St. Monica & Golden Gate Bridge

Mission, Philosophy and Schoolwide Learning Expectations (SLEs)

Mission Statement:

Our mission, which reflects our Roman Catholic Faith, is to provide a supportive, Christ-centered environment, and a vigorous, comprehensive academic curriculum, engaging the full range of a student’s development.

Philosophy

The Saint Monica School Community strives to live Jesus’ message of respect, love, and concern for one another in our contemporary and multicultural world. Our parents, faculty, staff and parishioners cooperated to build a community that fosters the religious, intellectual, moral, social, cultural and physical growth of each student. We continue the welcoming tradition of our founding religious order, the Sisters of the Holy Names of Jesus and Mary, to provide our students and families with an education in the faith, to offer service to the needy, and to promote an appreciation of the Fine Arts.

Schoolwide Learning Expectations (SLEs)

Our Schoolwide Learning Expectations (SLEs) (GRACE) are the outcomes our students strive to achieve during their time at Saint Monica School.

God’s Children who:

  1. Understand the teachings of the Catholic Church and Scripture as the living Word of God.
  2. Develop a relationship with God through prayer.
  3. Respect the sacredness of life, family and all of God’s creation.
  4. Make moral decisions fostering compassion, tolerance and justice.

Responsible Individuals who:

  1. Develop a strong work ethic and one’s own unique God given talents.
  2. Participate in the fine arts, drama and music.
  3. Demonstrate athletic effort and good sportsmanship.
  4. Practice good personal health habits and a commitment to fitness.

Academically Empowered Learners who:

  1. Show excitement to learn.
  2. Learn in different ways.
  3. Solve problems.
  4. Organize their schoolwork and homework.

Caring Citizens who:

  1. Show appreciation for the unique individuality of all persons.
  2. Serve community members on family, local, national and global levels.
  3. Acknowledge the importance of diverse cultures.
  4. Promote stewardship and the ecological sustainability of the natural world.

Effective Communicators who:

  1. Articulate ideas clearly, creatively and effectively.
  2. Listen respectfully and interact cooperatively.
  3. Evaluate diverse viewpoints.
  4. Utilize technology for gathering, processing and sharing information.