SAINT JOHN NEUMANN CATHOLIC SCHOOL

WELCOME:

BACK TO SCHOOL NIGHT 2014

Dear Lord, as we begin this new school year, we gather once again as your

community of believers. We thank you for the energy and the spirit that

you renewed in us through the summer months. We thank you for the time

to enjoy our family and friends and to reflect on what is important in our

lives. Let this year be marked by enthusiasm and love, so that, with the

inspiration of your Spirit, we may continue to grow in our faith. Help us to

fulfill Your hope for us with honest intentions and works of faith. Let

us be gentle with ourselves and bring laughter, joy and love to others.

We ask this in Your name.

Saint John Neumann Catholic School

provides a quality Catholic education, rooted in the Gospel, committed to

academic excellence, faith formation, and service to others, developing active community members who model

Christianity in both words and actions.

A Catholic school, a ministry of St. John Neumann Parish

Made up of families that sacrifice to give their children an education that supports the faith that they share at home

Staff and families that work together to form a Christian community of faith who also gather weekly around the table of the Lord

Staff committed to continuing in our school the tradition of excellence that Catholic education represents

Every building, classroom, desk, garden, lunch table, and technology speaks of the commitment of 30 years of parents who have labored to make the school what it is today

A legacy of the parents who came before you!

Each generation aims to leave the school better for future students

Funds for this summer’s improvements come directly from the Help Us Soar Annual Fund and the many successful fundraisers in the last year.

We are grateful that you are joining us in this effort.

In the future you will hear more about how you can become a part of this very special journey.

Part of your LEGACY

S. P. I. R. I. T. Program -Kinder-2nd Grade

G.A.P.- Gaining Arithmetic Power 2nd Grade-5th Grade

ID- IDentifying Individual Goals 3rd-5th Grade

EAGLE PREP

Ceci Paz

Ana Perez

Elsie Valderrama

Headed by the school counselor, Mrs. Perez-Gell

Begins Pk3 and culminates with sacramental preparation for First Communion in 2nd grade

Focus on one character virtue per month

Teachers will incorporate monthly character virtue in their lessons

Monthly recognition for students that embody the character virtue

No middle school morning homeroom 7:40am-7:49am homerooms will be open

7:50am first period begins

Distinguished student privileges and responsibilities

Giving students more independence and responsibility during the school day

Goal Setting

EVANGELISTS that are ACADEMIC and GLOBAL LEARNERS who LEAD with EXCELLENCE

Middle School Honors and Prep Academic Program

S. T. R. E. A. M

Concentration of special subject areas in middle school

Writing for Success-weekly double writing block

STREAM infusion through Project Based Learning

SCIENCE and TECHNOLOGY interpreted through RELIGION, ENGINEERING, the ARTS and based on MATHEMATICAL concepts

Project Based Learning- weekly double block period for STREAM

Teacher and Student collaboration across disciplines

Concentration of special subject areas in EAGLE PREP

6th grade : Music twice a week

7th grade: Art twice a week

8th grade: Digital Design course - led by technology teacher, assisted by Music and Art teachers twice a week

Students in this course will produce the school yearbook and quarterly newsletter. Also, they will assist the development office with school social media and video production.

Based on Common Core standards

PK report card

Kinder, 1st & 2nd grades report card

New subject grading scale:

4: Exceeding grade level standards

3: Proficient in meeting grade level standards

2: Developing grade level standards

1: Emerging in the development of grade level standards

+: Strength in the area

S: Satisfactory performance

-: Weakness in the area

NA: Not assessed at the time

SCALE Traits & Subject

Standards

Based on Common Core standards

Technology infused in all classes

New grading scale:

A: 100 – 90%

B: 80 – 89%

C: 70 – 79%

D: 60 – 69%

F: 59% and below

+: Strength in the area

S: Satisfactory performance

-: Weakness in the area

NA: Not assessed at the time

Will appear on the back of the report card

One for every core subject teacher

SCALE

Awarded quarterly and at the end of the school year…

Principal’s Honor Roll All subject and conduct averages: 95% to 100%

First Honors All subject and conduct averages: 90% to 94%

Second Honors All subject and conduct averages: 85% to 89%

Rainy days, park and walk your child to the classroom or pick up

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The Saint John Neumann Catholic School graduate upon graduation,

will demonstrate and personify these qualities and characteristics…

Respect the dignity of all human beings through charity and service

Possess Christ-like qualities and accepts the gifts of others

A personal relationship with God

Awareness that God is the source of all

Develop an understanding of Catholic practice (through sacramental expressions), tradition and values

Awareness that the body is a temple of the Holy Spirit

Show awareness of God’s love by extending that love to self, family, friends and the community

Make responsible decisions based on Christian values

Have the capacity for critical thinking and reflective problem solving

Have a sense of personal organization including time management, prioritizing and the ability to implement a plan

Use technology creatively and usefully

Mastered the fundamental skills of language

Mastered the fundamental skills of mathematics

Developed mastery of logical skills and critical thinking

Present convincing arguments in written and oral form

Work collaboratively in small and large groups

Developed strong interpersonal skills to build community

Ability to set short and long term goals

Developed responsibility from participating in extra-curricular activities.

Demonstrate academic initiative

Demonstrate reliability and responsibility

Learned to accept constructive criticism and apply it for self-improvement

Empathetic and especially accepting of diversity

Learned to grow and learn from success and failure

Commitment to healthful nutrition and exercise

Ability to form lasting and respectful relationships with others

Understand and respect the human body and appreciate physical fitness

Show love and respect for the environment

Apply conflict resolution strategies to their daily life

Awareness of those in need

Developed values of discipline, perseverance and courage

We are here to serve you:

Parents and teachers partner to allow each child to reach his/her personal best.

Open the lines of communication with your child’s classroom teacher and with the administration

Research has shown the positive relationship between parental involvement in school and student achievement.

Let’s join together to make this school year the best ever!