Philosophy:

St. Gabriel School, in partnership with  parents and the Parish community, believes in providing for quality Catholic  Christian education of the whole child within an environment which fosters a  positive self image. The following goals specify implementation of this  philosophy:

Spiritual:

• To develop a personal faith relationship with God and Jesus based on  Catholic teachings and traditions and fostered through prayer and worship.
• To encourage and provide opportunities for services to others.

Intellectual:

• To develop an academic base that will promote success in future endeavors.
• To teach basic thought processes including logic, decision-making,  problem-solving and critical thinking skills.
• To identify creativity and to encourage and help in its expression.

Physical:

• To help develop basic flexibility, strength, endurance and skills.
• To teach the value of personal hygiene, good nutrition and exercise.
• To motivate each child to respect his/her body and care for it responsibly.

Social /  Emotional:

• To nurture an awareness of personal worth by developing strenghts and  compensating for weaknesses.
• To provide an environment which models a christian value system.
• To help develop a sense of partnership with and respect for other  individuals, the community and the environment.