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Our
Mission
We strive to spread the Good News of
Jesus and to provide a quality education for each child in a safe
and caring environment. We utilize St. John Bosco's system of
reason, religion, and loving kindness. We strive to prepare
children for life. We endeavor to encourage the children to
develop their own potential fully and yet recognize their own
uniqueness.
We're about what you value the
most. Our school offers a faith-based education with
up-to-date curriculum and dedicated faculty and staff.
At A Glance
- Middle States Accredited
- Grades K-8
- Full Day Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 200
- Student/Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Teachers: Certified -
Dedicated - Very Little Turnover
- Special Classes - Library, Art,
Music, P.E., Spanish
- Science Lab, Math Lab, Computer
Room, Library
- Before and After School Care
- Hot Lunch Everyday
- School Spirit Day
- D.A.R.E.
Academic
Excellence
- Students score significantly above
the national averages on standardized testing.
- Advanced math program - state and
national mathematics awards winner
- Homework structured to extend the
learning experience outside of the classroom
- Science Lab
- Full Option Science System (FOSS
Kits)
- Music, Art and Physical Education
Program
- Library Media Center
- John Hopkins Center for Talented
Youth Candidates
- Dedicated Computer Lab
- Multimedia Classrooms
- Faculty are role models in sharing
their faith, talents and time.
Core
Values
Catholic Identify - St. Joseph
Regional School is committed to the Christian education of youth and
serious scholarship, implementing a curriculum where Religion and quality
education go hand in hand. Our school is guided by a catholic
philosophy of education , which stresses the harmonious development
of the whole person.
Academic Excellence - We offer
superior academics, Christian values, and spiritual growth, which
help meet the needs of each child. This enables each child to
develop his/her own physical, emotional, intellectual, social
aesthetic, and spiritual personality in keeping with Christian
dignity.
Education takes place in a nurturing
environment imbued with Gospel principles. It is our goal to
educate each child in a meaningful faith, in an atmosphere of love
and trust. This enables each child to become a good Christian
and an honest citizen. It is our hope that each individual
will act on his/her own convictions based on Christian teachings.
Collaboration - At St. Joseph
Regional School, we foster a family atmosphere, wherein mutual
respect and trust exist between faculty, school staff, parents,
volunteers, and students.
We believe the constant cooperation
between Home, School, and Parish will enable the child to become a
person of true character. We strive to promote communication,
cooperation, and unity of efforts between all.
Maintaining
High Standards
- Middle States Accredited
- Faculty Participates in the New
Jersey Professional Development Programs Annually.
- Students receive individualized
attention and personal sharing.
- Continuing advancement of
technology in the classroom
- Respect and social responsibility
- Uniform dress code.
Religion
and Community
- Mission Program
- Altar Servers
- Home and School Association
- Fundraising Committees
- Religious Education with
Sacramental Program and spiritual retreats
- Encouraging parental participation
in the education process
- Upper grades required to perform
community service
Extra-curricular
Programs
- Boys and Girls Basketball
- Chess Team - Sussex County
Champion since 1999
- Young Astronauts Club
- Math Club
- Dance Club
- Marian Club
- Mission Club
- Newspaper and Yearbook
- Brownies
- Band Safety Patrol
- Drama Program
- Student Council
- Academic Bowl
- Christmas Play
- Spring Musical
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