“national standards & benchmarks for effective catholic elementary and secondary schools”...
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“National Standards &
Benchmarks for Effective Catholic
Elementary and Secondary Schools”
Momentum Feb/ Mar. 2012
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Mission & Catholic Identity
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Standard 1: An excellent Catholic School-
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is guided & driven by a clearly communicated mission
Bishop Garrigan Schools are dedicated to providing quality, parish supported, value centered Catholic education to students and families of north central Iowa. We seek to achieve a balance between Christian social conscience and academic excellence through a combination of belief in God, service to our fellow human beings, intellectual preparation, and physical development.
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that embraces a Catholic Identity
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rooted in Gospel values
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centered on the Eucharist
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and committed to faith formation
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academic excellence and service.
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Standard 2: An excellent Catholic school-
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Provides a rigorous academic program for religious studies and catechesis in the Catholic Faith…
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Set within a total academic curriculum that integrates faith,
culture and life.
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Standard 3:An excellent Catholic school-
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Provides opportunities outside the classroom for student faith
formation,
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Participation in liturgical and communal prayer
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And action in service for social justice.
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Standard 4:An excellent Catholic School-
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Provides opportunities for adult formation and action in service of
social justice.
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Governance &
Leadership
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Standard 5:An excellent Catholic school-
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Has a governing body which exercises responsible decision making in collaboration with
leadership team for development of the mission.
• Bishop Garrigan School Board Appoints Lynn Miller as President.
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Standard 6:An excellent Catholic school-
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Has a qualified leadership team empowered by the governing body to
realize & implement the school’s mission.
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Academic
Excellence
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Standard 7:An excellent Catholic School-
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Has an articulate & rigorous curriculum aligned with standards,
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21st century skills
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and gospel values.
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Standard 8:An excellent Catholic School-
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Uses school-wide assessment methods to document student
learning & program effectiveness.
Reading(Oct.2012)
Non-Proficient(NP)
Proficient(P)
Advanced(A)
Total Proficient
(P + A)4th Grade 33% 47% 20% 67%8th Grade 27% 73% 0% 73%
11th Grade 23% 62% 15% 77%
Bishop Garrigan Schools•Nationwide 60% of all students are considered either proficient or advanced in reading, mathematics, and science, while 40% have scores that are below the proficient level.•The Bishop Garrigan schools have a higher percentage proficient at all grade levels than the nationwide average.
Reading Proficiency
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To make the student performances transparent
Math(Oct. 2012)
Non-Proficient(NP)
Proficient(P)
Advanced(A)
Total Proficient
(P + A)4th Grade 25% 47% 28% 75%8th Grade 19% 65% 16% 81%
11th Grade 18% 74% 8% 82%
Mathematics Proficiency
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and to inform the continuous review of curriculum and improvement of
instructional practices.
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Operational Vitality
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Standard 9:An excellent Catholic School-
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Provides programs and services aligned with the mission to enrich the academic
program
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and support the development of student family & life.
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Standard 10:An excellent Catholic School-
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Provides a 3-5 year financial plan that includes both current and projected budgets emphasizing faithful stewardship.
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Standard 11:An excellent Catholic School-
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Operates in accord with published human resource/personnel policies
which affect all staff. Responsibilities are well defined according to mission.
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Standard 12:An excellent Catholic School-
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Develops and maintains facilities, equipment and technology management
plan designed to support the mission.
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Standard 13:An excellent Catholic School-
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Enacts a comprehensive plan to develop the mission of the school
through communications, • The Bishop Garrigan Schools have begun an exciting campaign called
"Continuing the Tradition ... Expanding the Vision" which will help our school remain strong well into the future. There are three main goals of the campaign:
• Building Project - a state-of-the-art gymnasium, together with additional classroom space and offices ($2,000,000)
• Staff Endowment - to retain the finest instructors and continue our academic excellence ($1,000,000)
• Tuition Assistance & Facilities Funds - to increase enrollment and maintain and modernize our facilities ($1,000,000)
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marketing,
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enrollment management
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and development.
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