Philosophy
Garces Memorial High School is a ministry of the Catholic Church administered by the Diocese of Fresno and supported by the Catholic parishes of Kern County. Our school educates youth to fulfill the mission of Christ. In partnership with parents, each member of our faculty and staff serves as a teacher, a mentor, and a coach in a student-centered atmosphere. Our Christian focus provides an environment where students can develop spiritually, intellectually, and socially, enabling them to recognize their potential as People of God. Garces Memorial offers a rigorous college preparatory curriculum which prepares the students to succeed in a higher academic setting. We instill in every member of the Garces Memorial community respect, integrity, compassion, and courage of faith.
Respect: Respect and honor God, self, and others.
Integrity: Practice moral and ethical behavior.
Compassion: Work for a better life and world and serve the community.
Courage of Faith: Act willingly on convictions, no matter what the cost or sacrifice, with a faith in God that is living, conscious, and active.
Through our philosophy, the Garces Memorial High School graduate will:
- respect God, self, and others
- know and live the teachings of the Catholic Church
- practice moral and ethical behavior
- acquire academic skills for college
- communicate effectively
- utilize technology for learning
- serve the community
- participate in extracurricular activities
- live a healthy lifestyle