St. Camillus School
Fr. Mike Johnson

Saint Francis International School is a Franciscan family that nurtures children to be instruments of God's peace, scholars, and global citizens.

This mission is lived through Seven Tenets of Franciscan Education:

>> a Saint Francis International School education is INCARNATIONAL
>> a Saint Francis International School education is PERSONAL
>> a Saint Francis International School education is COMMUNAL
>> a Saint Francis International School education is TRANSFORMATIONAL
>> a Saint Francis International School education ENGAGES THE HEART
>> a Saint Francis International School education DEVELOPS SERVANT LEADERS
>> a Saint Francis International School education PURSUES WISDOM

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Our Philosophy

We believe that Catholic schools must offer experiences within an educational environment that enable students to proclaim and celebrate the Good News of Jesus Christ; to build a community of faith; and to reach out in a spirit of service to others, with a feeling of fellowship and openness for the sake of peace and justice.  
We believe that Saint Francis International School prepares its students to understand the message of Jesus Christ, to follow moral standards of conduct, and to achieve integrity of character.  Parents and teachers are partners in the challenge of communicating the Word of God to the students and for modeling the primacy of worship, membership in the faith community, and service to all.

We believe that Catholic schools must address the spiritual, intellectual, social, and physical needs of students.  
We believe that Saint Francis International School fosters each child’s understanding of basic Christian values associated with honesty, social responsibility, and tolerance.  The academic program acknowledges the intellectual development of students as they learn fundamental skills and develop high-level comprehension and then apply these skills through problem solving activities that inspire self-expression and personal responsibility.   Their social development is carefully monitored within an environment which requires a strong authoritative presence, yet one which also affirms the uniqueness of each child.  Saint Francis International School also strives to maintain a physical environment which is safe and serves to address various learning styles through such activities as art, music, and physical education.

We believe that Catholic schools must develop and maintain positive relationships among students, teachers, and parents.  The position of teacher in a catholic school demands constant efforts to interact positively with students, parents, and colleagues.  Recognizing that parents are the primary educators of the child, teachers seek parental cooperation and support.  Students are expected to respect the authority of the school and be accountable for their actions, yet must also be given respect through methods of positive discipline and shared responsibility for school-wide success.

mind

We desire to create an atmosphere of inquiry, discovery, and trust wherein each child has an opportunity to explore his or her talents and grow intellectually.

body

We strive to provide a safe, positive and challenging environment for effective physical, social, and emotional development and strong cultural awareness.

spirit

We seek to provide students with opportunities for practicing and articulating their faith and values with the aim of deepening their spirituality and character.