About

St. Valentine School is operated by St. Valentine Parish as a self-governing unit which cooperates with the Office for Catholic Schools Archdiocese of Detroit. St. Valentine School provides an important service to the Parish Community. It is housed in buildings owned and maintained by the Parish and actively fulfills its mission through common facilities, philosophy, and Catholic teachings. The Parish, Pastor and Parish Council facilitate operations of the school through the School Principal, and the School Advisory Committee.

St. Valentine School exists to offer a quality Catholic education for families of St. Valentine Parish and its surrounding communities, as established by the Archdiocese of Detroit.

The St. Valentine School of Redford, MI admits students of any sex, race, national or ethnic origin to all rights, privileges, programs and activities accorded all students at the facility. It does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, national or ethnic origin in the administration of its hiring, personnel and educational policies, admissions, athletic and other school administered programs, as required by the terms of Title IX of the Education Act of 1972, and Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1984.

Mission Statement

The Mission of St. Valentine Catholic School is to provide a Catholic education based on:

-Values rooted in Catholic teachings 

-Academic Excellence 

-Love and Respect for all 

-Strong Community in Christ

Philosophy Statement

The philosophy of St. Valentine School is to provide a Catholic Christian environment that empowers each student in his/her spiritual and academic growth. Academic excellence, social justice, and respect for the unique God-given talents and gifts of each child are nurtured in an atmosphere of love, understanding, peace, and safety through:

-Nurturing the spiritual, intellectual, emotional, social, and physical growth of each child.

-Providing an atmosphere of open communications between student, teacher, and parents.

-Creating an environment in which positive attitudes toward life demonstrate respect for each child's unique needs.

-Guiding each child toward the freedom of choice to recognize the value of self-discipline and personal responsibility.

-Helping students learn their role as Catholic Christians in society.

-Teaching students to work for peace and justice in their school, home, and community.