Schoolwide Learning Expectations
(Grades TK-2):
Committed Catholics:
· I am a scholar of God. I believe in Jesus and go to the Catholic Church.
Academic Achievers:
· I will try my best to listen and ask questions, to become a lifelong scholar.
Self-Aware Individuals:
· As I grow, I can show God's love to others by making good choices.
Globally Aware Citizens:
· I will celebrate that all of God's creations are special.
(Grades 3-5):
Committed Catholics:
· Committed Catholics are scholars who live out Christ's mission every day.
Academic Achievers:
· Academic achievers are scholars who put forth their best effort in their academic studies.
Self-Aware Individuals:
· Self-aware individuals are scholars who are aware of their health, their surroundings, and their relationships with others.
Globally Aware Citizens:
· Globally aware citizens are scholars who are aware of their environment and respect the environments of others.
(Grades 6-8):
Committed Catholics Who:
- Demonstrate knowledge of Catholic doctrine
- Understand and apply Catholic values and morals by making good choices
- Exercise leadership roles and participate in communal liturgical celebrations
- Participate in church and community activities and service projects
- Pray using memorized and spontaneous prayer
- Foster Christian values – compassion, tolerance, justice and respect for the dignity of life
- Respect God's creation
Academic Achievers Who:
- Demonstrate competency in all subject areas as defined by the Archdiocesan Curriculum Guidelines
- Read, speak, and write standard English
- Express clearly, effectively, and confidently their feelings, opinions, and ideas in both oral and written language
- Demonstrate critical thinking and problem-solving skills
- Develop good study habits including organizational skills, effective time management, and consistent effort
- Use technology appropriately and ethically across the curriculum as a learning tool
Self-Aware Individuals Who:
- Maintain healthy, positive relationships in a diverse community
- Work cooperatively in the classroom
- Develop an understanding of good physical health, including proper diet and good hygiene
- Demonstrate leadership qualities both in the classroom and in extracurricular activities
- Display respectful, polite and courteous behavior
- Set an attainable and realistic goal
Globally Aware Citizens Who:
- Understand, recognize, and celebrate the uniqueness of all people and their cultures
- Demonstrate an awareness of and response to local, international, and environmental issues