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Schoolwide Learning Expectations

Schoolwide Learning Expectations
 
School-wide Learning Expectations are defined as what a student should know, understand and be able to do by graduation. These learning expectations have been collaboratively developed by our Students, Parents, Teachers, Staff and School Advisory Board, reflecting the School Policy and Mission Statement of St. Francis de Sales.
 
Through our School-wide Learning Expectations our goal is to develop active faith-filled Catholics who are life-long achievers, effective communicators, responsible decision makers, and culturally aware/global citizens.
 
 
St. Francis de Sales Students are:
 
1. Active faith-filled Catholics who:
a. pray everyday
b. live each day as Jesus did
c. demonstrate a spirit of service
d. share the teachings of Jesus with others
e. understand and participate in the teachings and traditions of the Catholic Church
 
2. Lifelong learners who:
a. love to learn
b. use and apply basic skills
c. develop independence in learning
d. utilize critical thinking skills
e. appreciate fine arts
f. value every life situation as a learning experience
 
3. Effective communicators who:
a. speak well
b. listen to others
c. write ideas clearly
d. read with understanding and enjoyment
e. understand the tools of technology and use them responsibly
 
4. Responsible citizens who:
a. make good choices
b. think before they act
c. help and take care of others
d. accept accountability for their actions
e. recognize, appreciate, and use their God-given talents
 
5. Culturally Aware/Global Citizens who:
a. follow the Golden Rule
b. respect themselves and each other
c. are peacemakers
d. appreciate and care for all of God’s creation
e. recognize that everyone is equal in God’s eyes
 
As indicated above, our School-wide Learning Expectations state the knowledge, skills, spiritual principles, values, and understandings students should possess upon graduation from St. Francis de Sales School. Acquiring these Learning Expectations drives the instructional program and fully supports the operations and goals of our school.
 
 
Indicators/Rubrics for Children in Kindergarten – Eighth Grade
 
 
School-wide Learning Expectations are defined as “What students should know, understand, value, and be able to do by graduation.” The Rubrics on the following pages will detail the manner in which we achieve these expectations as well as the rationale for this process.
 
 
A School-wide Learning Expectation of significance is an expectation that is a result of meaningful and authentic learning experiences over time. Learning will be able to exhibit a culmination of their learning in a real world context that has significant purpose and meaning for them and others. (Adapted from Fontana USD) At St. Francis de Sales all students will be equipped with the knowledge, competencies, and orientations needed for success in a thinking, meaning-centered curriculum.
 
 
Our School-wide Learning Expectations, originally drafted ten years ago, were revised in April of 2010 with input from our teachers, staff, students, parents, school advisory council representatives, and pastor. The school’s mission and philosophy provided the foundation for establishing these Learning Expectations. Our Schoolwide Learning Expectations state the knowledge, skills, spiritual principles, values, and understandings students should possess upon graduation from St. Francis de Sales School. Acquiring these Learning Expectations drives the instructional program and fully supports the operations and goals of our school. 
 
Rubrics for our Schoolwide Learning Expectations can be found by clicking on the link included below as will as in our Parent/Student Handbook (beginning on page 52).