After 4 years with the Marin Catholic Counseling Department, the MC graduate at Graduation will be rooted in the four cardinal virtues:
Students will exhibit prudence (sound judgment). They will be:
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Self-advocates with an ability to recognize when they need help and know how to seek assistance.
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Critical Thinkers who seek to collaborate and consider other perspectives.
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Problem Solvers with the skills to navigate different scenarios and function outside of parental jurisdiction.
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Lifelong learners who are confident and prepared for their next steps in college and career.
Students will demonstrate justice (fairness). They will be:
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Community members who express gratitude and get involved as citizens of the diverse and changing world.
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Planners who consider their lifelong goals and the steps they need to achieve them.
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Prayerful and Reflective in their thoughts and actions.
Students will exhibit fortitude (courage). They will have:
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Perseverance to get through difficult times and hope to know that no matter how difficult life can be, they are never alone and they have God to turn to.
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Knowledge of how to learn and what skills they need to be successful both in and out of the classroom.
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Strong Work Ethic to meet the demands of both school and life.
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Commitment to all that they are involved in and see their obligations through.
Students will demonstrate temperance (self control). They will:
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Make healthy and mature decisions as they grow personally.
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Know how to balance family, academics, extracurriculars, and social obligations.
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Set goals for their personal inquiry and growth.
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Have healthy habits that nourish them both spiritually and physically.