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St. Joseph School-Hilo

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Saint Joseph High School Class of 1985
Ululani Street

VISION
Through Catholic values, St. Joseph School implements an academically rigorous and spiritually rich curriculum. St Joseph students learn, in a safe and disciplined environment, to care for themselves and others and to accept responsibility for making a just and loving society through the generous use of their personal talents and gifts. Joseph School provides a Catholic educational communit

y and a faith-filled environment in which tradition, culture, and knowledge are shared among teachers and students. Students are guided to realize their rights and responsibilities in accordance with Christ’s teachings. Every student is created by God with unique talents and potential. St. Joseph students become responsible men and women through the development of sound moral principles and the acquisition of 21st century learning skills. The Expected School-wide Learning Results (ESLRs) are in the SJS Handbook and are posted throughout the School. The teachers have discussed them with the students to promote the understanding of these expectations. Each is based on five major expectations:

Excellence -
-Academic achievement: Critical thinking and problem solving
Career and college preparation: Accessing and analyzing information
-Effective oral and written communication: Collaboration and leading by influence
-Appreciation of the arts: Curiosity and imagination.
-Life-long learning: Agility and adaptability, Initiative and entrepreneurialism,

Spirituality -
-Christian values and lifestyle: Ethical and moral character
-Development of prayer life: Participation and service
-Understanding of Catholic teachings: Access and analyze information, collaborate and lead by influence
-Respect for individual, cultural and religious diversity: Agility and adaptability

Local and Global Connectedness -
-Involvement in civic, government and service organizations: Initiative and entrepreneurialism
-Productive citizenship: Collaboration and leading by influence
-Stewardship of the environment: Initiative and entrepreneurialism
-Utilization of technology and other scientific advances: Curiosity and imagination

Respect and Responsibility -
-Personal and social integrity: Agility and adaptability
-Healthy physical, mental, emotional and spiritual lifestyle: Initiative and entrepreneurialism
-Leadership development: Collaboration and leading by influence
-Self-discipline: Collaboration and leading by influence

School Spirit -
-Contributions of time, talent and treasure: Collaboration and leading by influence
-Involvement of alumni, parents and other supporters: Initiative and entrepreneurialism
-Perpetuation of school traditions and values: Collaboration and leading by influence
-Beneficial school and community relations: Agility and adaptability

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HISTORY

In 1869, a small parish school of forty-two students was established in Hilo by Rev. Charles Pouzot, S.S.C.C. under the direction of Fr. Patrick O’Reilly for the purpose of teaching English to the native Hawaiians. The school was named St. Joseph. Over the years, the school’s enrollment increased to the point that it was necessary to build a new school on Waianuenue Avenue. This school, for both boys and girls, was dedicated on October 10, 1875. Ten years later, three Marianist Brothers arrived in Hilo and took over the operation of the boys’ school at Mariakeola. It was blessed on October 25, 1885. The school was called St. Mary’s School. In the meantime, the Sisters of Saint Francis arrived in 1900 to staff St. Joseph School for Girls on Kapiolani Street. In 1948, St. Mary’s and St. Joseph’s were consolidated into a new co-educational institution, which was built on the present site at the intersection of Ululani and Hualalai Streets. Some nine hundred and sixty-three students were enrolled in 1948. In 1951, the Marianist Brothers were re-assigned to new teaching posts. They were replaced in Hilo with a larger staff of Sisters as well as dedicated lay teachers. The opening of the new school year in 1951-52 was a memorable one because is marked the beginning of St. Joseph as a complete co-educational school directly under the pastor of St. Joseph Parish. Campus facilities include a computer laboratory, a computer learning center, science laboratories, and library with an adjoining media center, classrooms, counseling offices, chapel, cafeteria, soccer field and gymnasium.

VISION

St. Joseph School builds a nurturing community through the demonstration of Catholic values and the implementation of an academically rigorous and spiritually rich curriculum. St. Joseph students learn, in a safe and disciplined environment, to care for themselves and others and to accept responsibility for making a just and loving society through the generous use of their personal talents and gifts.

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Telephone

(808) 935-4936

Website

https://sjshilo.com

Address

1000 Ululani Street
Hilo, HI
96720

General information

The Elementary School consists of grades preschool-grade 6, while the High School consists of grades 7-12.

St. Joseph students learn, in a safe and disciplined environment, to care for themselves and others and to accept responsibility for making a just and loving society through the generous use of their personal talents and gifts.