##### U.S. Department of Education September 2003

**2003-2004 *No Child Left Behind---Blue Ribbon Schools Program***

**Cover Sheet**

Name of Principal [Dr. Charles Wittenberg]{.underline}

(Specify: Ms., Miss, Mrs., Dr., Mr., Other) (As it should appear in the
official records)

Official School Name [St. Margaret Mary]{.underline}

(As it should appear in the official records)

School Mailing Address [7813 Shelbyville Rd.]{.underline}

(If address is P.O. Box, also include street address)

## Louisville Kentucky 40222-5413 

City State Zip Code+4 (9 digits total)

Tel. [( 502 ) 426-2635]{.underline} Fax [( 502 ) 426-1304]{.underline}

Website/URL [www.stmm.org]{.underline} E-mail
[cwittenberg@stmm.org]{.underline}

I have reviewed the information in this application, including the
eligibility requirements on page 2, and certify that to the best of my
knowledge all information is accurate.

Date\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_

(Principal's Signature)

Name of Superintendent\* [Ms. Leisa Speer]{.underline}

(Specify: Ms., Miss, Mrs., Dr., Mr., Other)

District Name [Archdiocese of Louisville]{.underline} Tel. [( 502 )
448-8581]{.underline}

I have reviewed the information in this application, including the
eligibility requirements on page 2, and certify that to the best of my
knowledge it is accurate.

Date\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_

(Superintendent's Signature)

Name of School Board Mr. William Donahue

President/Chairperson[)]{.underline}

(Specify: Ms., Miss, Mrs., Dr., Mr., Other)

I have reviewed the information in this package, including the
eligibility requirements on page 2, and certify that to the best of my
knowledge it is accurate.

Date\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_

(School Board President's/Chairperson's Signature)

*\*Private Schools: If the information requested is not applicable,
write N/A in the space.*

**PART I ‑ ELIGIBILITY CERTIFICATION**

**\[Include this page in the school's application as page 2.\]**

The signatures on the first page of this application certify that each
of the statements below concerning the school\'s eligibility and
compliance with U.S. Department of Education, Office of Civil Rights
(OCR) requirements is true and correct.

1.  The school has some configuration that includes grades K-12.
    (Schools with one principal, even K-12 schools, must apply as an
    entire school.)

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1.  The school has not been in school improvement status or been
    identified by the state as \"persistently dangerous\" within the
    last two years. To meet final eligibility, the school must meet the
    state's adequate yearly progress requirement in the 2003-2004 school
    year.

2.  If the school includes grades 7 or higher, it has foreign language
    as a part of its core curriculum.

3.  The school has been in existence for five full years, that is, from
    at least September 1998.

4.  The nominated school or district is not refusing the OCR access to
    information necessary to investigate a civil rights complaint or to
    conduct a district‑wide compliance review.

5.  The OCR has not issued a violation letter of findings to the school
    district concluding that the nominated school or the district as a
    whole has violated one or more of the civil rights statutes. A
    violation letter of findings will not be considered outstanding if
    the OCR has accepted a corrective action plan from the district to
    remedy the violation.

6.  The U.S. Department of Justice does not have a pending suit alleging
    that the nominated school, or the school district as a whole, has
    violated one or more of the civil rights statutes or the
    Constitution\'s equal protection clause.

7.  There are no findings of violations of the Individuals with
    Disabilities Education Act in a U.S. Department of Education
    monitoring report that apply to the school or school district in
    question; or if there are such findings, the state or district has
    corrected, or agreed to correct, the findings.

**PART II ‑ DEMOGRAPHIC DATA**

**All data are the most recent year available.**

**DISTRICT** (Questions 1‑2 not applicable to private schools)

1\. Number of schools in the district: Elementary schools

\_\_\_\_\_ Middle schools

\_\_\_\_\_ Junior high schools

[H]{.underline}igh schools

\_\_\_\_\_ Other (Briefly explain)

[N/A]{.underline} TOTAL

2\. District Per Pupil Expenditure: [N/A]{.underline}

Average State Per Pupil Expenditure: [N/A]{.underline}

**SCHOOL** (To be completed by all schools)

3\. Category that best describes the area where the school is located:

> \[ \] Urban or large central city
>
> \[ \] Suburban school with characteristics typical of an urban area
>
> \[ X\] Suburban
>
> \[ \] Small city or town in a rural area
>
> \[ \] Rural

4\. [2]{.underline} Number of years the principal has been in her/his
position at this school.

[9]{.underline} If fewer than three years, how long was the previous
principal at this school?

5\. Number of students enrolled at each grade level or its equivalent in
applying school:

  ----------- --------- ----------- ---------- --------- -- ----------- --------- ----------- ---------
  **Grade**   **\# of   **\# of                **Grade      **Grade**   **\# of   **\# of     **Grade
              Males**   Females**              Total**                  Males**   Females**   Total**

  **K**       40        42                     **82**       **7**       25        32          **57**

  **1**       42        38                     **80**       **8**       27        29          **56**

  **2**       41        42                     **83**       **9**                             

  **3**       35        41                     **76**       **10**                            

  **4**       44        40                     **84**       **11**                            

  **5**       41        33                     **74**       **12**                            

  **6**       22        34                     **56**       Other                             

                                    **TOTAL                                                   **648**
                                    STUDENTS                                                  
                                    IN THE                                                    
                                    APPLYING                                                  
                                    SCHOOL →**                                                
  ----------- --------- ----------- ---------- --------- -- ----------- --------- ----------- ---------

6\. Racial/ethnic composition of [97.7]{.underline} % White

the students in the school: [0.4]{.underline} % Black or African
American

[0.7]{.underline} % Hispanic or Latino

[1.2]{.underline} % Asian/Pacific Islander

[0]{.underline} % American Indian/Alaskan Native

**100% Total**

7\. Student turnover, or mobility rate, during the past year: [\< 2.0
%]{.underline}

> (This rate includes the total number of students who transferred to or
> from different schools between October 1 and the end of the school
> year, divided by the total number of students in the school as of
> October 1, multiplied by 100.)

