Principal's Welcome
Warm greetings from the School of St. Philip! We are a Catholic school that serves students in Kindergarten through 5th grade. I encourage you to explore our website further to learn more about the joyful, Christ-centered, nurturing, and challenging atmosphere we provide for our students. You are also encouraged to call to set up a visit so you can see first-hand all that the School of St. Philip has to offer. Enroll for the 2020-2021 academic year today!
The SoSP develops the mind of our students through
· Challenging academics
· Engaging activities
· Unique experiences
· Enrichment through STEM, Spanish, and Reading Counts programs
The SoSP helps children thrive physically through
· Dynamic PE classes - often outside
· A safe, bully-free space
· A focus on whole-body wellness
· Use of calming sensory tools
· Hands-on learning in all areas
Life at the SoSP is
· Centered on faith and values
· Modeled after Jesus’ life teachings
· Infused with prayer -- Beginning with all-school prayer each morning
· Supported by models of faith in our school and local community
"We love the School of St. Philip. All four of our children attended this school and received a wonderful education. They were also able to learn lifelong lessons about faith, kindness and generosity." ~Caron Family
Our Mission
The School of St. Philip is a Catholic community dedicated to educating the whole child to greatness of mind, body, and spirit.
Our Philosophy
The School of St. Philip is a Catholic community that makes faith and high academic standards the priority. Our goal is to challenge the mind and inspire the soul of everyone who enters our building--students, staff, families, and visitors. Our mission is based on the following beliefs:
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We believe that each child is a unique gift from God with varied abilities and we strive to meet them at their level to reach their full potential.
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We believe that parents are the primary educators of their children and we value the family-school partnership.
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We believe in educating the whole child -- academically, spiritually, morally, physically, and emotionally.
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We believe each child will grow in their relationship with our Savior Jesus Christ and a knowledge of the Catholic faith through participation in prayer, liturgy, and instruction.
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We believe that values such as honesty, responsibility, compassion, and empathy should be modeled and infused in daily instruction.
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We believe in promoting self-esteem in a nurturing environment where all feel welcome and secure.
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We believe in the value of good study habits, time management, and lifelong learning.
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We believe that children at an early age should be encouraged to be engaged in social justice and service to school, home, community, and world.
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To encourage each child to foster a relationship with God and a knowledge of the Catholic faith through prayer, liturgy, and instruction.
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To lead children to make choices and judgments in the light of the Gospel values taught by Jesus Christ.
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To model and teach the value of good study habits and life-long learning.
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To teach the basic skills and content as developed in the curriculum.
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To open as many avenues of exploration as possible to allow each child to express his/her ideas.
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To promote self-esteem in a loving environment where each child feels secure.
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To teach and exemplify that a Christian shows courtesy and respect to others.
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To promote awareness of social justice and global issues.
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To develop strong spiritual and moral values in each individual.
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To promote a healthy life-style through awareness of the value of good physical fitness.
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To extend cooperation through interaction among parents, teachers, students, and administrators in the education of each child.