomination slate of parish and school persons. The appointments are
made after a discernment process by the Commission members, the Pastor, and
the principal focusing on the specialized needs and issues addressed by the
Commission. The School Advisory Commission ordinarily meets monthly. The dates
are published in the school calendar.
SCHOOL ADVISORY COMMISSION DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Planning
The Commission assesses school needs and how
they can be addressed by:
•Setting
goals
•Developing
a faith community
•Reviewing
curriculum
•Developing
and tracking a long range school plan
•Coordinating
activities with the PTO Board at one or two planning sessions per year
Policy making
The Commission reviews and adopts policies as
appropriate to meet school needs by:
•Identifying
and/or writing policy
•Reviewing
and updating existing policies
Finances
The Commission adopts the school’s financial
plan and monitors how it is working by:
•Approving
the annual budget
•Reviewing
the monthly financial statements and year-to-date report
•Determining
tuition rates and fees
•Determining
salary and benefit schedules for the staff
•Dialoguing
with the pastor or parish finance committee regarding the amount of parish subsidy for the school
Special Projects
The Commission assumes responsibility for
special activities such as:
•Recruitment
of students
•Public
relations
•Support
of staff morale
•Annual
assessment of the school facilities
•Reporting
at General Parent Meetings
PARENT TEACHER ORGANIZATION (PTO) 2010 - 2011
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President
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Mike Hiett |
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Treasurer
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Cherry Safford |
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Secretary |
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PTO MISSION STATEMENT
The mission of the St. Joseph’s PTO is to
support the school and its families through fundraising, community building,
and assisting in classroom needs. To do this the PTO acts as a conduit
between the school and the families of St. Joseph’s. The Parent Teacher
Organization ordinarily meets twice monthly on the second and fourth Mondays
of the month. The dates are published in the school calendar.
STUDENT COUNCIL
STUDENT COUNCIL
OFFICERS 2010-2011
| President |
Mercedes Haberling |
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| Vice President |
Janet Kruschke |
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| Secretary |
Kelci Young |
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| Religious Affairs |
Jacy Thomas |
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| School Spirit |
Cameron Johnston |
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| Publicity |
Ania McGrath |
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| Athletics |
Tristan Barnett |
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| Ecology |
Jessica Kadinger |
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| Student Liaison for Activities |
Sebastian Spindola |
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| Safety |
Anthony Ireland |
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The purpose and
goals of the St. Joseph’s Student Council are the following:
•To
foster spiritual growth among the students
•To
promote good citizenship
•To
encourage a high standard of scholarship
•To
create school spirit
•To
demonstrate the practical application of democracy
•To
support the welfare of our school and its members in every possible way
•To
provide service to the school and the civic community
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Downloads:
Parent Handbook
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