Belief Statements

At Saint Matthew School we believe that...

 We strive to be a Catholic faith community that fosters an environment in which the Gospel message facilitates our spiritual development and enhances our moral values.

We encourage an understanding and acceptance of all our students as unique individuals and respect the diversity of one another's talents, gifts, and cultural background.
 
We foster an atmosphere of love and respect within our school by creating a welcoming and safe environment among our faculty and students. 

 We endeavor to support all members of our school community in their relationship with a loving God. 

We aspire to prepare students for their future educational endeavors and participation in the global society. The leadership and faculty of Saint Matthew School consistently promote the utilization of innovative technologies as a means of supporting an environment of academic achievement and excellence.

 We seek to provide a rigorous curriculum that engages our students, recognizes their individual learning styles, and challenges each child to develop to his/her full potential by laying the foundation for lifelong learning.

We are committed to the collaborative efforts of the school and parish leadership, faculty, parents, and students to promote the moral and spiritual growth within each student which we cultivate through liturgical celebration, prayer, religious instruction, community service, and social and cultural events.