Philosophy

We believe that the children of St. Joseph Elementary School are the future of the community of St. Joseph, the city of Alameda, and the Catholic Church. Our school is dedicated to the education of each student in a Catholic environment rich in the love and teachings of Jesus Christ. We believe that each child is created in the image of God and want each one to thrive in an environment where the Gospel message is taught and lived.

Through our educational approach of balancing the spiritual, academic, physical, and social development of our students, we believe that they become well-rounded and caring individuals. We challenge our students to develop a love of learning by utilizing a variety of teaching methods. We believe that this can be accomplished through a curriculum that fosters creativity, curiosity, and an understanding of their world. We motivate our students to realize their potential.

We are a Catholic school that builds our students’ commitment to social justice and service to others through our outreach programs. We believe our dedication to community service helps students develop an active awareness of our local and global community.

We believe that the parents and guardians of our students bear the primary responsibility for providing the moral and religious development of their children. The school and the parish community enter into this active partnership to send forth responsible individuals who exemplify those values as well as the self-confidence and academic excellence necessary to attain personal success in their lives.