Christ the Divine Teacher School, rooted in the teachings of the Catholic faith, prepares its students with a strong academic and spiritual foundation. Our students will serve the community as productive lifelong learners and global citizens. 1. We believe effective Catholic education is the shared responsibility of school, Church, family, student, and community.2. We believe Catholic elementary education promotes strong morals and focuses on service to others.3. We believe children need to demonstrate service, empathy, tolerance and respect, exemplifying and modeling the teachings of Christ throughout their lifetime.4. We believe our student-centered school provides varied and dynamic instructional experiences and instills a curiosity for life-long learning.5. We believe a challenging elementary curriculum prepares children for future educational success, regardless of their path.6. We believe core academics are reinforced through participation in extra-curricular activities.7. We believe all children have a right to safety, respect, love and learning.8. We believe every child deserves to be educated based upon his/her individual abilities and strengths.