Student Learning Expectations

Any student graduating from St. Thomas Aquinas Grade School will be a:

Self-disciplined thinker who:

• Demonstrates effective and creative problem-solving strategies
• Uses technology as a tool in research, study, and creative academic work
• Knows, understands, applies, analyzes, synthesizes, and evaluates in all subject areas
• Masters Diocesan curriculum standards

Total person who:

• Models positive leadership qualities
• Stands up for Christian values
• Takes responsibility for personal actions
• Demonstrates respect for others’ personal space and opinions
• Understands basic civic duties
• Tolerates and celebrates cultural uniqueness
• Appreciates and participates in the fine arts (music, art masterpiece study, drama, artistic technique)

Active Catholic who:

• Understands the history and traditions of the Catholic faith
• Develops personal faith through prayer, reflection, and participation in liturgical celebrations
• Values diversity in own and others’ God-given talents and abilities
• Serves others within the Church, school, and wider community to demonstrate faith, hope and love

Goal-oriented student who:

• Demonstrates a curiosity and enthusiasm for learning
• Works collaboratively as part of a team and is able to accept and offer criticism
• Develops own spiritual, personal, and academic expectations
• Persists in tasks

Successful communicator who:

• Displays confidence and competence in public speaking (formal) and discussion (informal)
• Produces original writing that reflects the writing process (prewriting, revising, editing, and publishing)
• Demonstrates active listening skills