1. To provide opportunities for spiritual growth through the religious studies curriculum, participation in liturgies and prayer services, attendance at retreats, and through both local and global community service projects;

2. To provide a positive learning environment for each student, with opportunities for intellectual and aesthetic growth through a college preparatory curriculum and related co-curricular activities;

3. To provide physical development through the physical education program and the interscholastic sports program;

4. To provide opportunities for students to be involved in environmental and global issues through course study and related activities;

5. To provide opportunities to develop personal integrity, self-discipline, and the ability to make responsible decisions within the framework of Catholic education;

6. To provide opportunities for students and staff to strengthen social relationships and mutual respect throughout the school day and through school sponsored activities;

7. To provide opportunities that encourage the family to connect with the school community in spiritual, intellectual and social endeavors that will unite us as a Christian community;

8. To provide opportunities for students to focus on peaceful solutions to problems through daily prayer and activities that promote peace;

9. To provide an educational climate that will inspire each student to see faith, learning and well-being as a holistic way of life that will bring individual and global peace.

Our Mission

St. Joseph Central High School is a faith-based community rooted in the tradition and mission of Catholic education. A college preparatory school, St. Joseph challenges students to commit to academic excellence while calling them to live according to the teachings of Jesus and to the principles of personal integrity.

St. Joseph Central High School strives to instill the values of lifelong learning, respect for the dignity of all people and service to others on a personal and global level.