sjncs back to school night 2014
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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
Text notifications
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PK-2nd DROP-OFF/PICK-UP
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!