Our Schoolwide Learning Expectations define for us the spiritual, academic, social and emotional characteristics that a student of St. Thomas More School will work towards, attain, and develop throughout his or her years of attendance.
--Serves Responsibly--
• Exhibits awareness of global, social, political, religious, and environmental issues
• Accepts responsibility for actions and responds
appropriately to feedback
• Respects other points of view
• Appreciates the unique talents, gifts, and diversity of others
• Demonstrates a collaborative spirit and resolves conflicts peacefully
• Respects self and others through kindness, honesty, and use of good manners
--Treats others in a Christian manner--
• Demonstrates familiarity with scripture and Catholic teaching
• Applies Christ’s teachings when making decisions
• Exhibits compassion towards others
• Shares his or her God-given gifts
• Participates actively in liturgies, prayer, and Christian service
• Answers the Church’s call to social justice
--Makes learning a life-long endeavor--
• Demonstrates a strong foundation in all subjects
• Problem solves and transfers knowledge to new situations
• Sets goals and monitors progress
• Participates in the fine arts
• Communicates effectively through writing, speaking, and listening
• Uses technology to research, produce, and present results of his or her learning
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St. Thomas More Catholic School, we use social media to celebrate our community, share updates, and foster positive connections. We encourage interaction with our posts and expect all participants to engage respectfully and responsibly.
1. Purpose
The STM Instagram and pages aim to:
Share school news, events, and updates. Highlight student achievements, school activities, and community involvement. Build a positive, supportive online presence for our school community.
2. Guidelines for Engagement
To ensure a welcoming and respectful environment, we ask all participants to follow these guidelines:
Be Respectful: Maintain a courteous and positive tone in comments. Avoid rude, offensive, or hurtful language. Stay On-Topic: Comments should be relevant to the post and school community. Protect Privacy: Do not share personal information (yours or others) such as addresses, phone numbers, or personal details. No Promotions or Spam: Posts promoting businesses, products, or external causes unrelated to STM will be removed. Maintain Safety: Do not post photos, videos, or content that compromise student safety or school security.
3. Moderation Policy
STM reserves the right to moderate and remove any content that:
Violates privacy, including sharing photos or videos of individuals without consent. Contains inappropriate, offensive, or disrespectful language or images. Includes spam, advertisements, or misinformation. Is unrelated to the mission, values, or community of STM. Repeated violations may result in users being restricted or blocked from our pages.
4. Photo and Media Use
STM uses social media to highlight students and school events. Photos of students will only be shared when appropriate and in accordance with our privacy and media consent policies. Parents/guardians who wish to opt out of their child’s photos being shared should notify the school office.
5. Reporting Concerns
If you see any content that concerns you, please report it to the school office immediately at [email protected]
6. Commitment to Our Values
As a Catholic school, we are committed to promoting kindness, inclusivity, and respect online. We ask our entire community – students, families, faculty, and staff – to uphold these values in all interactions on our platforms. Thank you for helping us create a positive, respectful, and engaging online community for St. Thomas More Catholic School!
