Mission & Philosophy

Enriching Mind, Body and Soul Since 1923

Mission

The mission of St. Anne School, in partnership with parents and the parish family, is to provide a quality Catholic education that promotes educational excellence, fosters the living of Gospel values, builds Christian community and inspires compassionate service.

Vision

Intensifying our Catholic Identity

Furthering Educational Excellence

Working toward a model of Inclusion

Philosophy

St. Anne School affirms that Catholic education encompasses the whole of human life: spiritual, intellectual, aesthetic, cultural, psychological, physical and social.

We believe that each child is a unique individual created by God and endowed with a variety of gifts and abilities, which are nurtured within the learning environment. We seek and work to educate our students to hold a desire for and to pursue life-long learning.

We are a faith community that encourages and supports the role of parents as the primary educators of their children. We operate in this spirit of joint participation and cooperation to help all students reach their potential. We believe that Gospel values are to be lived through prayer, worship, Christ-centered decision-making, service and compassion. We trust that Catholic education, the integration of the Gospel values and education excellence will best prepare our students to live as active members of our Church and responsible citizens of the world.

Student Learning Expectations

A strong set of Student Learning Expectations developed by school faculty and parents is utilized by teachers and students to guide the development of the school’s academic and service learning curriculum. These expectations set forth that the community of St. Anne School – parents, students, teachers, staff and administration – will prepare St. Anne graduates to be:

  1. An Active Person of Faith Who:
    • Develops and fosters a relationship with God.
    • Applies Gospel values and Catholic teachings to life decisions and actions.
    • Respects self, others, and all creation.
    • Actively demonstrates involvement in the parish and the broader community.
  2. A Lifelong Learner Who:
    • Demonstrates a love and curiosity for learning.
    • Demonstrates critical thinking and proactive problem solving.
    • Exhibits self-direction and demonstrates organizational and study skills.
    • Communicates effectively through speech, writing and active listening.
    • Reads for knowledge and pleasure.
  3. A Globally Aware Person Who:
    • Values cultural diversity and advocates for social justice.
    • Understands and appreciates the abundance of one’s daily blessings.
    • Makes a positive impact on the world through actions.
    • Shows respect and stewardship for the environment.
    • Is aware of local, national and international events.
  4. A Well-Balanced Person Who:
    • Identifies and uses talents in pursuit of excellence in mind, body and spirit.
    • Develops positive social skills.
    • Accepts responsibility for one’s self and actions.
    • Prioritizes and manages time well.

St. Anne School does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, national origin, age or disability (if with reasonable accommodation the disabled person can function in the school environment). We desire to be as inclusive as possible in welcoming all students for whom we can provide an appropriate program.