Mission & Philosophy

The High School of Saint Thomas More is a community of students, administrators, faculty, staff and families who are committed to teaching the Catholic Faith and providing a strong program of education and formation which reflects the best of those current educational principles and practices consistent with the Teaching Magesterium of the Roman Catholic Church.

The High School of Saint Thomas More is committed to the development of its students spiritually, morally, intellectually, and physically in an atmosphere of respect and reverence that will enable them to fulfill their Baptismal Call to witness to Jesus Christ in the modern world.

Philosophy

We Believe:

That The High School of Saint Thomas More has, at the center of its life, the person of Jesus Christ: through prayer, scripture, and worship; through catechesis which leads to evangelization and service; and through an education and formation based upon the Catechism of the Catholic Church.

That a collaborative and cooperative spirit will be fostered between home and school at The High School of Saint Thomas More.

That all Christians are called to imitate Christ in his role as servant, and therefore must render lifelong service to all their brothers and sisters.

That The High School of Saint Thomas More must foster engaged learners who will accept the responsibility to achieve their greatest academic potential.

That The High School of Saint Thomas More will respect each student's unique development spiritually, morally, intellectually, physically, and culturally.

That the administration and faculty of The High School of Saint Thomas More must serve as role-models of Christ's love by establishing and exhibiting an atmosphere of mutual respect.

That in The High School of Saint Thomas More, all individuals should have the opportunity to benefit from the unique combination of intellectual and spiritual formation that characterize a Catholic education.