Mission

Our Belief Statements

We believe:

• Visitation is a community of believers with our Catholic faith as the foundation.

• each student, a valued and unique individual, is a gift from God and deserves to be treated with dignity and respect.

• the school patroness, Mary, provides the Visitation school community with a model of discipleship and service. 

• sharing our faith openly with each other and encouraging others to do the same builds a strong community. 

• Visitation makes Gospel values central to our academic programs. 

• teaching the whole child, spiritually, intellectually, socially, and emotionally is critical.

• a safe learning environment creates a culture of success where talents and abilities are discovered and celebrated.

• students are motivated to be challenged and to set goals for themselves.

• a partnership with families is essential to provide children with a quality education and to develop the whole child.

• excitement within our school community leads to innovation and partnership.

• respect and trust are cornerstones of successful collaboration between faculty, staff, administration, students, and families.

• in the value of diversity by encouraging students and faculty to contribute their thinking and to be open to the perspectives, ideas, and opinions of others. 

• the Visitation School community values empathy, acceptance, and kindness in all interactions

Profile of a Graduate

We hope that an Eighth grade graduate of Visitation BVM School will:

live Catholic Christian values by:

• being a respectful citizen who will conduct themselves with honor and integrity.    

• following the greatest commandment: Loving God and Neighbor.

• recognizing his or her God-given dignity.

• sharing his or her talents and gifts with others.

• practicing an active and meaningful prayer life.

• embodying a grateful heart.

• learning the value of self-sacrifice for the betterment of others.

exhibit academic excellence by:

• trying his or her best in all that they undertake.       

• incorporating 21st century skills into their everyday lives.

• becoming a lifelong learner.

• communicating/collaborating clearly and effectively.

• thinking critically and creatively. 

• being an independent thinker with problem solving abilities.

• incorporating self-reflective practices and mindfulness in their work and behaviors.

demonstrate his or her commitment to social justice by:

• showing solidarity with all of God’s children.

• following in the example of Jesus by putting others before themselves.

• embracing diversity and fostering inclusivity. 

• embodying servant leadership, focusing on the well-being of others.

• prioritizing kindness in their thoughts and actions.

• finding joy in service to their fellow man and community.