St. Matthew the Apostle Catholic School community guides students to grow holistically through a challenging curriculum and dynamic instruction, which nurtures their God-given talents in service to others.

1. The St. Matthew School community believes in using the fundamental teachings of Jesus Christ to form each student’s religious, academic, physical, social, and emotional self.

2. The St. Matthew School community believes that parents and families, as primary educators, are expected to work with teachers to help students grow spiritually, socially, and academically. 

3. The St. Matthew School community believes in giving students frequent opportunities to share their gifts and talents and live their Christian faith through service to others.

4. The St. Matthew School community believes in setting high academic and behavioral expectations to help students live a disciplined life by practicing the cardinal virtues of prudence, temperance, fortitude, and justice.

5. The St. Matthew School community believes that teachers instruct using a variety of teaching strategies that address the diverse learning styles of all students.