St. Peter Catholic School

St. Peter Catholic SchoolState of the School2013-2014

1Parish PrayerLord, 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.Amen2Our MissionFormed 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.

3Core ValuesAlive 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. Who We Are 450 Students from 325 families98% Registered Parishioners25 Classroom teachers All State Certified1 Learning Consultant State Certified1 Reading Specialist State Certified2 Resource Teachers State Certified7 Teacher Aides1 Nurse - RN2 Administrative Assistants1 Director of Elementary Faith Formation - Certified1 Principal State Certified5Income and ExpenseRevenue- Tuition$1,649,000-Scholarships ( 35,000)Gifts 28,000Expense- Salaries and Benefits$ 1,887,000- Instructional Materials$ 101,000 - Maint/Facilities/Utilities $ 270,000Archdiocesan Assessment $ 134,000 Capital Expenses $ 68,000

Total Expense$2,460,000

Parish Subsidy$ 818,000

6Per Student CostsCost Per Student STP$5,348(based on 460 students)

Average Tuition Per Student$3,570

Subsidy Per Student$1,778

Kirkwood Cost Per Student$9,6507Test Scores Fall 2013 Subj.GradePercentile ELA486% 6 90% 8 95% Math469% 6 69% 883% Core477% 679% 890%Complete478%677%886%

School Improvement ProcessThe 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 GoalsGoal #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.

School Improvement GoalsGoal #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 2013-2014Conduct 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)

CommunityConnect with young families and integrate them into the life of the school (Greatly enhanced new family orientation)- Marketing committee is working with young families groupStrengthen relationship between the school and PSR (Ongoing)

12Report on Priorities for 2013-2014AcademicsContinue 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)

TechnologyIntegrate the use of tablets in the classrooms (In process MS)Continue to develop staff use of technology (will be formal part of Technology Plan)

13Report on Priorities for 2013-2014CommunicationExpand 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)14Priorities for 2014-2015Catholicity:Complete revision of Religion curriculum.Enhance family Mass attendanceFull implement VBRD and FIACommunity:Develop alumni relationships, mailings and communicationBuild relationships with PSRBuild relationships with young families

Priorities for 2014-2015AcademicsComplete revision of LA and PE curriculum with K-8 writing program.Begin professional development on differentiated instructionBegin development of Professional Learning Communities for diff. instruction.Adopt and implement new K-5 math resources

Priorities for 2014-2015Technology:Develop Technology committeeUpdate Technology planIntegrate tablet use further into 2nd 8th gr.Communication:Deliver Wednesday envelope electronically.Continue to enhance website and Fast DirectPriorities for 2014-2015Marketing:Build strong relationships with young familiesProduce promotional videoDevelop Middle School identityContinue work on retentionFacilities-SafetyDevelop and implement a comprehensive Safety Plan.Complete remodel of cafeteriaPaint hallwaysNew 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!Please call or email me with any questions.

Mr. John Freitag, Principal314-821-046020