Schoolwide Learning Expectations

Flowing from our philosophy and mission, the Student Learning Expectations (SLE’s) are skills, values and competencies we anticipate students to have gained by the time they graduate from De La Salle School. The SLE’s are intended to be understood by all students and are introduced in an age-appropriate manner, and are enhanced and reviewed throughout the student's time at De La Salle School.

 

At the time of graduation De La Salle students will be individuals who are:

 

1. Academically empowered with …

  • an ability to think critically

  • skills to work independently and cooperatively

  • a curiosity and enthusiasm to be a life-long learner

 

2. Spiritually infused with …

  • a faith that is expressed in action

  • a well-formed moral conscience

  • a deep respect for life

 

3. Personally developed with …

  • self-confidence and self-discipline

  • communication skills to both listen and articulate

  • an awareness of social responsibility

 

Teachers and parents work together to help the students meet the SLE’s. The following expectations for parents and teachers further define the cooperative role each has in the development of the child.

 

 

Parent Expectations

As primary educators of their children, parents work with teachers in helping students meet the learning expectations by modeling what it means to be …

 

1. Academically empowered by …

  • regular reinforcement of lessons learned

  • providing a positive study environment at home

  • working together with the teachers

  • prioritizing educational goals and managing family schedules well

 

2. Spiritually infused by …

  • modeling personal involvement and growth in the life of the Church

  • praying as a family at home

  • encouraging respect, proper manners, generosity, tolerance and forgiveness

  • making decisions that reflect a well-formed and faith-filled conscience

 

3. Personally developed by …

  • modeling appropriate social skills and working cooperatively with school staff

  • being emotionally and physically available to meet the needs of the children

  • utilizing good communication skills between the children and staff

  • supporting the academic and extra-curricular endeavors of students and honoring commitments

 

 

Teacher Expectations

In the role of teacher-minister, staff members model what it means to be …

 

1. Academically empowered by …

  • continued professional development

  • creating a student-centered learning environment

  • implementing alternative educational resources to enhance the classroom activities

  • demonstrating an enthusiasm to be a life-long learner

 

2. Spiritually infused by …

  • providing for daily moments of prayer

  • modeling faith in practice by participating in the life of the Church

  • demonstrating empathy, compassion and forgiveness

  • integrating and instilling moral values within the lessons

 

3. Personally developed by …

  • modeling good communication skills with students and parents

  • building the self-esteem of students through mutual respect

  • leading students to increase and take responsibility for their actions

  • exhibiting an awareness and appreciation of diverse cultures