Philosophy
The purpose of Regina Coeli / St. Joseph School is
to make known the Gospel message of Jesus Christ, as communicated through the
Church. This religious dimension is uniquely paramount in giving each student
an education of the highest standards commensurate with his / her abilities and
aspirations as communicated through the Roman Catholic Church.
Mission
Regina Coeli/St. Joseph School, a Roman Catholic Elementary
School of the Diocese of Youngstown, serves to share in the mission of Jesus Christ
by educating the holistic needs of its students. It is open to children of all
races and faiths and is committed to high academic standards in a safe, disciplined
environment. The staff, along with the support of parent partners, strives to
help students develop their full potential and grow in their relationship with
God and each other. (Adopted 2009)
Our Beliefs
- We believe all students can learn and succeed.
- We believe students and teachers are most successful
in a positive environment.
- We believe parents are the primary educators
of children and should work together with the teachers to fully educate the
children.
- We believe in God-centered education, where the
Holy Spirit is a guiding force in our teaching.
- We believe in a strong academic curriculum with
high standards and performance.
- We believe discipline, handled in a caring way,
is an integral part of education.
- We believe all students should feel safe.
- We believe teachers and students should give
and receive respect from everyone in the school community.
- We believe teachers should constantly be striving
to improve.
- We believe the community is an asset to the school.
- We believe students can learn best when they
feel good about themselves and are confident in their strengths.