St. Joseph Catholic Preschool

1. We believe that the mission of the Jubilee Schools, of bringing high-quality Christ-centered education to the poor children of Memphis, is the driving force behind all education practices at St. Joseph School.

2. We believe that St. Joseph School, as one of the Jubilee Schools of the Catholic Diocese of Memphis, makes its outreach with a preferential service option to the poor of the greater Memphis area.

3. We believe that our education experience should be available to all children, regardless of their familys personal faith tradition, ethnic background, or family income level.

4. We believe our faculty should always present and maintain high standards of academic qualification, licensure, and continuing professional education.

5. We believe that the best education practice seeks to educate the “whole child,” and regards as equally important the childs mind, body, spirit, and social behaviors.

6. We believe that the best education practice treats the child and the childs parents with respect.

7. We believe that schools work best in close cooperation with parents, who are the first teachers of their children.

8. We believe that all children can learn, but that all children do not learn in the same way.

9. We believe that low economic status of a family has no bearing on the ability of children to thrive academically.

10. We believe that educating children is an important mission for any faith community.

11. We believe that it is important to value the religious background of all staff members, while maintaining the schools Catholic identity.

“I love the people here!” (second grader)

“I thank God for this school.” (parent)

“I would like to thank St. Joseph for helping me to read and for all their love.” (first grader)

“We are very thankful for the big role that St. Joseph plays in our son’s life. We love St. Joseph and the staff here. Being a student at St. Joseph School has changed my son’s life, now and in the future. Thank you all!” (parents)