"How wonderful it is that nobody need wait a single moment before starting to improve the world."  Anne Frank

The Academy of St. Joseph Washington Place is committed to a set of core beliefs.  These beliefs define and bind the community together to create an enriched, vibrant and balanced educational experience for all students.  We believe that by working together we can develop students who will embody our mission as people of character, of competence, and of compassion.

Core Beliefs

• Children thrive in learning environments that meet their developmental needs and that provide a respectful and nurturing environment.

• The nurturing of the whole child is essential to the formulation of what it means to be a person of character, of competence, and of compassion.

• Early learning experiences establish the foundation for the acquisition of knowledge, skills and values that will affect later learning and behavior.

• A strong family-school partnership is directly correlated with student success.