Vision Statement: St. Joseph School, through collaboration of parish, parents, teachers, administrators and community, provides a learning environment and experience that prepares all students for successful participation in Church, academics, the community, and in their personal relationships. St. Joseph School will continue to meet these goals by *Including prayer, sacraments, and worship as an integral part of student formation *Offering a variety of academic programs and extracurricular activities *Increasing the use of technology for students and staff *Addressing financial concerns by encouraging participation of time, talent, and treasure
News & Announcements
Picture:The annual spring trip to Washington DC, including beautiful Mt. Vernon, is a St. Joseph School 8th grade tradition. This year, students, parents, and chaperones enjoyed visiting the Capital, Smithsonion Museums, Basilica of the National Shrine, Arlington Cemetary, Memorials, and ended the trip with an evening boat ride and dance on the Potomac River.
SJS Voted "Nelson County's "Best Elementary School": Thank you Nelson County Kentucky Standard readers for voting St. Joseph School "The Best Elementary School" for 2012. We appreciate your recognition and support.
SJS Completes AdvancED Certification: SJS completed the certification process this year and is now accredited through nationally recognized AdvancED (SJS was previously accredited through the Kentucky Nonpublic School Commission). The North Central Association Commission on Accreditation and School Improvement (NCA CASI) and The Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Council on Accreditation and School Improvement (SACS CASI) are accreditation divisions of AdvancED.
Dates to Remember:
May 1, 2013 - 6th & 7th Grade Science Fair
May 3, 2013 - Snow Make-up Day - SJS in Session
May 6, 2013 - Bethlehem High Lunch Visit
May 14, 2013 - 7:00 p.m. - PTO Meeting
May 22, 2013 - Field Day
May 23, 2013 - 9:00 a.m. - Awards Ceremony; 6:30 p.m. - 8th Grade Mass & Graduation
May 24, 2013 -Last Day of School: 9:30 a.m. - School Liturgy; 1:00 p.m.- Talent Show
Liturgy Schedule:
May 2, 2013 at 9:30 a.m. - May Procession, St. Joseph Church
May 8, 2013 at 7:00 p.m. - 8th Grade Confirmation
May 9, 2013 at 11:00 a.m.- Second Grade Liturgy and Lunch
May 16, 2013 at 11:00 a.m.- Kindergarten Liturgy and Lunch
May 23, 2013 at 6:30 pm - Graduation Mass & Ceremony
May 24, 2013 - 9:30 a.m. - Closing School Liturgy
MISSION STATEMENT
The mission of St. Joseph School, as an integral part of St. Joseph Parish, is to provide an environment of academic excellence for all students based on Catholic values and traditions. St. Joseph School is committed to help the students develop the spiritual, intellectual, physical and emotional skills needed to become responsible citizens and lifelong learners.
