It is, then, your duty to teach the children entrusted to you; this is your duty every day. They must understand what you say, so you must give them instructions adapted to their capacity, otherwise what you say would be of little use.
For this purpose, you must prepare yourself and train yourself for to teach, you must first know. Meditation 33.3
In Lasallian schools, competent and caring faculty and staff provide excellent education programs that are rooted in Gospel values and in the mission of Saint John Baptist de La Salle.
These programs, which foster the faith formation of the students, include
- A curriculum that challenges all students and prepares them to be Christian leaders and workers in the 21st century
- A curriculum that is sensitive to issues of equity and social justice
- A comprehensive academic program that meets the needs of a diverse student body
- A comprehensive curriculum which is strengthened by available technology and varied teaching styles
- A religious education program which challenges the students to develop and deepen their relationship with God, the Church, others, and the world
- A Retreat program for all students where Christian values are strengthened
- A Lasallian Youth organization which assists in the preparation of Prayer Services and Liturgies
- What are our strengths with regard to this goal?
- What are our weaknesses with regard to this goal?
- What do we plan to do to better accomplish this goal?
"You are under the obligation to instruct the children of the poor. You should consequently cultivate a very special tenderness for them and procure their spiritual welfare as far as you will be able, considering them as members of Jesus Christ and his loved ones." (Meditation 80.3)
Lasallian schools are committed to serving the needs of the poor through programs which accept, welcome, and educate a diverse student population
These programs include:
Educational programs which not only provide opportunities for disadvantaged students to succeed in school but also which educate and sensitize the school community to the needs of the economically poor
- Educational programs which help students understand and counter the forces which are exploiting them and/or hindering their development
- An allocation of budgeted resources to include a financial commitment to the poor
- Development programs which help sustain financial aid structures to accommodate an economically diverse population community where young people, coming f
- Faculty, staff, and student participation in projects to serve the poor, such as volunteer service to the community
What are our strengths with regard to this goal?
What are our weaknesses with regard to this goal?
What do we plan to do to better accomplish this goal?
"The Lasallian school is to be a living community where young people, coming from different social (ethnic, religious) and family backgrounds, educate one another in mutual understanding and respect, openness of mind in dialogue,acceptance of the uniqueness and limitations of each, growth in the spirit of service,and the practice of justice and charity." (Declaration 46.2)
Lasallian schools provide experiences of diversity which develop an understanding and appreciation of all people.
These experiences include:
- uniqueness and limitations of each, growth in the spirit of service,and the practice of justice and charity." (Declaration 46.2)
- Structured affirmation programs which reward and celebrate the gifts and talents of all in the school community.
- A faculty, staff, and student body who acknowledge and respect the importance of other faith traditions.
- Recognition of and support for the various charisms of the members of the faculty and staff.
What are our strengths with regard to this goal?
What are our weaknesses with regard to this goal?
What do we plan to do to better accomplish this goal?
"Programs in Lasallian schools must be frequently examined to see that they correspond to real needs Persons must be the center of educational systems rather than the prestige of some academic curriculum. (Declaration 31.2)
Lasallian schools, reflective of De La Salle's belief in the inherent dignity of each person as a child of God and important in his or her own right, believe that all persons in the school community are to be treated equitably.
This belief is evidenced by
- Concern and respect shown to all including those with learning and physical differences
- Discipline programs which foster the dignity of each student and an understanding of their own behavior
- Faculty and staff compensation that is just and competitive, given the financial resources of the school
- Welcoming each person's voice in the development of policies, procedures, and in the evaluation of all aspects of the educational faith community
What are our strengths with regard to this goal?What are our weaknesses with regard to this goal?What do we plan to do to better accomplish this goal?
