Thank you for your interest in St. Patrick School. At St. Patrick, our mission is to educate children to know, love, and serve God through religion, academics, physical activities, and community service. The faculty and staff approach this endeavor in partnership with parents. St. Patrick is a parish school within the Diocese of Corpus Christi located in Corpus Christi, Texas. Established in 1950, and accredited by the Texas Catholic Conference Education Department by the authority of the Texas Education Association, we serve 320 students in grades PreK-3 through six.
As a Catholic school, religion is the foundation of the curriculum and influences everything in the school. The religious curriculum includes instruction in the tenets of the faith, an understanding of the Catechism of the Catholic Church, and, just as importantly, instruction in how to live one’s faith through action.
The academic curriculum begins with a strong foundation in reading and math. Students consistently score well on standardized tests. The school has been named a “Blue Ribbon School of Excellence” by the Department of Education three times, in 1985, 1996, and 2006. St. Patrick School truly educates the “whole” child. In order to achieve this goal, there are formal programs in art, music, computer applications, guidance, and Spanish for all students in early childhood through sixth grade. Believing that a healthy body contributes to a healthy mind, physical education begins at age three and continues through all grades, with competitive athletics incorporated at an appropriate level.
At SPS, the school day does not end at 3:15. Extra-curricular activities are an essential element of the educational program. The school has an award-winning chess program and instruction in dance, guitar, piano, and choir. Students participate in organized basketball, volleyball, and track. Many belong to Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts, safety patrol, and serve as Altar Servers, lectors, musicians, and gift-bearers at Mass. Intersession and summer camps are provided during the school breaks.
The faculty and administration believe that assessment is critical to monitoring student progress, identifying priorities, and evaluating appropriate teaching strategies. Collaboration among teachers across grade levels is essential to monitor student development and achievement. Teachers continue their own education throughout their careers to enhance their teaching skills as well as their knowledge and understanding of children.
St. Patrick School is proud to include a diverse group of students from many ethnic and cultural groups, and students who come from various family structures and socio-economic levels. The school community believes that this diversity is a gift, providing adults and children an opportunity to model what a faith-filled community looks like. As a part of the school’s service to the community, students conduct food drives for the hungry, collect clothing for the homeless and toys for children who have none, and send valentines to veterans.
Among the most important attributes of the school are the strong faculty and staff and the continued support of the parents and parish. Parents are a constant and welcome presence in the school. Their support allows the faculty and staff to meet and fulfill each child’s needs more effectively. We are fortunate to have a Pastor and Associate Pastor who are very involved with the school and a supportive parish family.
High standards, a comprehensive curriculum, strong parental support, and proven instructional strategies promote outstanding achievement for every student at St. Patrick School and provide continuous formation of their spiritual development.