Mission Statement

St. Charles Catholic School strives to educate and develop the whole student so they may reach their potential as Catholic individuals. We integrate multiple cultures, embrace students learning styles, incorporate dynamic learning strategies and implement the use of technology.

Philosophy

The St. Charles Catholic School community forms a faith-centered environment that reflects the Gospel message of Jesus. Students are motivated to continually acquire knowledge and be responsible for their own learning experience. They will respect and value other cultures and traditions. In this process, we recognize that parents are the primary educators of their child(ren). Students will grow in a safe and nurturing atmosphere to for a respectful, service oriented community. We strive to be compassionate individuals, "kind to one another, tenderhearted forgiving, imitators of God and loving, as Christ loved us." (Ephesians 4:32, 5:1-2)

School-wide Learning Expectations (SLEs)

Faith Centered Individuals who:

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    • Regularly pray on their own and attend Mass
    • Read, understand and share with others God's word in the Holy Bible
    • Develop a personal relationship with Jesus and tries to live His example
    • Use the personal talents that God has given them to serve their family, school and parish community

 

Primary - Faith Centered Individuals who:

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    • Recite basic prayers (Our Father, Hail Mary, Glory Be, Act of Contrition, Morning Offering, prayer before Meals)
    • describe common Bible stories (Noah's Ark, Annunciation, Nativity)
    • respect themselves, others and the environment
    • use their talents to serve their family, school and Parish community

 

Intermediate - Faith Centered Individuals who:

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    • participate in the Mass liturgy and in a variety of meaningful prayer experiences
    • can locate, read, and interpret verses from the Bible
    • follow the Golden Rule
    • recite the following prayers; Prayer to the Holy Spirit, Act of Faith, The Apostles' Creed, Prayers/Responses at Mass, format for the Rosary, Way of the Cross, Nicene Creed, and the Joyful Mysteries of the Rosary

 

Junior High - Faith Centered Individuals who:

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    • attend Mass
    • lead and participate in friendship circles
    • pray in a variety of ways
    • complete 15 service hours of community service

 

Respectful and Responsible Citizen who:

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    • respect the differences in the people they meet in their daily lives
    • accept responsibility and the consequences for their actions
    • respect the self, others and the things around them
    • are polite and respectful to others

 

Primary - Respectful and Responsible Citizen who:

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    • respect others
    • demonstrate good sportsmanship inside and outside the classroom
    • make good choices
    • accept responsibility for words and actions

 

Intermediate - Respectful and Responsible Citizen who:

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    • identify and appreciates different cultures
    • understand appropriate and inappropriate behavior and accepts consequences for their actions
    • respect themselves and the school environment
    • behave in a way that is respectful and responsible to others

 

Junior High - Respectful and Responsible Citizen who:

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    • follow school-wide expectation
    • practice good health habits
    • demonstrate tolerance and respect through work and play
    • respect self, others and the environment

 

Compassionate Individuals who:

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    • treat others with kindness and understanding
    • are open-minded and forgiving
    • are helpful and merciful to others
    • are sympathetic to the needs and concerns of others

 

Primary - Compassionate Individuals who:

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    • contribute to HCA and other school charities
    • share his or her gifts to help others
    • solve problems by using kind words
    • treat others the way they want to be treated (Follow the Golden Rule)

 

Intermediate - Compassionate Individuals who:

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    • understand the classroom rule: "Be respectful and polite"
    • understand the classroom rule: "Treat others the way you want to be treated"
    • integrate Christian Service though Classroom Service Projects
    • live the teachings and model of forgiveness taught to us by Jesus

 

Junior High - Compassionate Individuals who:

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    • respect the diversity of others
    • resolve conflict in a peaceful manner
    • provide for those in need
    • practice their faith through prayer and actions

 

Motivated Learners who:

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    • use current technology and research skills
    • like to learn and face new challenges
    • are prepared, organized and make good use of their time
    • think critically, creatively, and independently
    • are proud of their ability to learn and do well

 

Primary - Motivated Learners who:

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    • use correct key boarding skills and saves and edits documents
    • complete tasks in a timely manner
    • complete all assignments in a timely manner

 

Intermediate - Motivated Learners who:

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    • apply current technology and research skills to their work (i.e. Word Processing Programs, Internet Research, etc.)
    • participate in clubs and contests when available
    • turn in classwork and homework on time
    • think critically, creatively and independently by working with the Accelerated Reader and Accelerated Math programs
    • demonstrate their ability to learn and do well through their Portfolio

 

Junior High - Motivated Learners who:

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    • take responsibility for their own learning
    • use organizational skills to support their learning
    • use technology for learning and communication
    • use their gifts and talents
    • work independently and collaboratively in multiple classroom environments