Goal I: Schools of the Sacred
Heart commit themselves to educate to a personal and
active faith in
God.
1. Rooted in the love of Jesus Christ, the school promotes a
personal relationship with God and fosters the spiritual lives of its
members.
2. The school seeks to form its students in the attitudes of the heart
of Jesus expressed in respect, compassion, forgiveness and generosity.
3. The entire school program explores one’s relationship to God, to
self, to others, and to all creation.
4. Opening themselves to the transforming power of the Spirit of God,
members of the school community engage in personal and communal prayer,
reflection and action.
5. The entire school program affirms that there is meaning and value in
life and fosters a sense of hope in the individual and in the school
community.
6. The school fosters inter-religious acceptance and dialogue by
educating to an understanding of and deep respect for the religions of
the world.
7. The school presents itself to the wider community as a
Christ-centered institution and as an expression of the mission of the
Society of the Sacred Heart.
Goal II: Schools of the
Sacred Heart commit themselves to educate to a deep respect for intellectual values.
1. The school develops and implements a curriculum based
on the Goals and Criteria, educational research and ongoing
evaluation.
2. The school provides a rigorous education that incorporates all forms
of critical thinking and inspires a life-long love of learning.
3. The school program develops aesthetic values and the creative use of
the imagination.
4. The faculty utilizes a variety of teaching and learning strategies
that recognizes the individual needs of the students.
5. The school provides ongoing professional development for faculty and
staff.
6. Members of the school community model and teach ethical and
respectful use of technology.
Goal III: Schools of
the Sacred Heart commit themselves to educate to a social awareness
which impels to action.
1. The school educates to a
critical consciousness that leads its total community to analyze and
reflect on the values of society and to act for justice.
2. The school offers all its members opportunities for direct service
and advocacy and instills a life-long commitment to service.
3. The school is linked in a reciprocal manner with ministries among
people who are poor, marginalized and suffering from injustice.
4. In our multicultural world, the school prepares and inspires students
to be active, informed, and responsible citizens locally, nationally,
and globally.
5. The school teaches respect for creation and prepares students to be
stewards of the earth’s resources.
Goal IV: Schools of the
Sacred Heart commit themselves to educate to the building of community
as a Christian value.
1. The
school implements an ongoing plan for educating both adults and students
in the heritage and mission of Sacred Heart education.
2. The school promotes a safe and welcoming environment in which each
person is valued, cared for and respected.
3. Adult members of the school model and teach skills needed to build
community and practice clear, direct and open communication.
4. The school has programs that teach the principles of nonviolence,
conflict resolution and peacemaking.
5. The school makes a deliberate effort to recruit students and employ
faculty and staff of diverse races, ethnicities and backgrounds.
6. The financial aid program effectively supports socioeconomic
diversity.
7. The school participates actively in the national and international
networks of Sacred Heart schools.
Goal V: Schools of the
Sacred Heart commit themselves to educate to personal growth in an
atmosphere of wise freedom.
1. All members of the school
community show respect, acceptance and concern for themselves and for
others.
2. School policies and practices promote self-discipline, responsible
decision-making, and accountability.
3. Students grow in self-knowledge and develop self-confidence as they
learn to deal realistically with their gifts and limitations.
4. School programs provide for recognizing, nurturing and exercising
leadership in its many forms.
5. The school provides opportunities for all members of the community to
share their knowledge and gifts with others.
6. All members of the school community take personal responsibility for
balance in their lives and for their health and well-being.
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