Academics
SS. Peter & Paul School, with a rich tradition of over 100 years, provides a high quality education in
a Catholic Christian environment. Students are taught a sense of responsibility for one another and
to develop strong bonds of community. Our goal is to form future leaders, productive citizens and
faithful Christian men and women.
a Catholic Christian environment. Students are taught a sense of responsibility for one another and
to develop strong bonds of community. Our goal is to form future leaders, productive citizens and
faithful Christian men and women.
Our Mission
Our Philosophy
Believing that each child is unique, and by his/her very nature possesses dignity and worth, it
becomes the purpose of the school to provide a Catholic environment in which the child can grow as
a total human being. Education is preparation for life, and therefore the individual is encouraged to
make decisions, accept responsibility, think creatively and develop Christian leadership qualities.
Each child learns according to his/her capacity. Because of this, we believe that it is important to
provide individual attention for students, and place the potential for achievement of goals and the
experience of success within the grasp of all students.
A knowledge, understanding and appreciation of our Catholic Faith, as well as a strengthening of the
relationship between the child and God are integral parts of the child’s education. It is our goal to
work toward a Community of Faith in which each person is accepted for his/herself and thereby
freed to develop and share talents and abilities.
Since parents are the primary educators of their children, it is the school’s intent to work together
with parents in the continuous development of students educationally, spiritually, and emotionally.
While the children are growing as Catholics and individuals, we believe the
staff is entitled to the same opportunity. Participation in seminars,
in-services, workshops, college courses, etc. is expected. Creativity, cooperative planning and
sharing of responsibility are encouraged among the staff members.
becomes the purpose of the school to provide a Catholic environment in which the child can grow as
a total human being. Education is preparation for life, and therefore the individual is encouraged to
make decisions, accept responsibility, think creatively and develop Christian leadership qualities.
Each child learns according to his/her capacity. Because of this, we believe that it is important to
provide individual attention for students, and place the potential for achievement of goals and the
experience of success within the grasp of all students.
A knowledge, understanding and appreciation of our Catholic Faith, as well as a strengthening of the
relationship between the child and God are integral parts of the child’s education. It is our goal to
work toward a Community of Faith in which each person is accepted for his/herself and thereby
freed to develop and share talents and abilities.
Since parents are the primary educators of their children, it is the school’s intent to work together
with parents in the continuous development of students educationally, spiritually, and emotionally.
While the children are growing as Catholics and individuals, we believe the
staff is entitled to the same opportunity. Participation in seminars,
in-services, workshops, college courses, etc. is expected. Creativity, cooperative planning and
sharing of responsibility are encouraged among the staff members.
Saints Peter and Paul
Catholic School
Catholic School
 |
| |
 |
| |
 |
| |
 |
| |
 |
| |
 |
| |
 |
| |
 |
| |
 |
| |
 |
| |
 |
| |
 |
| |
 |
| |
 |
| |
 |
| |
 |
317 Baldie Street, Ionia, MI 48846
Phone (616) 527-3561 Fax (616) 527-3562
Phone (616) 527-3561 Fax (616) 527-3562
THE SCHOOL BOARD:
The School Board provides an opportunity for laity to participate in the educational ministry of the
church. Its primary mission is to assure that the operations of the school are living out the mission
and philosophy of the school, the parish vision and following Diocesan guidelines. Its major
functions include policy development, and decision making in regards to maintenance, the use of the
facility, admissions and budgetary items. The board contributes vision, leadership and service to
ensure the future of the school and its program.
FAMILY SCHOOL COUNCIL:
The Family School Council consists of all the parents of school children. Its aim is to help strive for
the ideals of Catholic education and to encourage cooperation and communication among its
members and the parish at large. It helps with various school projects and activities and provides
financial resources for non-budget items and promotes the general needs of the school.
OUR STAFF:
Catholic schools are education ministries of the Roman Catholic Church. Presently, the Church
operates the world's largest non-governmental school system. Our staff aim to develop their
students through participation in the sacramental life of the Church, study of religion and theology, a
full curriculum in secular subjects, and a variety of extracurricular activities.
THE PUBLIC SECTOR:
A working relationship exists between SS. Peter & Paul School and the Ionia Public School System,
the Ionia County Health Department, the Ionia County Intermediate School District and the
Federally and State funded Title programs.
The School Board provides an opportunity for laity to participate in the educational ministry of the
church. Its primary mission is to assure that the operations of the school are living out the mission
and philosophy of the school, the parish vision and following Diocesan guidelines. Its major
functions include policy development, and decision making in regards to maintenance, the use of the
facility, admissions and budgetary items. The board contributes vision, leadership and service to
ensure the future of the school and its program.
FAMILY SCHOOL COUNCIL:
The Family School Council consists of all the parents of school children. Its aim is to help strive for
the ideals of Catholic education and to encourage cooperation and communication among its
members and the parish at large. It helps with various school projects and activities and provides
financial resources for non-budget items and promotes the general needs of the school.
OUR STAFF:
Catholic schools are education ministries of the Roman Catholic Church. Presently, the Church
operates the world's largest non-governmental school system. Our staff aim to develop their
students through participation in the sacramental life of the Church, study of religion and theology, a
full curriculum in secular subjects, and a variety of extracurricular activities.
THE PUBLIC SECTOR:
A working relationship exists between SS. Peter & Paul School and the Ionia Public School System,
the Ionia County Health Department, the Ionia County Intermediate School District and the
Federally and State funded Title programs.
Administrative Support
