St. Francis School cultivates a joyful, compassionate, intellectual community that celebrates individuality and inspires independent thinking for life.
We are truly “the School of Thought” – a diverse community that emphasizes intellectual achievement in an atmosphere of individual acceptance; a PS – 12th grade school that is college-preparatory in the truest sense of the word. We respect children as curious scientists and mathematicians, as creative writers and artists, and as changemakers for a more just and equitable world.
We are truly “the School of Thought” – a place where adolescents are actually happy to go in the morning; a learning community that emphasizes intellectual achievement in an atmosphere of individual acceptance; a school that is college-preparatory in the truest sense of the word, readying our students to handle themselves academically and personally in the world beyond our walls.
Our progressive Preschool to 8th-grade campus is often said to “have a soul”. Here, children are valued for who they are and what talents they have to offer. Students are not molded into a rigid curriculum; rather, they take off and explore their individual interests. Education at St. Francis is differentiated to push each child to his/her potential and make sure everyone succeeds at his/her own rate. In addition to stellar academics, we value the arts, athletics, diversity, a commitment to service learning, and the building of character. A sense of community and joy permeates the Goshen Campus – it is a happy place!
St. Francis School is a thriving, supportive community delivering an innovative education where students grow into engaged, mindful contributors to the world around them.
Core Values
The philosophy of St. Francis School is rooted in the Progressive education tradition. Fundamentally, we believe that each student is imbued with strengths and challenges and that each learner must be treated as an individual. Emphasizing active, experiential learning, problem solving, self-expression, critical thinking, collaboration, and healthy discussion and debate in every classroom, St. Francis strives to prepare young people effectively for the challenges of higher education, civic involvement, and a successful life as an adult. As a community composed of people of diverse backgrounds, beliefs, and life experiences, we ask of all our members that the tolerance, respect, and imagination required for responsible citizenship and global understanding be elements of daily practice. Throughout our program, students learn the ethical dimensions of issues, which helps them to use their talent and knowledge with wisdom, compassion, creativity, and integrity.
We define diversity as differences embodied in (but not limited to) age, ethnicity, race, family composition, gender, gender identity and expression, geographic origin, learning styles, religion, sexual orientation, socio-economics, and ideologies. We seek to prepare students to live in and contribute to their world by acknowledging and celebrating who they are and who they wish to become. In addition, given the profound inequalities of opportunity that still exist in our world, we strive to foster a respectful and welcoming school community for all, as a model for the challenges we all face each day as global citizens.
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St. Francis School in Kentucky has provided my child with an exceptional education. The American curriculum has been engaging and challenging, fostering academic growth. The staff at the school is incredibly supportive and helpful, creating a positive learning environment. My child has made great progress academically and personally, thanks to the quality education offered by St. Francis School.
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