{"id":19,"date":"2017-10-10T10:38:50","date_gmt":"2017-10-10T17:38:50","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/stalseattle.org\/school\/?page_id=19"},"modified":"2023-07-10T13:21:13","modified_gmt":"2023-07-10T20:21:13","slug":"mission-and-philosophy","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/stalseattle.org\/school\/about\/mission-and-philosophy","title":{"rendered":"Who We Are"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>Mission<\/h2>\n<p>St. Alphonsus Parish School is dedicated to the formation of the whole child through academic excellence in a welcoming, faith-filled community based on Catholic traditions and values.<\/p>\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n<p>Family participation is essential to our educational endeavor. Parents are the primary educators of their children, and St. Alphonsus is privileged to accompany families in growing together in knowledge, love of God, and service to others. We welcome families of all backgrounds to experience the joy of Catholic education.<\/p>\n<div class=\"su-youtube su-u-responsive-media-yes\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/xN-3xUW_rEk?\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen allow=\"autoplay; encrypted-media; picture-in-picture\" title=\"\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<h2>Vision<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<p>We aspire to teach as Jesus taught, encouraging each student to reach their God-given potential as grace-filled servant leaders.<\/p>\n<h2>Schoolwide Learning Expectations<\/h2>\n<p>The Schoolwide Learning Expectations (SLEs) are skills and qualities a student of St. Alphonsus will possess when he or she graduates. Teachers incorporate these SLEs into their lesson plans, instilling in their students what it means to be a St. Alphonsus Parish School graduate.<\/p>\n<div class=\"su-spoiler su-spoiler-style-default su-spoiler-icon-plus su-spoiler-closed\" data-scroll-offset=\"0\" data-anchor-in-url=\"no\"><div class=\"su-spoiler-title\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\"><span class=\"su-spoiler-icon\"><\/span>An active faith-filled person<\/div><div class=\"su-spoiler-content su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\">\n<div dir=\"ltr\">\n<ol style=\"list-style-type: lower-alpha;\">\n<li>prays formally and spontaneously.<\/li>\n<li>exhibits basic knowledge of the Catholic Church teachings.<\/li>\n<li>participates reverently in the sacramental life of the Church.<\/li>\n<li>contributes time, talent, and treasure to the community through Christian service.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"su-spoiler su-spoiler-style-default su-spoiler-icon-plus su-spoiler-closed\" data-scroll-offset=\"0\" data-anchor-in-url=\"no\"><div class=\"su-spoiler-title\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\"><span class=\"su-spoiler-icon\"><\/span>A lifelong learner<\/div><div class=\"su-spoiler-content su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\">\n<div dir=\"ltr\">\n<ol style=\"list-style-type: lower-alpha;\">\n<li>demonstrates critical and analytical skills.<\/li>\n<li>demonstrates creative problem-solving skills.<\/li>\n<li>meets or exceeds grade level expectations in all disciplines.<\/li>\n<li>creates and evaluates standards for himself\/herself in all disciplines.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"su-spoiler su-spoiler-style-default su-spoiler-icon-plus su-spoiler-closed\" data-scroll-offset=\"0\" data-anchor-in-url=\"no\"><div class=\"su-spoiler-title\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\"><span class=\"su-spoiler-icon\"><\/span>A person of integrity<\/div><div class=\"su-spoiler-content su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\">\n<div dir=\"ltr\">\n<ol style=\"list-style-type: lower-alpha;\">\n<li>demonstrates accountability for personal behavior.<\/li>\n<li>acts honestly and fairly.<\/li>\n<li>chooses to behave in a right and just manner.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"su-spoiler su-spoiler-style-default su-spoiler-icon-plus su-spoiler-closed\" data-scroll-offset=\"0\" data-anchor-in-url=\"no\"><div class=\"su-spoiler-title\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\"><span class=\"su-spoiler-icon\"><\/span>A respectful person<\/div><div class=\"su-spoiler-content su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\">\n<div dir=\"ltr\">\n<ol style=\"list-style-type: lower-alpha;\">\n<li>\u00a0treats people of all cultures and faith traditions with dignity and kindness.<\/li>\n<li>practices stewardship of all of God\u2019s creation.<\/li>\n<li>practices conflict resolution through active listening, clear communication and empathy.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<h2>History<\/h2>\n<p>For over 100 years, St. Alphonsus has served as an academic and spiritual hub for Ballard-area families seeking an excellent Catholic education. Founded in 1907, the school served primary and high-school age children as Holy Angels Academy under the leadership of the Edmond Dominican Sisters. The academy was both a boarding and a day school, situated where St. Alphonsus Church now stands prominently over the 15th Avenue Northwest corridor. The Society of Our Lady of the Most Holy Trinity (SOLT) order provided two decades of religious education and missionary work at the school and parish until 2022. 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