SCHOOL-WIDE LEARNING EXPECTATIONS

Within a safe Catholic, Christian, environment, St. Barbara Catholic School provides instruction that enhances the academic, spiritual, aesthetic, social, and physical growth of our students. This year we will focus on a JOY model, which will focus on loving Jesus, Others, and Yourself.

Jesus (J)

• A student who loves Jesus by demonstrating reverence at Mass and during prayer
• A student who loves Jesus by growing their faith in Christ through prayer and service to others
• A student who loves Jesus by caring for all of God's creations

Others (O)

• A student who loves others by demonstrating respect for all people and their individual differences

• A student who serves others by contributing their time, talent, and treasure to help their family, church, and community

• A student who knows others by respecting their dignity and rights

Yourself (Y)

• A student who loves himself/herself by participating in a variety of activities and makes healthy choices

• A student who serves himself/herself by practicing good study habits and performs to the best of his/her academic abilities
  

• A student who knows himself/herself and is aware of his/her academic and personal goals, and actively demonstrates desire to make improvements