Mission & Philosophy
Mission Statement
Mater Dei High School, as a Diocesan Catholic high school, serving a diverse community of students, recognizes each individual as a gift from God. Working with the parents/ guardians, who are primary educators of their children, the school is dedicated to the development of the whole person: spiritual, intellectual, physical, emotional and aesthetic. Each student is challenged by a college preparatory curriculum and encouraged to reach his/ her full potential through extensive co-curricular and extra-curricular programs. It is the hope of Mater Dei High School to graduate students who become leaders, committed to serving God and society with a profound sense of social justice, founded in love.
Philosophy
Mater Dei High School is a co-educational Diocesan Catholic high school dedication to the mission of Catholic education as envisioned in church documents and teachings. In particular, the school is committed to the guidelines established for Catholic education in the document To Teach as Jesus Did. The school, therefore, recognizes parents/ guardians as primary educators of their children in the pursuit of educational excellence. Furthernmore, as a Catholic community, we strive toward the development of faithful, socially conscious citizens grounded in gospel values who will become productive members of church and society in the years ahead.
The highly qualified and dedicated faculty and staff support the students as they strive for excellence in a college preparatory curriculum which incorporates faith related values, academic competencies and skills necessary for life long learning. These concepts are the embodiment of the Expected Schoolwide Learning Results, which students should know, understand and demonstrate by the time they graduate from school.
Mater Dei's mission and purpose is the development of the whole person: spiritually, intellectually, morally, psychologically, socially and physically, while at hte same time recognizing the rich diversity of students' backgrounds. The school supports and challenges the students to develop their full potential within a Catholic educational community. Through outreach ministries, leadership opportunities and extensive co-curricular programs, we celebrate the God-given talents of students who attend Mater Dei High School.
Mater Dei High School, as a Diocesan Catholic high school, serving a diverse community of students, recognizes each individual as a gift from God. Working with the parents/ guardians, who are primary educators of their children, the school is dedicated to the development of the whole person: spiritual, intellectual, physical, emotional and aesthetic. Each student is challenged by a college preparatory curriculum and encouraged to reach his/ her full potential through extensive co-curricular and extra-curricular programs. It is the hope of Mater Dei High School to graduate students who become leaders, committed to serving God and society with a profound sense of social justice, founded in love.
Philosophy
Mater Dei High School is a co-educational Diocesan Catholic high school dedication to the mission of Catholic education as envisioned in church documents and teachings. In particular, the school is committed to the guidelines established for Catholic education in the document To Teach as Jesus Did. The school, therefore, recognizes parents/ guardians as primary educators of their children in the pursuit of educational excellence. Furthernmore, as a Catholic community, we strive toward the development of faithful, socially conscious citizens grounded in gospel values who will become productive members of church and society in the years ahead.
The highly qualified and dedicated faculty and staff support the students as they strive for excellence in a college preparatory curriculum which incorporates faith related values, academic competencies and skills necessary for life long learning. These concepts are the embodiment of the Expected Schoolwide Learning Results, which students should know, understand and demonstrate by the time they graduate from school.
Mater Dei's mission and purpose is the development of the whole person: spiritually, intellectually, morally, psychologically, socially and physically, while at hte same time recognizing the rich diversity of students' backgrounds. The school supports and challenges the students to develop their full potential within a Catholic educational community. Through outreach ministries, leadership opportunities and extensive co-curricular programs, we celebrate the God-given talents of students who attend Mater Dei High School.
