Mission
St. Jerome's stated focus is building a strong community and developing students academically as well as nurturing good character and citizenship. The institution offers many programs such as the Beyond Borders program and the SJU Peru Initiative that allows students to take learning outside of the classroom and gain a global perspective. Through the Peru Initiative, students have a chance to travel to a third world country and visit Cafe Feminino, a fair trade organic coffee company owned by women who St. Jerome's supports by selling their coffee in the cafeteria.
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