Our Philosophy
We at Central Catholic High School recognize that the best preparation for life
is a challenging academic education combined with diversified co-curricular
activities all grounded in the principles of Jesus Christ. We believe that
students grow and mature best in a faith-based community where they, in union
with God, and in partnership with their families and our staff, have a sense of
belonging, security and commitment to service. Faithful to our Roman Catholic
tradition, we believe in the dignity and uniqueness of each person as a child of
God.
Our Mission
Our mission is to witness to the Gospel while building a Christian educational
community that inspires the development of young adults.
A Central Catholic student will be
A spiritually-developed person:
- Demonstrates acceptance of self, compassion and concern for others based on the teachings of Jesus Christ.
- Engages in personal and communal prayer.
- Recognizes and appreciates the tenets of both the Catholic and non-Catholic faiths.
- Practices active involvement in community through volunteer service.
- Fosters and shares talents that have been given as gifts from God.
- Applies Christian values, ethical standards and moral integrity to life.
An academically-prepared student:
- Exhibits the skills and knowledge of a well-rounded, college-preparatory education.
- Employs creative and critical thinking to promote independent life-long learning.
- Utilizes technology proficiently as a tool for learning, communicating and skill-building across the curriculum.
- Demonstrates cooperative learning skills.
- Bridges college and career opportunities through curricular experiences.
- Is well-organized, self-disciplined and demonstrates good study habits.
A socially-responsible leader:
- Practices a healthy lifestyle in body, mind and spirit.
- Is guided by morality, compassion, confidence and integrity.
- Participates in school and community co-curricular activities.
- Becomes an agent of change for a just society.
- Models team and family values.
A globally-conscious citizen:
- Demonstrates an understanding of the cultural, political and economic challenges of the 21st century.
- Responds to world, national and local crises and challenges.
- Promotes stewardship of the environment.
- Understands and respects cultural and ethnic diversity.