Fr. Michael Goetz Catholic Secondary School

Our Catholic School

Our Catholic Secondary School exists by the virtue of its subscription to the Catholic faith and an active participation in its beliefs. In a Catholic school, all students and staff are obligated to share actively in this basic belief.  It is the intent of Fr. Michael Goetz Secondary School to provide a community where Catholic values are promoted in theory and in practice.

The environment of the school will be one in which students and staff experience the benefits of living in a genuine Christian community within which love, faith and equality are practised. The basic philosophy is reinforced at a practical level through the application and administration of our Guidelines to Success and our Catholic Code of Conduct.

It recognizes and encourages the parents/guardians as the principal role models for the student and as a consequence the provider of discipline.  The school will complement the parents/guardians in their role by providing all possible assistance through dialogue and discussion to ensure that together, both the parents/guardians and the school personnel will lead each student to acquire the values congruent with the teachings of Jesus Christ.

Our Code of behaviour is a reflection of the Dufferin‑Peel Catholic District School Board Code of Conduct and the expectations of our school community.  Founded on the principle of self worth, it focuses on the values of self discipline and respect.  The Code is a vehicle for creating a safe learning environment where courtesy and kindness prevail, and where there is respect for the difference in other people, customs and cultures. The following 'Guidelines to Success' provide students with a focus for their energies in the context of our school motto "Take a Risk, Get Involved, Be Committed”.

(updated June 2009)