| Good Shepherd School is fully accredited by the Western Catholic Educational Association and Western Association of Schools and Colleges. In 2009, Good Shepherd School received the highest possible accreditation of six years and is now accredited until 2015. Click here for the Principal's Bio Mission Statement - Our school community, with Jesus as our model and with the success of every student as our motivation, promotes academic excellence, personal responsibility, mutual respect, a creative attitude and an intellectual curiosity toward lifelong learning. Educational Philosophy - The Good Shepherd School community, in partnership with parents as the primary educators of their children, believes in facilitating a comprehensive Catholic environment that reinforces Christian ethics and values, builds strong academic skills, and maximizes personal growth in each student. Educational Goals: Religion-Spiritual Education To present Christian values and Catholic doctrine, as well as provide opportunities to enhance each child’s relationship with God. Academic – Intellectual Education To stimulate personal responsibility, a creative attitude and an intellectual curiosity toward learning. Social Education To develop a sense of citizenship, social responsibility and cultural awareness in our children. Psychological Education To provide a healthy atmosphere for our students which helps them to develop a positive attitude toward themselves and others. Physical Education To encourage students to recognize the importance of physical fitness, good grooming, personal hygiene and proper nutrition. Fine Arts Education To guide and educate students in a realization of, and appreciation for, the natural beauty of God’s creation and its expression in the arts. |