Our Mission and Philosophy
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Mission
Nativity of Our Lord School is a community of parents, teachers, staff, and parishioners committed to helping each student grow into the person God has called them to be through faith, academics, and character development.
Philosophy
Nativity of Our Lord School is committed to living out its mission through:
Faith
Nativity School’s primary responsibility is to provide students with a quality educational program grounded in Catholic culture in order for students to…
- Gain an understanding of and participation in the sacraments, traditions and rituals of the Catholic Church
- Know and practice the Catholic faith and virtues
- Develop an ever-deepening understanding of Catholic Social Teachings
- Develop a heart for service
Academics
A strong academic program is built on a curriculum with clearly defined goals and expectations. Nativity School’s curriculum spans preschool through eighth grade; each year building on the skills and programs of the previous years. Student learning and growth is measured through a variety of formative and summative assessments. Our curriculum allows students to…
- Gain mastery of all core academic skills identified in the Minnesota State Standards
- Develop essential critical thinking and problem solving skills
- Foster an appreciation for the arts, sciences and literature
- Demonstrate competency of 21st century collaborative learning objectives in STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics)
- Participate in a wide variety of extracurricular experiences in the arts, athletics, and academic extensions
Character
Nativity School fosters a relationship with parents and the parish community to help our students grow into respectful, responsible, faith-filled and compassionate young people as they…
- Develop good character, self-respect, self-discipline, perseverance and self-advocacy skills
- Learn to work cooperatively in groups and foster respect and empathy for human differences and challenges
- Learn to work independently and recognize one’s strengths and weaknesses
- Take responsibility for one’s actions and choices
- Demonstrate respect for others’ property and work
- Cultivate a desire to give back to the community