As applied in the classroom St. Anthony teaches life skills along with class curriculum such as:

• habit of reflection, prayer, expressions of gratitude (journaling) 

• good manners, politeness (using words: "please", "thank you", "excuse me") 

• helping out those who need assistance 

• to include, (and never exclude), others in activities, games, etc. 

• acceptance of another's opinion, response, etc. (no laughing at mistakes) 

• focus on assigned task / awareness (meta-cognition) 

• waiting to be called on without interrupting and/or shouting out 

• willingness to risk and to be actively involved in learning activities 

• listening to the one speaking, (teacher or peer), without hand up, interrupting 

• response to direction, one & two bells ("stop-power") 

• coming to class each day with required supplies (paper, pencils, etc.) 

• keeping class materials together, organized and in correct place 

• remembering to take home items needed at end of day 

• remembering assignments, supplies needed, and other tasks 

• taking care of textbooks (covered), library books, reference and other materials 

• sharing responsibility for upkeep of classroom, desk, shelves, etc. 

• carefulness / neatness / organization in preparation of papers, writing, headings, etc. 

• resourcefulness in regard to finding necessary materials, beginning tasks, etc. 

• ability to evaluate own work, follow rubrics, find and correct mistakes 

• taking care of all school areas /property (restrooms, play and lunch areas, walkways) 

• taking care of personal property (jackets, lunch containers, back packs, etc.)