As a Community of Faith,
we at St. Hedwig School strive to create a Christ-centered environment
that inspires and guides the students in the harmonious development of
their spiritual, intellectual, psychological, physical, sociological and
aesthetic gifts.
Graduates of St. Hedwig will
be:
1.
Catholic believers who witness to Christ’s message in their daily lives.
These believers
will:
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Demonstrate
knowledge of Catholic doctrine.
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Make decisions
based on morals and ethics.
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Develop
lifelong love, understanding and practice of their Catholic faith.
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Develop a
personal relationship with God through prayer and service.
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Participate
actively in the church as compassionate, faith-filled, faithful
Catholics.
2.
Confident learners who possess the foundation needed for lifelong
learning.
These
learners will:
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Demonstrate
strong academic competence in the basic skills.
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Develop and
use effective listening and communication skills.
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Be able to
think critically and solve problems.
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Be confident
and determined to pursue and accomplish academic goals.
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Demonstrate an
understanding of time management.
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Be
technologically competent.
3.
Emotionally healthy persons who show respect for themselves and others.
These
persons will:
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Have a
developed moral self.
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Be accountable
for their decisions and actions.
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Have
compassion for the needs and feelings of others.
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Be able to
apply critical thinking to their own actions.
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Have empathy
to care for others and take action in their community.
4.
Individuals who are aware of and develop practices for lifelong physical well-being.
These
individuals will:
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Practice a
healthy lifestyle.
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Appreciate
physical limitations, strengths and weaknesses.
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Respect their
body.
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Recognize that
studies, playtime, sports and other extra curricular activities
revolve around Christian values.
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Try their best
at all times.
5.
Caring, respectful citizens who are responsible members of society.
These citizens
will:
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Be effective
communicators.
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Accept
responsibility for their actions and understand how their choices
affect others.
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Be courteous
and practice good manners.
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Acquire the
skills needed to develop healthy relationships with others.
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Develop the
ability to work well with others.
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Accept and
celebrate diversity in others.
6.
Aesthetically conscious persons who respond to creation creatively and
responsibly.
These persons
will:
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Recognize
God’s handiwork in nature.
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Be responsible
for the stewardship of God’s creation on local and global levels.
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Recognize and
appreciate the works of great composers and artists.
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Recognize and
appreciate the different forms of fine arts.
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Develop and
share personal aesthetic talents.
3591
Orangewood Ave.
Los Alamitos, CA 90720
Phone (562) 296-9060 Fax (562) 296-9089
