About

Our Mission & Vision

Mission Statement

Santa Clara of Assisi Catholic Academy forms students in faith, knowledge, and service, cultivating a vibrant community where every child is known, valued, and called to excellence. Through a dual language education rooted in Catholic tradition, we develop critical thinkers who honor the dignity of every person and live out the Gospel in two languages, one faith.

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Vision Statement

Our vision is to graduate bilingual leaders who will have a life-long relationship with Christ and have the virtues, knowledge and skills needed to serve God and their community.

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CORE VALUES

Faith:

"I can do all things in him who strengthens me." Philippians 4:13

Wisdom:

"To get wisdom is better than gold; to get understanding is preferable to silver." Proverbs 16:16

Integrity:

"He who walks with integrity walks securely, but he whose ways are crooked will fare badly." Proverbs 10:9

Culture:

"So then, brothers and sisters, stand firm and hold to the traditions which you were taught by us, either by word of mouth or by letter." 2 Thessalonians 2:15

Service:

"Just so, your light must shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your heavenly Father." Matthew 5:16

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Root Beliefs

  • Everyone is created in the image and likeness of God and is deserving of love, respect, and attention.
  • Catholic education prepares, strengthens, and empowers the whole child.
  • Church, culture, and community sustain the school environment in which students grow and thrive.
  • Excellence is determination, consistent effort, and diligent work.
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Philosophy

Santa Clara of Assisi Catholic Academy strives to provide a safe, Catholic environment in which teachers and parents collaborate to develop students who faithfully follow God's call to grow spiritually, academically, physically, and emotionally. It is the goal of Santa Clara of Assisi Catholic Academy to instill the values of prayer, community, and joy in students, so that they may be enlightened and perpetually seek Truth and the Common Good. Students of Santa Clara of Assisi Catholic Academy will live by the words of Saint Clare and "Love God. Serve God."

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