SCHOOLWIDE LEARNING EXPECTATIONS
ST. ANGELA MERICI SCHOOL
MISSION STATEMENT
St. Angela Merici School is an integral part of the Catholic Church's
mission to proclaim the Gospel, build community, celebrate through worship
and serve others.
We are committed to the belief that all students can succeed. Our mission
is to develop faith-filled, active Catholics who are lifelong learners,
effective communicators, responsible citizens, quality producers and
integrated individuals.
SCHOOL PHILOSOPHY
St. Angela Merici Parish School is a Catholic faith community comprised of
clergy, administrators, teachers, staff, parents, and students, which
fosters a Christ-centered environment. We integrate our religion with all
aspects of living and learning.
We recognize that parents have the primary responsibility of serving as
active Christian role models in the formation of their children's spiritual
and intellectual development. To facilitate this parental responsibility,
the St. Angela Merici community is a partnership that supports and provides
opportunities for spiritual, academic, moral, physical, and cultural growth.
St. Angela Merici is committed to providing a faith-filled, student-centered
environment and curriculum recognizing each individual's differences and
developing their God-given talents and gifts. Each student is challenged to
expand his/her intellectual abilities through a variety of successful
learning experiences. Our goal is to empower each student to become a
responsible, active Christian, capable of making appropriate moral
decisions, facing the challenges of contemporary living.
While learning in the context of St. Angela's faith community, each student
develops a realization that their Catholic faith is a way of life, which
permeates all their actions and decisions.
SCHOOLWIDE LEARNING EXPECTATIONS
(Grade-Level Indicators appear in italics)
1. A faith-filled, active Catholic who:
„« celebrates faith through prayer, sacraments, Christian service,
words, and actions.
„« understands and participates in the teachings and traditions of the
Catholic faith.
„« strives to build a moral conscience, enabling him/her to make
decisions based on Catholic values.
„« uses Scripture as a guide in his/her personal journey of faith.
A Primary Student (grades K¡V2) who is a faith-filled, active Catholic:
„« masters required prayers and uses them in his/her daily life.
„« prays reverently and participates during Mass.
„« demonstrates respect toward others.
An Intermediate Student (grades 3¡V5) who is a faith-filled, active Catholic:
„« recites his/her prayers.
„« participates in a variety of meaningful prayer experiences.
„« demonstrates concern, compassion and empathy toward others through
his/her daily actions.
„« demonstrates and participates in the Mass liturgy.
A Middle School Student (grades 6¡V8) who is a faith-filled, active Catholic:
„« uses the scripture to help him/her make good decisions.
„« actively participates in Christian service projects.
„« takes a leadership role in the planning of and participation in
liturgies and para-liturgies.
„« prays in a variety of ways including song, spontaneous, reflective
or silent.
2. A life-long learner who:
„« sets realistic goals, recognizes his/her personal learning style,
and is self-motivated.
„« utilizes technology competently and responsibly to facilitate
learning, research, and growth.
„« values a quality education.
„« develops critical thinking skills to solve problems.
A Primary Student (grades K¡V2) who is a life-long learner:
„« informally and formally assesses his/her own learning.
„« applies simple technology skills to support learning.
„« reads, understands and responds to scripture.
An Intermediate Student (grades 3¡V5) who is a life-long learner:
„« applies technology to support assignments and research projects.
„« evaluates his/her own learning.
„« follows five-step directions both oral and written.
„« recognizes his/her God-given talents and utilizes them to succeed.
A Middle School Student (grades 6¡V8) who is a life-long learner:
„« uses advanced computer skills in long-term projects and
presentations.
„« can recognize his/her specific learning styles and uses these styles
to help him/her be successful.
„« sets clear and measurable goals, which are regularly evaluated and
adjusted as needed.
„« challenges oneself to develop critical thinking skills.
3. An effective communicator who:
„« articulates ideas clearly and creatively through writing and
speaking.
„« listens actively and openly to others.
„« expresses opinions compassionately, appropriately and respectfully.
A Primary Student (grades K¡V2) who is an effective communicator:
„« participates in class discussions.
„« expresses ideas clearly in writing.
„« respectfully listens to the opinions of others.
An Intermediate Student (grades 3¡V5) who is an effective communicator:
„« presents an oral activity by using clear voice, eye contact and good
posture.
„« generates clear, logical essays and reports of appropriate length.
„« integrates grade-level vocabulary in speaking and writing.
„« evaluates self and peers in a constructive manner.
A Middle School Student (grades 6¡V8) who is an effective communicator:
„« writes clear, logical compositions that communicate a purpose.
„« incorporates the ideas of others when planning events and activities.
„« uses compassionate and respectful vocabulary.
4. A responsible citizen who:
„« exhibits respect, integrity, and empathy.
„« supports and participates in community activities.
„« respects the value of all life through Christian stewardship.
A Primary Student (grades K¡V2) who is a responsible citizen:
„« demonstrates good sportsmanship in the classroom.
„« participates in Christian service.
„« prays for others.
An Intermediate Student (grades 3¡V5) who is a responsible citizen:
„« follows the code of conduct and school rules on a daily basis.
„« accepts the consequences of his/her choices.
„« shows compassion and empathy toward others.
„« demonstrates responsibility for school environment.
A Middle School Student (grades 6¡V8) who is a responsible citizen:
„« helps younger students be a part of the school community.
„« accepts the consequences of his/her choices with integrity.
„« demonstrates awareness of others by helping them.
„« respects/recognizes the value of all cultures and individual
differences.
5. A quality producer who:
„« develops and utilizes his/her God-given talents.
„« uses organizational skills and manages time effectively.
„« works independently or collaboratively.
A Primary Student (grades K¡V2) who is a quality producer:
„« displays simple time management skills.
„« uses his/her God-given talents.
„« responsibly completes assignments.
An Intermediate Student (grades 3¡V5) who is a quality producer:
„« completes all homework and class work assignments on time.
„« utilizes proofreading skills to fine tune assignments.
„« displays pride in his/her work.
„« organizes his/her time and resources to complete long-term projects.
„« uses self-assessment to evaluate assignments.
A Middle School Student (grades 6¡V8) who is a quality producer:
„« knows what his/her God-given talents are and uses them to support
others and his/her community.
„« completes all homework/projects on time, cognizant of extra-
curricular activities, and without needless excuses.
6. An integrated individual who:
„« understands the importance of making healthy choices.
„« accepts responsibilities for one's decisions and actions.
„« develops self-confidence and leadership qualities.
„« applies conflict resolution skills.
A Primary Student (grades K¡V2) who is an integrated individual:
„« follows school rules and engages regularly in safe and healthy
physical activities.
„« demonstrates positive leadership and good choices.
„« treats others in a Christian-like manner.
An Intermediate Student (grades 3¡V5) who is an integrated individual:
„« uses conflict management skills to solve peer conflict.
„« demonstrates pride in his/her appearance and follows uniform
expectations.
„« recognizes a good choice/bad choice and accepts responsibility for
his/her actions.
„« demonstrates grade-appropriate leadership skills.
A Middle School Student (grades 6¡V8) who is an integrated individual:
„« takes pride in his/her appearance, is neat, clean, and follows all
uniform expectations.
„« participates in student leadership activities, such as student
council, cantor, peer tutor, team captain, etc.