Mission & Philosophy

The mission of St. Michael’s Lakeside School (SMLS) is to offer children a Catholic vision of the world that is guided by reason, shaped by justice, enriched by beauty and devoted to inquiry. SMLS will provide students educational and faith opportunities that will permeate their lives -- with God, family, school, parish and the world.

It is our philosophy that Catholic Education provides for the education of the whole child including the intellectual, physical, emotional, social, and spiritual growth of the students.

 

St. Michael's Lakeside School strives to recognize all students as unique gifts made in God’s image, redeemed by Christ, and called to an eternal destiny.

 

We recognize parents as the primary educators and see ourselves as partners in education.  As facilitators, we seek to integrate Catholic values into daily living by providing a Christ-centered community of worship, study, work and play.  We assist students to make their Catholic faith living, conscious and active.  We challenge students at St. Michael's Lakeside School to value themselves, to deepen their relationship with God, to open their hearts to love of neighbor and to build a world community linked by justice.