St. Peter's School offers a positive and supportive environment where students are responsible participants in their learning. They develop self-esteem, become critical thinkers as well as productive citizens, and have a deep sense of pride in their school and community.
Teachers and administrators are facilitators of learning. They are cognizant of and provide for individual differences, and employ the latest educational learning strategies and techniques. They are cooperative, show a genuine concern for children, and are respectful of individual rights. Varied teaching styles foster cooperative learning in a non-threatening, trusting environment.
Through consultation and evaluation the administration and staff ensure that St. Peter's is an effective and efficient school. This effectiveness and efficiency is enhanced by a positive school/parent liaison. Parents are supportive of the school and its programs and are active participants in the life of the school.
The school curriculum, in keeping with departmental and district guidelines, is child-centered, resource-based and activity oriented.
While standardized testing is inherent in measuring student achievement, St. Peter's recognizes and adheres to the principles of individualized, formal and informal evaluations based on established learning objectives. Student evaluation is used for formative and summative purposes.
Collaboration and cooperation is ongoing in a warm, friendly atmosphere that provides meaningful experiences that enable students to excel.