The deadline for registration of families currently enrolled at Southtowns Catholic School is March 5. Open enrollment begins on March 6. Please send in your registration information into the school office by the due date.

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The Diocese of Buffalo Department of Catholic Schools along with the Elementary Principals has issued the following profile for our 8th grade students.

The Eighth Grade Catholic School Profile provides a benchmark of excellence for students that are nurtured and developed in our Catholic schools.

The profile is designed to identify the desired spiritual, academic, leadership, service and citizenship of our eighth grade graduates. As the Southtowns Catholic School Community, we are called to embrace these important qualities and guide our youth in their development as:

• Young adults practicing faith, hope and love as fundamental virtues of life.
• Critical and moral thinkers.
• Lifelong learners.
• Bold leaders in answering the Gospel call by responding to the needs of others.
• 21st Century action oriented citizens.

Together as school, home and parish we must work to nurture our youth to become beacons of hope, instruments of peace and ambassadors of Christ.

The eighth grade graduate should be:

Christ Centered ...

• Demonstrates and models Catholic Christian values, including respect and forgiveness for self and others.
• Forms a Christian conscience, evaluates moral choices based on the church's teachings.
• Builds a personal relationship with Christ through regular practice of prayer and the Eucharist.
• Takes on responsibility for exploring and validating one's own faith.
• Responds to the needs of others in service with a compassionate and empathetic spirit.
• Practices his/her faith by worshipping on a weekly basis as part of an active faith community.
• Exhibits basic knowledge of Catholic beliefs, prayer, scripture and social justice teaching

Academically Strong...

• Recognizes that learning continues beyond the classroom through various means and modes.
• Strives for personal best.
• Conveys information in an effective and clear manner.
• Reads, comprehends, applies, analyzes and evaluates various text and presented and selected materials.
• Uses technology as an educational tool, media device and communication tool.
• Studies a problem to formulate a conclusion relevant to the situation.
• Exhibits independent and creative thinking skills.
• Possesses a strong foundation in all areas of study.