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WHY ST. THERESE? 

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Our School Commission is comprised of parents, parishioners and community members from diverse backgrounds who share a commitment to the purpose and values of St. Therese, Catholic schools and the Catholic Church. The Commission meets bi-monthly on the second Monday of the month. Individual committees meet in alternative months (or as needed).

 

COMMISSIONERS

Embracing diversity is a cornerstone of our mission. Our students and staff represent a variety of faith traditions, cultures and family backgrounds. Of our current 156 students:

  • Over 70% of our student body receives financial aid (In 2017, we provide over $300,000 in assistance)  

  • Over 50% of our families qualify for free/reduced lunch

  • Our students come from 30+ zip codes

  • 90% of our students identify as people of color

  • 33% of our students identify as more than one race

  • 40% our staff identify as people of color

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MISSION

St. Therese Catholic Academy is a diverse, welcoming community that seeks to ignite the faith, minds, and dreams of our students and to prepare them to excel spiritually, academically, and socially in high school, college, and beyond.

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SHARED PURPOSE

Forming disciples in faith, knowledge, and service

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ROOT BELIEFS

  • We are a diverse community

  • We are called to act with justice

  • “We can do all things through Christ who strengthens us”

  • Excellence happens on purpose

  • We lead by example

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CORE VALUES

  • Faith - We work toward building a stronger relationship with God daily and are respectful of and informed about the Catholic faith that is at the heart of all things at STCA

  • Respect - We model Christian values and self-discipline in all settings and adhere to the Golden Rule and treat others the way they wish to be treated

  • Responsibility - We hold our students to high academic and behavioral expectations and our adults to model the highest professional standards

  • Perseverance - We commit to do whatever it takes to prepare each student to succeed spiritually, academically and socially in high school, college, and beyond

  • Compassion - We show kindness to one another and see Christ in all those we meet. We believe that everyone and everything is a gift from God and it is our duty to recognize and alleviate suffering wherever we encounter it

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