Mission & Vision
MISSION STATEMENT
The mission of St. Anthony High School is to provide an affordable, co-educational college preparatory Catholic education to students from diverse cultural and economic backgrounds in the Long Beach area, through spiritual, academic and extra-curricular programs that enable them to become productive members of a complex technological and global society.
Philosophy, Goals, & Objectives
Philosophy
St. Anthony High School, located in Long Beach, California is a four-year, Catholic, college preparatory, co-educational, parish high school which serves students with diverse ethnic, academic, social and economic backgrounds in the Long Beach, South Bay and surrounding areas.
The school endeavors to form a faith community among parents, faculty and students by:
- Providing an atmosphere which fosters Catholic values and helps students develop as knowledgeable and involved Christians
- Fostering an academic climate whereby students of varying abilities are offered educational and career opportunities
- Providing for the needs of the students by integrating academic opportunities, a social and spiritual environment, counseling services, athletic and co-curricular activities that develop the whole person
- Offering structure and discipline to increase student awareness of their social and individual responsibilities
The faculty and staff are committed to:
- Preparing students to enter an increasingly challenging, complex, secular, and technological society with a thorough program which integrates intellectual development and skills acquisition
- Encouraging students to become more aware of the message of Christ and of their own dignity and self-worth through a variety of experiences
- Developing in the students a greater appreciation for multiculturalism so that they can better serve the local and global community in the realization that in diversity there is dignity
- Supporting parents in their role as primary educators - Maintaining professional standards; modeling the faith life and exemplifying the teachings of Jesus Christ and the Church
Goals and Objectives
Religious
Develop an interest and understanding of the Church doctrine, scripture and tradition, and the spiritual relationship with Christ by:
- Providing a four year curriculum in Religious Studies
- Employing teachers who are models of their faith and of the Philosophy and Mission statements
- Having a Campus Ministry program that unites the school community in a spirit of prayer and service
- Proclaiming the Gospel message in the light of the Catholic tradition
- Working with students in preparing for liturgical and para-liturgical celebrations, retreats, Christian Service, and spiritual growth through prayer services
- Teaching students how to cultivate a relationship with God Helping the students recognize the relevance of Christian values in their faith centered lives
Moral
Integrate Christian truth and values into daily life by:
- Providing a positive, disciplined atmosphere which will enable students to develop respect for themselves and others, as well as public and private property
- Encouraging students to apply Christian morality to their daily decision making
- Modeling a spirit of a true Christian community among school personnel
- Incorporating Christian values within all areas of the curriculum
Academic
Develop the knowledge and skills needed by the student for higher education and lifelong learning by:
- Hiring qualified teachers
- Providing a well-balanced, challenging, flexible program of study
- Assisting students in identifying academic courses suitable for their range of development and completion of school requirements
- Enabling students to set study goals and priorities consistent with course objectives
- Encouraging parental involvement in monitoring student progress and home study
- Helping students develop post-secondary and career goals
- Capitalizing on the learning styles of students by using a variety of instructional strategies
Physical
Develop proper physical and emotional fitness habits by:
- Providing mandatory health and physical education classes
- Providing information according to Catholic teachings in subjects related to Substance Abuse, AIDS and Human Sexuality
- Providing a well-balanced athletic program which promotes competition and sportsmanship
- Developing the total person, emphasizing the relationship between physical health and emotional well-being
- Assisting students in developing their emotional health and well-being
Cultural
Foster an appreciation of self-expression through the curriculum by:
- Providing an exposure to the world of literature and performing arts by teaching diverse and appropriate methods of self-expression through the liberal arts curriculum
- Cultivating an appreciation of nature and the environment through Arts and Science
- Providing a forum for visual and performing arts
Emotional
Assist students in developing their emotional health and well being by:
- Providing individual, group and family counseling with either a licensed therapist or intern on a voluntary basis
- Training peer-counselors to assist their fellow students
- Providing appropriate referrals to community professionals when needed
- Providing educational awareness to students and faculty on relevant mental health issues such as Substance Abuse, violence and race relations
Develop in the students’ mutual respect, cooperation and positive inter-personal relationships by:
- Encouraging greater involvement in extra-curricular activities and clubs
- Offering a variety of social activities
- Cultivating a spirit of teamwork and cooperation
