Mission & Philosophy

Mission Statement

The vision of Jesus the Good Shepherd School is to instill in each child a love of learning and a love of God, self, and others.

School Philosophy 

As a Catholic School, we teach the Catholic faith and the importance of Christian living. This includes development of attitudes and values. One teaches attitudes and values by the way one thinks and by one's example. We respect the special person in each student. Our biggest job is to instill in each student a positive self-concept. Each student must feel he is respected and is of value. 
The work at school is a continuation of the parental responsibility to teach...a responsibility that began the day the child was born. It is an education in living and learning to know, love, and serve Almighty God. The process also includes the various branches of learning, which will prepare the student for his advanced courses in junior high school and high school. 

Belief Statements

• We believe our role is to give our students the best intellectual, spiritual, physical, and social environment as possible.
• We believe our school should be a safe and secure learning environment for all students.
• We believe schools should focus on learning and have high expectations for academic achievement.
• We believe curriculum and instruction practices should incorporate a variety of learning activities to accommodate different learning styles.
• We believe our academic excellence is rooted in Christian principles as revealed by God through the Catholic Church.
• We believe the integration of technology into student learning is an essential part of education.
• We believe our school should instill a knowledge and love of God, self, and others.
• We believe teachers should possess the necessary skills, knowledge, desire, and enthusiasm to make learning a positive experience.
• We believe students should be given a lasting moral and academic foundation, within our curriculum, through prayer, service, self-discipline, individual self-worth, and a positive attitude towards others.
• We believe that the educational process is a responsibility that should be shared among parents, teachers, and students.
• We believe that staff development should be an ongoing process in order to enhance instruction and increase student achievement.