Our Mission Statement
The mission of St. Barnabas Episcopal School is to “challenge each student in a supportive environment that promotes academic excellence, sound moral values and high self-esteem within a framework of God’s love.”
A further statement on St. Barnabas Episcopal School Philosophy:
- St. Barnabas Episcopal School was created to be a center of sound learning, new discovery and the pursuit of wisdom, wherein Christ is the source of all truth. We believe that the development of the whole child is most important and we look for spiritual, moral and mental growth for each child.
- We further believe children are to have respect for God, for their families and for those in authority and for the dignity if every person. We feel the purpose of education is to develop productive and capable citizens within an atmosphere of Christian love and discipline.
- Each child is unique. The child’s background, intellectual ability, creativity and interests must be recognized and incorporated into an appropriate learning program so each may attain the highest level possible.
Goals and Objectives
- To nurture students to become caring, competent and contributing members of society by developing an awareness of the rights and responsibilities of citizenship within a Christian framework of God’s love:
- To prepare students to live in an every-changing world; to assist them in their personal and social relationships; to expand their social consciousness of the needs of others; and to help them understand the processes of effective decision-making.
- To stimulate critical thinking and a commitment to excellence that lead students to success in higher education and in their careers by cultivating a classroom atmosphere conducive to active interest and participation; by attempting to recognize and respond to the unique needs of each student; and by stimulating intellectual curiosity and maintaining the highest possible standards of excellence and personal growth.
- To establish student-centered environments that foster cooperative learning and self-esteem by offering opportunities for creative expression, self discovery and individual development.
- To require responsible behavior and personal accountability for one’s actions.
- To promote a Christian atmosphere which establishes spiritual, moral, and ethical responsibility to see the dignity and worth of each person as a child of God.
- To create a school community that provides experiences in and an appreciation for art, music, and other avenues of aesthetic expression.
