St. Gabriel School (Hubertus, Wisconsin)
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St. Gabriel School is a Roman Catholic grade school located in Hubertus, Wisconsin. It has a very small student body and has grades from K4 through 8th. Each grade only has one class averaging from 10 to 15 students in each. This gives the teachers more time to have a student on teacher environment.
St. Gabriel School offers an opportunity to develop a faith relationship with God through prayer, worship, knowledge and service. A comprehensive curriculum is provided within a Christian atmosphere designed to prepare students to become active participants in the Catholic Church and responsible members of society.
St. Gabriel School is a school of Exemplary Recognition from the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Milwaukee.
[edit] Philosophy
St. Gabriel School, in partnership with parents and the Parish community, believes in providing for quality Catholic Christian education of the whole child within an environment which fosters a positive self image. The following goals specify implementation of this philosophy:
Spiritual:
1. To develop a personal faith relationship with God and Jesus based on Catholic teachings and traditions and fostered through prayer and worship.
2. To encourage and provide opportunities for services to others.
Intellectual:
1. To develop an academic base that will promote success in future endeavors.
2. To teach basic thought processes including logic, decision-making, problem-solving and critical thinking skills.
3. To identify creativity and to encourage and help in its expression.
Physical:
1. To help develop basic flexibility, strength, endurance and skills.
2. To teach the value of personal hygiene, good nutrition and exercise.
3. To motivate each child to respect his/her body and care for it responsibly.
Social / Emotional:
1. To nurture an awareness of personal worth by developing strengths and compensating for weaknesses.
2. To provide an environment which models a christian value system.
3. To help develop a sense of partnership with and respect for other individuals, the community and the environment.