ADMINISTRATION

Principal's Message   

Education at Pope John Paul II Regional Catholic Elementary School promotes the spiritual, academic, social, emotional and physical development of its students.  The faculty and staff members of the school are dedicated individuals who profess a deep commitment to Catholic Education and the development of each child according to his/her God-given talents.  In all daily tasks we strive to provide opportunities which will assist the student to possess solid Christian values as well as a strong moral and character formation.  We recognize the need to prepare the students for the challenges of the Twenty-First Century and so we will provide an atmosphere which will encourage them to become life-long learners and to strive to work cooperatively in a multicultural, ever-changing society.

Ultimately, each student will gain from school according to the effort he/she applies.   To increase the degree of educational success, it is important that teachers, parents and administrators communicate openly and frequently concerning the progress of students.  We stress the necessity to approach the learning needs of students in a TEAM fashion.  Parents, as the first teachers of their children, must make a commitment to become active participants in the learning process of their children.   Invest totally in your children by your support of the school, your words of encouragement, and your presence at school.

It is true that you can not hide the school pride!  The spirit of the school reflects the positive and nurturing atmosphere experienced in the halls of the school, athletic fields and courts and the social gatherings throughout the year.  You are a member of a great TEAM.  As a Home and School Member you share in the awesome enterprise of shaping our future through our children.  With your support and cooperation we will not only touch the future but we will make it brighter as we serve the needs of God's youngest members.

To stress the vital relationship between school and community, we present to the families the philosophy of Catholic education as the integrated and harmonious development of the whole child. Included in this formation is the student's spiritual, moral, intellectual, social, and physical growth. With emphasis on the education of the whole person for life and eternity we strive to actualize the uniqueness of each child through an integrated ministry embracing three interlocking dimensions:

CARDINAL ARCHBISHOP

The primary responsibility in all matters of religious duration is held by the Cardinal Archbishop of Philadelphia. In policy he is advised by the Archdiocesan Board of Education, the Vicar for Catholic Education, and the Office of Catholic Education. The supervision of the schools is the responsibility of the Archdiocesan Superintendent whom the Cardinal appoints and delegates to represent him in school matters.

 BOARD OF PASTORS

As pastor and teacher the bishop of a diocese shares his ministry with those he appoints as his pastors in the parishes of the diocese.  The pastors of the five parishes meet with the principal of the school monthly to discuss school matters. While the principal is responsible for the general direction of the educational program, the pastors are kept fully informed of all important happenings. The pastors are ultimately responsible for the cooperation of their school with the Office of Catholic Education and