729 East Main Street Clarion, Pa 16214 Phone: 814.226.8433

CHURCH

SCHOOL

RELIGIOUS ED

IMMACULATE CONCEPTION SCHOOL PHILOSOPHY

Immaculate Conception School is a Catholic elementary school, which forms a closely-knit Christian community encompassing town and parish. Service within and outside the school creates and enhances Immaculate Conception’s community of faith. By word and example, we transmit the teachings of Jesus to students. Catholic values and attitudes permeate all that we do.

Immaculate Conception School strives to establish a feeling of self worth within each student. By establishing positive attitudes of care and concern toward each child, Immaculate Conception School promotes the development of individual talents and abilities in an atmosphere of trust. The educational processes develop within a network of good relationships among teachers, students and parents. Immaculate Conception School strives to be a family rooted in Christian charity. While we recognize the parents as primary educators, we strive to meet all of the needs of our students. Our teachers bring academic professionalism to the school and serve as models of faith for our students. Christian charity is evident in the faculty relationships. They support each other both professionally and personally. We believe that our students are aware of the faculty’s mutual respect and friendship. This becomes a model for the students in their relationships with each other.

In our religious and educational pursuits, curriculum and policy originate in the Diocese of Erie and are implemented by our school administration. Curriculum development is a continuous activity among the staff in cooperation with a larger diocesan staff. Our close proximity to Clarion University allows its influence to be an available resource to both our teachers and students. Evaluations of the student’s skills are a daily, weekly and quarterly process for the purpose of preparing the student for full citizenship in his/her own community and in the larger world community. The teacher’s role is evaluated by the administration through written daily plans, observations and continuous communication of values associated with Christian virtues.

The educational process used is one in which the uniqueness of each student is developed. In order to foster the total development of each child, spiritual, intellectual, social and physical goals are defined and implemented. To achieve these goals, a spirit of cooperation among priests, principal, faculty, parents and students is essential, as all are actively involved in the educational process. For these groups to be supportive of each other, a spirit of openness is encouraged. It is through this mutual support that the students of Immaculate Conception School can best be prepared to live in today’s world as well as that of the future. This school is an embodiment of unique individuals whose abilities and talents are developed to the fullest in a caring environment.

View the Immaculate Conception Student Handbook (Revised 8/07) in pdf format.