PEARL - Grades 'K' through '3'

A St. Matthew Catholic School students in grades Kindergarten through 3rd grade, supported by the faith community including parents, parish, and school, is expected to be:

A PERSON with Strong Character who:

• is kind and shows love
• does what is right without reminders
• tells the truth
• trusts God
• is a good sport

An EFFECTIVE Communicator who:

• listens carefully and kindly to others
• agrees/disagrees politely
• shares ideas clearly through writing, drawing, or speaking
• is learning to speak and write correctly
• does his/her best work

An ACTIVE Christian with Catholic Vision who:

• and trusts God and tries to follow Jesus daily
• helps others
• respects holy persons, places, things, and events
• prays and takes part in Mass
• is learning what Jesus's Church teaches and how to be a good member

A RESPONSIBLE Citizen who:

• is a good member of the community
• helps those in need
• is learning how people's differences are important and good
• makes choices that make good things happen
• works cooperatively and plays kindly
• is learning about America
• is learning to use and share resources

A LIFE LONG LEANER who:

• is always learning to use different tools
• is learning how to organize and to solve problems in different ways
• wants to learn and grow
• builds confidence

 

PEARL - Grades '4' through '8'

A St. Matthew Catholic School Graduate, supported by the faith community including parents, parish, and school, is expected to be:

A PERSON with Strong Character who:

• shows respect and love to all
• lives with integrity
• is honest
• has a positive sense of self
• demonstrates self-discipline

An EFFECTIVE Communicator who:

• listens attentively and compassionately
• respects differences
• uses various modalities to express ideas and feelings
• uses correct grammar and mechanics

An ACTIVE Christian with Catholic Vision who:

• has a personal relationship with God
• demonstrates faith in his/her daily life
• honors Baptismal promises through Christ-like service in the world
• has a sense of the sacred
• participates in prayer and liturgy
• knows the teachings and mission of the Catholic Church

A RESPONSIBLE Citizen who:

• demonstrates social consciousness and aids those in need
• respects and celebrates cultural diversity
• is accountable for his/her own actions
• works cooperatively with others
• understands American history, traditions, and civic duties

A LIFE LONG LEARNER who:

• meets the academic standards of the school curriculum
• uses resources to gather information
• uses organizational and problem solving skills
• is self-motivated
• continues the pursuit of faith formation and personal growth
• encounters new challenges with confidence and optimism