We are a vibrant, faith-filled community where students are nurtured to grow spiritually, academically, emotionally, and physically. Rooted in the teachings of the Catholic Church, we are dedicated to helping each child discover their unique gifts, strive for excellence, and live out the Gospel values every day. Through the partnership of families, teachers, and parish leadership, we work together to create a safe, supportive environment where students can thrive and prepare for a lifetime of faith, learning, and service.

 

MISSION STATEMENT:

St. Athanasius School exists for the purpose of spreading the Good News of Christ according to Catholic teaching. Our mission is to address the intellectual, spiritual, emotional, and physical needs of our students. We are dedicated to empowering our students to live Christian values and to strive for academic excellence.

 

CORE VALUES:

We believe…

• Every child is created in the image and likeness of God.
• The school is an extension of the Church where students can experience its teachings and traditions.
• The intellectual, spiritual, emotional, social and physical needs of the students should be addressed
• Children should be encouraged to challenge themselves academically and understand learning is a continuous process. 
• Parish and school administration should encourage students to strive to reach their full potential.
• Our children deserve a safe environment with yearly updates and improvements to the infrastructure and resources.
• Students should be encouraged to respect all life.
• Teachers, students and families work together as a cohesive unit ensuring student’s success in all aspects of life.
• Students should be encouraged to give back to the school community as an active alumni member.

 

PROFILE OF GRADUATES 

A graduate of St. Athanasius School will:

Spiritually

• Live and practice the Catholic Christian faith
• Discover and share their gifts from God
• Practice and be a positive example of Catholic values

Intellectually

• Think critically, creatively and independently 
• Develop a mastery of technological skills that will expand their learning to become productive members of the 21st century

Social/Emotional 

• Communicating and working effectively with their peers
• Productive and involved alumni
• Demonstrates a positive sense of self and a lifelong commitment to personal growth
• Demonstrates socio-emotional growth through self-awareness, self-management, social awareness, relationship skills, and responsible decision-making.

  Physically

• Providing a safe environment conducive to learning
• Having an awareness of their physical and personal needs
• Make choices that promote health and safety for self and others