Middle States - Accreditation for Growth
We believe that...
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To be true to our Ursuline tradition, a community of faith in God and belief in human potential are essential for learning. |
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Ethnic and religious diversity are valued by our school community. |
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Students must assume personal responsibility and accountability for their actions. |
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All students, regardless of abilities or challenges, have a right to a quality education in a safe learning environment that promotes self-esteem. |
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Education is most successful when students, teachers, parents and community work collaboratively. |
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The curriculum should emphasize the value of services as it provides for volunteer and leadership opportunities in school, church and the society. |
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Students should be challenged to work towards excellence and not accept mediocrity. |
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Encouraging students to be critical and independent thinkers will prepare them to become lifelong learners in an ever-changing society. |
Graduate Profile:
In keeping with the Ursuline tradition of empowering young women, a graduate of The Academy of Mount Saint Ursula will be able to:
Spiritually:
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Celebrate Gods love by having respect for herself and others, and by allowing that love to foster good moral judgment. |
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Serve others within the context of her family, her community, and the global society in the example of the Ursuline tradition. |
Intellectually:
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Master content and become a critical thinker as she researches, analyzes, interprets, and values education as a lifelong activity. |
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Have knowledge in a wide variety of disciplines and apply this knowledge to problem solving and real life situations. |
Socially:
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Respect, appreciate, and adapt to a culturally diverse society. |
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Be an effective communicator and leader who knows how to learn and work collaboratively with others. |
Performance Objectives:
Objective #1
By the year 2012, 12th grade Mount St. Ursula students will demonstrate improved reading, writing, listening, and speaking skills as measured by the New York State English Regents Examination and internal assessments.
External Assessment:
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New York State English Regents Examination |
Internal Assessments:
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MSU Senior Research Paper |
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MSU Speech Rubric |
Objective #2
By the year 2012, Mount St. Ursula students will demonstrate technological proficiency.
External Assessment:
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DDC Testing Center |
Internal Assessment:
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MSU Technology Skills Checklist |