Our Vision of A Graduate

OUR VISION OF A GRADUATE OF

ALL SAINTS CATHOLIC ACADEMY
 

In light of the mission of Catholic Education, we have collaboratively developed this Vision of a Graduate of All Saints Catholic Academy.

A graduate of All Saints Catholic Academy will:

Be a God-centered person of faith who:

• Develops a relationship with God through faithfulness in daily life, prayerful conversation with God, and knowledge of Scripture.
• Understands the ethical and moral issues raised by new advances in science, technology, and other disciplines and reconciles those with the Gospel.
• Demonstrates that not all that is available is acceptable or appropriate.
• Possesses a sense of responsibility to self, community, and the world while making spiritually healthy choices.
• Knows the ministries available to serve the Church and others.
• Lives the themes of Catholic Social Teaching, the works of mercy and Jesus' commandments of love.

• Possesses effective communication skills, both written and spoken.
• Knows, understands and accepts other cultures.
• Reads for pleasure and identifies various genres of literature.
• Can do effective research using multiple media sources.
• Applies knowledge and thinks analytically and critically in order to solve complex problems.
• Acquires and applies science and technology skills.
• Possesses an historical perspective and knowledge of national and world history while conscious of the impact of global economic, political, and ecological issues.
• Realizes his/ her own academic potential while aspiring to become a life-long learner.
• Effectively manages their time and commitments.
• Appreciates the fine arts.

• Has knowledge about the health of the mind and body, and about good nutrition, exercise and personal hygiene.
• Appreciates his/ her own strengths and weaknesses and accepts those of others.
• Respects his/ her own and others' bodies in light of Gospel values.
• Understands the effect of poor choices on health and well-being and avoids substance abuse.

• Cooperates and collaborates with others respectfully in order to resolve problems and conflicts.
• Adapts to changing conditions and experiences while holding to Gospel values.
• Is self-motivated and realizes that self-fulfillment is its own reward.
• Possesses a self-esteem built on self-respect.
• Interacts with others with the same warmth, joy, and forgiveness as Jesus.
• Has the ability to set long and short-term goals and strives to identify the means to achieve them.