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Academic Goals
Academic Objectives

Mission

United in mind and heart, the Providence Catholic High School family embraces the gospel of Jesus Christ in an atmosphere of acceptance, respect and love. We are a co-educational, college preparatory school under the direction of the Joliet Diocese and leadership of the Order of St. Augustine. Our dedicated and caring faculty and staff integrate the core Augustinian values of truth, unity and love into all dimensions of student life. A demanding curriculum, inclusive service programs, competitive athletics and comprehensive extracurricular offerings challenge students in a safe and nurturing environment. Firmly rooted in the Catholic faith, our students are inspired to use their God-given talents and to live their lives with integrity and compassion.

Vision

Jesus Christ is the reason for our school.

We are a...

Prayerful community of believers, striving to be one mind, one heart in God. We live and teach the gospel of Jesus with a strong sense of family. Together we worship, celebrate, learn and share our faith in Christ as the source of our love, compassion and strength.

College preparatory school. We enhance the lives of our young people through a focused curriculum which develops their full human potential, nurtures a positive self-image, and guides them to strive for excellence. Students become life-long learners who move beyond knowledge to wisdom, beyond information to truth.

Healthy environment for spirit, mind and body. We provide a wide range of experiences both curricular and extracurricular that enhance a sense of belonging and well-being. We empower students to embrace the future with confidence, competence, faith and hope.

Service oriented community. In serving God and others, students show the dignity and respect due human life. Made in the image and likeness of God, and under Christ's guidance, we answer the call to become disciples.

Academic Goals

Providence Catholic High School seeks to develop:

An awareness of God as the source and goal of human life and activity, and the basis of all moral obligation.

A thorough understanding of Catholic doctrine, practice, tradition and values.

An appreciation for each person’s individuality in an environment which fosters and nurtures a positive self-image.

An understanding of the necessity of personal relationships in building a positive self-image, leading to the development of strong interpersonal skills to build community.

A healthy human person whose vocational choice expresses a unique response to the love of God in the context of a faith community.

The ability to think clearly, critically and creatively.

An appreciation for the American form of government which exists for the benefit of the people, who have certain inalienable, God-given rights.

A knowledge of history and an appreciation for our unique American heritage.

Knowledge, understanding and appreciation of diverse cultures, ideologies, and languages.

A mastery of the logical and computational skills of mathematics.

An understanding of computers and the ability to use them.

Facility in the use of language, appreciation of literature, and competence in basic communication skills.

A scientific awareness of the physical world, its structure and beauty.

An understanding of and respect for the human body and an appreciation of physical fitness.

An appreciation of the fine arts, and the development of talents in art, music and drama.

The skills needed to locate and use the information available in libraries and resource centers.

An understanding of the world of business and commerce.

Academic Objectives

To achieve its goals, Providence Catholic High School:

Provides many opportunities for religious growth through scheduled liturgical and other religious activities within an atmosphere of a sharing Christian community.

Seeks faculty members with a love for teaching who are mature, highly qualified and dedicated, to serve as positive role models for the students entrusted to them.

Provides homogeneous grouping so that teaching may be addressed to the student’s abilities and achievements.

Provides courses and programs designed to help less accomplished students accelerate their performance, so that they may enter college.

Provides courses designed to meet and exceed college entrance requirements and to prepare qualified students for placement in advanced college credit courses.

Promotes a positive environment which fosters a love of teaching and a love of learning.

Provides a program of guidance and counseling which assists each student to define, understand and reach his/her goals - spiritual, academic, intellectual, and emotional.

Fosters a code of student conduct which encourages students to put into practice what they learn - self-discipline, responsibility, and courtesy.

Encourages every student to participate in extracurricular activities.

Fosters cooperation and communication with parents in the shared task of helping students grow.

Encourages community support and involvement through various parent sponsored functions.