Goals and Objectives
Spiritual Goal
To
provide the experience of a Christian community at worship,
work and play in which students grow in understanding of the
scripture and from which they can develop a lasting
relationship with Jesus and a desire to serve others.
WE STRIVE
- to read, reflect on, and pray about the Word of God
- to teach the fundamentals of Catholic Doctrine
- to provide guidance for moral decision-making as supported by Catholic teaching
- to prepare students for the sacraments of Reconciliation and Holy Eucharist
- to prepare older students for their eventual commitment to the Catholic Church in Confirmation
- to
create an atmosphere of Christian concern and dedication for those
within, as well as outside of the Christian community, by
participation in local and global service projects
- to
help parents realize that the importance of the Christian
message in school will be strengthened by their examples as Christian
adults
- to provide
students opportunities to prepare and participate in liturgies,
Reconciliation, prayer services, retreats and daily prayer
Academic Goal
To
provide a strong academic foundation, which will enable
students to attain the fundamental knowledge
necessary to help them succeed in the modern world.
WE STRIVE
- to follow Diocesan curriculum guidelines and the California State framework
- to
present a sequentially developed program in language arts, science,
social studies and mathematics that will prepare students for
higher learning
- to
teach a child to develop analytical thinking and reasoning
processes, while encouraging creativity and communicative skills
- to provide an opportunity for each student to grow intellectually according to their individual capabilities
- to
utilize a variety of teaching styles such as learning cooperatively,
hands-on activities, group projects and independent work to
provide many opportunities for success
- to identify the student’s learning patterns and/or learning difficulties and to help accordingly
- to enrich the academic program by integrating technology
- to maintain communication with parents regarding the development of the child
- to
incorporate a variety of outside resources into the curriculum and
utilize various assessment tools to monitor the progress of the
student
- to motivate each student to develop a genuine regard for learning
Social Goal
To
foster within each student a sense of worth and acceptance of
self, while nurturing an attitude of respect, acceptance and
courtesy for others and an appreciation for cultural diversity
with a desire to be of service to others.
WE STRIVE
- to create a Christian atmosphere where there is mutual respect between parents, students and staff
- to
encourage each student to make wise choices and to ensure the respect
and safety of each individual by: establishing rules, providing
means of conflict management, and setting consequences for
irresponsible behavior
- to develop an awareness and an appreciation of cultural diversity within our society
- to explore the contributions of diverse societies
- to provide opportunities to serve others through outreach programs and fundraising
- to provide leadership opportunities for all students
Physical Goal
To
provide for students a safe and secure place in which a
healthy life style is promoted and which offers them
opportunities to participate in a variety of motor activities
based upon individual needs and abilities.
WE STRIVE
- to foster physical, social and emotional development
- to
contribute to each child’s well being by offering a hot lunch
program, regular screenings in vision, hearing and scoliosis detection
- to provide Family Life education and classes which promote good health practices
- to have a plan for disaster management; to regularly practice fire and earthquake drills
- to
provide Physical Education classes which offer developmentally
appropriate activities in a sequential manner from grades TK-8
- to
provide Physical Education classes that provide muscular
strength and endurance, flexibility and cardio-respiratory fitness
- to
use sports and games as a medium through which fair play, cooperation,
good sportsmanship and tolerance of others are taught
- to support C.Y.O. Programs