Mission Statement



The mission of St. James' Episcopal School is to provide the highest quality educational programs that instill a life-long love
of learning, cultivate the spiritual life of children, and celebrate individuality.





Our core values form the basis for all activities and programs of St. James' Episcopal School.  They have developed over our
25-year history and will continue to be the foundation of the School for years to come.


  • St. James' Episcopal School is a community of nurturing and caring that inspires students to achieve in the context of
    a loving environment.

  • We embrace religion as essential to student learning and development of character and spirit.

  • We celebrate individuality and believe that creativity and diversity create important  learning and growth
    opportunities.

  • We are flexible and dynamic and seek to meet the changing needs of our community while retaining the School's
    historic character and ideals.





St. James' Episcopal School is an early learning center for children.  Our mission is to promote the development of each child
within the scope of his or her capabilities and interests and to provide an environment of Christian love, understanding and
acceptance.

At St. James, religion is embraced as an essential facet of student learning.  The day includes a short chapel service of
singing, stories, and prayers.  Our teachers and staff openly share our faith, demonstrating that God is real and is a part of
our lives.  We foster a caring atmosphere within the school in which children feel comfortable helping each other and asking
for help.  Teachers are encouraged to comfort and hold children when needed.

Our teachers and staff permit each child the freedom of choices within a structured situation. Our program and environment
allow each child to grow at his/her own individual rate.  We encourage and provide opportunities for play as an important
means of building skills, promoting healthy self-images and instilling a life-long love of learning.  

Our teachers strive to supplement the core parental efforts provided in the home to create a partnership of loving and
learning.  To this end,

The teachers and staff will:
•        integrate faith within the learning experience and  support the students in becoming knowing and loving
 people consistent with the Christian tradition,
•        provide a variety of instructional techniques to help meet the needs of all students,
•        assist students in developing the skills necessary for becoming responsible citizens of the home, school
 and community and
•        welcome and encourage input and cooperation of the parents.

Each student will:
•        join in religious education including daily chapel service,
•        participate in daily classroom activities and special programs and
•        show respect for teachers, staff and other students.

The parents will:
•        support the philosophy and mission of the school and the efforts of the teachers and staff,
•        abide by the policies put forth in this handbook and
•        provide support and resources to the extent they are able as a symbol of their belief in the value of education.
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