Mission

MISSION STATEMENT: Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic School is a culturally diverse community dedicated to promoting faith, knowledge, and character based on Gospel values and Mercedarian spirituality merging tradition with an evolving global society.

We, the faculty and staff of Our Lady of Mount Carmel School, affirm that our mission is based on Gospel values. We Believe:

• Our Lady of Mount Carmel School provides a core foundation for individuals to become disciples of Christ.
• God has a plan for every person and we are called to fulfill His plan.
• The basic structure in which one learns and discovers about oneself is made in the image and likeness of God.
• Our Lady of Mount Carmel provides a deepening of the child's understanding of the faith and a thirst for truth and holiness.
• Integrating evolving technology while maintaining the traditions of our faith provides a well-rounded education and creates a well-rounded thoughtful human being.
• Every child is capable of developing respect and self-confidence.
• Academic excellence is achieved through high standards and a structured environment.
• Students learn best when they are in a safe and comfortable environment.
• Parents are the first educators and an integral part of the learning process.
• Parents, teachers, and students work in collaboration to develop an effective learning community.
• A well-rounded education creates a well-rounded thoughtful human being.
• Curriculum, instructional practice, and assessment should incorporate a variety of activities to accommodate various learning styles.
• All students can learn.
• As partners in our Catholic community of faith, we strive to help each student experience success and fulfill their potential.
• Creating lifelong learners is the foundation of education; Through God, faith and love, all things are possible.
• A student's self-esteem is enhanced by positive relationships and mutual respect among students, staff, and parents.
• Our Lady of Mount Carmel promotes students' understanding and respect of different people and cultures through a diverse learning community