Eastside Catholic School is a Catholic faith-based educational community where students learn to integrate their thinking and believing in ways that encourage intellectual excellence, nurture relationships and inspire a life of leadership and service to others.
Touchstones
“The human spirit must be cultivated in a such a way that there results a growth in its ability to wonder, to understand, to contemplate, to make personal judgments, and to develop a religious, moral and social sense.” - Pope John Paul II
Academic Excellence
Eastside Catholic School students will:
- Be inspired to pursue studies that foster God’s gifts of curiosity, creativity, and spirit of wonder leading to a love of independent scholarship.
- Act as fair-minded and self-reflective critical thinkers by practicing the following habits of mind: intellectual courage, humility, empathy, integrity and perseverance.
- Learn relevant concepts and authentic skills within a rigorous curriculum guided by standards of excellence in a culture of collaborative inquiry.
- Excel in communication within and across disciplines, demonstrating mastery in writing, reading, speaking, active listening, and responsible use of technology.
- Inform and enlighten their consciences by understanding the catechism, sacraments, and practices of the Catholic Church.
- Seek justice by applying the principles of Catholic Social Teachings to societal structures and contemporary world problems.
- Understand and respect other faith traditions through ecumenical and inter-religious dialog.
- Examine and embrace the value of a diverse, interconnected world by understanding and appreciating the dignity and worth of all persons.
- Cultivate the exchange and the challenge of new ideas.
- Develop the cultural competence necessary for functioning ethically and effectively in an increasingly complex, global society.
- Develop their aesthetic and artistic sensibilities to enhance the quality and meaning of their lives and to appreciate the richness of the human spirit.
- Demonstrate significant academic achievement in their knowledge and skills each year.
Relationships
Eastside Catholic School will encourage students to:
- Explore their personal relationship with God by deepening their understanding of what it means to be a person of faith and a member of a faith community.
- Acquire a love and appreciation of self.
- Recognize and appreciate the love and support of family and friends.
- Develop meaningful relationships within the school community.
- Learn from passionate, knowledgeable, and reflective teachers who are dedicated to student learning and their own professional development.
- Respect and show compassion for others.
- Demonstrate a commitment to respect and support all members of the school community in a way inspired by Christ’s love.
Servant Leadership
Eastside Catholic School will:
- Guide students by using the teachings of the Catholic Church and loving example of Jesus Christ.
- Cultivate true leaders who positively influence others through their example.
- Provide students a safe environment with high personal, moral, and social standards.
- Expect accountability and ethical behavior.
- Enhance the gifts of students with special needs in an integrated environment such as our high school Options Program.
- Accept and embrace those with different faiths, social, ethnic and economic backgrounds.
- Encourage students to seek a balanced life through the development of their artistic, physical and intellectual talents.
- Celebrate a spirit of active community involvement and service.
- Encourage students, faculty and staff to be responsible citizens who use their intellect and talent in loving service to others.
- Encourage students to develop a lifetime commitment to the seven principles of Catholic social teaching.