St. Joseph Catholic School Mission Statement

St. Joseph Catholic School strives to place Christ at the Center of all we do. . .

• by educating children in matters of faith and knowledge,

• by working together with parents, the parish of St. Joseph, and the entire community,

1. •by providing students with a fulfilling and innovative educational experience,
   

2. for their spirits, minds and bodies,
   

• by developing a strong sense of service, justice and respect for self and others.

The Educators

K – 8 Program

All faculty are certified and many have advanced            

        degrees with over 130 cumulative years of

        service to St. Joseph’s

Preschool program

Program Specialist

Student/teacher ratio of 7:1

The Extracurricular Programs

Athletic Program including soccer, volleyball,

        basketball, golf, cheerleading

Extracurricular activities such as Student Council,

        Scouting

The Services and Facility

Computer Lab

After School Program

The Field Trips

Farmington City Library

Kite Flying at Engler Park

Lincoln’s Home in Springfield, IL

Schweiss Farm

The State Capitol in Jefferson City

The Success of our Students

Monitoring student success with the Archdiocese Achievement Test - IOWA Test of Basic Skills (ITBS)

Honor Roll Students

Graduate success in high school - St. Joseph’s

        prepares our students to succeed in academics,

        leadership, and  athletics. We believe in

        educating the “whole” child.

St. Joseph Graduate Statistics at Farmington High School for the Past 15 Years

        5 Valedictorians

        3 Salutatorians

        33 Graduates in the Top 10 of the class

        6 Athletes of the Year

        2 Students were names “Knight of the Year”,

        an award given to the best all-around student

The Instruction

Spiritual Formation - Students attend Mass

        weekly, participate in daily prayer,

        and education

Student Community Service Hours

Advanced Math

Computer Technology - Smart boards,

        self-contained computer education

        and integration within classrooms

Student Leadership Development

Physical Education

Library Skills Education

Fine Arts Program

The Parent Programs

School Board

Home & School Association

Marketing

Athletic Association

The Educational Programs

Archdiocese Music Festival

Art Show at Mineral Area College

Bellarmine Speech Contest

D.A.R.E. Program

Geography Bee

Hoops for Heart

Jump Rope for Heart

Mother/Daughter & Father/Son Programs

Spelling Bee

The Additional Services

Annual medical screenings on our campus

        at no charge to parents/guardians

Annual dental screenings (grade-level

        specific) on our campus at no charge

        to parents/guardians

CARE Team

Why St. Joseph’s Catholic School?