The mission of St. Philip Catholic School is to introduce our students gradually into the mystery of their salvation in Jesus Christ – the Way, the Truth, and the Life – and equip them to form the world according to the mind and heart of God through a comprehensive and excellent Catholic education.
About the Curriculum
St. Philip's curriculum includes language arts, math, science, social studies, technology, art, music, physical education, health, and religion and we added Spanish in the fall of 2016 for our 5th-8th graders. Our students attend mass once a week and all students have an opportunity to participate in our school masses throughout the year. Each homeroom is responsible for planning mass on a rotating basis and the students are able to be readers and gift bearers. Those students in grades 5th-8th may also participate as servers once they are trained. We like to think our masses are for the students and by the students and we hope that their ability to participate helps them deepen their relationship with Christ and gives them a better understanding of what it means to be a participating member of the Catholic Church.
Religious Education
The religion program at St. Philip Catholic School is central to the school’s curriculum. Our goal is to lead students to a fuller Christian lifestyle. In addition to the instructional program, the school provides sacramental preparation for First Reconciliation and First Holy Communion and the opportunity to attend liturgies, prayer services, and penance services. It is our belief that without regular weekend worship, the effectiveness of the religious education program is greatly diminished. Therefore, families are urged to worship together on weekends. Religious education goes beyond the mere addition of religion classes. It attempts to create an atmosphere: a community in which personal beliefs and values are transferred and become the basis for living.
Philosophy
St. Philip Catholic School is a part of the teaching mission of St. Philip Parish. Recognizing the parents as primary educators of their children, the pastor, principal, teachers, staff, and parents work cooperatively to guide the children in the teachings of Jesus, specifically in the areas of message, community, service, peace and justice. This is the mission of His Son, Jesus. Acknowledging that each child is an individual, St. Philip Catholic School concerns itself with the development of the total child: physical, spiritual, moral, intellectual, emotional, social, and aesthetic. A highly qualified professional staff shares talents and skills in order to provide a sound program for the students. A variety of methods, materials, and equipment are used to prepare the students to deal successfully with their own immediate and long-range needs. This development includes learning Catholic doctrine, values, and attitudes which will prepare our children to live Christian and moral lives in a secular world. St. Philip Catholic School directs each student toward the realization of his/her full potential and the development of his/her relationship to God, self, family, and neighbor.
Documentation
IDOE Performance Report
Our school performance report, compared to all Indiana schools.
Strategic Plan
Download our school’s strategic plan here.