Mission & Vision
Mission Statement
St. John Paul II Catholic School prepares all students spiritually and academically to do God's will and to succeed in life.
Vision
Our vision for the future of St. John Paul II Catholic School is to continue to offer an exceptional Catholic education to all families who desire one for their children. Academic excellence, quality extra-curricular programs, and a strong Catholic spiritual program remain the focus for the future of the school.
The Philosophy of St. John Paul II Catholic School
St. John Paul II Catholic School strives to develop and nurture the spiritual life of each child. This is achieved through Catholic education, by promoting a sense of positive self-worth, and with an atmosphere of prayer and personal moral responsibility which reinforces the values instilled in the home.
St. John Paul II Catholic School strives to provide a quality learning environment where its students are encouraged to become self-directed learners, and to discover and develop their personal gifts. Students are continually challenged to pursue academic excellence and to reach their highest individual potential.
With Roman Catholic values as the cornerstone, St. John Paul II Catholic School instills a love of neighbor and a desire to serve others and provides an environment that builds collaborative workers and community contributors. St. John Paul II Catholic School expects students to take their places in society with strong Christian values, to incorporate the spiritual and corporal works of mercy into their daily lives, and to make decisions grounded in the Catholic faith.
St. John Paul II Catholic School parents, students, and faculty provide a strong Roman Catholic community as the platform from which all learning takes place. The community recognizes the importance of all its members as teachers and models of Catholic education.
St. John Paul II Catholic School believes it is essential to maintain an affordable tuition to be able to provide a Catholic education for all who desire it, regardless of financial ability.
Guided by the above philosophy, St. John Paul II Catholic School supports and follows the II Vatican Council Declaration about Catholic schools.
"No Less than other schools does the Catholic school pursue cultural goals and the human formation of youth. But its proper function is to create for the school community a special atmosphere animated by the Gospel spirit of freedom and charity, to help youth grow according to the new creatures they were made through baptism."
II Vatican Council Declaration on
Christian Education, Section 8
StJPII's strategic direction in the coming years will be guided by the 2022-2027 strategic plan.
Vision for the Future
Our vision for the future of St. John Paul II Catholic School is to continue to offer an exceptional Catholic education to all families who desire one for their children. Academic excellence, quality extra-curricular programs, and a strong Catholic spiritual program remain the focus for the future of the school.
Our vision for the future is to further integrate technology into our academic programs, by purchasing and maintaining state-of-the-art equipment, and by incorporating the use of technology in core subjects. Our goal of keeping up with current trends in technology will further prepare our students to succeed academically after they leave St. John Paul II.
We seek to assure financial security for the school by increasing significantly our endowment fund. Our long-term goal is to increase it to a point that the interest on the fund will be significant enough to provide additional revenue for the school, so that tuition can remain as affordable as possible, while allowing for a generous tuition assistance program.
Finally, we seek to maintain full enrollment in the school by continuing to provide an academically superior education in a nurturing, Catholic setting. We will further this goal by maintaining and enhancing our programs and facilities, and by continuing sound financial practices and marketing.