Schoolwide Learning Expectations

Graduating students of St. Lawrence Elementary and Middle Schools will
Believe and

• Develop personal spirituality
• Experience opportunities for spiritual growth through participation in the St. Lawrence community
• Exemplify Gospel values
• Demonstrate knowledge of the teachings and practices of the Catholic Church

Achieve and

• Increase and demonstrate academic skills
• Display critical and creative thinking skills
• Demonstrate effective communication skills
• Apply technology as a learning tool
• Express a desire for continued learning

Succeed and

• Take responsibility for their own actions
• Display respect for themselves, others and the environment
• Work cooperatively with others
• Participate actively as a member of the community
• Apply Church teaching in response to social justice issues

These learning expectations focus on the three areas—spiritual, academic, and social-- we wish to develop in students in order to create the St. Lawrence Advantage.