Northwoods Catholic sets high, yet attainable, academic expectations for its students. Not only is solid intellectual formation an important part of the integral development of a person, it is essential to leadership. As a result of studies in the core academic subjects of English, mathematics, science, history and geography, as well as through other academic and extra-curricular activities, a graduate of Northwoods Catholic should acquire:

• A wealth of knowledge in general culture and the particular disciplines; an understanding of the roots and underpinnings of his/her own national culture, history and western ideals; a firm grounding in math and the sciences, and in the scientific method.

• An ability to think, speak and write clearly, coherently, precisely, attractively and persuasively.

• Superior thinking, reasoning and communicating skills which are built upon a keen sense of perception and a sharp memory.

• A capacity for reflection and imagination, as well as those technological and inquiry skills intrinsic to the exact and social sciences.

• A critical mind that can tell right from wrong, fact from fiction, truth from opinion.

• Experience and ease in public speaking, debate, and declamation.

• Habits and dispositions essential for ongoing intellectual formation after graduation -- including study habits, concentration and critical thinking, perseverance, and a desire to produce high-quality work.