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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 is proud of it success in all areas related to our mission, but takes special pride in how we measure against our peers, when comparing the statewide WASL scores. To view and download the most current St. Joseph's WASL scores in comparison to the state and local WASL scores, please click on: 2007-2008 WASL Results
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 2008 - 2009
| Merle Pedersen, Member |
Paul Giever, Secretary
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| Matt Beaton, Vice President |
Eric Nyberg, Member |
| Maureen McGrath, Member |
Carol Brandner, Member |
| Ron St. Hilaire, Member |
Dan Maher, Member |
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Sherry Schroeder, Holy Spirit Rep.
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Todd Halter, President |
| Brian & Kirsten Cole, 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) 2008 - 2009
| President |
Brian & Kirsten Cole |
| Treasurer |
Mary Weiglein |
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 2008-2009
| President |
Michael Cole |
| Vice-President |
Mary Hoppes |
| Secretary |
Kenzie Brown |
| Religious Affairs |
Brendan Cole
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| School Spirit |
Sofia Morrison |
| Publicity |
Hailee Weiglein |
| Athletics |
Melissa Schmitz |
| Ecology |
Jacqueline Ines |
| Student Liaison for Activities |
Sarah Burns |
| Safety |
Connor Rodriguez |
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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