St. Lawrence Catholic School

Therese Hernandez

Dear Parents and Students,

It is my pleasure to welcome you to the St. Lawrence Catholic School Community. Our school was originated in 1958 by Father Laurence Higgins and the dedicated people of St. Lawrence Parish. They initiated a Christ-centered environment in which to educate students that served St. Lawrence Catholic Parish and the surrounding community. We strive to continue that mission today. Students of all faiths, who are open to the teachings of the Catholic Church, are also welcomed to share in our school community as we proclaim the message of Jesus Christ. In choosing St. Lawrence, you have demonstrated a commitment to the values and philosophy of a Catholic education.

The faculty and staff of your school look forward to working with you to promote academic excellence and spiritual development in the context of the teachings of the Catholic Church. During this present school year and the years to come, we will help your child grow spiritually, morally, emotionally, academically, and socially. In order to assist this growth, it is necessary for the home and school to work closely together. We believe that the parent is the first teacher of the child and is responsible for developing in him/her good behavior habits and proper attitudes toward school. St. Lawrence will assist you by helping you pass on the beliefs and teachings of the Roman Catholic faith, inspiring students to reach out to others in a caring, Christian way, and by offering your child an academic, Christ-centered education in a structured environment where building the local community, and serving others is promoted.

Our parents are required to take seriously their role as prime teacher of their child and assist them in practicing their Catholic faith. We hope that each parent recognizes that the teacher takes the place of the parent when the child is at school. Each parent should strive to convey to their child/children a respect for law, authority, rights of others, and a respect for property. We count on our parents working with the school in carrying out recommendations that are made in the best interest of the child, including discipline. Lastly, we hope that our parents talk with their children about their school activities and show an active interest in school work and assignments.

St. Lawrence Catholic School is committed to providing each child with the opportunity to grow, develop and excel, while keeping individual talents and skills at center focus. I look forward to assisting you this next year and may God bless you and your family as we embark on this educational journey together.

Therese B. Hernandez, Principal