Student Learning Expectations

Grades Kindergarten through Three

1. Involved Christians Who:
   • follow the Golden Rule
   • love God and love their neighbors;
   • show respect for all God's creatures;
   • learn about Jesus and act like Him;
   • know about their Catholic faith;
   • make good, healthy choices.
2. Life-Long Learners Who:
   • are excited about learning new things;
   • actively learn by looking, listening, questioning, trying, and drawing conclusions;
   • use resource materials to answer questions, including technology and books;
   • work effectively in cooperative groups, sharing ideas;
   • appreciate music, art, and drama.
3. Respectful, Effective Communicators Who:
   • listen carefully;
   • share ideas clearly with others;
   • become good readers;
   • share written ideas;
   • use good manners.
4. Community Activists Who:
   • help those in need;
   • participate in community and faith activities;
   • take responsibility for and accept the consequences of their actions;
   • respect all God's children.
5. Self-Aware Individuals Who:
   • always do their best in all they do;
   • make good, healthy choices;
   • know their actions have an effect on the world around them;
   • love and understand that God created everyone special and different;
   • share God's gifts with others.

Grades Four through Eight

1. Involved Christians Who:
   • discover the love of God through loving one another;
   • foster Christian values - compassion, tolerance, justice, and respect for the dignity of life;
   • show respect for God, Church, others, self, authority, property, and environment;
   • grow in gospel values and commitment to their faith;
   • know basic Catholic teachings;
   • have developed ability to make good moral choices;
   • demonstrate the courage of their beliefs.
2. Life-Long Learners Who:
   • can demonstrate a strong foundation in the basics of all subjects;
   • have a continuing curiosity and enthusiasm for education;
   • know where to go for information and how to interpret it;
   • are self-motivated;
   • observe, experiment, discover, and reach solutions;
   • can understand different points of view;
   • have leadership skills and implement them;
   • establish and accomplish effective goals with others;
   • use technology for learning, communication, enjoyment;
   • use study skills effectively;
   • show appreciation for the fine arts.
3. Respectful, Effective Communicators Who:
   • listen, critically and compassionately;
   • articulate ideas, clearly, creatively, and effectively;
   • use current technology appropriately;
   • speak publicly with confidence and poise;
   • are fluent and critical readers;
   • demonstrate appropriate manners for all occasions;
   • express written thoughts clearly, using correct grammar and mechanics;
   • work cooperatively with others.
4. Community Activists Who:
   • take responsibility for their actions and accept consequences;
   • are aware of global issues;
   • appreciate and understand our multicultural society;
   • share gifts in service to others;
   • are confident and cooperative in social interaction;
   • participate in community, civic, parish, school, and family activities.
5. Self-Aware Individuals Who:
   • make responsible, healthy choices;
   • understand and utilize their own unique gifts and talents and appreciate the unique gifts and talents of others;
   • are developing their full potential, physically, emotionally, spiritually, and academically;
   • have a positive outlook regarding self and the process of growing up;
   • demonstrate self-control and responsible behavior;
   • appreciate achievement and strive to attain high standards;
   • assess their own strengths and areas for improvement;
   • are aware of the impact their personal choices and behaviors have on themselves, society, and the environment.