Philosophy
St. Mary's Ryken, sponsored by the Xaverian Brothers, is a Catholic, independent, co-educational college-preparatory school. The school draws inspiration from the Gospel and the Catholic faith as well as the charisms of its founders, the Sisters of Charity of Nazareth and the Xaverian Brothers. Central to the St. Mary's Ryken philosophy is the mandate to teach as Jesus did, to reach out to all to achieve the Kingdom of God.
St. Mary's Ryken recognizes that each individual is unique and gifted with innate goodness. The community of St. Mary's Ryken encourages the respect for and appreciation of diversity, and nurtures a faith-filled view of existence. Christian service is an integral component of the St. Mary's Ryken philosophy and practice. St. Mary's Ryken provides an integrated approach to the students' development as loyal, intelligent, and self-directed persons.
Essential to the educational methodology at St. Mary's Ryken is the characteristic of living in concordia. This perspective on learning allows the students' intellectual growth to flourish in an environment not hampered by undue competitiveness. Students experience diverse and progressive opportunities in academics, fine arts, athletics, student activities, and campus ministry. The challenge of the St. Mary's Ryken education is to enable students to realize their potential, continue their academic journey, and assume responsibilities in their family, the civic community, and the professional world.
Imbued with the spirit of its founders, St. Mary's Ryken prepares young men and women to continue this work in a global interconnected new millennium. Our task as educators is not accomplished by ourselves. We share this mission and its various responsibilities with parents, who are the primary educators, the communities in which they live, and the local Church.
St. Mary's Ryken Values:
- Being a Catholic college preparatory community
- Functioning as a community, embracing the Xaverian Brothers charisms of humility, trust, zeal, compassion and simplicity
- Preparing our students for success in higher education and beyond
- Offering and promoting academic excellence
- Fostering mutual respect to ensure a safe environment for the spiritual, mental, physical and emotional development of our community
- Protecting the rights and embracing the contributions of all individuals within our multicultural community
- Acknowledging the students' transitional period between adolescence and young adulthood and supporting their growth
- Addressing the special needs of our students, within the college preparatory curriculum
- Striving to provide the mechanisms to fully exploring up-to-date technology
- Motivating our students to show integrity and leadership in actions through responsible citizenship
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