Standards and Learning Expectations
Holy Spirit School students participate in a student-based learning atmosphere.
Our faculty collaborates not only amongst themselves, but with fellow teachers within the private school arena.
Our faculty and staff continually participate in professional staff development throughout the year.
Holy Spirit School has developed its own Schoolwide Learning Expectations as well as the curriculum content
standards established by the Sacramento Diocese for all its schools.
Schoolwide Learning Expectations (K-3)
A Spiritual Student who:
- Goes to church every weekend
- Knows their prayers by heart
- Demonstrates kindness to self, others and things
- Helps and cares for the needs of others
An Active Learner who:
- Takes pride in doing their best in school
- Works hard in all subjects
- Knows many ways to solve problems
- Uses the computer responsibly
- Writes and speaks clearly
A Socially Aware Student who:
- Is responsible for their actions
- Makes good choices
- Accepts everyone, even if they are different
- Shares with others
A Life Long Learner who:
- Enjoys learning
- Knows what is happening in the community and throughout the world
- Chooses to be a responsible leader
Schoolwide Learning Expectations (4-8)
A Spiritual Student who:
- Knows, understands and lives the Catholic faith
- Experiences God through prayer, service and liturgy
- Demonstrates respect for self, others, and creation
- Responds to the needs of the community through Christian service
An Active Learner who:
- Takes pride in personal achievement
- Demonstrates a solid foundation in the all subjects
- Uses critical, creative and analytical skills in solving problems
- Uses technology appropriately and responsibly
- Is able to speak and write effectively
A Socially Aware Student who:
- Understands and takes responsibility for own actions
- Analyzes alternatives in order to make effective moral choices
- Exhibits empathy, tolerance and acceptance of all
- Shares talents and resources for the good of all
A Life Long Learner who:
- Demonstrates a desire for learning
- Is aware of local and global events
- Exhibits leadership and responsibility
