St. Joan of Arc School is an integral part of the St. Joan of Arc Parish family. The mission of the Catholic school's educators (clergy, administrative staff, faculty, and parents) is that of the apostles in creating a cooperative atmosphere based on the Good News of salvation and the command of Jesus to love and serve one another. The school provides a comprehensive program of education so that each student may develop to his/her fullest potential as an image of God, a member of the student body and as a member of the Body of Christ.

 

BELIEFS

Belief Statements

1.  Students learn to become good Catholic Christians in an environment in which the Good News of Jesus Christ is proclaimed through the values taught and lived in the school.

2.  Students develop to their fullest potential when they are given a comprehensive program of education, which provides opportunities for spiritual, academic, social, emotional, and physical growth.

3.  All students in our school must have an equal opportunity to learn in a safe and comfortable environment.

4.  St. Joan of Arc’s commitment to continuous improvement is imperative if our students are to become confident, life-long learners.

5.  Teachers, administrators, parents, and the community share the responsibility for helping students learn.

6.  All students can learn in some meaningful way.

7.  Students learn more when they are provided with a wide variety of instructional approaches, and are actively engaged in the learning process.

8.  Motivation to learn is influenced by a student’s emotional state, beliefs, interests, goals, and habits of thinking.

9.  Students learn responsibility, self-discipline, self-improvement, and decision-making skills in an environment where these qualities are modeled and encouraged.

 Profile of a St. Joan of Arc Catholic School Graduate

A Saint Joan of Arc graduate is a student who: 

·        *pursues a way of life that demonstrates an active relationship with God as a person formed in the Catholic faith community and tradition.

·        *strives to make informed moral decisions based on the Catholic interpretation of gospel teaching.

·        *shows respect and concern for self, others and for all of God’s creation.

·        *exemplifies caring family membership as a person formed in the Catholic faith community.

·        *pursues excellence in all endeavors through self-directed, ongoing learning and achievement from a Catholic holistic perspective.

·     is committed to creating quality work and striving for excellence as is appropriate for the individual’s  level.

·        is able to enter into new experiences and/or new areas of learning with self-confidence.

·        communicates clearly and purposefully in a variety of forms.

·        utilizes and evaluates multiple strategies to solve a variety of problems.

·        works well with others in a variety of situations to set and achieve goals.

·        demonstrates responsible citizenship in the school, community, state, and nation based on the teachings of the Catholic church.

 *(Catholic Identity Standards for the Archdiocese of New Orleans Schools)