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“To Enlighten Minds and Kindle Hearts, By word and example, Bringing Christ to all, And All to Christ”
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Abbé Louis Bautain
Founder of the Sisters of St. Louis
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Louisville, a Catholic high school for young women, was founded in 1960 by the Sisters of St. Louis in the belief that the search for truth is a worthy and enduring venture. Under the holy ordinance of their founder, Abbe Louis Bautain, the Sisters of St. Louis combine charity with learning as the most viable means to discover, to share and to proclaim truth as it is revealed by God and lived by Jesus Christ. This is the underlying Faith and the foundation of the graduation outcomes as they are stated. The ultimate goal of these outcomes is derived from the Mission of the Sisters of St. Louis, which is to work toward a world that is “healed, unified, and transformed.”
Spiritual Commitment
In order to bring about a world that is transformed, a Louisville student must first dedicate herself to personal “inner transformation by which [she can] experience [herself] as loved and belonging to God.”(The Constitutions of the Sisters of St. Louis)
A Louisville graduate will be able to:
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function as a moral and ethical individual within the Catholic Christian tradition.
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possess a sense of social justice and act as a responsible citizen within the local, national, and global communities.
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be a person for others, realizing that service is an important part of living the Gospel message.
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be a person of prayer.
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Intellectual Development
Central to the teaching philosophy of Louisville High School is the belief that after the soul, the mind is a gift from God, and to educate the mind is a holy endeavor. In order to work toward a world that is unified, a Louisville student must “know by heart, the times, and the world in which [she] lives, and the questions the world asks.” (Archives of the Sisters of St. Louis)
A Louisville graduate will be able to:
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demonstrate a competency in subject matter.
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access and analyze information.
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think creatively as well as critically.
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communicate clearly both in speaking and in writing.
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use technology efficiently and appropriately.
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Personal Growth
In order to live in the world as a person of integrity and courage, a Louisville student must be attentive to her personal growth. In order to promote this commitment, Louisville students are challenged “to respond to the radical call to conversion which is at the heart of the Gospel, and so to growing freedom, courage and resourcefulness...” (Mission Statement of the Sisters of St. Louis)
A Louisville graduate will be able to:
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set and prioritize realistic goals.
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be accountable for her own actions.
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adapt to change.
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persevere in the face of adversity or failure.
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achieve and maintain physical well-being through a healthy lifestyle.
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Social Responsibility
It is through the virtue of compassion that the Louisville student can be a reflection of the Mission, and thereby bring about a world that is healed. At the core of the Philosophy of Louisville High School, indeed, the very ground of its being, is love. “This love will lead them to enrich [others] by sharing with them the lights and gifts they have received from God, and they will consider it a greater happiness to share those gifts than to keep them to themselves.” (Archives of the Sisters of St. Louis)
A Louisville graduate will be able to:
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work collectively as well as independently.
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demonstrate the qualities of responsible leadership.
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participate in decision-making that values the common good.
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demonstrate a respect for and an appreciation of other cultural and religious traditions.
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protect global resources by making responsible personal choices.
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