​STUDENT LEARNING EXPECTATIONS 

 GRADES TK-3

FAITH-FILLED PEOPLE

Talk about their religion

Know Bible stories

Ask God for help

Make good choices

INVOLVED CITIZENS

Help those in need

Help stop fights

Accept others’ ideas

Know laws 

CRITICAL THINKERS

Use clues to understand

Think logically & ask questions 

Build on what you know

Use your creative brain

EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATORS

Tell their feelings by writing or speaking

Listen actively

Read fluently

LIFELONG LEARNERS

Work neatly

Love reading

Care for their bodies

Take responsibility for their choices 

GRADES 4-8

FAITH-FILLED PEOPLE

Know what a Catholic believes

Know how Scripture applies to daily life

Show respect for all life

Serve God by helping others

Use different ways to pray

Make good choices

INVOLVED CITIZENS

Know and respect the needs of all people 

Resolve conflicts

Respect others and their ideas

Model good citizenship

Know about and show pride in their culture

Understand & follow society’s laws

CRITICAL THINKERS  

Use reading strategies

Use technology responsibly

Ask questions to further understand

Apply prior knowledge and experience

Use various problem solving strategies

Apply math in everyday life

Use imagination and creativity in their work

EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATORS 

Speak and write about feelings and opinions

Use expository, descriptive, narrative, and persuasive writing styles 

Give an effective oral presentation

Demonstrate active listening skills

Read with fluency and comprehension

LIFELONG LEARNERS

Evaluate life situations and make appropriate decisions 

Develop and use time management and organizational skills

Use coping strategies to deal with stress, peer pressure, and family issues

Practice habits of proper nutrition, hygiene, health and fitness

Take responsibility for one’s actions

Know about the consequences of premature sexual activity and drug and alcohol use