The School-wide Learning Expectations define for us the
spiritual, academic, and social characteristics that a student of Immaculate
Heart of Mary will work to attain and develop throughout his/her years of
attendance.
School-wide Learning
Expectations Grades K-2
Immaculate
Heart of Mary K-2 students are:
1. Faith
filled Christians whoÉ.
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Make good choices
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Learn to pray
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Give to others
2. Life-long
learners whoÉ
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Learn to read and write
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Learn to answer questions
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Work hard
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Use computers
3. Responsible
citizens whoÉ
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Take responsibility for their actions
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Are aware of the world around us
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Accept all cultures
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Recycle
4. Well-rounded
people whoÉ
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Eat and play well
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Are safe
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Are happy
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Accept criticism
School-wide Learning
Expectations Grades 3-5
Immaculate
Heart of Mary 3-5 students are:
1. Faith
filled Christians whoÉ.
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know about Church teachings and use them to make good
choices.
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demonstrate spiritual growth by praying, thinking about
their actions, and going to church.
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provide help for others in their church, school, and
community every day by setting a good example for others.
2. Life-long
learners whoÉ
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read, write, and communicate effectively.
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research, analyze, and put together information to
solve problems and answer questions.
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think critically, independently, and creatively to
develop their own potential.
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use technology in the right way to learn.
3. Responsible
citizens whoÉ
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take responsibility for self-discipline and
self-control, using problem solving skills.
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know about and do something for local and global
issues.
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understand and care for all types of people in our
society.
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respect and protect the environment.
4. Well-rounded
individuals whoÉ
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eat nutritious food, exercise, and stay clean.
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practice safety habits.
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develop good self-esteem.
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show an acceptance of constructive criticism.
School-wide Learning
Expectations Grades 6-8
1. Students will exhibit an understanding of the Catholic
faith and live according to Gospel values.
Students will demonstrate:
á A
knowledge of doctrine and scripture, and apply them to moral choices.
á Spiritual
growth through prayer, reflection, liturgy, and faith experience.
á Service
to their church, school, local, and global communities in their daily
lives, providing good examples to others.
2. Students will demonstrate a strong academic foundation and
the skills necessary for life-long learning.
Students will demonstrate ability
to:
á Read,
write, and communicate effectively.
á Research,
analyze, and synthesize information to solve problems and answer questions.
á Think
critically, independently and creatively to develop their individual potential.
á Use
technology effectively in their pursuit of knowledge.
3. Students will value diversity and contribute positively
to society.
Students will:
á Take
responsibility for self-discipline and self-control, utilizing
conflict-resolution skills.
á Recognize
and respond to local and global issues.
á Understand
and appreciate our multicultural society.
á Respect
and protect the environment.
4. Students will develop lifelong healthy habits both
physically and psychologically.
Students will:
á Understand
and practice basic nutrition, exercise, and hygiene.
á Demonstrate
safety habits.
á Develop
positive self-esteem.
á Demonstrate
an acceptance of constructive criticism.