The Profile of Graduates provides the answer to the following question: When our students have completed our entire educational program and have had the benefit of the services and activities provided by MCA and the community: * What do we expect them to know? * What do we expect them to be able to do with what they know? * What qualities or characteristics do we want them to demonstrate?
A Profile of Graduates: * Describes the students at the point of exit from MCA. * States the values, achievements and readiness that each student will manifest upon graduation. * Should be considered both as a Bill of Rights and a set of corresponding responsibilities for students, faculty, staff, administration and the MCA’s community. * Defines the outcomes each and every student will attain if the “Mission” is operative and appropriately translated into programs and services.
A Profile of Graduates serves to: * Translate the identity, vision and values expressed in the “Beliefs” and “Mission” into statements that describe student outcomes. * Translate and transform concepts from the ideal and global to specific expression in the development of a student in MCA. * Give expression to what the “Mission” means in the operational life of this institution. * Define an outline or the shape each student is expected to grow into regardless of specific courses taken or post-graduation plans. * Provide a concrete reference point for faculty, staff and MCA’s community when designing curriculum, instructional experiences, service programs, auxiliary resources and student and family services.
The “MCA’s Profile of Graduates” is:
It is our sincere hope and belief that, as a result of completing an education at Mother Catherine Academy,
Graduates will live their Catholic faith by: * Growing in their personal relationship with Jesus Christ. * Recognizing that all gifts and talents are God-given. * Being able to see Christ in others. * Attending and participating in Sunday Mass. * Frequent reception of the sacraments beyond what is obligatory.
Graduates will reflect their values by: * Using their Catholic faith as a compass to guide their moral decisions. * Demonstrating virtues when interacting with others. * Acting responsible and accountable in everyday living in pursuit of sainthood.
Graduates will exhibit the attributes of a leader by: * Making decisions based on their Catholic values. * Modeling and encouraging others by drawing upon inspiration from the saints to act according to the moral teachings of the Catholic Church. * Participating in elections and other government activities that involve religious freedoms, basic human rights, and actions to support Catholic doctrine.
Graduates will demonstrate the quality of their education by: * Finding personal success in academics and beyond so that their unique talents can contribute to God’s plan in the world. * Applying critical thinking skills and rigorous study habits to fulfill their academic tasks with excellence. * Being well versed in the teachings of the Catholic Church and able to explain and defend the faith to others. * Being effective speakers and writers and knowledgeable about world events that impact our Catholic faith.
Graduates will demonstrate their service to community by: * Being active in their local parish ministries and other non-profit organizations. * Voluntarily share talents and time for the purpose of enriching other people’s lives in their community and beyond. * Recognizing and acting on their responsibility to give back to society through service to those in need. * Being good stewards of God’s creation by promoting efforts to protect the earth and all living things. |