← Expected School Wide Learning Results (ESLR)

The Maris Stella School ESLRs (SLOs) came out of our Mission Statement. The ESLRs were approved by the Board of Directors on October 16, 2016. A full review of the ESLR was conducted in SY 2017-2018 and are still appropriate and relevant to our mission.

The mission of Catholic Mission Schools is to

“Nurture the development of our students spiritually, intellectually, morally, and physically – in a Palauan cultural context – so they can better live out their Catholic faith and Christian call to service.”

In light of our Mission, Maris Stella students, upon completion of 8th grade are:

I. Open to Growth

By the time they are promoted from Maris Stella School, MSS students will, at a level appropriate to their age

• demonstrate an appropriate knowledge of their cultural heritage.
• understand the importance of good health, physical fitness and living a healthy lifestyle.
• develop an interest in learning and moving on to freshman year in high school.
• display the ability to make meaningful and responsible decision, and to explain his/her thinking and reasoning appropriately.
• recognize the importance of being an effective communicator.
• have the ability to relate well and collaborate with others.
• have developed an appreciation for his/her talents and limitations with a sense of humility and gratitude.

II. Intellectually Competent

By the time they are promoted from Maris Stella School, MSS students will, at a level appropriate to their age

• have learned the basic academic skills required for beginning high school, including passing the Midszenty High School Entrance Exam.
• have the ability to gather together relevant ideas and to present them coherently.
• have an understanding of what they are learning and why they are learning it.
• understand that making mistakes is natural and part of the learning process.
• communicate effectively through appropriate listening and speaking.
• display the ability to apply learned strategies to real-life situations.
• develop the habit of meeting deadlines and classroom expectations.
• develop a sense of responsibility for the environment.
• use technology responsibly in a accomplishing various task.

III. Religious/ Spiritual

By the time they are promoted from Maris Stella School, MSS students will, at a level appropriate to their age

• are learning how to pray, worship, and participate in the mass and sacraments.
• can communicate and reflect on their faith.
• are connecting with the faith life of the Church.
• are learning to put their faith into action.
• are experiencing support from members of the school community.
• are learning to take into account and show respect for the feelings and opinions of others.
• are developing a sensitivity to God’s creation and that she/he is a steward of His creation.
• is learning that the highest form of love comes from God through Jesus Christ.
• is learning the importance and centrality of the Eucharist to a vibrant Christian and Catholic community.
• is demonstrating a sense of self- discipline.

IV. Growing in awareness of Service

By the time they are promoted from Maris Stella School, MSS students will, at a level appropriate to their age

• have a sense of how important is to make decisions based on Gospel values and is beginning to be capable choices accordingly.
• have demonstrated a sense of being a member of the school community, family, and society.
• have demonstrated spirit of love, respect, cooperation, compassion, generosity, and a willingness to use their abilities and talents for service to others.
• have learned how to support each other in the spirit of Christian family.
• have reached out in service to others through school activities, school projects, community outreach programs, and volunteer work.
• have participated in cultural programs that celebrate the uniqueness of the different cultures they represent in the midst of their school community.
• have engaged in activities related to environment and pride as good and contributing citizens of Belau.
• have begun to sense that sharing and practicing of Christian faith is a way of evangelizing.