Transcript Annual State of the Catholic School Report

Saint Paul School, Hingham
State of the School Report
Rev. Thomas Nestor, Pastor
Mrs. Christine Evans, Principal
Mrs. Ann Marie Manning, School Board Chair
March 2014
Saint Paul School is a Catholic
community in which love of God,
neighbor and self are foremost.
We provide a challenging curriculum
promoting academic excellence infused
with Catholic traditions and values.
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School Mission
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Full Day Pre-Kindergarten Program
Resource Specialist
School Counselor /Comprehensive School Counseling Curriculum
Re-structured Instructional Technology Position
Extended Day: Before and Aftercare Program
iPADS and professional development for all teachers
Advanced Writing Program for Grades 5-8
Curriculum Updates
• Geography , grades 6 and 7, World Geography Glencoe
• Grade 3 Social Studies
• Spanish grades 7 and 8, Descubre Series, Vista Higher Learning
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New Programs and Initiatives
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Academic Focus
• Teacher Collaboration
• Collins Writing ProgramK-8
• Envisions Math
• Social Studies
• Interdisciplinary Units
• Common Language and Expectations
• Spanish Curriculum, Pre-K through Grade 3
• Teacher Evaluation and Instructional Support Meetings
• Catechetical Certification
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• Grade Level Teams
• Common Planning Time
• Vertical Alignment
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SPS Students Accepted at:
Archbishop Williams High School
Boston College High School
Cardinal Spellman High School
Catholic Memorial High School
Commonwealth High School
Credo School of Arts, Letters and Sciences
Dexter
Fontbonne Academy
Governor's High School
Milton Academy
Montrose School
Notre Dame Academy
St. Joseph’s Preparatory School
South Shore Christian Academy
Thayer Academy
Tower Hill School
Xaverian Brother’s High School
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2010-2014
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High School Placement Test
• 3 Students NDA
• 4 Students BC High
• 2 Students Fontbonne
• 2 Students Cardinal Spellman
• 2 Students Archbishop Williams
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Grade 8 Class of 2013 Scholarships
Based on HSPT Scores
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Major Projects and Initiatives for 2014-2015
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• IPASS Student Information System
• Envision Math Pre-K- grade 3 with online components
• Professional Development for teachers
• Reading Street 4-6 with online components
• Professional Development for teachers
• Expanded Tecnhology Integration with iPAD Use
• Implement Curricular Components of the Weston
Observatory Seismology Lab
• Personalized Student Success Plans
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School Demographics – Enrollment By Town
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176 Total Students
St. Paul (Hingham) 2013 Top Five Zip Codes (By Percentage)
Town
Zip Code
Enrollment
Hingham
02043
81
Hull
02045
30
Scituate
02066
28
Cohasset
02025
9
Hanover
02339
6
Marshfield
02050
5
East Weymouth
02189
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2013 Zip Codes with At Least Three Students
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2012-2013
2013-2014
Total Professional Staff
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Bachelors Degree
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Masters Degree
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>5 Years Experience
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100%
Highly Qualified(MA Certified, etc.)
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Highly Qualified Faculty and Staff
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Finances - Tuition/Cost Per Student
2013-2014
Tuition PreK Program, full day
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$6,750
Tuition, Kindergarten Program
$4,875
$5,675
Tuition, G1-G8 Program
$4,775
$5,425
Average Cost Per Student
$6,689
$7,100
Tuition Assistance Awards
$14,000
$30,000
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Other Good News
• Partnerships in Education
• Holly Hill Farm-Organic Gardens
• Weir River Farms/Trustees of Reservation
• Weston Observatory Boston College Department of Geology and
Geophysics
• Junior Achievement Economics
• Citizens Bank
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• Awards and Achievements
• Technology Integration in all content areas
• Hour of Code
• Wifi Infrastructure Update
• iPAD use for school projects and research
• Strengthening Partnership with Parish and Religious Education Programs
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Other Good News
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Pre-Kindergarten Program
Foreign Language Program
Collins Writing Program
Reading Street
Envisions Math
Notre Dame Virtual School
Social Studies (grades 3, 6, and 7)
• Extra-Curricular Offerings
• History Club, Writing Club, Art Programs, Liturgical Dance,
Mission Childhood Association, Student Government, Choir,
Chess club, Instrument Lessons, Green Team, Basketball, Running
Club, School Musical, Bowling League
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• Expansion of programs:
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If you have any questions that were
not addressed in the presentation,
please write them on the index
cards. We will collect them and I
will contact you personally to
respond within the next week.
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St. Paul School (Hingham, MA)
THANK YOU!
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