VISION
St. Joseph School builds a nurturing community through demonstration of Catholic values and implementation of an
academically rigorous and spiritually rich curriculum. St. Joseph students learn, in a safe and disciplined environment, to care for themselves and others and to accept responsibility for making a just and loving society through the generous use of their personal talents and gifts.
MISSION
The mission of Saint Joseph School is to proclaim the message of Jesus through education, worship and service in the Catholic tradition.
CODE OF CONDUCT As members of St. Joseph School, all students and their parents as well the administration, faculty, staff and other members of the school community will conduct themselves as good representatives of the school by:
Acting with respect toward persons and property;
Thinking, speaking and acting with honesty;
Contributing to the building of strong community;
By promoting school spirit through loyalty.
SAFETY & SECURITY:
Safe Environment Policy
The “Policy on Allegations and Incidents of SexualMisconduct” promulgated by the Diocese of Honolulu is incorporated inthis handbook by this reference. A copy of the policy is contained in the handbook, “To OfferHealing, To Restore Trust”, first published January 8, 2004. The handbook isavailable from the school. The Church endorses the mandatory reporting provisions ofH.R.S. Chapter 350 concerning child abuse. All staff members and teachers are required to sign anacknowledgment that they have read and understood the ethical and personalconduct policies of the Diocese of Honolulu. Consistent with diocesan policy, St. Joseph School willconduct Safe Environment training as part of the school curriculum. A meeting will be held before the class is conducted toprovide parents an opportunity to review the safe environment materials. Consent for the participation in this program is included inthe signed acknowledgment form located in this handbook.
CARDINAL PRIDE
School Patron: St. Joseph, Foster Father of Jesus School Motto: Seek First The Kingdom of God (Matthew 6:33) School Colors: Red & Gold School Mascot: Cardinal
