The Philosophy of Athletics at St. Joseph Catholic School
As a
Catholic school, St. Joseph upholds Christian values and principles.
Though our athletic teams strive to win in the sense of having the best
score, we recognize the real value of Catholic school athletics is
realized only if it fosters the development of the human person—both in
spirit and in body—by cultivating Christian character, strengthening
personal integrity and responsibility, and promoting the pursuit of
excellence in all endeavors.
The Mission of St. Joseph School Athletics
The
St. Joseph School Athletic Program dedicates itself to the pursuit of
excellence in athletics within the framework of a Catholic community and
in accordance with its primary role as an educator and spiritual
guide. The athletics program is committed to providing opportunities
for each student-athlete to reach his/her highest potential
while developing the qualities and spirit of a Catholic Christian.
The Athletic Director
St.
Joseph has an athletic director on-staff who is administratively
responsible for the teams, coaches, and players. This individual
represents St. Joseph Catholic School to the Dallas Parochial League and The Athletic Director of the Dallas Parochial League. The athletic
director is the school’s representative for all matters that concern
athletics and all questions and concerns of coaches and parents need to
be addressed to this individual. In the case of a conflict, the
principal and athletic director will cooperate to settle a dispute.
Conference Affiliation
St.
Joseph School participates in the Dallas Parochial League, a league
comprised of diocesan Catholic schools. St. Joseph athletes play other
students from diverse backgrounds and skill levels. Parents who wish to
know more about the DPL may go to the website at:
www.dallasparochialleague.com.
5th through 8th grade students are eligible to participate in St. Joseph/DPL athletics.