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BISHOP AMAT HIGH SCHOOL

SCHOOLWIDE LEARNING EXPECTATIONS

Bishop Amat High School graduates will be…

Knowledgeable of Christian principles as taught by the Catholic Church and able to demonstrate these principles through service to their community.

Examples:

• Students participate in a variety of service experiences as organized by the Campus Ministry Team, the Christian Service Moderator, Club/Organization Moderators, and the Religion Department.     
• Sophomores, Juniors, and Seniors complete a reflection of their service experiences as an integral component of the Religion curriculum.
• Religion course projects incorporate content knowledge and service in their assessment.
• Students actively participate in the planning and organization of regularly scheduled student body and class Masses.
• Students are provided with a number of service-oriented experiences such as the Caritas Retreat (Grade 10), Faith in Action/Social Justice courses (Grade 11) and opportunities to serve as retreat leaders for underclassmen (Grade 12).
• Students are provided with religious instruction that adheres to the U.S. Catholic Bishops most current curricular revisions.

Effective communicators through the development of reading, writing, and speaking skills as complemented by the utilization of technology.

Examples:

• Reading assignments and subsequent evaluation of reading comprehension are regularly provided to students across the curriculum.
• Successful completion of a writing course (Freshman Composition) and a computer course (Word Processing or Beginning Office 2007) are requirements for graduation. 
• All students participate in a formalized program that provides instruction in the mechanics of,  writing, research, and the citation of sources utilizing MLA guidelines.
• All students are assessed on their writing skills each year through the College Board ScoreWrite  program.
• Oral participation is incorporated into the students’ final grade assessments in many courses.
• All students are expected to monitor their own grades online, to access teachers’ web pages, and to communicate with teachers personally and via email as a means of supporting the learning process.

Critical thinkers who utilize creative and higher order thinking skills when presented with new concepts and real life situations.

Examples:

• Critical thinking exercises and activities are incorporated across the curriculum.
• Students engage in decision-making process through involvement in Student Government, Campus Ministry, and Student Home Group /Focus Group participation.
• In collaboration with the librarian and teachers, students are encouraged to think critically when utilizing Internet sources as a research and learning tool.

Proficient learners who demonstrate knowledge of their curricular areas of study.

Examples:

• Students in all core classes take benchmark and exit exams used to measure student growth and evaluate effectiveness of instruction.
• Students in all courses sit for core final exams aligned to course standards thereby promoting evaluation of learning that is consistent and equitably rigorous.
• Students participate in a Library Orientation program as ninth graders and subsequent annual updates to support student use of the library as an effective learning resource.
• Student learning is measured through a variety of standardized assessments including   PSAT, SAT, AP, IB, and ACRE examinations.
• Students are encouraged to recognize the interrelation of specific content areas as delivered through cross curricular instruction.

Responsible citizens who respect themselves and others.

Examples:

• Students have the opportunity for self-reflection and personal growth through participation in retreats at each grade level.
• Students develop an appreciation for the diverse cultures of the school community through various curricular and co-curricular activities.
• Students, upon graduation, are provided with opportunity for self-assessment of their educational experience and attainment of the Schoolwide Learning Expectations.
• Students are encouraged to exhibit self-discipline, integrity, and socially responsible behavior both in and out of the classroom through the collaborative efforts of the entire school community.