St. Cornelius School at 201 28th Street, Richmond, CA 94804 US - Philosophy Statement

ST. CORNELIUS CATHOLIC SCHOOL PHILOSOPHY STATEMENT St. Cornelius Catholic Elementary School is dedicated to the total education of each student in a Catholic environment. We strive to encompass all facets of Christian living, the education of the whole child: spiritual, moral, intellectual, social, cultural and physical. Our goal is to nurture each student as a child in God’s family, to present the gospel message of Jesus, to develop a Christian community and to encourage a spirit of service to others. We believe the family is the first educator of the child and we support and encourage this role. As partners in the continuing process of education, we rely on their involvement and expect their endorsement of school policies and programs. We value and respect the cultural diversity of the school community, recognizing the dignity and unique potential of each child. We strive to send forth students with personal confidence, academic skills, and the moral and religious commitment for making a viable contribution to today’s society. The Catholic schools in the Diocese of Oakland, mindful of their mission to be witnesses to the love of Christ in all, admit students of any race, color, national and/or ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the schools. The Catholic schools in the Diocese of Oakland do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national and/or ethnic origin, age, sex, or disability in the administration of educational policies, scholarships and loan programs, athletic and other school administered programs. Likewise, the Catholic schools in the Diocese of Oakland do not discriminate against any applicant for employment on the basis of sex, age, disability, race, color, national and/or ethnic origin.

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