Graduate Outcomes
Computer and literacy skills required for students
Students will be equipped with the
technology skills needed to be successful in this information age. Student technology
expectations are based on the National Educational Technology Standards
for Students, identified 21st century skills, and the Graduate Outcomes
as identified by the school Leadership Team in conjunction with faculty
and parents.
Guided by the Mission of Bishop O’Dowd High School
to prepare students for lives of spiritual, intellectual, and personal growth, graduates will be:
Academic Achievers who…
• Exhibit knowledge and skills necessary for college.
• Practice critical thinking and problem solving skills.
• Research, analyze and synthesize information effectively.
• Demonstrate innovation, creativity, and a love of the arts.
Spiritual Individuals who…
• Demonstrate knowledge and appreciation of Catholic faith and traditions.
• Participate actively in their faith community.
• Respect diversity of religion and culture.
• Make moral, ethical and healthy choices in daily living.
Effective Communicators who…
• Exhibit expert reading and writing skills.
• Articulate ideas clearly and creatively.
• Use information technology effectively and ethically.
• Understand divergent points of view.
Active Leaders who…
• Model personal integrity, responsibility, and ethical behavior.
• Utilize emotional and social skills to build collaboration and teamwork.
• Embrace diversity and promote excellence.
• Demonstrate effective decision-making skills.
Globally Responsible Citizens who…
• Model human connectedness through a commitment to social justice.
• Respect cultural and ethnic influences.
• Work for a moral, just and peaceful world.
• Exhibit care and respect for the environment.
Life-long Learners who…
• Demonstrate openness to growth.
• Take responsibility for their own actions and the welfare of others.
• Critically assess the values of contemporary culture in light of the Gospel.
• Promote justice and peace in service to their faith.