History
St. Timothy School was established in 1958, on the west side in Rancho Park, between Century City and Santa Monica. It is a Catholic private school, Pre K-8 with Extended Day Care, fully accredited by the Western Catholic Educational Association and the Western Association of Schools and Colleges.
Philosophy
Our school
seeks to inspire each student to adopt his/her unique role as a child of God. We
recognize the importance of teachers and parents, as the primary educators, in
developing our students to their maximum potential. Our school goals embrace the
spiritual, intellectual, social, aesthetic, physical and psychological needs of
the students we serve.
Emphasis is on "excellence in education" with high
expectations of student achievement, Catholic/Christian values and liberal arts.
The principal and faculty of St. Timothy School are committed to these goals:
SPIRITUAL
INTELLECTUAL
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to provide a balanced curriculum according to individual needs.
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to build
a strong base for lifelong learning.
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to develop techniques of critical
thinking, analysis and logic.
PSYCHOLOGICAL
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to develop positive attitudes, self-esteem, confidence and social and
emotional security in each student.
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to be able to accept strengths and
weaknesses in ourselves and others.
SOCIAL
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to develop self-discipline and good citizenship within the school, home
and community.
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to foster an appreciation and respect for self, others, our culture,
heritage and our American democratic principles.
PHYSICAL
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to develop physical skills related to growth and development for
individual and team sports stressing values of good sportsmanship.
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to
develop acceptable and important standards of good nutrition, health &
hygiene.
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