WHO WE ARE

OUR MISSION

La Salle includes, welcomes, and serves students and families from throughout the Yakima Valley who value Lasallian  education and who represent a broad social, ethnic, religious, and economic diversity.

OUR VALUES

  • We cherish the divine presence in our world, perceiving it through the "eyes of faith," as St. John Baptist De La Salle describes. Therefore, we expect students to:

    - Acknowledge and respect the presence of God in all aspects of creation.

    - Embody Christian values rooted in faith.

    - Understand the life and teachings of Jesus Christ within the Catholic tradition, while also gaining a fundamental grasp of religious diversity.

    - Engage in diverse liturgical and prayer practices.

  • We honor the innate dignity, worth, and unique talents of each individual. Therefore, we encourage students to:

    - Establish personal and academic objectives rooted in self-awareness.

    - Cultivate a sense of well-being and self-assurance in their abilities.

    - Respect all individuals with dignity.

    - Engage in diverse activities that enhance their understanding of the body's capacity for expressing emotions, ideas, and aspirations.

    - Acknowledge and appreciate the beauty and complexity of music, art, and drama, as well as the cultures from which they derive.

  • We cherish the creation of a cohesive community that embraces diversity, where inclusion is paramount, and every individual is embraced. Therefore, we encourage students to:

    - Foster relationships with others grounded in sensitivity, tolerance, and compassion.

    - Engage in activities that contribute to a school community reaching out to the broader world.

    - Acknowledge their role as conscientious global citizens, aware of the impact of their actions or inaction.

  • We prioritize an education that equips students for success in all aspects of life. Therefore, we anticipate students to:

    - Master effective communication through attentive listening, comprehensive reading, articulate speaking, persuasive writing, and critical thinking.

    - Ready themselves for college, career endeavors, and a commitment to lifelong learning.

    - Embrace ownership of their learning journey.

    - Attain essential life skills encompassing areas such as economics, political science, nutrition, and technological proficiency.

  • We prioritize a compassionate awareness of our community and the world, particularly towards those affected by poverty and injustice. Therefore, we expect students to:

    - Identify, respond to, and support the needs of others, particularly those experiencing poverty.

    - Engage with contemporary global challenges and dilemmas.

    - Develop an appreciation for nature and understand the importance of environmental stewardship and the conservation of our planet's resources, taking appropriate action.

OUR PHILOSOPHY

La Salle is a Catholic, college preparatory high school where students are loved and educated by teachers who are inspired by the charism of Saint John Baptist de La Salle, and the Brothers of the Christian schools.

La Salle High School educates students spiritually, academically, and socially through the promotion of an active faith life, commitment to curricular and co-curricular excellence, and push them toward further learning comparable to their gifts and potential. These goals are accomplished through the collaboration of involved students, supportive parents, and dedicated faculty and staff members.  Based on the belief in the intrinsic value and dignity of each student, the school provides an atmosphere that is moral, caring and joyful. Within such a setting, the school seeks to challenge students to serve others, especially the poor and marginalized, and to deepen their sense of responsibility to the great community and future generations.

The mission of La Salle High School of Yakima is to graduate students who:

  • Acknowledge the presence of God

  • Have the ability and aspiration to pursue higher education in line with their individual talents, calling, and aspirations

  • Understand the practice of prayer

  • Understand truth and appreciate beauty

  • Value the Lasallian experience by identifying and addressing significant and unaddressed needs

  • Demonstrate social skills and social awareness

  • Possess a positive self-perception, concentration, and self-discipline

  • Encourage leadership within their family, church, and community

  • Contribute to the advancement of the human community

We are an integral part of the Lasallian educational mission.

  • The Lasallian Educational Mission extends across 80 countries around the world. With more than 1,000 schools and other educational ministries on every continent, with the exception of Antarctica, the Lasalian Mission reaches out to almost one million students in formal settings and thousands more in informal educational settings, such as the programs for street children. Among the 90,000 Lasallians who minister in these educational institutions are more than 2,000 Brothers, 400 religious and priests, and 88,000 lay Lasallian men and women.

  • District of San Francisco New Orleans – De La Salle Institute

    Diocese of Yakima

    Western Catholic Education Association (WCEA)

    National Catholic Education Association (NCEA)

    Washington Federation of Independent Schools (WFIS)

    National Honor Society (NHS)

    Pacific Northwest Association for College Admission Counseling

    Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development

    Washington Interscholastic Activities Association (WIAA) 1A South Central Athletic Conference - West

  • Washington State Board of Education (OSPI)

    Western Catholic Education Association (WCEA)

    Department of Homeland Security: Student Exchange and Visitor Program

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