Philosophy
The goal of Padua Academy is to educate young women in the spirit of love of neighbor flowing from a love of God, rooted in the Gospel of Jesus Christ, and modeled on the gentle strength of St. Frances de Sales and the loving respect for creation of St. Francis of Assisi. We accept young women from various educational and socioeconomic backgrounds and educate them according to the Christian values as taught by the Catholic church. We encourage our students to recognize and develop their inherent talents while challenging them to explore new capabilities in an atmosphere that fosters personal growth through effective decision making.
Padua Academy provides an academic curriculum designed to meet the varied intellectual abilities and interests of the students and a Catholic value system which permeates the religious, academic, and social programs. We incorporate physical development and health values into the academic and social programs. Recognizing the challenge of woman’s changing role in the world and church today, we stress not only the basic skills needed to live in today’s society but we also provide a background for future career endeavors. While promoting individuality and self-expression, we stress respect for authority, character formation, and discipline. The social programs offer opportunities for students to express themselves and to interact with others so as to grow in Christian maturity. This positive social formation not only strengthens communication skills, but motivates students to involve themselves in community functions and services.
By combining the spiritual, academic, social, and physical dimensions, we strive to take a personal interest in our students and to encourage their individuality. Faculty, staff, administrators, parents, alumnae and students work together to achieve these goals as a community in the hope that the students work together to achieve these goals as a community in the hope that the students will continue to grow and affect society in a positive manner.
Spiritual Development Objectives
We strive:
- to help students realize that they are created in the image and likeness of God.
- to help students appreciate their uniqueness and respect the individuality of others.
- to proclaim the Gospel by providing a variety of meaningful spiritual experience.
- to help prepare the student to accept responsibility for their mission of living the Gospel.
- to nurture in students the ability to make moral decisions.
- to help students realize the value of service to others and recognize their responsibility for global stewardship.
- to foster the knowledge and appreciation of our own Catholic heritage.
Intellectual Development Objectives
We strive:
- to offer a varied curriculum to develop the academic potential o four students.
- to foster student exploration of future endeavors.
- to provide education experiences which integrate with spiritual, personal, and social values.
- to stimulate students’ creativity, critical thinking, and intellectual curiosity.
Personal Development Objectives
We strive:
- to assist students to mature in self-understanding and in self-esteem.
- to develop effective decision-making skills and to encourage personal accountability.
- to develop a Christian attitude toward others.
- to encourage students to find independence through self-discipline.
Physical Development Objectives
We strive:
- to develop an awareness of the components of physical fitness.
- to instill leadership, proper mental attitudes, self-control and social cooperation.
- to educate students concerning care of and respect for their bodies.
Social Development Objectives
We strive:
- to appreciate individual and cultural diversity and to respect the uniqueness of others.
- to afford student opportunities to develop socialization skills through a balanced program of activities.
- to promote school spirit.
- to encourage students to experience community through curricular and extracurricular activities.