Student Learning Expectations
Kindergartner-4th Grade Students are:
1. ACTIVE CHRISTIANS WHO
a. show respect and reverence for God’s creation, self, family and others
b. actively participate in Mass and Religion class to learn about faith
c. serve others
2. LIFE LONG LEARNERS WHO
a. are enthusiastic about learning
b. demonstrate basic academic skills and utilize resources and technology
c. use problem solving and critical thinking skills to understand
3. EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATORS WHO
a. learn to read, write and speak correctly and effectively
b. ask appropriate questions and demonstrate listening skills
c. understand nonverbal communication
4. RESPONSIBLE CITIZENS WHO
a. take responsibility for what they do and say
b. sees each person as important in the community and work together to reach common goals
c. demonstrate appropriate behavior and positive leadership
5. SELF-AWARE INDIVIDUALS WHO
a. see themselves and others as unique and talented
b. take pride in themselves and their efforts
c. set goals and review progress
5th-8th Grade Students are:
1. ACTIVE CHRISTIANS WHO
a. show respect for God by demonstrating basic knowledge of the foundations of their faith and Catholic Church teachings
b. demonstrate a moral conscience by modeling good behavior
c. participate in service to the Church, family, school, and community
2. LIFE LONG LEARNERS WHO
a. demonstrate an enthusiasm for learning a solid foundation in the basics of all diocesan subject areas
b. employ self-discipline skills to achieve learning
c. apply a variety of researching, problem solving and critical thinking strategies
3. EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATORS WHO
a. demonstrate listening, reading, writing and speaking skills effectively
b. utilize technology
c. recognize, understand, and use nonverbal communication
4. RESPONSIBLE CITIZENS WHO
a. take responsibility for their actions and exhibit positive leadership
b. know and practice their basic civic responsibilities and promote achievement of community goals
c. recognize each person’s interdependence with their environment and the world
5. SELF-AWARE INDIVIDUALS WHO
a. utilize and appreciate one’s talents and those of others
b. set goals according to priorities and evaluate progress
c. demonstrate a working knowledge of the fine arts through creative expression
d. utilize opportunities to promote physical fitness and wellness