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The Profile of Graduates of St. Benedict's Preparatory School

A graduate of St. Benedict's Preparatory School will demonstrate his education by:

   

Thinking, reading, and writing critically and communicating effectively;

   

Functioning competently and displaying adaptability in an ever-changing technological environment;

   

Objectively evaluating scientific data and mathematical information;

   

Understanding the importance of history and culture as well as his place in them;

   

Mastering a rigorous college preparatory curriculum and developing disciplined work habits and study skills that can be transferred to a college experience and everyday life;

   

Nurturing curiosity and maintaining open-mindedness and respect for differing viewpoints;

   

Collaborating with and helping others to learn; and

A graduate of St. Benedict's Preparatory School will exemplify leadership by:

   

Acting as an exemplary model of moral conduct;

   

Modeling selfless behavior by such practices as listening to and working cooperatively with others;

   

Developing group cohesiveness and helping others to work together as a team;

   

Motivating others to work up to their potential; and

   

Holding himself and others accountable for their behavior and for the correct and timely accomplishment of tasks.

A graduate of St. Benedict's Preparatory School will exhibit strength of character and Christian morality by:

   

Assuming responsibility for his actions, taking ownership of his decisions, and accepting the consequences;

   

Making decisions that are guided by faith, reason, foresight, fairness and love, regardless of the risks; and

   

Living according to the beliefs that "whatever hurts my brother hurts me" and "whatever helps my brother helps me."

A graduate of St. Benedict's Preparatory School will live his religious faith by:

   

Understanding and respecting himself as a creature redeemed by God who is called to a personal relationship with God and a life of love and service;

   

Demonstrating attitudes and aspirations that are based on the belief that human happiness lies beyond the limits of the created world in the realm of ultimate spiritual and religious experience; and

   

Respecting the earth as the sacred home of all God's children.

A graduate of St. Benedict's Preparatory School will reflect a commitment to inclusiveness and a concern for humanity by:

   

Appreciating and encouraging diversity;

   

Treating all persons and all faiths with respect, compassion, and understanding; and

   

Offering help to those who are in need, willingly and regardless of personal convenience.

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