About
Mission and Values
Our Mission
We educate young women holistically to learn, lead, and serve in the spirit of Mary’s Magnificat.
Named for the Magnificat, Mary’s song of praise and courage in the Gospel of Luke, Magnificat High School is a dynamic, faith-filled community where young women thrive.
Students are challenged by an engaging curriculum that provides a strong academic foundation and progressively builds on students’ strengths and individual interests. Spiritual formation, service, co-curricular, and athletic programs provide countless opportunities for friendship building and personal growth. Dedicated faculty and staff capitalize on the benefits of an all-girls learning environment and support each student as she reaches her full potential.
As a Catholic school founded by the Sisters of the Humility of Mary, Catholic faith and identity is foundational to Magnificat programming. With that, students of all faiths and religious traditions feel welcomed, supported, and respected. Magnificat graduates become lifelong learners and faith-filled leaders in college, their careers, and their communities as they maintain strong ties to our alumnae sisterhood.
Our Values
List of 7 items.
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HUMILITY
Humility is at the root of all we do. Recognizing the truth of who we are as beloved children of God, we strive to live authentically by acknowledging our strengths and limitations and our need for God and one another. We keep our hearts and minds open to new learning and transformation. We treasure the charism of the Sisters of the Humility of Mary which grounds our understanding of humility in Mary’s faith, courage, and joy. (Cf. Ephesians 4:2) -
LIFELONG LEARNING
2 Corinthians exhorts us to excel in everything from attaining knowledge to extending love for all. We manifest eagerness for new knowledge and enthusiasm for learning. Connected to our global world, we continue our explorations beyond the classroom and hone skills that transfer across disciplines. (Cf. 2Cor. 8:7) -
COLLABORATION
Scripture encourages working together so that the grace of God will not be given in vain. Staff and students share information, talents, and resources with one another graciously. Our collaboration values the good of the whole. Collaboration corresponds to our nature to learn things through relationship. (Cf. Titus 3:2; 2Cor. 6:1) -
COMPASSION
Imitating Jesus whose heart was so often moved with compassion for the crowds, we let our hearts be touched by both the joys and sorrows of others. Compassion helps us to identify with others, to stand in their shoes, and to see them as God sees them and to avoid prejudices and pre-judgments. Our compassion extends to the poor and vulnerable beyond the walls of Magnificat as we care effectively for others in solidarity with all. (Cf. Luke 6:34 and John) -
RESPECT
Recognizing the image of Christ in others, staff and students strive to respect the dignity of each person. All relationships encompass respectful modes of communication and manifest respect for self, others, creation and God. Reverence embraces the whole person: body, soul, mind and emotions. Each person is sensitively aware of the effects of words and actions on others. (Cf. Matthew 25:40) -
COMMITMENT
Each person is faithful to responsibilities and can be counted on to keep promises and fulfill duties. We persevere through challenges and see things through to completion. Our dedication inspires us to contribute extra effort as needed. (Cf. Proverbs 16:3) -
FAITH-FILLED LIFE
Our faith motivates and guides all we do. Reflecting on God’s word, we imitate Mary as a faithful disciple throughout her life and strive to live her Magnificat in the world with joy and gratitude as well as a sense of justice. (Cf. Annunciation)
Our Mission
We educate young women holistically to learn, lead, and serve in the spirit of Mary’s Magnificat.
