BROTHER RICE HIGH SCHOOL
MISSION STATEMENT
Brother Rice High School is a Catholic College Preparatory School for young men Inspired by the Essential Elements of a Christian Brother Education, the school fosters the spiritual, intellectual, cultural and physical development of its students. The Brother Rice community promotes excellence through an environment conducive to lifelong personal growth, responsible moral choices and critical thinking.
In light of the Mission Statement, a Brother Rice graduate will ideally do the following:
• Develop a personal spirituality based on Catholic teaching that encourages active participation in a community of faith
• Cultivate continuing intellectual curiosity through the use of critical and analytical interaction with his environment and culture
• Make healthy life choices that enhance physical and emotional wellbeing for himself and others
• Exhibit personal and social responsibility as a member of the global community
• Pursue leadership roles and willingly accept the accompanying authority and responsibility
• Recognize and respect the dignity of each person and value the cultural diversity of society
• Demonstrate an awareness of and appreciation for the various forms the Arts and Science
THE PRINCIPAL’ S PREROGATIVE
Notwithstanding any provision of the Student / Parent Handbook, in all matters that relate to the health, safety and welfare of any student or employee of Brother Rice, the good name and reputation of the school, or the security of the school, the Principal of Brother Rice High School reserves the right to take any action they deem appropriate to preserve and protect the best interests of the Brother Rice Community
Brother Rice High School admits young men of any race, color, creed, religion, national or ethnic origin. Brother Rice does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national or ethnic origin in its programs or activities. Our educational mission is to share the Good News of Jesus Christ with every student in all of our educational activities, and we require every Brother Rice student to fully participate in our Catholic educational curriculum.
All decisions regarding admission, academic progress, curriculum, grade level and classroom placement, discipline and participation in Brother Rice programs or extracurricular activities are at the sole discretion of the school.
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