| We, the professional staff of St. Agnes School
and Parish are dedicated
to providing a quality Catholic Christian education for the students.
We believe that this mission can be accomplished through
cooperation with parents and the parish community.
We motivate students to work and learn at their individual ability levels.
We strive to create a healthy environment in which a positive
self-concept can be nurtured and academic knowledge attained.
Aims:
MESSAGE
Catholic Education is witnessed by the integration of life with the
relevancy of Christ's teachings, the Gospel Message, and Christian values, as
taught and practiced by families and reinforced in school.
COMMUNITY
A secure, positive learning environment is created which fosters the growth
of the students as productive individuals with an awareness of cultural
differences within the classroom environment, the parish community and the
worldwide society.
WORSHIP
The students' intimate relationship with God is enhanced through diverse
experiences as individuals, as well as members of the extended community.
SERVICE
The staff, with Christ being the role model, strives to provide service
opportunities to create an awareness of the responsibility to respond to the
needs of others.
July 1995
Philosophy of Education
Catholic Education is the extension of our Faith Life - built on prayer,
study and the reception of the Sacraments - as it is enriched, deepened, and
shared through interaction with others.
Catholic Education is witnessed by integration of life with religious truths
and values. In order to achieve these values, a sound working relationship must
be created among parents, students, and teachers.
As Christian educators, we accept students as capable of working and
learning. We do not excuse them from this role of responsibility. We endeavor
to create a healthy, secure environment, where skills and knowledge, both
academic and physical, can be attained.
Our goal is to provide for the spiritual, intellectual, social,
psychological, and physical development of the whole student.
These objectives are achieved through the following activities:
SPIRITUAL
1. The students experience different forms of daily prayer, i.e.,. formal,
spontaneous, and prepared prayer services.
2. The students celebrate the Eucharistic Liturgy in both small and large
group settings on a weekly basis.
3. The students are given preparation, and regular opportunity, for the
celebration of the Sacraments.
4. The students have daily religious instruction.
5. The students experience seasonal religious observations, i.e., Advent,
Lent, Holy Days, Praying the Rosary and Benediction Services in ongoing
celebrations of the Church Year.
6. The students experience periodic field trips concerning religious
topics.
7. The students are given instruction in vocational options for their adult
life.
8. The students are given the opportunity to participate in service
activities within the community.
INTELLECTUAL
1. A positive learning environment which fosters the growth of each
individual is offered.
2. The students are challenged to work to their ability level.
3. Individual attention and appropriate affirmation is provided for the
students.
4. Students develop good study habits, problem solving, and decision-making
skills.
5. Students are taught responsibility for their daily work.
6. Continuous staff development contributes to the academic excellence of
the school.
7. Communication between teachers and parents takes many forms; i.e.,
classroom visitation, two or more formal parent-teacher-student conferences,
report cards, newsletters, teacher letters and /or phone calls.
8. Curriculum textbooks, materials, and resources are updated, maintained,
and evaluated on an eight-year cycle of development and improvement.
9. Computer education, physical education, and music education is offered to
all children; foreign language is offered to 6th, 7th and 8th graders. Teachers
are specialists in their fields.
10. The school is accredited by the Archdiocese of Milwaukee and also by the
State of Wisconsin. Accreditation certifies the school's compliance with all
the standards for a quality educational program.
SOCIAL
1. Students have opportunities to work with parents in the school library,
learning center, resource room, forensics and athletics.
2. Students learn to relate to each other through work, play, the
"Buddy Program", peer tutoring and other activities that reinforce
socialization.
3. Students are given the opportunity to participate in service activities
within the community.
4. Teachers help to build positive self-images and healthy school
environment by interrelating with students in various activities such as: Award
Assemblies, School Newspaper, Talent Show, Catholic Education Week, Christmas
Program, Buddy Program, Holiday Celebrations, Field Trips, Beta Club and
Student Council.
5. Positive school spirit is fostered by activities such as: Spirit Days,
Pep Rallies, All School Activities, Individual Recognition of Birthdays, and
Achievements.
PSYCHOLOGICAL
1. Students are given individual attention, tutoring opportunities and
appropriate affirmation.
2. Consistent discipline that children need, to grow into responsible
individuals, prevails. Specific discipline codes, suitable to the various age
levels, are practiced. These discipline codes contain the following principles:
firmness, flexibility, fairness, kindness and respectfulness to the dignity of
each person.
3. A sound working relationship among parents, students and teachers is
stressed.
4. Professional in-services for the faculty enhance the awareness of the
special needs of individual students.
5. A Supportive Consultant assists the faculty and parents in identifying
the special needs of students and, if need be, makes reference to appropriate
outside resources.
6. The development of a positive self-concept is nurtured.
7. Referrals are made to the Rainbows Program as a peer support system for
students in grades 2 - 8, who have experienced death, separation, or divorce in
their families.
PHYSICAL
1. The D.A.R.E. Program is provided for 5th graders - by Butler Police
Department
2. Ongoing activities promote health awareness.
3. Children who require medication during the school day are monitored
during its dispensing, per Archdiocesan Policy.
4. The Physical Education Program provides fine and gross motor skill
development.
5. A safe and well-supervised play area is provided.
6. Health and Education Screening Programs are in compliance with the
Department of Public Health.
7. Health and Education Screening Programs are conducted in compliance with
the Department of Public Health.
8. State and Federal requirements; e.g., building codes, fire safety, and
health regulations are complied with.
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