Transcript St. Peter Catholic School

St. Peter
Catholic School
State of the School
2013-2014
Parish Prayer
Lord, thank you for the rich history you have bestowed
on our family of St. Peter in Kirkwood. Blessed by
grace we ask that you be present in our parish today.
Guide us as we celebrate our gifts through worship,
education and loving service.
Holy Spirit create within us a vision for the future
where we live, witness and proclaim the Good News of
Jesus Christ.
Amen
Our Mission
Formed in the Catholic Faith | Committed to
Excellence | Prepared for the Future!
St. Peter Catholic School, modeling the
example of Jesus Christ, forms students to be
life-long learners, servants of Jesus Christ and
compassionate members of society.
Core Values
 Alive in Christ! We know, practice, and live
our Catholic faith.
 Academically challenging! We prepare
students for future academic endeavors.
 Centered in virtue! We foster a culture of
kindness through formation in virtue.
 Empowering service! We put our faith into
action as Jesus did.
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Who We Are
 450 Students from 325 families
 98% Registered Parishioners
 25 Classroom teachers – All State Certified
 1 Learning Consultant – State Certified
 1 Reading Specialist – State Certified
 2 Resource Teachers – State Certified
 7 Teacher Aides
 1 Nurse - RN
 2 Administrative Assistants
 1 Director of Elementary Faith Formation - Certified
 1 Principal – State Certified
Income and Expense
 Revenue
 - Tuition
$1,649,000
( 35,000)
28,000
 -Scholarships
 Gifts
 Expense
 - Salaries and Benefits
 - Instructional Materials
 - Maint/Facilities/Utilities
 Archdiocesan Assessment
 Capital Expenses
$ 1,887,000
$ 101,000
$ 270,000
$ 134,000
$
68,000
 Total Expense
$2,460,000
 Parish Subsidy
$ 818,000
Per Student Costs
 Cost Per Student – STP
$5,348
 (based on 460 students)
 Average Tuition Per Student
$3,570
 Subsidy Per Student
$1,778
 Kirkwood Cost Per Student
$9,650
Test Scores – Fall 2013
Subj.
ELA
Math
Core
Complete
Grade
4
6
8
4
6
8
4
6
8
4
6
8
Percentile
86%
90%
95%
69%
69%
83%
77%
79%
90%
78%
77%
86%
School Improvement
Process
 The School Improvement Process happens
every seven years. We are in Year 2.
 Entire school community was involved in this
process – parents, faculty, administration.
 Team Visit: 16 Commendations – all areas
 SIX goals for improvement were proposed by
the Steering Committee and approved by the
Visiting Team.
 All goals incorporated in to Strategic Plan.
School Improvement Goals
 Goal #1: Each member of the St. Peter School
community will grow in their knowledge and practice of
fundamental teachings of the Catholic faith in a supportive
environment.
 Goal #2: Revise and implement the Religion curriculum
according to the Archdiocesan Religious Education
Curriculum Standards and directives of the “Alive in Christ”
Mission Advancement Initiative and local needs.
 Goal #3: Student learning will improve by the
implementation of differentiation in content, instruction,
and assessment.
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School Improvement Goals
 Goal #4: Improve student writing abilities through
revising the Language Arts curriculum and
developing a comprehensive plan to achieve
excellence in writing at all grade levels.
 Goal # 5: The school will develop and implement a
comprehensive plan to effectively communicate
with all stakeholders.
 Goal #6: The school will develop and implement a
comprehensive plan to help ensure the health and
safety of all members of the St. Peter School
community.
Report on Priorities for 2013-2014
 Conduct Self-Study work and report (completed)
 Host Accreditation Team in spring of 2014 (completed)
 Catholicity:
 Fully implement VBRD (now fully certified)
 Integrate 8th grade into specific FIA initiatives (In progress)
 Support Sunday Mass attendance (In Progress)
 Community
 Connect with young families and integrate them into the life
of the school (Greatly enhanced new family orientation)
 - Marketing committee is working with young families group
 Strengthen relationship between the school and PSR
(Ongoing)
Report on Priorities for 2013-2014
 Academics
 Continue reviewing and updating curriculum
 Finish – Math, Science, SS, Tech, Art and Music (complete)
 Begin English/LA, Religion and PE (in process)
 Complete Science Lab construction and use (completed)
 Offer Math/Science elective for 8th grade (not completed)
 Evaluate and select new k-5th Math series (in process)
 Technology
 Integrate the use of tablets in the classrooms (In process MS)
 Continue to develop staff use of technology (will be formal
part of Technology Plan)
Report on Priorities for 2013-2014
 Communication
 Expand the use and function of our website
(complete)
 Monthly update letter from the school office
(complete)
 Work with Marketing Committee to promote school
successes and events through several sources.
(complete)
 Continue to strengthen the relationship between the
school and PSR. (complete)
 Continue to enhance home and school
communication. (in progress)
Priorities for 2014-2015
 Catholicity:
 Complete revision of Religion curriculum.
 Enhance family Mass attendance
 Full implement VBRD and FIA
 Community:
 Develop alumni relationships, mailings and
communication
 Build relationships with PSR
 Build relationships with young families
Priorities for 2014-2015
 Academics
 Complete revision of LA and PE curriculum with K-
8 writing program.
 Begin professional development on differentiated
instruction
 Begin development of Professional Learning
Communities for diff. instruction.
 Adopt and implement new K-5 math resources
Priorities for 2014-2015
 Technology:
 Develop Technology committee
 Update Technology plan
 Integrate tablet use further into 2nd – 8th gr.
 Communication:
 Deliver “Wednesday envelope” electronically.
 Continue to enhance website and Fast Direct
Priorities for 2014-2015
 Marketing:
 Build strong relationships with young families
 Produce promotional video
 Develop Middle School identity
 Continue work on retention
 Facilities-Safety
 Develop and implement a comprehensive Safety Plan.
 Complete remodel of cafeteria
 Paint hallways
 New flooring in 5th grades
We need you and we are
grateful!
 This is your school – feel free to be
here and help wherever this is a need.
 Thank you for partnering with us.
 Share you ideas – together we can
make our school everything God
created it to be!
Thank You!
O Please call or email me with any questions.
O Mr. John Freitag, Principal
O 314-821-0460