Mission & Philosophy
Vision
Bishop Kenny graduates will be persons of integrity and responsible decision makers, able to face the challenges of life by engaging the lessons learned in our faith-guided environment.
Mission Statement
Bishop Kenny High School, Inc. is a Catholic college preparatory high school that serves a diverse student body from the greater Jacksonville area.
Our mission is to assist parents in the education of their children by providing a culture of faith, personal enrichment and high academic standards in which all students can achieve and excel as they prepare for college and life.
Commitment to Our Catholic Identity
As a Catholic high school community, we participate in the mission of the Catholic Church.
We strive to:
- Proclaim the Gospel message in word and deed
- Build a Catholic faith community
- Celebrate through prayer and worship
- Promote service to others, especially the poor and vulnerable
- Provide opportunities for spiritual growth
- Welcome those who seek to share in our spiritual and educational vision
- Promote the sharing of Christian values among all in the school community
Belief Statements
We believe that:
1. the commitment to our Catholic identity fosters the development of the whole person - spiritual, physical, intellectual, moral, social, emotional and aesthetic.
2. learning is paramount and requires commitment, personal responsibility, integrity and self-discipline.
3. challenging students to think creatively and critically produces quality work and a desire for life-long learning.
4. every student can learn when instructional practices support different learning styles.
5. respecting cultural, socioeconomic, physical and intellectual differences must be lived out in our school community.
6. a safe and structured environment is necessary for effective learning to take place.
7. education requires the competent and ethical use of technology and other resources.
8. a commitment to continuous improvement is essential to maintaining a quality school.
"Preparing young people for college and for life"