Open to Growth
The Jesuit high school student at the time of graduation has matured as a person — emotionally, intellectually, physically, socially, religiously — to a level that reflects some intentional responsibility for one’s own growth. The graduate is beginning to reach out in his or her development, seeking opportunities to stretch one’s mind, imagination, feelings, and religious consciousness. Although still very much in the process of developing, the graduate already:
1. is beginning to take responsibility for growth as a person; desires integrity and excellence in multiple facets of one’s life.
2. is learning how to accept self, both talents and limitations, with a sense of humility and gratitude.
3. recognizes the need for leisure and recreation and budgets time for those activities.
4. exercises regularly for physical fitness and health.
5. understands principles of good nutrition and practices healthy eating habits.
6. understands the dangers of and avoids the use of controlled substances.
7. is more conscious of his or her feelings and is freer and more authentic in expressing them and managing one’s impulsive drives.
8. is open to a variety of aesthetic experiences, and continues to develop a wide range of imaginative sensibilities.
9. is becoming more flexible and open to other points of view; recognizes how much one learns from a careful listening to peers and significant others; and recognizes one’s biases, limitations, and thinking patterns.
10. is developing a habit of reflection on experience which informs future actions.
11. is beginning to seek new experiences, even those that involve some risk or the possibility of failure.
12. is learning to view criticism and setbacks as interesting, challenging, and growth producing.
13. begins to practice leadership skills, including vision, relating well and collaborating with others, and acting with integrity.
14. sees leadership as an opportunity for service to others and the community.
15. is developing a healthy and appropriate sense of humor.
16. is exploring career and life-style choices within a framework of faith and values.
17. is becoming more aware of choices and consequences relating to adult issues.
18. understands the implications and hazards of technology-based activities, including issues of privacy, social isolation, access to pornography, and addictive use of technology itself.
19. views emerging technology as potentially supportive to personal and professional growth.
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1. is beginning to take responsibility for growth as a person; desires integrity and excellence in multiple facets of one’s life.
2. is learning how to accept self, both talents and limitations, with a sense of humility and gratitude.
3. recognizes the need for leisure and recreation and budgets time for those activities.
4. exercises regularly for physical fitness and health.
5. understands principles of good nutrition and practices healthy eating habits.
6. understands the dangers of and avoids the use of controlled substances.
7. is more conscious of his or her feelings and is freer and more authentic in expressing them and managing one’s impulsive drives.
8. is open to a variety of aesthetic experiences, and continues to develop a wide range of imaginative sensibilities.
9. is becoming more flexible and open to other points of view; recognizes how much one learns from a careful listening to peers and significant others; and recognizes one’s biases, limitations, and thinking patterns.
10. is developing a habit of reflection on experience which informs future actions.
11. is beginning to seek new experiences, even those that involve some risk or the possibility of failure.
12. is learning to view criticism and setbacks as interesting, challenging, and growth producing.
13. begins to practice leadership skills, including vision, relating well and collaborating with others, and acting with integrity.
14. sees leadership as an opportunity for service to others and the community.
15. is developing a healthy and appropriate sense of humor.
16. is exploring career and life-style choices within a framework of faith and values.
17. is becoming more aware of choices and consequences relating to adult issues.
18. understands the implications and hazards of technology-based activities, including issues of privacy, social isolation, access to pornography, and addictive use of technology itself.
19. views emerging technology as potentially supportive to personal and professional growth.
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