Grad at Grad

Profiles of a Graduate at Graduation
Academically, Physically, Spiritually, Religiously, Socially 

Pray

• Foster a personal relationship with Jesus and pray daily in a variety of ways 
• Participate in and become knowledgeable about Catholic traditions and practices 
• Live out our school mission through participation in service learning projects

Learn 

• Read, write, speak and listen effectively and creatively
• Think critically about the world around them including the areas of science and social studies
• Excel in mathematical calculations and concepts, and be able to take these skills to problem solve both independently and cooperatively
• Be experienced and knowledgeable in all areas of STEM

Grow

• Be confident in the gifts and talents with which God has blessed them, relating to the arts, athletics,  technology, and other extracurricular activities
• Reflect on the world around them, ask relevant questions, and engage in the search for solutions

Shrine Catholic Academy graduates will:

Reflect

• Make choices which consistently respect the God-given dignity and value of one’s self and all others
• Achieve an awareness of the presence of the Holy Spirit in order to grow in wisdom and faith
• Become a servant minister to continue the mission of Jesus Christ
• Know many forms of prayer, praise, and worship in order to develop a strong relationship with God
• Demonstrate an understanding of the call to serve God and others before oneself

Challenge

• Communicate effectively verbally and through written expression with all members of the community
• Be confident in their public speaking abilities
• Identify and utilize the study habits needed to achieve one’s personal best in high school
• Use effective organizational strategies that lead to long-term success
• Navigate technology effectively in order to meet the rigor of coursework in all subject areas

Aspire

• Serve in leadership roles when in groups, committees, and teams 
• Recognize the importance of friendships as a support system through middle school years
• Prioritize the many responsibilities and commitments in his/her life
• Experience a variety of elective classes and extracurricular opportunities to help define one’s interests and abilities

Serve

•  Establish a self-identity and their place in God’s plan
• Love, trust and communicate with God and family, through self-awareness
• Build relationships and foster, deepen, and bravely face social issues and stereotypes
• Exemplify a personal sense of spirituality and work to instill Christ-like qualities in others
• Demonstrate knowledge of the Church’s teaching about Jesus Christ and His mission as well as the sacramental expression of that mission
• Exhibit the responsibility to give of themselves with charity, service to others in and outside of the classroom

Succeed 

• Think critically and problem solve in all academic endeavors to challenge their level of achievement at diocesan, state, and national levels    

• Engage in a strong course load that leads to scholarship and future opportunities
• Align Christian values with academic success by recognizing the sacredness of life and empathy toward others to accomplish one’s goals
• Demonstrate and master technology skills to achieve academic success, responsible citizenship and personal accountability

Lead

•  Defend an awareness of community and family with faith, compassion and respect for all 
• Commit to the pursuit of excellence in co-curricular areas of study
• Be a self-advocate and influence others to communicate needs with honesty and respect
• Recognize the responsibility to be a  model for the younger Shrine Catholic School students to help them grow in faith, compassion, and respect for all
• Make choices with dignity to respect the traditions, cultures, and struggles of all people