Mission Statement

St. Joan of Arc Parish School aspires to:

Promote uncompromising character by example,

Educate for academic excellence,

Teach servitude for the betterment of the wider community, and

Use the gift of spiritual development, which fostered here guides the leaders of tomorrow.

Philosophy Of Education

St. Joan of Arc Parish School provides, in partnership with parents and the parish community, an education that fosters an understanding and sharing of the Gospel message.

St. Joan of Arc Parish School is dedicated to academic excellence by teaching in accordance with archdiocesan and State of Wisconsin educational guidelines.

St. Joan of Arc Parish School affirms the importance of character education, including respect of self and others, as each student is challenged to achieve full potential.

St. Joan of Arc Parish School believes that our students are tomorrow’s leaders; therefore, we will provide them with the skills needed to make a positive impact on our ever-changing society.

St. Joan of Arc Parish School strives to inspire students to assume responsibility for active and creative service to parish, local, and global communities.

Objectives

Religious Education

Religious formation through

v      Participation in Liturgy and classroom instruction

v      Sense of tradition through Bible History and Church History

Individuality

Concern for the individual through

v      Allowance for individual need in the group structure

v      Individual attention made possible by small size

v      Imparting of etiquette and social skills

v      Instilling respect and tolerance for individual and acceptance of differences

Communication

Opportunity for developing poise and self-confidence

v      Speaking before a group

v      Performing programs and assemblies

v      Creative writing and recognition of good writing

Arts

Appreciation and creative expression

v      Variety of art experiences

v      Audience experience of drama

v      Performing experience in programs

v      Experiencing music in listening, singing, and playing instruments

Community

Awareness of immediate neighborhood

v      Publicizing through local press

v      Fund raising contacts

v      Field trips

v      Parent-teacher conferences

Physical Development

Development of sound body

v      Health and nutrition education

v      Family life and sexuality education

v      Awareness of drug and alcohol abuse

v      Physical education classes

Community of Faith

Increase awareness in our Catholic faith

v      Faith experiences

v      Group prayer

v      Weekly Liturgy experience

Social Concern

Broaden our care and concern for others

v      Prayer intentions

v      Food for the poor

v      Recycling drives

v      Cooperative projects with institutions