Schoolwide Learning Expectations (SLEs)
St. Alphonsus School Graduates are:
• Faith-filled Life –Long Catholics
o Experience the Eucharist as the center of the Catholic Faith
o Believe that every person (including themselves) is a precious child of God
o Understand all are called to exhibit Christ-like behavior
o Demonstrate and utilize the power of Prayer
o Live the sacraments
o Learn the most important prayers, Catholic doctrines, and scripture
• Productive Academic Achievers
o Acknowledge that effort is most important to success
o Feel and experience success through competence
o Demonstrate and continue to build a solid foundation in core subjects
o Learn a variety of study skills and choose own personal best
o Embrace the value of education
o Display academic knowledge through various forms of communication
• Clear Communicators
o Think, write, and speak in a clear, organized manner
o Practice public speaking skills
o Utilize technology as a form of communication
o Express themselves artistically
o Convey feelings in a healthy, appropriate manner
o Implement conflict resolution skills
• Critical Thinkers
o Observe, research and interpret information
o Apply problem solving strategies to academics
o Self-reflect and analyze to make responsible decisions
o Identify personal strengths and weaknesses
o Access technological resources to broaden their knowledge and experiences
• Productive Citizens of Society
o Grow into confident and self-reliant persons
o Share their talents to enrich the whole community
o Appreciate social diversity
o Demonstrate loyalty to our country
o Realize their contribution makes a difference in the world
o Be aware of local and global community needs and respond with action based on compassion
• Faith-filled Life –Long Catholics
o Experience the Eucharist as the center of the Catholic Faith
o Believe that every person (including themselves) is a precious child of God
o Understand all are called to exhibit Christ-like behavior
o Demonstrate and utilize the power of Prayer
o Live the sacraments
o Learn the most important prayers, Catholic doctrines, and scripture
• Productive Academic Achievers
o Acknowledge that effort is most important to success
o Feel and experience success through competence
o Demonstrate and continue to build a solid foundation in core subjects
o Learn a variety of study skills and choose own personal best
o Embrace the value of education
o Display academic knowledge through various forms of communication
• Clear Communicators
o Think, write, and speak in a clear, organized manner
o Practice public speaking skills
o Utilize technology as a form of communication
o Express themselves artistically
o Convey feelings in a healthy, appropriate manner
o Implement conflict resolution skills
• Critical Thinkers
o Observe, research and interpret information
o Apply problem solving strategies to academics
o Self-reflect and analyze to make responsible decisions
o Identify personal strengths and weaknesses
o Access technological resources to broaden their knowledge and experiences
• Productive Citizens of Society
o Grow into confident and self-reliant persons
o Share their talents to enrich the whole community
o Appreciate social diversity
o Demonstrate loyalty to our country
o Realize their contribution makes a difference in the world
o Be aware of local and global community needs and respond with action based on compassion
