Philosophy

Saint John Vianney High School places before itself the inherent dignity and worth of the human person as its foundation and governing principle. As such, the individuals who make up this institution – students, faculty and staff – stand at the heart of our purpose. As a Christian institution, we strive to be animated by the life-giving Spirit of God, who lovingly teaches and guides us along our educational and spiritual journey. Through their committed involvement, the faculty and staff of Saint John Vianney High School seek to incarnate that teaching and guiding presence of the Holy Spirit to the students. Ever aware of God’s steadfast love for humanity, Saint John Vianney High School will never tire of attending to its students’ educational and spiritual needs.

Goals

• Place the students within the Roman Catholic tradition of prayer, service, and morality while respecting the individual faith background of each student.
• Provide a comprehensive curriculum that recognizes the individual needs, talents, and differences of students.
• Work in cooperation with parents to help the students develop harmoniously their physical, intellectual, and moral abilities, strengthened by honor and integrity (Vatican II, Gravissimum Educationis, 1).
• Cultivate personal responsibility and maturity through participation in class, as well as through numerous clubs, organizations, and sporting teams.
• Help the students assess their academic and vocational goals and the means for realizing them.
• Prepare students for the challenges of the 21^st century by utilizing technology within their entire academic program.
• Develop intellectual curiosity in the entire school community, leading to the continual pursuit of knowledge.

Saint John Vianney High School admits students of any race, color, national and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin in administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship and loan programs and athletic and other school administered programs.