What makes St. Francis de Sales Catholic School different?

From its inception, the Sisters, Servants of the Immaculate Heart of Mary, have staffed St. Francis de Sales. Dedicated lay teachers comprise the balance of St. Francis’ skilled faculty. As a Catholic school, religion is a way of life. Christian ideals and values are integrated into every aspect of the educational process, providing for a positive environment in which to learn. At St. Francis de Sales, parents and teachers work together to focus on the children. It is a “child-centered” and “family sensitive” community of learning. We believe that :

• Each child is unique and important.
• Each child can and will learn, and each child requires different amounts of time and practice.
• The most successful children are those whose parents play an active role in their education.
• Self-esteem is at the heart of successful, happy children.

At St. Francis de Sales, all types of talents are shared and celebrated. The dignity of each and every child is cherished and protected. The “Peace Room” encourages and helps students learn to solve their differences without violence, providing a building block for positive self-esteem.

What can the school community expect of St. Francis de Sales Catholic School?

It is our goal at St. Francis de Sales Catholic School to instill our student body with an enthusiasm for learning that will continue to grow with them. We believe that by fulfilling the following expectations, we are laying the groundwork for our students to envision a future for themselves filled with unlimited possibilities.

• Development of the full child with the gift of roots and wings.
• Confidence in their studies, their faith and themselves.
• Safety and security, emotionally and physically.
• Good parent/teacher communication.
• Excellence in academics.
• A foundation for further education.

What are the gifts shared among the school, the students, their families and the neighborhood?

“Christ is the reason for this school”

• The church and school have been active participants in the neighborhood for more than 100 years, and bring continuity into the lives of children and their families.
• St. Francis has a committed staff of Religious and Lay Teachers who care for one another, the children and their parents.
• Diversity is celebrated at St. Francis. For example, Eritreans and Ethiopians, whose countries have been at war since the 1960s, comprise two of the largest populations at St. Francis. Fighting has been replaced and friendships formed in study, sports and after-school activities.