Our Jesuit Identity

The Jesuit high school student at the time of graduation has matured as a person - emotionally, intellectually, physically, socially, religiously - to a level that reflects some intentional responsibility for one’s own growth (as opposed to a passive, drifting, laissez-faire attitude about growth.) The graduate is at least beginning to reach out in his or her development, seeking opportunities to stretch one’s mind, imagination, feelings, and religious consciousness.

More specifically, the Loyola student at graduation:

• is beginning to take responsibility for growth as a person; desires integrity, commitment and excellence in multiple facets of one's life
• is learning how to accept self, both talents and limitations.
• is more conscious of his or her feelings and is freer and more authentic in expressing them; at the same time is beginning to confront responsibilities to oneself and to others to manage one's impulsive drives.
• is open to a variety of aesthetic experiences, and continues to develop a wide range of imaginative sensibilities.
• is becoming more flexible and open to other points of view; recognizes how much one learns from a careful listening to peers and significant others.
• is developing a habit of reflection on experience.
• is beginning to seek new experiences, even those which involve some risk or the possibility of failure.
• is exploring career and life-style choices within a value frame-work.
• is becoming more open to broader, adult issues.