Student Profile

Specific Requirements by Learning Outcome:

An SCA Graduate demonstrates:

1. Spiritual Growth and Development

Artifacts must include:

• A booklet of at least four different prayers and a reflection on the importance of prayer in your daily life
• 4 tenets of the Catholic Faith – a picture collage of all four
• An essay on the importance of participating in the Sunday mass

Commentary:

Why are these artifacts important to you?  Why is this outcome important for the holistic development of a student?

2. Academic Excellence

Artifacts must include:

• Essay on topic assigned by the Religion teacher
• Copy of best graded work in Math, English, and Literature
• Copy of report cards and award cards for 3^rd and 4^th form

Commentary:

What do the artifacts tell you abut your academic accomplishments and growth?

3. Compassion and Service

Artifacts must include:

• An essay on the Catholic Social Teachings – what are the teachings and your view on each?
• A compilation of two reflection papers on activities done in work service while at SCA
• A paper describing your involvement in school and community, including but not limited to club participation
• Resume

Commentary:

How do the artifacts/activities demonstrate that you are a visionary and caring leader?

4. World Vision and Responsibility

Artifacts must include:

• Essay on C.S.M.E – what it is and its expected impact on you and your country
• List the Millennium Development goals.  Select two (2) and explain possible steps you  can take to help in the struggle to achieve these.

Commentary:

Reflection on your role as a global citizen

5. Concern for Women and Women Issues

Artifacts must include:

• Biography of a Belizean woman you admire.  Explain why you admire this person.
• Choose an issue that negatively affects Belizean women.  Reflect on what national policies can be implemented to bring about positive changes.
• Reflect on the impact Catherine McAuley and/or the Sisters of Mercy have had on your life.
• Portfolio will be presented individually by students to a panel of homeroom and religion teachers or other invited guests.