St. Teresa School

Infobox University
name = St. Teresa School
motto = "Where all are challenged to learn and live by the teachings of Jesus Christ."
established = September, 1950
affiliation = Roman Catholic
principal = Ms. Mary L. Carney
address = 140 Woodhaven Road
city = Pawtucket
state = RI, 02861
country = USA
enrollment = 189
faculty = 13 full-time
colors = Green and Gold color box|green color box|gold
athletics = Cross-Country, Basketball
mascot = Eagles
affiliations = New England Association of Schools and Colleges
telephone = [phone]

St. Teresa of the child Jesus School is a Catholic, co-educational, elementary and middle school located in Pawtucket, RI, in the Roman Catholic Diocese of Providence. Originally staffed by the Sisters of Mercy congregation, it is now under the direction of St. Teresa Church pastor, Fr. Joseph R. Paquette and school principal, Ms. Mary Carney. [http://www.catholicschools.org/directory/index.php?go=2&id=41| Catholic Schools] ]

History

St. Teresa School was founded in September, 1950 with an enrollment of 240 students and a faculty of five Sisters of Mercy as a parish, parochial school in the city of Pawtucket, Rhode Island. At that time, the pastor, Monsignor Matthew F. Clarke emphasized the need for a parochial school and faculty to fulfill the parish's role as a spiritual force in the community.

The school had its beginnings as a four-room section of the old Lincoln Avenue School in 1950, then became a one-story school on the present site in 1953, and completed construction of a second floor in 1960. The first graduation occurred in June of 1956. The curriculum offered at St. Teresa has followed the Mercy tradition of being cutting edge and designed to prepare students for life as responsible, intelligent, Catholic, Christians in the world. The Sisters of Mercy were loyal and faithful stewards of the faith development at and educational administration of St. Teresa School for 48 years. In September of 1998, there was a lay principal for the first time in the history of St. Teresa. The school is now under the direction of Principal Mary Carney and St. Teresa Church Pastor Fr. Joseph Paquette.

Mission

St. Teresa of the Child Jesus School welcomes students and their families into a dedicated Catholic Community, where all are challenged to learn and live by the teachings of Jesus Christ, as they discover and develop the uniqueness each has been given to be used for the betterment of others.

Philosophy

St. Teresa School is committed to educating the entire child physically, mentally, and spiritually according to the teachings of the Roman Catholic Church. The school's primary purpose is to have faculty, staff, students, and families experience learning and living fully integrated in the light of faith - which the school believes to be the underlying reality of life.

The school aims to help each student will realize his or her individual potential through the academic and spiritual instruction at St. Teresa. Students are encouraged to put into practice what they have learned. The school strives to develop students who will be well prepared to function in their civil and religious society as effective leaders.

Facilities

The school has two floors and contains 18 classrooms which house ten grades; Pre-kindergarten through grade eight. The school is home to an early childhood facility for pre-kindergarten and kindergarten-aged children on the first floor and a middle school facility complete with lockers, a Weatherbug science lab and newly renovated cafeteria on the second floor. The second floor also hosts a state-of-the-art Computer Lab, the Monsignor Matthew F. Clarke Library and Media Center, and a specialized Art Room complete with adjustable tables designed for drawing and painting.

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