Mission

OUR MISSION

St. Mary Magdalene Catholic School is a community that proclaims the gospel by our dedication to quality instruction while fostering our commitment to the needs of others.

OUR COMMITMENT TO FAMILIES

At St. Mary Magdalene Catholic School, our commitment to our families is:

• Our school will seek to provide opportunities for our students and faculty to develop and foster a personal relationship with Jesus Christ.
• Our students will be challenged each day through rigorous instruction and mentoring to reach their maximum potential spiritually, academically, socially, and physically.
• Our students will receive an outstanding and well-rounded education in all subjects that will have them prepared for their futures. We seek to create lifelong learners in our students.
• Our school will provide each student with opportunities to be involved in a variety of activities on our campus outside of the classroom.
• Our school will provide our faculty with opportunities to grow professionally and personally in their vocation as Catholic school educators through professional development in their content area(s) and opportunities to deepen their relationship with Jesus Christ.
• Our school will provide a warm and welcoming environment where all parents and families can contribute to the success of our school by partnering with the faculty through community involvement, outreach, and supporting the mission and vision.
• Our school will actively provide meaningful outreach opportunities for all students, faculty, and families to be engaged in giving back to our community locally and globally. Through these outreach opportunities, our students will learn the value and importance of the Seven Themes of Catholic Social Teaching. 

We look forward to partnering with all our students, faculty, and families to uphold these commitments.

Our Core Values

Faith: Show commitment to God; to your faith; and its teachings

• Uniforms & Dress Code: Wear a neat, clean, well-fitting uniform and follow dress code guidelines with the knowledge that it is an outward representation of our commitment to the Catholic faith and StMM core values
• Classroom: Demonstrate faith values in daily interactions with teachers, peers, Clergy, Administration, visitors
• Hallways: Exhibit Christian values in behavior; stop for prayer and announcements; acknowledge others around you
• Restroom: Show respect for God’s creation and facilities
• Cafeteria: Pray before meals and show gratitude
• Playground/Recess: Treat others with the love and respect Christ teaches
• Church & School Mass: Show reverence and respect during Mass or other prayer times/services
• Technology Use: Use technology in ways that reflect Christian values
• Aftercare Program: Treat aftercare employees and participants as Christ teaches us.
• Off Campus: Continue to demonstrate core values; attend Mass or church on weekends;

Servant Leadership: Help others; inspire others to contribute to the community

• Uniforms & Dress Code: Inspire others to adhere to the uniform and dress code guidelines by being a role model
• Classroom: Assist classmates and participate in group activities
• Hallways: Help keep the environment clean
• Restrooms: Report any issues and help maintain a clean space
• Cafeteria: Offer help to staff and fellow students; Pick up trash and wipe tables, even if it is not your trash or table!
• Playground/Recess: Include others and help those in need
• Church and School Mass: Participate in and support school service activities
• Technology Use: Use technology to support and enhance learning
• Aftercare Program: Be helpful to aftercare staff and to other children
• Off Campus: Ask your family to engage in a service activity together

Responsibility: Be accountable for your actions and words; be accountable for your learning and your role in creating a positive environment

• Uniforms & Dress Code: Know, understand, and actively choose to wear your uniform correctly according to StMM guidelines
• Classroom: Complete assignments on time and stay organized
• Hallways: Keep the hallways clean and follow general school rules
• Restrooms: Report any issues to an adult and maintain cleanliness
• Cafeteria: Be a PAL--remember our school is a peanut and tree nut free facility; Follow cafeteria rules and supervising teacher directions; 
  dispose of your trash properly; and clean your eating area before leaving
• Playground/Recess: Take care of equipment and return it after use; inform an adult if there is an issue or situation that needs attention
• Church and School Mass: Follow directions and actively participate
• Technology Use: Follow the school’s acceptable use policy
• Aftercare Program: Continue to follow school rules and expectations; stay in the area in which you are assigned; see something, say something to the staff member in charge
• Off Campus: Continue demonstrating Monarch Core Values wherever you are!

Respect: Treat others and oneself with kindness and compassion

• Uniforms & Dress Code: Wear a well-fitting, neat, clean uniform while following dress code guidelines
• Classroom: Demonstrate respect and dignity for Clergy, teachers, substitutes, guests, peers, and oneself.  Refrain from engaging in disruptive, threatening, insulting, hurtful, or discriminatory words or actions toward others. Listen attentively to teachers and classmates; Follow established classroom teacher rules and procedures in addition to the school wide expectations
• Hallways: Walk quietly and greet others politely
• Restrooms: Respect others' privacy and keep the area clean
• Cafeteria: Stand in line and wait your turn when getting hot lunch; use appropriate table manners, polite language, and clean up after yourself; do not share food or drink with others; be a PAL--remember StMM is a peanut and tree nut free facility
• Playground/Recess: Include everyone and play fairly
• Church and School Mass: Participate reverently and respectfully
• Technology Use: Use devices responsibly and for educational purposes
• Aftercare Program: Exhibit kindness to others and follow the directions of the aftercare staff
• Off Campus: Be kind, helpful to others

Honesty & Integrity: Act with honesty and strong moral principles

• Uniforms & Dress Code: Follow uniform and dress code guidelines regardless of supervision or uniform checks
• Classroom: Complete your own work; avoid cheating, plagiarism, or allowing others to access your work
• Hallways: Be honest and own up to mistakes; be accountable for your words and actions
• Restrooms: Use restrooms as intended and return to class promptly
• Cafeteria: Be truthful in your interactions and choices
• Playground/Recess: Be fair and honest in games and activities
• Church and School Mass: Participate sincerely and avoid distractions
• Technology Use: Use technology ethically and respect privacy
• Aftercare Program: Be honest and truthful about your actions; if you see something concerning, say something to an adult in charge!
• Off Campus: Be honest and truthful about your actions; if you see something concerning, say something to a trusted adult!