WHY SAINT RICHARD?

In order to grow as a disciple of Christ we must reach out to those in need around us. The theological virtue of charity allows us to grow in the love of Christ. Scripture teaches that God has a special concern for the poor and vulnerable. The church calls on all of us to put the needs of the poor and vulnerable first. Jesus often invited His disciples to love one another. He urged them to show their love through what they did as well as by what they said, which is why our whole school participates in monthly service projects. We believe in giving back to the Jackson community and those in need. A few organizations that we serve throughout the year are: 

Our teachers empower students to excel academically, creatively, physically, and spiritually through a challenging curriculum based on national and state standards. The outcomes within this curriculum, developed in our diocese through the Notre Dame Ace Collaborative for Academic Excellence, provide a consistent, clear understanding of what students are expected to learn, and our teachers exceed those expectations in a variety of innovative and challenging ways that meet the needs of all learners. This results in a curriculum that ensures rigor, a commitment to Catholic education, and a prioritization of skills and standards. 

 

Collaborations with programs like Whole Schools Initiative and STEM ensure students engage in higher order thinking and real-life application of knowledge. Special education services cater to students with exceptional learning needs. Our curriculum includes special area classes in art, music, and technology, and emphasizes Catholic faith through Mass attendance and Catechesis of the Good Shepherd. Personalized learning using differentiated instruction and hands-on approaches in various labs and classrooms prepare students for success in a changing world and foster a lifelong love of learning. 

 

Our Student Support Services provide a quality education to all students with a variety of exceptional learning needs. We offer: 

• Kaleidoscope Gifted Program
• Special Education
• Speech & Language Therapy
• Occupational Therapy
• Dyslexia Therapy
• Counseling Services

 

• Academic Excellence
• Curriculum based on national and state standards
• Special area classes in art, music, physical education, technology, and foreign language
• Catholic faith emphasized
• Differentiated instruction
• Hands-on, multi-sensory approach in Pre-K and Kindergarten
• Balanced literacy, Orton-Gillingham Multisensory Phonics, guided reading, writers’ workshop
• Highly qualified teachers and staff
• Preparation for future success in an ever-changing world

The Music Program at Saint Richard School is a foundational aspect of our curriculum. Starting in Kindergarten, students learn to play the violin weekly. They begin with cardboard violins to study and understand the instrument, eventually transitioning to real violins during Camp Cardinal under the guidance of Mr. Dillon, our music teacher. Rising first graders can attend these lessons to develop their skills and perform at the end of the Summer. Those unable to attend Camp Cardinal still receive weekly lessons during the school year from Mr. Dillon, including peer-to-peer tutoring opportunities. Additionally, students can join the MS Youth Symphony, which meets at Saint Richard School on Saturdays and offers performances throughout the year. Contact Mr. Dillon for more information.

Saint Richard is accredited by Cognia and Mississippi Whole Schools, which means that Art is incorporated throughout the day and week in each and every subject area.

In addition to Art class, which our students have weekly, you'll find that our students have filled the hallways with their projects from English, Math, Science, Social Studies and Religion Class. Our curriculum is rigorous and we instill the confidence in our students to critically think about each subject. In addition to Arts Integration, here are important, well-rounded & challenging projects that each grade level participates in each year.

 

A key aspect that makes Saint Richard so special is its strong family inclusion. We encourage families to attend school events throughout the year, and classroom teachers are always welcoming parents and grandparents to participate in special activities.

Here are a few ways that we ensure that as a new family, you'll quickly feel welcomed and that you've made the right decision in Saint Richard School.

Thank you for your interest in Saint Richard and exploring our website. To truly understand why we believe we are THE BEST, we invite you to schedule a tour with us. Come experience our immersive classrooms, intricately displayed hallways, and speak with our educators. We look forward to showing you all that Saint Richard has to offer. Call Now: (601) 366-1157 and speak with our skilled Admissions Team, or submit your Inquiry here & we will contact you to schedule a tour!