School-Wide Learning Expectations
School-Wide Learning Expectations
In their intellectual, personal, spiritual and social lives, graduates of St. Matthew’s Parish School will be trustworthy, responsible members of society and. . .
effective communicators who
- articulate ideas clearly in oral and written formats
- have developed good listening skills
- use forms of artistic and creative expression with confidence
self-directed, enthusiastic, lifelong learners who
- are intellectually inquisitive
- have acquired the solid foundation of knowledge and skills necessary for a life of learning
- strive for high standards of quality and achievement in their work
critical thinkers who
- are reflective, resourceful and creative
- use and appreciate a variety of problem-solving strategies
- possess a level of self-confidence established through persistence and success
community contributors who
- appreciate the differences among peoples, beliefs, and cultures
- cooperate, contribute and compromise when working in a group
- seek opportunities for positive leadership and to be of service to others
ethical citizens who
- respect the dignity and worth of all people as children of a loving God
- understand and manifest in daily life Judeo-Christian values and principles, especially as reflected through the traditions of the Episcopal Church
- understand and appreciate the traditions of other Christian denominations and world religions
- make responsible decisions guided by knowledge of what is good and just, based upon the principles of integrity, fairness, honesty, and compassion
