This year, the school is working hard on a comprehensive review process leading to our decennial re-accreditation by other New England Association of Schools & Colleges (NEASC). Survey responses, student narrative assessments from the Leadership Studies program, the Advisory Board contributions, and the efforts of faculty and staff members are important parts of this process. It is a best practice that schools re-evaluate their mission statements in the early stages of their self-study. We have done so and now share the results of the Mission Statement Review Committee, below:
The Mission Statement of St. John Paul II School (approved 2/7/2022)
L'école St. John Paul II est une école catholique de Cape Cod qui accueille des élèves et des familles de diverses confessions et origines qui souhaitent recevoir une éducation catholique préparatoire à l'université. Les programmes académiques, artistiques, athlétiques et co-parascolaires de l'école cultivent des relations solides et permettent aux élèves de reconnaître leurs dons, de développer leur potentiel et de communiquer le Christ en paroles et en actes. À l'image de leur patron, saint Jean-Paul II, les élèves recherchent la vérité par la foi et la raison, ce qui les prépare à mener une vie d'apprentissage continu, de respect et de leadership au sein de la communauté.
In September, the school convened the committee representing each stakeholder group – faculty and staff members, students, parents, and Advisory Board members. This committee, chaired by Advisory Board member Betsy O’Brien, collected and reviewed feedback from each stakeholder group as to the essential elements of the JPII Mission Statement. From these elements, the committee drafted multiple statements for consideration. The committee then arrived at a final recommendation that was approved on February 7.
