OUR VISION
TO BE THE CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL IN NORTHEASTERN KANSAS SOUGHT AFTER TO DEVELOP THE MINDS AND HEARTS OF YOUNG PEOPLE TO KNOW TRUTH, CHOOSE GOOD, AND LIVE VIRTUOUSLY IN THE SERVICE OF OTHERS.
ABOUT
St. James exists to intentionally pass on the One, Holy, Catholic, Apostolic Faith to the next generation.
VALUES/PILLARS
ONE
St. James Academy is a Christ-centered community built on authentic relationships, prayer, and faith. Students, faculty, staff, and parents are united members of the body of Christ in love, truth, joy, and service.
HOLY
St. James Academy fosters students holiness by helping them build their relationship with Jesus Christ, maximize their God-given gifts, discern their vocation, understand their brokenness, and accept healing through God’s grace in prayer and the sacraments.
CATHOLIC
St. James Academy as part of the Catholic Church, reveals the world to students through a Catholic worldview built on the teachings of the magisterium and the lived witness of the adults in our building.
APOSTOLIC
St. James Academy community invites students to live and share their service, scholarship, athletics, and activities so that they may be a light in the darkness.
KEYS TO SUCCESS
FAITH
Creating opportunities for adults and students to live a Sacramental life in the one, holy catholic, and apostolic faith that created a vibrant school community to pass along the teachings, traditions, and treasures of the Catholic faith while creating disciples of Jesus.
CULTURE
Creation, preservation, and evolution of a culture, inside and outside the walls of St. James Academy that intentionally attracts and retains staff, faculty, and students who desire to be members of a One, Holy, Catholic and Apostolic faith community.
COMMUNITY
Providing individuals a sense of belonging, fellowship, tradition, and competition through a school-wide CommunitySystem that offers vast opportunities for leadership and mentorship.
SCHOLARSHIP
Seeking truth in a manner that reveals the complexities of God’s creation and inspires wonder, deepens understanding, and empowers students to change the world.