St. Cecilia Parish School provides a climate that respects the richness of different cultures and genders and promotes the spiritual, academic, and character development of the whole child by setting all students up for success. With a firm belief that parents are their children’s primary educators, we have built a Community of Faith that is enriched through prayer, liturgy, and opportunities to share God’s richness with others. In this family-centered environment, students experience respect, love, and a sense of their individual worth.

Student Learning Expectations
A St. Cecilia graduate is expected to be: 
A spiritual person who

• believes in God’s personal love and responds by developing a continuing relationship with God through active liturgical participation and prayer 
• applies the teachings of Jesus through compassion, empathy, acceptance and respect for others
• is proud of being a Catholic and able to articulate Catholic teachings, including doctrine, Scripture and tradition 

A person of academic competency who 

• applies basic core concepts from all academic areas to real-life situations
• uses creative and critical thinking skills to solve problems and communicate solutions effectively 
• uses a variety of technology and research tools to access information and express ideas as a competent member of the Global Information Age 
• demonstrates confidence in written and oral expression, including public speaking 
• is a skilled listener and collaborative team worker while being a self-sufficient, self-directed, and independent thinker maintains and uses effective study skills 

A person of character who 

• demonstrates leadership, responsibility and citizenship as a member of a family, local and global communities 
• makes moral decisions in all areas of life by practicing the Gospel values 
• appreciates, accepts and respects the uniqueness of each individual, cultural groups, physically or mentally challenged and diverse populations 
• recognizes and responds to local and global needs for social justice 

A holistic person who 

• develops and uses life-long habits of a spiritually, emotionally and physically healthy person 
• is a self-motivated, life-long learner who reads for information and enjoyment 
• appreciates and understands the fine arts 
• demonstrates self-confidence, self-respect, and a sense of identity