St. Perpetua School - Goals & Objectives

SPIRITUAL GOAL

To provide the experience of a Christian community at worship, work and play in which students grow in understanding of the scripture and from which they can develop a lasting relationship with Jesus and a desire to serve others.

WE STRIVE

• to read, reflect on, and pray about the Word of God

• to teach the fundamentals of Catholic Doctrine

• to provide guidance for moral decision-making as supported by Catholic teaching

• to prepare students for the sacraments of Reconciliation and Holy Eucharist

• to prepare older students for their eventual commitment to the Catholic Church in Confirmation

• to create an atmosphere of Christian concern and dedication for those within, as well as outside of the Christian community, by participation in local and global service projects

• to help parents realize that the importance of the Christian message in school will be strengthened by their examples as Christian adults

• to provide students opportunities to prepare and participate in liturgies, Reconciliation, prayer services, retreats and daily prayer

ACADEMIC GOAL

To provide a strong academic foundation, which will enable students to attain the fundamental knowledge necessary to help them succeed in the modern world.

WE STRIVE

• to follow Diocesan curriculum guidelines and the California State framework

• to present a sequentially developed program in language arts, science, social studies and mathematics that will prepare students for higher learning

• to teach a child to develop analytical thinking and reasoning processes, while encouraging creativity and communicative skills

• to provide an opportunity for each student to grow intellectually according to their individual capabilities

• to utilize a variety of teaching styles such as learning cooperatively, hands-on activities, group projects and independent work to provide many opportunities for success

• to identify the student’s learning patterns and/or learning difficulties and to help accordingly

• to enrich the academic program by integrating technology

• to maintain communication with parents regarding the development of the child

• to incorporate a variety of outside resources into the curriculum and utilize various assessment tools to monitor the progress of the student

• to motivate each student to develop a genuine regard for learning

SOCIAL GOAL

To foster within each student a sense of worth and acceptance of self, while nurturing an attitude of respect, acceptance and courtesy for others and an appreciation for cultural diversity with a desire to be of service to others.

WE STRIVE

• to create a Christian atmosphere where there is mutual respect between parents, students and staff

• to encourage each student to make wise choices and to ensure the respect and safety of each individual by: establishing rules, providing means of conflict management, and setting consequences for irresponsible behavior

• to develop an awareness and an appreciation of cultural diversity within our society

• to explore the contributions of diverse societies

• to provide opportunities to serve others through outreach programs and fundraising

• to provide leadership opportunities for all students

PHYSICAL GOAL

To provide for students a safe and secure place in which a healthy life style is promoted and which offers them opportunities to participate in a variety of motor activities based upon individual needs and abilities.

WE STRIVE

• to foster physical, social and emotional development

• to contribute to each child’s well being by offering a hot lunch program, regular screenings in vision, hearing and scoliosis detection

• to provide Family Life education and classes which promote good health practices

• to have a plan for disaster management; to regularly practice fire and earthquake drills

• to provide Physical Education classes which offer developmentally appropriate activities in a sequential manner from grades K-8

• to provide Physical Education classes that provide muscular strength and endurance, flexibility and cardio-respiratory fitness

• to use sports and games as a medium through which fair play, cooperation, good sportsmanship and tolerance of others are taught

• to support C.Y.O. Programs



		Goals & Objectives
	SPIRITUAL GOAL To provide the experience of a Christian community at worship, work and play in which students grow in understanding of the scripture and from which they can develop a lasting relationship with Jesus and a desire to serve others. WE STRIVE • to read, reflect on, and pray about the Word of God • to teach the fundamentals of Catholic Doctrine • to provide guidance for moral decision-making as supported by Catholic teaching • to prepare students for the sacraments of Reconciliation and Holy Eucharist • to prepare older students for their eventual commitment to the Catholic Church in Confirmation • to create an atmosphere of Christian concern and dedication for those within, as well as outside of the Christian community, by participation in local and global service projects • to help parents realize that the importance of the Christian message in school will be strengthened by their examples as Christian adults • to provide students opportunities to prepare and participate in liturgies, Reconciliation, prayer services, retreats and daily prayer ACADEMIC GOAL To provide a strong academic foundation, which will enable students to attain the fundamental knowledge necessary to help them succeed in the modern world. WE STRIVE • to follow Diocesan curriculum guidelines and the California State framework • to present a sequentially developed program in language arts, science, social studies and mathematics that will prepare students for higher learning • to teach a child to develop analytical thinking and reasoning processes, while encouraging creativity and communicative skills • to provide an opportunity for each student to grow intellectually according to their individual capabilities • to utilize a variety of teaching styles such as learning cooperatively, hands-on activities, group projects and independent work to provide many opportunities for success • to identify the student’s learning patterns and/or learning difficulties and to help accordingly • to enrich the academic program by integrating technology • to maintain communication with parents regarding the development of the child • to incorporate a variety of outside resources into the curriculum and utilize various assessment tools to monitor the progress of the student • to motivate each student to develop a genuine regard for learning SOCIAL GOAL To foster within each student a sense of worth and acceptance of self, while nurturing an attitude of respect, acceptance and courtesy for others and an appreciation for cultural diversity with a desire to be of service to others. WE STRIVE • to create a Christian atmosphere where there is mutual respect between parents, students and staff • to encourage each student to make wise choices and to ensure the respect and safety of each individual by: establishing rules, providing means of conflict management, and setting consequences for irresponsible behavior • to develop an awareness and an appreciation of cultural diversity within our society • to explore the contributions of diverse societies • to provide opportunities to serve others through outreach programs and fundraising • to provide leadership opportunities for all students PHYSICAL GOAL To provide for students a safe and secure place in which a healthy life style is promoted and which offers them opportunities to participate in a variety of motor activities based upon individual needs and abilities. WE STRIVE • to foster physical, social and emotional development • to contribute to each child’s well being by offering a hot lunch program, regular screenings in vision, hearing and scoliosis detection • to provide Family Life education and classes which promote good health practices • to have a plan for disaster management; to regularly practice fire and earthquake drills • to provide Physical Education classes which offer developmentally appropriate activities in a sequential manner from grades K-8 • to provide Physical Education classes that provide muscular strength and endurance, flexibility and cardio-respiratory fitness • to use sports and games as a medium through which fair play, cooperation, good sportsmanship and tolerance of others are taught • to support C.Y.O. Programs