St. Martin de Porres Catholic School is committed to building a community of Catholic tradition, academic excellence and faith-filled fellowship.
1. Our school will be Catholic in mission and practice.
We will model and nurture a Catholic lifestyle, helping each student become what God wants her/him to be.
Students will learn to live, and take pride in, their faith.
Students will be knowledgeable about scripture, the sacraments, Eucharistic liturgy, Catholic doctrine and social justice.
Students and their families will learn to integrate school life, parish life, and worship.
The school program will be an essential catechetical ministry of our parish.
We will actively work with the parish religious education program and support family faith development.
We will strive to make our school accessible and affordable for families.
2. Our school will be academically excellent.
School leaders will be skilled, visionary and deeply rooted in the Catholic faith.
Teachers will be outstanding, highly qualified and committed to the mission of Catholic education.
Parents will be valued and involved as partners with the school in the education of their children.
The school will be fully accredited, academically sound and innovative, and will provide a superior education.
Academic programs will meet the needs of diverse student ability levels.
Up-to-date technology and creative instructional resources will be applied throughout the curriculum.
Added programs, including fine arts and athletics, will enhance students’ educational experiences.
3. Our school will impact the future of St. Martin de Porres Parish, the Church and society.
Students will understand and be able to articulate the essential beliefs of our Catholic Faith, and learn to make decisions based on Catholic values.
Our students and families will actively participate in, and be supportive members of, their parish community.
Our students will learn and apply life skills, including integrity and dignity, responsibility and initiative, respect and service to others, and a welcoming attitude for all.
Our students will develop good people skills to communicate effectively with people of diverse backgrounds and cultures.