SAN JOAQUIN MEMORIAL HIGH SCHOOL PHILOSOPHY OF EDUCATION

San Joaquin Memorial High School is a ministry of the Catholic Church administered by the Diocese of Fresno. Our foundation is the Gospel message that inspires worship, promotes service, and builds community. In partnership with parents, who are the primary educators, our faculty and staff serve as teachers and mentors in a student-centered environment. We are an inclusive community that challenges students to embrace diversity while recognizing the dignity of each individual. Our goal is to graduate exemplary citizens who will influence society through their faith, learning, service and leadership.

Faith:

We believe in inspiring each student to adopt a personal faith journey by offering opportunities for worship, reflection and prayer. We provide an atmosphere that calls each person to find God in all things. Participation in Memorial’s retreat program, religious studies curriculum and Campus Ministry activities provide a deeper awareness of God in students’ daily lives.

Learning:

We believe Memorial’s rigorous, college-preparatory curriculum develops the students’ academic and creative strengths. We believe in developing 21st century skills, promoting intellectual curiosity, encouraging critical thinking and instilling a love for learning.

Service:

We believe in inspiring students to follow the model of Jesus Christ and answer the call to serve the school and the greater community. We believe that each student will achieve a greater awareness and understanding of the “least of these” by becoming involved with those in need.