St. Agatha Catholic School

Goals and Objectives

The purpose of St. Agatha School is to provide our students, within a community of living faith and service, a Catholic philosophy of life in Jesus Christ. The school assists, not only the parents, but also the Church, in providing their children with opportunities to deepen and strengthen academic achievement in accordance with the Christian principles of wisdom, justice, brotherhood and morality.

We, as educators, consider that our mission is to prepare our students to proclaim the Gospel and to translate it into action. Thus, we incorporate two aims into our philosophy; helping our students to achieve self-fulfillment through loving service to society and attaining their own spiritual fulfillment. Our education seeks to develop students' potential, thus helping them accomplish all that is possible for them: becoming fully integrated, happy, loving, warm human beings.

Mission
To help mold and educate responsible Catholic citizens for a diverse and dynamic society.

This mission statement defines the primary focus of the school and reflects beliefs about teaching and learning. Let's dissect and analyze its key terms.
	Help educate: Parents are the primary educators; Teachers help parents educate.
	Mold: Teachers are involved in a dynamic process of educating.
	Responsible: Students are responsible, therefore teachers hold them accountable.
	Catholic: To be a living Gospel, reflecting catholic morals, ethics and values.
	Citizens: Active members of a global community with a sense of service and patriotism.
	Diverse and An ever-changing world for which students must be Dynamic: prepared.

St. Agatha Catholic School Believes:

In establishing daily Christian values of discipline, love and respect that are essential in a successful society

Catholic traditions directly foster the student’s moral development allowing the student to integrate Catholic faith and values

That parents are the primary educators, who collaborate with the administration, faculty, and parish community as part of an interconnecting puzzle that molds and educates each student

Fundamental academic skills serve as a foundation for student success.

As critical thinkers, the students synthesize and apply knowledge to real-life situations.

A safe and accepting atmosphere is necessary for the development of each student’s unique gifts and capabilities.

A positive self-image and healthy self-esteem promote individual growth and development while facilitating positive relationships within our community and moreover in society.

In creating an environment in which all children, including children with learning variances, participate fully in a community of faith and learning.

In the effective and ethical use of technology and scientific knowledge.

Multi-cultural education fosters a greater understanding and tolerance of differences in peoples, religions and cultures.

St. Agatha Catholic School 1125 S.W. 107 Avenue Miami, Florida 33174 Phone 305-222-8751 Fax 305-222-1517