Expected Schoolwide Learning Results

Each student reflects on and responds to issues of life and faith in light of the Gospel.  S/he:

 Journeys in faith by our faith communities.
 Demonstrates the compassion of Christ by committing to a life of community service
 Nurtures spirituality through communal worship, prayer and ministries
 Knows and respects the core teachings of the Catholic Church
 Develops a personal conscience from an understanding of the perspective of Catholic teachings
Acknowledges and respects the diversity of all religious traditions

Each student assumes the responsibility for his/her intellectual growth, masters academic courses required for graduation in a manner commensurate with personal ability, and is motivated to acquire wisdom and knowledge through the lifelong pursuit of learning.  S/he:

 Possesses the ability to think in a critical, logical and abstract manner
 Demonstrates proficiency in computational and quantitative skills.
 Understands, experiences, and applies life science processes and the laws of Nature
 Articulates viewpoints in both oral and written expression using appropriate techniques and styles
 Appreciates literature and is familiar with literary genres.
 Recognizes the inherent values of the fine arts and applied studies
 Appreciates other cultures through their language, customs, and history
 Appreciates the past and its influence in the present and future
 Makes judicious use of technology to explore, access, apply and share information

Each student strives to develop a sense of personal responsibility, confidence and altruism.  S/he:

 Achieves personal growth by assuming responsibility for personal and social behavior
 Cultivates individuality by identifying and accepting personal strengths and limitations
 Becomes a self-directed individual who is able to set goals to achieve and maintain physical, emotional and intellectual well-being
 Appreciates and respects cultural diversity and individual differences
 Thinks independently and works collaboratively
 Applies individual experience and knowledge to the challenges of personal   development
 Recognizes the importance of participating in extracurricular activities

Each student will become a productive and involved member of society.  S/he:

 Demonstrates personal responsibility in daily life at school and in the community
 Participates in civic life
 Respects and cares for personal and global environment
 Possesses an awareness and knowledge of maintaining a healthy lifestyle
 Displays a genuine interest in others through mutual care and respect.

Important Dates

School News

ACADEMY WELCOMES NEW FACULTY AND STAFF

As the Academy prepares for the arrival of new students and the reappearance of returning students, the Academy also welcomes some new faculty and staff.  Joining the Academy for the 2010 – 2011 school year are:

Kelly DeBarr who will be joining the staff as a Spanish instructor, teaching levels 1 and 3.  Additionally, Kelly is interested in coaching swimming, working in Campus Ministry and involving herself with activities dealing with foreign language. 

Richard (Rick) Louie is our joining our science department.  Rick will be teaching Chemistry, Honors Chemistry, Physics and Honors Physics.  Rick comes to St. Lawrence Academy with a wealth of experience in teaching at small Catholic high schools, having worked at both Bishop Garces High School in Bakersfield and St. Francis Central Coast Catholic High School in Watsonville.

Kelly Schlernitzauer has joined our front office staff as school register.  Having worked at Harker Academy for ten years, Kelly brings a wealth of front office experience to our campus.

And, Janet Yamada has stepped into the role of Development Director for the Education Center.  Janet has been a volunteer at the Education Center for a number of years.  She has a wealth of fundraising and event planning experience both here at Saint Lawrence and with her volunteer work with Girl Scouts (Troop 61331), San Jose Youth Community Service, and Suzume no Gakko, a Japanese culture program.

We welcome all of our new personnel and wish them the best of luck in the upcoming school year.

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