The Profile of Cardinal Ritter High School Graduate
Academically
Cardinal Ritter graduates are persons who are prepared to succeed in college or the workplace. † They think, read, and write critically and can work in teams to solve problems. † They are proficient in using technology as a tool to communicate, process, and report information. † They are engaged life-long learners. † Their appreciation of cultural diversity is a result of their study of history, geography, and foreign language. † They appreciate different forms of art, theatre, and music through their exposure to these forms of expression. † Their pride in Cardinal Ritter High School is, in part, a result of their ability to apply their knowledge, work in teams to solve problems, succeed in college, contribute in the workplace, and to appreciate the arts.
Socially
Cardinal Ritter graduates are persons who have respect for themselves. † They respect and accept others and their beliefs. † They are prepared to interact in appropriate and polite ways with different people, and in formal social settings. † They are self-confident because they have learned self-discipline and understand their potential to be a contributing member of society. † They use conflict resolution skills to resolve problems. † Their language is appropriate because of their ability to express their emotions in proper ways. † Their pride in Cardinal Ritter High School is, in part, a result of the confidence they have gained to react and interact in appropriate ways, in a variety of social settings and situations.
Physically
Cardinal Ritter graduates are persons who are knowledgeable of the need to be fit. † They understand the destructive nature of illegal drugs and alcohol. † They understand and value the emotional, physical, and financial benefits of a healthy lifestyle. † Their dress and grooming reflects their dignity as a human being and pride in their school. † Their pride in Cardinal Ritter High School is, in part, a result of their fitness and understanding of the importance of a healthy lifestyle.
Spiritually
Cardinal Ritter graduates are persons who practice their faith openly, enthusiastically, and proudly. † They know the beliefs, history, traditions and customs of the Catholic Church. † Their faith is the basis of their morality. † They pray and participate in the activities of their parish or church. † They understand that all people are children of God and therefore inherently good. † They live a life of service and are charitable with their gifts. † Their pride in Cardinal Ritter High School is, in part, a result of the spiritual programs, retreats and daily experience with the members of the school community.
