STUDENT LEARNING EXPECTATIONS (SLES)

Graduates of SLDM School are:
RELIGIOUS LEARNERS
• who are able to continue developing a closer relationship with God the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, through prayer
• who understand their obligation as Christians to put faith into action by striving to imitate Jesus Christ
• who have acquired an age-appropriate knowledge of Catholic beliefs, practices, and morals
• who demonstrate an age-appropriate knowledge of the life and teachings of Jesus Christ
• who are able to participate meaningfully in the various liturgies, paraliturgies, and the sacramental life of the church

INTELLECTUAL LEARNERS
• who demonstrate thinking skills that exhibit creativity, logic, and sound judgment
• who have attained the academic skills equal to their assessed ability
• who demonstrate the ability to use current technology

SOCIAL LEARNERS
• who accept personal responsibility for their actions as part of a caring student body
• who know they can make a difference in their parish, civic, and global community, and who will continue to look for ways to be involved in service to others
• who understand their obligation to work for social justice and peace

RESPONSIBLE LEARNERS
• who are self-disciplined participants in all aspects of school life
• who can work independently
• who can complete and submit assignments on time
• who can setgoals and develop plans of action

CULTURAL/AESTHETIC LEARNERS
• who recognize a wide variety of fine arts and literature so that they can continue to explore these subjects for lifelong enrichment and appreciation
• who recognize and respect cultural diversity

PHYSICAL/PSYCHOLOGICAL LEARNERS
• who have acquired the knowledge to guide them in making healthy physical and psychological choices
• who know that an attitude of respect for a healthy mind and body enhances a positive self image
• who have been actively involved and are aware of the needed motor skills for a lifetime of physical fitness