SCHOOLWIDE LEARNING EXPECTATIONS

GRADES K-3

A ST. MARGARET MARY SCHOOL STUDENT IS:

1.  A FAITHFUL CATHOLIC WHO:
a. Helps others
b. Is kind
c. Goes to church and prays
d. Understands the Commandments and Sacraments
e. Is faithful to God and Jesus

2  AN EFFECTIVE LEARNER WHO:
a. Uses his/her brain
b. Pays attention, listens to the teacher, and follows directions
c. Does his/her best
d. Obeys the rules
e. Asks questions about the subject

3 AN EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATOR WHO:
a. Listens to others
b. Says nice things
c. Shares and writes thoughts

4 A RESPONSIBLE PERSON WHO:
a. Thinks before acting
b. Does homework and turns it in
c. Takes care of borrowed things and belongings
d. Takes care of others
e. Can be counted on
f. Respects authority

5 A GLOBALLY AWARE CITIZEN WHO:
a. Recycles and does not waste
b. Respects the earth
c. Takes care of God’s creatures
d. Gives to the Missions

SCHOOLWIDE LEARNING EXPECTATIONS

GRADES 4-8

A ST. MARGARET MARY SCHOOL STUDENT IS:

1.  A FAITHFUL CATHOLIC WHO:
a. Participates regularly in the sacraments and religious activities
b. Is nice to others and helps the poor
c. Continues to learn about Catholic history and scripture
d. Wants to be a life-long follower of Christ

2 AN EFFECTIVE LEARNER WHO:
a. Follows directions and never gives up
b. Uses technology wisely
c. Is happy and energetic about learning
d. Can break down information and solve problems

3 AN EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATOR WHO:
a. Listens to and respects others’ ideas
b Shares thoughts and ideas at the right moment
c. Expresses verbal and written thoughts clearly

4. A RESPONSIBLE PERSON WHO:
a. Takes full responsibility for actions
b. Knows right from wrong
c. Knows how every decision affects his/her  life
d. Stands up for what is right even if it is difficult

5 A GLOBALLY AWARE CITIZEN WHO:
 a. Respects all cultures and lifestyles
 b. Is aware of current events and how it affects self and others
 c. Cares about injustice around the world