Graduate Profile
Graduates of Catholic Schools in the Archdiocese of Atlanta are…
Courageous Disciples of Christ who…
- Model Gospel values in their daily lives.
- Nurture a personal relationship with Jesus through prayer, worship, sacramental life and community.
- Recognize individual strengths and talents as gifts from God.
- Display empathy, compassion, charity and a commitment to serve others – being the hands and feet of Jesus to those in their community and beyond.
- Act with integrity, fairness, justice and respect recognizing the worth and dignity of every person.
- Understand and live their faith joyfully and courageously.
Active Learners who…
- Possess a continuous thirst for knowledge, inquiry and truth.
- Think critically, communicate effectively, and work collaboratively.
- Accept challenges with determination and grit, taking risks to explore new ideas and innovative strategies to solve problems.
- Communicate confidently and creatively in diverse ways.
Well-Rounded Leaders who…
- Make wise, ethical and moral decisions.
- Are self-confident, self-disciplined people of integrity.
- Are creative, open-minded and reflective.
- Are respectful, responsible and productive citizens giving back to society through community service
- Assume leadership roles and cultivate awareness in building a just society reflected in the Seven Principles of Catholic Social Teaching.
Rigorous Academics
- Challenging curriculum aligned to national standards
- Average standardized test scores above the national average
- Well rounded course offerings including art, music, foreign language, technology, and PE to complement the core subjects of religion, math, language arts, social studies, and science
- Accredited schools staffed by qualified professionals
- Total of 21 different AP courses taught at the high school level
Faith Based Education
- Daily education in values which complements the teaching of the parents, the child’s primary educators
- Instruction grounded in the teachings of the Catholic Church and infused throughout the curriculum
- Age appropriate opportunities for students to practice their faith through service to others
- Regular mass attendance for all students, daily mass offered for high school students
Nurturing Environment
- Christ centered atmosphere
- Welcoming environment that recognizes and celebrates student racial, religious, and ethnic diversity
- Supportive community that cultivates self-discipline and motivation and encourages student learning and achievement
- Structured programs to maximize instructional opportunities
Technology
- Clearly defined technology curriculum focused on basic skills including keyboarding, fundamental technology operations, ethics and digital citizenship, problem-solving, creativity, communications, research, and information fluency
- Integration of technology tools and applications across academic disciplines
- Commitment to providing instructional technology teachers and students evidenced by an average 2 to 1 student-to-student computer use ratio and the use of multiple funding sources for securing software, hardware, and network infrastructure
