The philosophy of Saint Ephrem School is rooted in the threefold goal of MESSAGE, COMMUNITY and SERVICE.

With the belief that the students of Saint Ephrem School are witnesses to Christ's message, the faculty strives to instill in them a personal awareness of God in themselves, their community, and the world. The faith community of Saint Ephrem School realizes as its primary tenet the fact that "Christian fellowship grows in personal relationships of friendship, trust and love, infused with a vision of men and women as children of God redeemed by Christ." In its attempt to be of service to the community, Saint Ephrem School participates in various programs designed to assist diverse charitable organizations, as well as programs designed to assist one another within the school community.

The community of Saint Ephrem School believes that the primary goal of the Church is to educate its people. With this in mind, the academic, intellectual, social, personal, and physical activities aim to integrate religious truths and values with life in contemporary society, and the world of technology. Thus, the student is keenly aware that Christ is the foundation of the whole enterprise in a Catholic School.

The pastor, principal and teachers share the administration of the school. It is our belief that academic, excellence is best achieved in an atmosphere of mutual respect and trust. Although faculty members must follow the archdiocesan curricula, they are encouraged to be creative methodologies that encourage maximum student growth.

Because success is best achieved when people are "at home," faculty and staff members support, encourage, and strive to understand one another. Students are looked upon as children of God, who are in the process of becoming, and thus worthy of our best efforts. Inclusion of all children into a classroom, structured to meet the varied needs of present day realities, is recognized as an ideal for which we strive.

We are keenly aware that the school is part of a faith community, which includes the home.

Since the faculty fully acknowledges that parents are the primary educators, we reach out to them in ways that encompass the spiritual, academic, and social natures of Saint Ephrem School. This alliance provides help for the school as well as an avenue for parents to have a first hand experience of what is happening in the school.

Teaching as Jesus did, with compassion, concern, love, and respect, energizes the faculty of Saint Ephrem School to view the "whole" child as a "gift," and to work toward "sharing the message in a community of service."

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