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Mission & Philosophy

Mission

The Mission of St. Anthony High School is to provide an affordable, co-educational college preparatory Catholic education to students from diverse cultural and economic backgrounds in the Long Beach area, through spiritual, academic, and extra-curricular programs that enable them to become productive members of a complex technological and global society.​

Philosophy

St. Anthony High School, located in Long Beach, California, is a four-year, Catholic, college preparatory, co-educational, parish high school which serves students with diverse ethnic, academic, social and economic backgrounds in the Long Beach, South Bay, and surrounding areas.

The school endeavors to form a faith community among parents, faculty, and students by:

• Providing an atmosphere which fosters Catholic values and helps students develop as knowledgeable and involved Christians
• Fostering an academic climate whereby students of varying abilities are offered educational and career opportunities
• Providing for the needs of the students by integrating academic opportunities, a social and spiritual environment, counseling services, and athletic and co-curricular activities that develop the whole person
• Offering structure and discipline to increase student awareness of their social and individual responsibilities​

The Faculty and Staff are committed to:

• Preparing students to enter an increasingly challenging, complex, secular, and technological society with a thorough program which integrates intellectual development and skills acquisition
• Encouraging students to become more aware of the message of Christ and of their own dignity and self-worth through a variety of experiences
• Developing in the students a greater appreciation for multiculturalism so that they can better serve the local and global community in the realization that in diversity there is dignity
• Supporting parents in their role as primary educators
• Maintaining professional standards; modeling the faith life and exemplifying the teachings of Jesus Christ and the Church

Goals and Objectives

Religious:  Develop an interest and understanding of the Church doctrine, scripture and tradition, and the spiritual relationship with Christ by:

• Providing a four-year curriculum in Religious Studies
• Employing teachers who are models of their faith and of the Philosophy and Mission statements
• Having a Campus Ministry program that unites the school community in a spirit of prayer and service
• Proclaiming the Gospel message in the light of the Catholic tradition
• Working with students in preparing for liturgical and para-liturgical celebrations, retreats, Christian Service, and spiritual growth through prayer services
• Teaching students how to cultivate a relationship with God
• Helping the students recognize the relevance of Christian values in their faith centered lives

Moral: Integrate Christian truth and values into daily life by:

• Providing a positive, disciplined atmosphere which will enable students to develop respect for themselves and others, as well as public and private property
• Encouraging students to apply Christian morality to their daily decision making
• Modeling a spirit of a true Christian community among school personnel
• Incorporating Christian values within all areas of the curriculum

Academic: Develop the knowledge and skills needed by the student for higher education and lifelong learning by:

• Hiring qualified teachers
• Providing a well-balanced, challenging, flexible program of study
• Assisting students in identifying academic courses suitable for their range of development and completion of school requirements
• Enabling students to set study goals and priorities consistent with course objectives
• Encouraging parental involvement in monitoring student progress and home study
• Helping students develop post-secondary and career goals
• Capitalizing on the learning styles of students by using a variety of instructional strategies

Physical: Develop proper physical and emotional fitness habits by:

• Providing mandatory health and physical education classes
• Providing information according to Catholic teachings in subjects related to Substance Abuse, AIDS, and Human Sexuality
• Providing a well-balanced athletic program which promotes competition and sportsmanship
• Developing the total person, emphasizing the relationship between physical health and emotional well-being
• ssisting students in developing their emotional health and well-being​

Cultural: Foster an appreciation of self-expression through the curriculum by:

• Providing an exposure to the world of literature and performing arts by teaching diverse and appropriate methods of self-expression through the liberal arts curriculum
• Cultivating an appreciation of nature and the environment through Arts and Science
• Providing a forum for visual and performing arts

Emotional: Assist students in developing their emotional health and well-being by:

• Providing individual, group, and family counseling with either a licensed therapist or intern on a voluntary basis
• Training peer-counselors to assist their fellow students
• Providing appropriate referrals to community professionals when needed
• Providing educational awareness to students and faculty on relevant mental health issues such as Substance Abuse, violence, and race relations

Social: Develop in the students' mutual respect, cooperation and positive inter-personal relationships by:

• Encouraging greater involvement in extra-curricular activities and clubs
• Offering a variety of social activities
• Cultivating a spirit of teamwork and cooperation