Summary of School-Wide Areas of Strength
Formalized Student Support Plans that follow identified students through the grades
Commitment to ongoing reporting of student progress (both formal and informal)
Successful grant applications designed to enhance student learning
Ongoing professional development by staff and faculty
Technology integrated school wide throughout the curriculum at each grade level
Clearly articulated Mission and Philosophy statements
Strong presentation skills fostered (speech team, plays)
Professional and collaborative relationship of staff members
Strong Catholic identity and leadership training for students
Prominently displayed SLE’s throughout the school and known by the community
Principal is accessible and knowledgeable of students and their families
Weekly attendance at a morning Parish Mass
Updated school handbook
Initial mapping of science curriculum K-8 provides a strong science foundation for all students
Variety of resources, instructional methods, assessments, and hands-on experiences
Designated science lab shared by all students
Science enrichment program for K-5 students supported by the Science Specialist
After school science program for students K-5
Adoption of a spiral K-8 religion textbook: Faith First
Provision and effective use of a full time K-5 Reading Specialist
Installation and daily use of SMART Boards
Adoption of Harcourt reading series for first, second, and third grades
Adoption of Harcourt science textbook series, kindergarten through grade six
Enrichment programs provided by Math Specialist
Involvement in Archdiocesan committees for development of grade level curriculum objectives
Participation in Archdiocesan textbook selection committee
Financial resources from the St. Monica School Parents’ Club for enrichment programs and opportunities
Infusion of “virtue of the year” into daily actions
Strong commitment of parents, faculty and staff to Catholic teaching and tradition
Well-established School Family program which serves to unite the school, promote community spirit, and further enhance spiritual and personal development
Active student involvement in liturgical celebrations
Strong commitment of faculty and staff for personal, ongoing, spiritual growth
Collaboration with parents in sacramental preparation
All-school daily prayer and attendance at a weekly morning Mass
Increased commitment by grades K-8 to community service, especially the adoption of our Sparrow children
Second Step, Steps to Respect, Talking About Touching, and Called to Protect for Youth incorporated into the religion curriculum
Involvement of deacons and priests in the school community
Active integration of Catholic teachings within school community and programs
Strong commitment to leadership training for students
Retreats and workshops designed for both spiritual and personal development
Staff/student casual get-togethers designed to strengthen cohesive and family atmosphere of school
Commitment to fund high quality programs for staff development
Close working relationship between Parish Administrator and Principal
Use of on-site part time counselor
Creation and expansion of Speech Team
Strong communication by and between the Principal, staff, and school community
State of the School Registration meeting held annually by Principal
Commitment to providing a Technology Specialist as support to the staff and students, as well as, maintaining and consistently upgrading both hard and soft ware
Commitment to the Stewardship program initiated by St. Monica Parish
Opportunities for students to participate in academic and extra-curricular competitions
Enhanced drama program involving the local community theatre
Vital, active, and supportive Parents’ Club
Updated and revised rubrics for effort and citizenship at the middle school
An annual budget which incorporates daily accounting and sound financial business practices
Support from the Pastor and Parish (Parish subsidy)
Collaborative practices between the Principal and Development Director
Continuous growth of Endowment Fund
Strong commitment to the Annual Fund
Commitment to equitable teacher salaries
Increased public relations, advertisement, and connection to the local community