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St. Joseph Catholic School
Prospective Students - Why Catholic Education
Why a Catholic Education?

  • 96% of Catholic school graduates go on for further education. Many of them are accepted to the
    best colleges and universities in the country.
  • Catholic education is one of the most important investments a parent can make to ensure the
    success of a child’s life in this world and for eternity.
  • Students in Catholic schools experience a culture of service which carries over into their adult lives
    often benefiting local, national and even global communities.
  • Many parents choose Catholic schools for their children because of the superior academics. The
    longer a student stays in Catholic Schools the greater is their achievement.
  • Catholic School students are encouraged to question, to accept challenges, to make choices and to
    assume leadership roles.
  • Catholic Schools educate the whole child, emphasizing faith, academic achievement, self discipline,
    and high moral standards.
  • Catholic schools make a positive difference in the lives of their students. These schools are
    communities of hope which reflect God’s love and love of neighbor

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