Student Learning Expectations

​We expect a lot of our students and each child knows that being a good neighbor is part of being a member of the Sacred Hearts family.  We outline our student learning expectations (SLE) in an acronym: "HEARTS".

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SLE #1:       H      Help My Community

• Identify problems and explore solutions
• Analyze and evaluate creatively
• Be able to research and interpret information
• Apply prior knowledge and demonstrate perseverance
• Appreciate different points of view and perspectives
• Adapt to changing conditions

SLE #2:       E       Excellence… Strive For It!

• Are motivated by a quest for knowledge
• Continually build upon their foundation of the academic subjects
• Develop their potential, physically, mentally, emotionally and spiritually
• Set priorities, access and utilize resources, and evaluate their progress
• Develop organizational and study skills

SLE #3:       A       Able To Work Independently And As A Team Mate

• Articulate their ideas clearly in oral & written form using proper grammar & mechanics
• Listen attentively (using their heart, eyes and ears)
• Can recognize, understand and use nonverbal communication
• Develop skills to speak publicly with confidence and poise
• Responsibly use technology when alone and with others

SLE #4:      R       Remain Committed To My Faith

• Have a solid foundation and knowledge of the Catholic faith
• Participate in Catholic prayer, Mass and fellowship in our school community
• Serve their church, family, school, community and the world at large
• Demonstrate the courage of one’s belief and lives out God’s teaching in daily lives
• Respect one another and themselves while growing in love and faith

SLE #5:      T       Think Before I Act

• Articulate their ideas clearly in oral and written form using proper grammar and mechanics
• Listen attentively (using their heart, eyes and ears)
• Can recognize, understand and use nonverbal communication
• Develop skills to speak publicly with confidence and poise
• Responsibly use technology

SLE #6:       S       Show Respect For All

• Perpetuate peace and social justice
• Are aware of current events/world affairs and the effect on their life
• Respect and develop a sense of stewardship toward nature and cultural diversity
• Actively help those in need
• Are responsible for their own choices and actions