Mission and Philosophy
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Mission
A family community based school based on the philosophy of St. John Bosco: Reason, Religion, and Loving Kindness. The mission of St. John Bosco School is to educate youth academically and spiritually in the Catholic, Salesian traditions of Reason, Religion and Loving Kindness.
St. John Bosco School is a school where children . . . love to Learn . . .
. . . and learn to Love.
In the Catholic Salesian tradition of St. John Bosco School, a student is formed in:
REASON - Loving to be life-long learners, proficient in the areas that promote college readiness:
-critical thinking
- creativity in problem solving
- communication
-collaboration
- proficient in STREAM
Science, Technology, Religion, Engineering, the Arts (Language Arts, Visual Arts, Dramatic Arts, Music) and Math
RELIGION - Loving God
- forming a good conscience
- knowing the basic doctrines of our Faith
- translating Gospel values into responsible citizenship
- experiencing various forms of prayer and worship
- respecting God's creation and all levels and stages of life
- loving and honoring Mary as God's and as our Mother
LOVING KINDNESS - Loving one another
- reverencing God's gift of self and family
- living a healthy life-style
- utilizing talents and resources in service of others
- exhibiting care and cooperation
- demonstrating good manners in all relationships
- valuing forgiveness and reconciliation
Philosophy
At St. John Bosco School, we find the very reason for our existence to be in the integral education of youth. We are committed to transmitting our Catholic and Salesian heritage to our students and enabling them to experience the gospel in daily life. We therefore, "fully enter into the saving mission of the Church, especially in the need for education in the faith." 1
We recognize that "parents are the first and foremost educators of their children." 2 Our purpose, then, as Catholic, Salesian educators, is to serve as partners with parents whose teachings and formation are in harmony with Catholic doctrine and Salesian values.
Together as an educating community – students, parents, teachers, staff, and Sisters – we can offer a true education that is able “to integrate religious truth and values with life” 3 and form in the students a sense of belonging, not only to the school but also to “the parish, the neighborhood, the local civic community, and the world, and begin to respond to the obligation of Christian service through joint action.” 4
We also believe that the specific function of a Catholic, Salesian School is to develop the human powers of each student – religious, moral, academic, psychological, cultural, social, physical, and aesthetic – thus preparing our youth “to open themselves more and more to reality and to form in themselves a clear ideal of life.” 5
As Salesian educators, we strive to follow the educational approach of St. John Bosco, by creating schools with a family spirit, emphasizing reason, religion and loving kindness, in a positive atmosphere of discipline, friendliness, and cheerfulness. In St. John Bosco’s own words, we aim to form our children to be “good Christians and upright citizens, empowering them with a joyful vision and hope of a better world.”
1 The Catholic School, #9
2 Lay Catholics in Schools: Witness to Faith, #12
3 To Teach As Jesus Did, #105
4 Ibid, #109
5 The Catholic School, #31