School Mission Statement
St. Joseph Catholic School, serving students in Pre-K through grade 8, is dedicated to building a foundation of spiritual and academic excellence with Christ as the cornerstone:
- To nurture each student in a Catholic community of dignity, respect and kindness
- To provide a strong academic environment in which students are challenged, enriched, and motivated to reach their full potential
- To foster spiritual growth which is strengthened by the Holy Sacraments of the Catholic Church
- To guide students to live as Disciples of Christ and be responsible citizens of society and the world
St. Joseph School is a
2009, 2010 & 2011
Blue Ribbon Nominee!
"a trademark of excellence, a symbol of quality"
For the third year in a row, St. Joseph School has been selected as a nominee for the U.S. Department of Education's prestigious national Blue Ribbon Award, which honors America's most successful schools. Academically, St. Joseph School ranks in the top 10 percent of all schools in the United States, based on 2010, 2009, 2008 and previous years' IOWA test scores. It is one of 13 Catholic Schools in the Diocese of Bridgeport, which includes 38 catholic schools in Fairfield County, to be nominated for the award. These scores have been achieved by our students because of the dedication of our teachers and a partnership with our parents that provides an academic environment that focuses on individual student success.
The Facts
St. Joseph School has created an academically challenging and competitive environment. Our school incorporates Catholic values and teaching through family and staff working together to develop the whole child spiritually, intellectually, emotionally, socially and physically.
St. Joseph School exceeds Blue Ribbon Standards in the nationally normalized Iowa Test of Basic Skills. Academic excellence places the school in the top 10% of private schools in the nation.
Studies have shown that students who attend a K-8 school tend to outperform students who attend schools with the elementary, middle and junior high school model.
St. Joseph School has an excellent teacher to student ratio that allows each child to experience individualized education.
St. Joseph School is accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges and staffed by a team of certified and highly qualified teachers, who are devoted to their teaching profession.
In the News
Press Release
Saint Joseph School- Brookfield, CT -- 50 Golden Years of Quality Catholic Education
Change is good. Saint Joseph School in Brookfield, CT can attest to that. Much has changed in the world since the school first opened in 1958 to provide quality Catholic education to the young, but excellence in education remains the school's mission. Saint Joseph School is a 2008 nominee for the Blue Ribbon Award in Education placing the school in the top 10% of private and public schools in the nation. Since 2005, Saint Joseph junior high students have achieved award status at the regional and state levels in science. The student at Saint Joseph School today has state of the art technology for use in their daily classes, such as lap top computers and SMART board equipment. Science technology is enhanced with molecular microscopes, microscopes equipped with cameras for use with computers, and other various lab equipment. A new science room is presently in the works.
While new technology has been incorporated into the academic curriculum, the solid foundations that have been the benchmark of Catholic education are still present. Students are provided a strong base curriculum of Reading, Language Arts, and Math. Other subjects, such as Social Studies, Art, Music, Spanish, Religion and Physical Education are assigned to complete the student's educational studies.
Athletic teams, such as basketball, cheerleading, and track and field, offer students an opportunity to learn the fundamentals of the sport, strengthen friendships and promote a sense of school spirit among families.
As we offer a faith-based education, the moral development of the child, along with the academic and athletic development is also important. From school community service activities to participating in the liturgy of the Mass, our students are formed in the gospel values.
Our Pre-School offers a two-day morning program for 3 year olds and a three-day morning program for 4 year olds with an option of an extended day. Knowing that for most young children this is their first school experience, a safe and nurturing environment is provided. The Pre-School shares the many benefits of being housed within the school building through its participation in gym, computer, music, and library programs and having access to a full time school nurse.
Saint Joseph School provides quality education from Pre-School through Eighth grade. A Diocese of Bridgeport school, we admit students of any race, color, and national or ethnic origin.
We welcome you to visit. Call us at 203-775-2774 or email us at kvalzania2@diobptedu.org.