Profile of a JP Graduate
As a school community, we strive to grow in wisdom and holiness by leading lives rooted in Christ and in accord with the teachings of the Catholic Church. Our graduates will understand and defend the dignity of every human person. Through the completion of a rigorous college preparatory program rooted in the faith and a profound understanding of bioethics, they will be prepared to follow Christ and to proclaim him to others, thereby being agents of change, building up a culture of life.
A graduate of Saint John Paul the Great Catholic High School will be a...
Faithful Disciple:
- Grows in a personal relationship with Jesus Christ
- Participates in the liturgical and sacramental life of the Church as a source of strength
- Makes time for personal prayer
- Reads Scripture regularly
Seeker of Truth:
- Academically prepared and proficient in all core subjects
- Communicates and expresses ideas with clarity, possessing a deep understanding and ability to apply knowledge in a thoughtful manner
- Demonstrates the effective and ethical use of technology
- Desires to seek truth and wisdom throughout all areas of life
Ethically Responsible Citizen:
- Applies moral principles based on a well-formed conscience
- Demonstrates productive workplace skills, qualities, and behaviors
- Builds connections and values interactions with others as a responsible, responsive, and faith-filled citizen
- Develops and applies intellectual, artistic, and athletic gifts and uses them for the good of his/her faith and community
Person of Integrity:
- Makes a positive difference in the world through service
- Values and defends the dignity of all human life, shows empathy and respect to all
- Sets and achieves realistic goals, balances commitments, and accepts challenges with confidence
- Aligns knowledge, skills, personal interests, God-given gifts and faith with career and college opportunities
To this end, Saint John Paul the Great Catholic High School provides an environment which:
- Affirms every student’s profound dignity, thus enabling them to grow in the knowledge of their worth as creatures made in God's image and invited to share divine life with Him.
- Promotes a vibrant sacramental life so that students can grow in their relationship with Jesus Christ and are motivated to take an ever more active role in the Church.
- Supports parents in their vocation as primary educators.
