School-Wide Learning Expectations

A St. Mel graduate is:

An active, responsible Catholic who:

  • Displays commitment to the Church by regular attendance and participates in liturgies, prayer services, retreats and sacramental preparation programs
  • Demonstrates basic knowledge of the teachings of the Catholic Church
  • Develops a vibrant, life-giving personal relationship with God
  • Participates in community service
  • Demonstrates Christian values including compassion, tolerance, justice and respect
  • Studies the Bible and has an emerging understanding of Scripture

A moral and ethical individual who:

  • Speaks out to defend what is right
  • Develops self-control and responsibility for one’s actions
  • Shows accountability, independence, and courage in making moral decisions
  • Develops an awareness of and a personal response to the needs of the community
  • Realizes that there is a need to respond to global issues and responds

An effective communicator who:

  • Interprets and communicates written information
  • Expresses written thoughts clearly, using correct grammar, syntax and mechanics
  • Speaks competently in public
  • Employs listening skills
  • Understands and uses technology responsibly
  • Uses communication as a respectful means for affirmation and conflict resolution
  • Expresses feelings of anger, hurt or disagreement in a constructive manner
  • Recognizes and understands nonverbal communication



A life-long learner who:

  • Welcomes continued educational development in all disciplines
  • Demonstrates an enthusiasm for knowledge and willingness to investigate questions
  • Is goal-oriented
  • Demonstrates the use of tools for learning
  • Appreciates aesthetic beauty and the fine arts
  • Acquires knowledge as stated in content standards

A physically and mentally healthy person who:

  • Has positive self-worth
  • Appreciates the importance of healthy life-style choices
  • Recognizes and appreciates the talents and skills of himself and others
  • Understands that a healthy body is necessary in developing an alert and active mind
  • Practices good fitness and nutritional habits

An independent, open-minded thinker who:

  • Adapts learned knowledge to real life experiences
  • Is able to deal with life experiences rationally and reasonably
  • Recognizes peer pressure and how to deal with it
  • Is self-directed and demonstrates initiative
  • Is encouraged to reason independently, think critically and constructively, and to be a problem solver
  • Assess his own needs for self-improvement and demonstrates resourcefulness in dealing with challenges

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