MISSION STATEMENT AND PHILOSOPHY

St. Ambrose Catholic School exists to create a loving, enriching, and motivating environment where students may reach their full potential. Beginning with the foundation of the family, we strive to develop the whole child; intellectually, physically, emotionally, socially, and spiritually always conscious of the special challenges faced by today's urban society. The Gospel values are integrated into all areas of the school program, and Christianity is demonstrated as a life to be lived, not merely a subject to be taught. At St. Ambrose Catholic School, academic excellence, respect, and responsibility are the keys to success. It is our goal to develop lifelong learners and good Christian citizens of the world who are skilled and capable of setting the standard for generations of the future.

HISTORY

St. Ambrose Catholic School has been an integral part of the west Baltimore since 1920. Clustering of the Catholic schools in the city made it part of the Rosa Parks Inter-parish Schools from 1972 - 1996. Restructuring in 1996 reinstated the name and parish identity of St. Ambrose to the school. It continues to serve the students and families of our community with quality education in an environment centered in Gospel values.

GENERAL INFORMATION

We have been an integral part of the Park Heights community for over 70 years, providing quality education blended with the teachings of our Lord Jesus Christ. Our goal is to give every child both the education and the moral grounding they will need to go forward as the future leaders of the world. Under this philosophy we strive to meet the educational and spiritual needs of all children, while simultaneously improving the standard of education that our children receive.

ABOUT OUT SCHOOL

Located in the 4800 block of the Park Heights community, St. Ambrose is a predominately African-American school. St. Ambrose services grades K-8 It is our belief that all children are entitled to a high-quality education. Placement tests are given so that we may meet each child's individual needs. The curriculum mandated by the Archdiocese of Baltimore is delivered in every classroom. We are Middlestates accredited. Traditional Roman-Catholic values are integrated into the curriculum. Religion is taught everyday in every classroom.