Loretto Philosophy

The philosophy of Loretto High School is founded upon the principle of the infinite worth of each person, because she is created in the image and likeness of God. Loretto strives to develop the whole person - body, mind and spirit - in an atmosphere of acceptance and support.

Our philosophy has many facets: religious and moral education; intellectual, emotional and physical development; cultivation of the aesthetic sense; development of personal, civic, social and ecological responsibility.

Although we speak of these areas separately, and although distinct goals exist within each of them, we recognize that they are essentially inseparable. Just as each person is a unique person, she is also a whole person. Our approach to learning respects and promotes this wholeness. Together with parents, the primary educators of their daughters, our ultimate goal is to develop disciplined, creative, independent thinkers who have intellectual curiosity and a respect, both spiritual and practical, for life.