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50 Years in Exemplary
Catholic EducationSt. Edward Catholic School is a fully-accredited parochial school in the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston. Founded in 1972, the school's purpose is to provide a quality Catholic education to enable each child to reach their highest potential. Our pillars are love, reason, and service and we strive to uphold those in all that we do. With high academic standards, a holistic approach to education, and a strong Catholic identity we seek to build students for success, and most importantly, for sainthood. -
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Mission StatementSt. Edward Catholic School teaches students to know, love, and serve God, in partnership with parents, and prepares them to be Catholic examples for the Church community while fostering their spiritual, intellectual, physical, and social development through Gospel values.
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School PhilosophySt. Edward Catholic School is an elementary school in the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston which provides opportunities for students to develop their potential in a Catholic environment.
The St. Edward faculty and staff are expected to serve as Christian role models for students through their interaction with students and one another and are to teach students the skills necessary to become effective adult Catholics.
Students are taught the essentials of the Catholic faith and are given opportunities to practice their faith and Catholic values. Students are challenged to develop intellectually and physically through a comprehensive curriculum. -
SECS Pillars
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Caritas
Ratio
Ministerium
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Vision StatementTo establish a community of life long learners built on the pillars of love, reason, and service.
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Spiritual, Intellectual, Physical, & Social Goals
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Spiritual development of students will be achieved by:
- Developing a sense of self-worth and respect for each individual.
- Promoting an understanding of the Catholic faith and appreciation of Christian values.
- Teaching skills for Christian living, including decision-making strategies and acceptance of responsibility.
- Providing opportunities for participation in worship services and in social service activities.
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Intellectual development of students will be attained by:
- Following an age-appropriate curriculum that stresses the basic skills of reading, writing, computing, listening, and communicating.
- Providing opportunities for logical thinking – including analysis, evaluation, synthesis, and problem-solving.
- Encouraging creative thinking in terms of developing new ideas and solutions, from artistic to literary to scientific.
- Providing opportunities for participation in the fine arts through art and music.
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Physical development of students will be attained by:
- Emphasizing the importance of physical fitness.
- Encouraging the achievement and maintenance of good health and wholesome habits.
- Encouraging good sportsmanship through its physical education and sports programs.
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Social development of students will be attained by:
- Positive reinforcement of good behavior.
- Fostering opportunities for positive interactions between students.
- Encouraging students and teachers to engage in meaningful discussions on a consistent basis.
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