Lawrence is a Catholic elementary school grades kindergarten through eight, it is an integral aspect of Christian formation in St. The teaching of Catholic doctrine and the translation of the Good News of the Gospel into action prepares our students to take their rightful place in global society. We advocate Christian service to the community, encourage model citizenship and responsibility, and em
phasize the importance of peacemaking. Lawrence Catholic School, we strive to provide an education that will allow our students to become instruments of God’s plan for a better future and a better world. Part of our vision is to guide and nourish our students to lead an exemplary life as Catholic role models; and that every decision a St. Lawrence student makes is always based on kindness and love. The mission of Saint Lawrence Catholic School is to provide a well-rounded education to students, grades pre kindergarten through eight, in a caring environment in which Catholic faith and learning grow hand in hand.
The philosophy of St. Lawrence School is founded on a firm commitment to promote the spiritual, intellectual and creative development of students, based on recognition of their developmental stages and their individual needs. Lawrence strives to provide a spiritual and academic environment that encourages each student to further his or her capabilities, energies, interests, and potentials. Belief Statements:
We believe each student is unique and special in the eyes of God. We believe Catholic education presents the Good News of the Gospel and authentic Catholic doctrine in an atmosphere of faithfulness, providing opportunities to apply faith in personal life experiences and through service to others. We believe strong Catholic morals and values are instilled with the cooperation of parents, the parish, and the school community so that students can successfully cope with social and cultural situations they encounter. We believe that real life learning is a priority in this school, and that the curriculum presented prepares each student for a healthy and well-rounded lifestyle, developing creative thinking and problem-solving skills as well as an appreciation for the arts, utilizing a variety of teaching techniques that appeal to all modalities of learning. We believe a Catholic education reflects the integration of Catholic values with academic success, striving to meet the individual, as well as the collective, needs of students within a safe and comfortable learning environment. Cultural and ethnic diversities should be reflected and celebrated in daily life as well as through faith – filled liturgies from which we go forth strengthened to meet the challenges and needs of the good earth and of all God’s children. The school is very proud of earning and maintaining its “No Place for Hate” status and emphasizes the importance
of living this philosophy every day. Lawrence fosters a strong bond of unity among the parish community, staff, parents, and students by mutual sharing and active involvement in the affairs of the school community. A warm,
friendly, loving, and caring family spirit permeates St. Lawrence School, a unified community deeply committed to
Christ.
