Student Learning Expectations

School-wide Learning Expectations

School-wide Learning Expectations are defined as what a student should know, understand and be able to do by graduation.  These learning expectations have been collaboratively developed by our Students, Parents, Teachers, Staff and School Advisory Board, reflecting the School Policy and Mission Statement of Our Lady of Las Vegas.  Through our School-wide Learning Expectations our goal is to develop active faith-filled Catholics who are life-long achievers, effective communicators, responsible decision makers, and culturally aware/global citizens.  

Our Lady of Las Vegas Students are

1. Active faith-filled Catholics who:
   1. pray everyday
   2. live each day as Jesus did
   3. demonstrate a spirit of service
   4. share the teachings of Jesus with others
   5. understand and participate in the teachings and traditions of the Catholic Church
2. Lifelong learners who:
   1. love to learn
   2. use and apply basic skills
   3. develop independence in learning
   4. utilize critical thinking skills
   5. appreciate fine arts
   6. value every life situation as a learning experience
   7. Practice good health habits and fitness
   8. Demonstrate basic athletic skills and practice good sportsmanship
3. Effective communicators who:
   1. speak well
   2. listen to others
   3. write ideas clearly
   4. read with understanding and enjoyment
   5. understand the tools of technology and use them responsibly
4. Responsible citizens who:
   1. make good choices 
   2. think before they act
   3. help and take care of others
   4. accept accountability for their actions
   5. recognize, appreciate, and use their God-given talents
5. Culturally Aware/Global Citizens who:
   1. follow the Golden Rule
   2. respect themselves and each other
   3. are peacemakers
   4. appreciate and care for all of God’s creation
   5. recognize that everyone is equal in God’s eyes