1. Welcome to St. Catherine State of the School 2015

2. The Why In What We Do… Exceptional academic programs that develop exceptional 21 st century learners

3. The Why In What We Do… Faith filled individuals with the character and moral foundation to become visionary and ethical leaders in our society.

4. What We’ve Accomplished… Focus On Student Learning: Data Analysis October 2014 IOWA Assessment % Students Scored Above Average (50%) % Students Scored in 75-99% % Students Scored in 50-74% English Language Arts (ELA) 88.7%67.7%21.0% Math73.8%41.8%32.0% Social Studies86.3%54.8%31.5% Science79.9%45.2%34.7%

5. Focus On Student Learning: Data Analysis Identify students scoring in the bottom quartile In what specific skills is this student struggling? What is currently being done to support the student in this area? What additional support structures can we provide? Develop a plan… Identify students scoring in the upper quartile In what specific skills is this student excelling? What additional challenge opportunities can we provide?

6. S.M.A.R.T. Goals S = Specific: What skill are we trying to improve? M= Measurable: What assessment will be used to measure the change in student learning? A= Achievable: What amount of growth are we planning to achieve? R= Relevant: What results based teaching strategies will be used? (i.e. best practices) T= Timely: When will we collect evidence of accomplishment?

7. What We’ve Accomplished… Focus On Student Learning: Technology Integration 32 Lenovo Laptops 70 Chromebooks 6 Tablets 8 Smartboards 4 Interactive Projectors

8. What We’ve Accomplished… Focus On School Improvement School Safety Safety Committee  Review & update emergency procedures  Update emergency backpacks & supplies in classroom  Update emergency container  Identify & resolve safety issues

9. What We’ve Accomplished… Focus On School Improvement School Safety Schools in Need Grant: Intercom System  Make announcements in all areas of campus  Update outdated bell system  Unify all clocks  Auction - Fund An Enhancement

10. What We’ve Accomplished… Focus On School Improvement School Commission Facilities Committee  Building inspection to identify needs  Creating maintenance plan, including prioritized list of needs & related timeline Technology Committee  Create 5 year school technology plan that identifies goals  Replacement plan for current technology inventory

11. Looking Ahead… Focus On Student Learning: Needs of Diverse Learners Focus on Math development Cross curricular project based learning S.T.E.A.M. related programs Piloting a writing curriculum Professional development

12. Cost vs. Tuition

13. TypeCurrent Tuition 5% IncreaseMonthly Change ( Over 11 months) In Parish One Student $5,698$5,983$25.91 In Parish Two Students $9,977$10,476$45.36 In Parish 3+ Students$13,112$13,768$59.64 Out of Parish One Student $8,195$8,605$37.27 Out of Parish Two Students $15,169$15,927$68.91 Out of Parish 3+ Students $21,725$22,811$98.73 Operations Fee: $275 per student (facilities, technology, textbooks) = same amount as former Facilities Fee

14. What We’ve Accomplished… Enrollment & Marketing  Maple Leaf Summer Social  Parent Ambassadors  Surveys  Enrollment and Marketing Committee  Fall 2015 Enrollment  Advertisements

15. What We’ve Accomplished… Fundraising  Annual Fund  Big GIVE – May 5 th  Auction:  Procurements Due March 28 th  Family Night – May 7 th  Live Auction and Dinner – May 9 th

16. What We’ve Accomplished… Parent Club Fundraisers  Magazine Sale (raised $18,600)  Scrip Sales  Pizza Lunch  Middle School Dances  Spirit Store Goal of $ 50,000 On Target! Community Activities  Golf Tournament  Harvest Festival  Irish Pub Night  Parent/Child Events  Back to School BBQ  Field Day  Grandparents Brunch

17. What We’ve Accomplished… Parent Club Student & School Support Drama program Assemblies Bookfair Matching Funds for Library Purchased Outdoor Bulletin Boards Purchased Outdoor Picnic Tables Donation for new athletic equipment Provide Mini-grants for teachers Purchased cubbies for classrooms NEW online volunteer management system

18. 2015-2016 Registration…

19. THANK YOU FOR YOUR COMMITMENT TO ST. CATHERINE SCHOOL AND FOR COMING TODAY!