Why Choose St. Joseph

Growing hearts and minds…together. That phrase sums up the essence of St. Joseph Catholic School. Together, the Catholic Christian values and teachings taught in the classroom and modeled in the hallways join the academic excellence and leading edge curriculum to develop the whole student. Together, dedicated faculty members teaching smaller class sizes strive to ensure students achieve their best and partner with parents through active communication. Together, the St. Joseph Catholic School community, like a second family, allows you to personally know your child’s friends and their families as well as the teachers, giving a comfort to all and allowing your child to focus on reaching his or her full potential educationally and spiritually.

• The average student to teacher ratio is 1:18.
• The average tenure of a teacher is 12.32 years.
• High academic achievement is a staple of our program.  During the 2008-2009 school year, students at St. Joseph Catholic school posted some of the highest scores on record.  Check out our various data sources from multiple assessments below!
• Classrooms incorporate the Catholic philosophy throughout the entire curriculum.
• A reading resource room is offered to all students.
• Volunteer opportunities are prevalent and parent involvement is outstanding.
• Each class has its students plan and directly participate in weekly liturgies on a regular basis at the parish church.
• Spanish and Technology are offered to all students K through 8th grade.
• Nearly 20% of teachers have advanced degrees with another 16% working toward an advanced degree or specialized endorsement.
• St. Joseph offers a before and after school daycare program.
• St. Joseph Catholic School was founded in 1947.
• 40% of St. Joseph Catholic School families have more than one student attending.
• The St. Joseph librarian is a published author.
• The St. Joseph Parish community provides support to the school to help those wanting a faith-filled education, which costs less than many think.
• St. Joseph offers several extracurricular opportunities. With smaller class sizes, opportunities abound! Your child can be a star in the show, a starting guard, and a scholastic competitor without fear of not “making” the cast and crew or not getting enough playing time in the game. These opportunities include:
  
  1. Football
  2. Boys and Girls Basketball
  3. Volleyball
  4. Wrestling
  5. Choir
  6. Middle School Musical
  7. Band
  8. LEGO League
  9. Track/Field
  10. Baseball
  11. Softball
  12. Future Scientists and Engineers of America (F.S.E.A.)
  13. Drug Awareness Resistance Education (D.A.R.E.)
  14. Students Ok Without Drugs and Alcohol (S.O.D.A.)
  15. Student Council

Call today to arrange a personal tour of St. Joseph Catholic School. We would love to have your family become part of our family, growing hearts and minds…together.