ADAPTED ELEMENTARY WORDING FOR OCSGE
ONTARIO CATHOLIC SCHOOL GRADUATE EXPECTATIONS
Adapted Wording for Elementary Students
Developed by Huron-Perth CDSB and St. Clair CDSB
1. I AM A BELIEVER!
• I believe that God is an awesome God
• I believe and have faith in God
• I believe that God is with us always
• I believe that we can talk to God anytime and anywhere, through prayer
• I believe in the stories of the Bible
• I believe in the stories of Jesus' life, death and resurrection
• I believe in the Church community, celebrating Mass, and the seven Sacraments
• I believe in forgiveness
Because I am a believer, I will live my life like Jesus.
2. I HAVE A VOICE!
• I speak, write and listen as Jesus would want me to• I care about others and speak up for them
• I am honest
• I think carefully before I react or speak
• I respect all people and their languages
• I listen to the Word of God
Because I have a voice, I will use it lovingly, and I will live my life like Jesus.
3. I HAVE IDEAS!
• I have thoughts and opinions that matter
• I make good choices
• I have hope for the future
• I solve problems with knowledge, understanding and prayer
• I know we are all equal and special
Because I have ideas, I have a purpose, and I will live my life like Jesus.
4. I AM A LEARNER FOR LIFE!
• I use my gifts and talents given to me by God
• I always do my best
• I build on my strengths and weaknesses
• I set goals
• I accept change
• I am proud of the good things I do
• I am thankful for the gifts of others
Because I am a learner for life, I can reach for my dreams, by living my life like Jesus.
5. I AM A TEAM PLAYER!
• I co-operate with others in all that I do
• I value everyone's work
• I respect and listen to others
• I think of others before myself
• I follow rules of fair play
• I work hard in school so that I can build my community and make it a better place
Because I am a team player, I know that 'Together is Better', and we will live our lives like Jesus.
6. I CARE!
• I love God, myself and my family
• I care about and respect my 'family' at school, at Church, in the community, and the world
• I care about and respect God's creation and everything in it
Because I care, I pray for all my families, and I will live my life like Jesus.
7. I HAVE RESPONSIBILITIES!
• I am a peace-maker
• I am fair
• I am forgiving
• I follow rules and do my share
• I help the poor and care for people in need
• I stand up for what is right
• I know that all life is precious
• I respect and protect the world and all that is in it
Because I accept my responsibilities, I can make a difference, and will live my life like Jesus.
The following sites offer an abundance of resources that root curriculum and assessment in the Graduate Expectations:
http://www.catholiccurriculumcorp.org/resources.asp
http://www.eoccc.org/Content/?documents