Belief Statements

1. We believe that the traditions and charism of the Franciscan Sisters of Allegany, namely those of justice, peace, hospitality, service and non-violence, are as alive in our school today as they were in 1930 when the Sisters founded the school.
   
2. We believe our primary role as a Catholic school is to provide all students with a holistic foundation for life through faith, academics, and service, and help all students learn how to use their gifts and talents to fulfill the plan God has for their lives.
3. We believe in providing a safe, disciplined, and prayerful environment that enhances teaching, learning, and respect for self and others.
4. We believe our actions are to reflect that every person is a valued child of God, worthy of love, dignity, and respect.
5. We believe students must be offered a variety of instructional strategies and differentiated activities to support their learning needs.
6. We believe that teaching Biblical Scripture, participating in liturgical celebrations, and practicing Catholic virtues provides our students, families, and faculty with a moral compass for their life journey.
   
7. We believe effective use of technology can improve teaching and learning and that we must continue to meet the challenges of integrating evolving technology into our classrooms.
8. We believe student learning is enhanced when clear goals, high expectations, and implementation of best practices guide classroom instruction, curriculum development, and authentic assessment.
9. We believe in commitment to academic excellence and school improvement, through continued professional development for teachers, high quality curriculum and varied learning materials for students, and long range planning for our school.
10. We believe the partnership between school and family is essential to the development of the whole child.