Immaculate Conception High School Belief Statements

We believe that:

We are all children of a loving God.

The essence of an individual is reflected in the expression of Catholic Christian moral values.

All people should be treated with respect and dignity.

A non-violent environment contributes to the development of the whole person.

Understanding and appreciation of diversity are vital to world peace and harmony.

The primary goal of education is to develop life-long learners.

All students are capable of learning.

Children should be given the opportunity to mature and learn at their own pace.

Students should be both nurtured and challenged.

Educators should be a source of hope and encouragement to all students.

Education should aspire to the elevation of social consciousness.

Parents are the primary and most essential teachers of their children.

Parental involvement is fundamental to a successful school program.

Democratic ideals are imperative for society to flourish.

Encouraging a healthy lifestyle contributes to total well-being.

Healthy organizations purposefully provide for self-renewal.

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History of Immaculate Conception High School

Immaculate Conception High School opened its doors to fifteen freshmen in September of 1925. The birth of Immaculate Conception was the realization of its founder, Rev. Edward M. Farrel. Mother Mary Alexandrine, of the Sisters of Charity of St. Elizabeth, became the first principal of the high school, thus beginning a continued tradition of school support and supervision from the Sisters of Charity. Recently, in 2004, Immaculate Conception High School became a private school governed by a Board of Trustees. The student body is comprised of young people from many communities in Essex, Passaic, and Union counties. Immaculate has always been centrally located in Montclair, one block from Bloomfield Avenue and convenient to bus and train routes.

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