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Students graduating from
Holy Rosary Catholic School are:
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Faith-filled people dedicated to sharing
their love of God who:
1.1 know the doctrine and
traditions of the Catholic faith
1.2 practice Christian values in everyday life
1.3 have a sincere relationship with God through a daily
prayer life
1.4 practice integrity and self-discipline, and have the
ability to make
good moral decisions
1.5 know and value the Dominican ideals and goals
2.
Committed academic learners who:
2.1 have a firm foundation
in the academic basics
2.2 have experienced a wide variety of teaching and
learning strategies
and styles
2.3 perform at or above established academic
expectations
2.4 have developed organizational skills and study habits
needed to succeed in
learning
2.5 have an appreciation for and love of learning
2.6 can express themselves creatively and artistically
2.7 have a strong analytic mind, adept at evaluating and
problem-solving
2.8 use technology to acquire and communicate
information
3.
Active, responsible citizens who:
3.1 have an awareness of,
respect for and empathy with
others, and the
ability to express their feelings toward
them
3.2 have skills in teamwork, leadership, and conflict
resolution
3.3 are globally aware of the needs of others and are
active in the democracy of our nation
3.4 know that their purpose in this world is to be of
service and stewardship
3.5 are able to reflect on their experiences
(successes,
failures, change) and
use them as a source of
reference for their future
3.6 are healthy and involved in activities that
support a
physically fit,
well-balanced life
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Student Academic Program
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Accredited by WASC (Western
Association of Schools and Colleges) and certification by
WCEA ( Western Catholic Education Association)
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Instruction in core subjects
of math, science and health, social studies, language arts
(includes reading and literature, phonics, listening,
speaking, handwriting, composition, and reference skills)
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Spanish (grades 5-8)
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Physical Education
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Friday Enrichment Program
allows students to explore areas not found in regular
curriculum such as art, cooking, cultural studies,
outdoor and indoor cooperative games, media video &
technology, and health
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Science Lab ranks with high
school labs; students in grades 4-8 scheduled weekly into
lab; equipped for experiments appropriate for middle or
junior high school program
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Variety of instructional
strategies provided to meet various learning modes
including Student Success Teams (SST's), small group, and
individualized
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Educational environment is
positive, nurturing, interactive and challenging
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Discipline with PurposeŽ - a
social skill building program, recognizing that parents
are the First Step in the moral development of a child
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Specialty Weeks -
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Children of the World,
Spirit, Red Ribbon, MARE, Catholic Schools Week, Dr.
Seuss Day, Teacher Appreciation Week
- Students participate and win
top honors on community, Diocesan and state levels in both
academic and athletic competitions such as:
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Science Fairs: School,
Contra Costa County Bay Area, State
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Young Authors: School,
Diocesan, Contra Costa County
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Essay Competitions
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National Geography Bee
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National Spelling Bee
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CYO
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Spiritual Environment
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Enriched in the Gospel Values
and the Catholic tradition
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Instill in each child a
Catholic faith-filled life and missionary spirit
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Daily religious education
classes which cover Catholic doctrine, scripture, and
morality
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Emphasis on life story of
Jesus and his ministry with Bible skills
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Textbooks are in conformity
with the Catechism of the Catholic Church
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Daily prayer and para-liturgies
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Masses and other prayer
experiences such as May Crowning, Stations of the Cross,
Feast of the Holy Rosary, and more
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Sacramental programs to
prepare for Reconciliation and Eucharist, coordinated with
the parish
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Class retreats
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Faith Family school-wide
activities and stewardship
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Catholic Social Teachings and
Christian Service Learning Project
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EDGE - a middle school life
teen program
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Community Service
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Allows students to reach out
to others in the spirit of Jesus
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Instills in each child an
active respect and concern for the well being of others
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Each class gives their time,
talent, and treasure to the community
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Projects include
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cards & gifts to the
elderly, shut-ins, disaster relief victims
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Adopt a Family
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Drives for toys, books,
food, clothing, school supplies
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Christian Service Learning Projects
(grade 7 and 8)
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Loaves & Fishes, St.
Anthony's Foundation, Grannies Anonymous, HALO,
American Cancer Society, Save the Bay, Friends of the
Library, St. Vincent de Paul Food Pantry, Contra Costa
Food Bank, East Bay Regional Parks, Boys & Girls Club,
Special Olympics, Holy Rosary Church, Smile Train,
and so much more.
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Extra-Curricular
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