  ----------- ---------------------------------- ------------------------
  **(1)**     Number of students who transferred 8
              ***to*** the school after October  
              1 until the end of the year.       

  **(2)**     Number of students who transferred 4
              ***from*** the school after        
              October 1 until the end of the     
              year.                              

  **(3)**     Subtotal of all transferred        12
              students \[sum of rows (1) and     
              (2)\]                              

  **(4)**     Total number of students in the    611
              school as of October 1             

  **(5)**     Subtotal in row (3) divided by     .0196
              total in row (4)                   

  **(6)**     Amount in row (5) multiplied by    1.96
              100                                
  ----------- ---------------------------------- ------------------------

8\. Limited English Proficient students in the school: [0.3]{.underline}
%

[2]{.underline} Total Number Limited English Proficient

Number of languages represented: [4]{.underline}

Specify languages: Spanish, Japanese, Polish, Croatian

9\. Students eligible for free/reduced-priced meals: [0]{.underline} %

[0]{.underline} Total Number Students Who Qualify

> If this method does not produce a reasonably accurate estimate of the
> percentage of students from low‑income families or the school does not
> participate in the federally‑supported lunch program, specify a more
> accurate estimate, tell why the school chose it, and explain how it
> arrived at this estimate.

10\. Students receiving special education services: [6.6]{.underline} %

[43]{.underline} Total Number of Students Served \*

> Indicate below the number of students with disabilities according to
> conditions designated in the Individuals with Disabilities Education
> Act.

[0]{.underline} Autism [0]{.underline} Orthopedic Impairment

[0]{.underline} Deafness [22]{.underline} Other Health Impaired

[0]{.underline} Deaf-Blindness [8]{.underline} Specific Learning
Disability

[1]{.underline} Hearing Impairment [10]{.underline} Speech or Language
Impairment

[0]{.underline} Mental Retardation [0]{.underline} Traumatic Brain
Injury

[0]{.underline} Multiple Disabilities [2]{.underline} Visual Impairment
Including Blindness

\*[Note]{.underline}: Another 16 students receive special accommodations
under local School Strategy Plans

for individual learning needs other than the IDEA learning disabilities
conditions listed

above. This brings our actual number of students receiving
accommodations to 59 (9.1%).

11. Indicate number of full‑time and part‑time staff members in each of
    the categories below:

    **Number of Staff**

**[Full-time]{.underline}** **[Part-Time]{.underline}**

Administrator(s) [2]{.underline} [0]{.underline}

Classroom teachers [29]{.underline} [12]{.underline}

Special resource teachers/specialists [3]{.underline} [2]{.underline}

Paraprofessionals [17]{.underline} [2]{.underline}

> Support staff [7]{.underline} [2]{.underline}
>
> Total number [58]{.underline} [18]{.underline}

12\. Average school student-"classroom teacher" ratio: 11: 1

13\. Show the attendance patterns of teachers and students as a
percentage. The student dropout rate is defined by the state. The
student drop-off rate is the difference between the number of entering
students and the number of exiting students from the same cohort. (From
the same cohort, subtract the number of exiting students from the number
of entering students; divide that number by the number of entering
students; multiply by 100 to get the percentage drop-off rate.) Briefly
explain in 100 words or fewer any major discrepancy between the dropout
rate and the drop-off rate. (Only middle and high schools need to supply
dropout rates and only high schools need to supply drop-off rates.)

  ------------------------ ----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- -----------
                           2002-2003   2001-2002   2000-2001   1999-2000   1998-1999

  Daily student attendance 97.2        97.9        97.7        98.0        98.2

  Daily teacher attendance 73.2\*      98.6        98.6        98.7        98.5

  Teacher turnover rate    .02         .04         .10         .06         .10

  Student dropout rate     N/A         N/A         N/A         N/A         N/A

  Student drop-off rate    N/A         N/A         N/A         N/A         N/A
  ------------------------ ----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- -----------

\*Anomaly due to maternity leave for four teachers who gave birth within
one month of each

other during the 2002-2003 school year.

14\. **(*High Schools Only*)** Show what the students who graduated in
Spring 2003 are doing as of September 2003.

+-----------------------------------------------------+----------------+
| Graduating class size                               | > N/A          |
+-----------------------------------------------------+----------------+
| Enrolled in a 4-year college or university          | > N/A %        |
+-----------------------------------------------------+----------------+
| Enrolled in a community college                     | > N/A %        |
+-----------------------------------------------------+----------------+
| Enrolled in vocational training                     | > N/A %        |
+-----------------------------------------------------+----------------+
| Found employment                                    | > N/A %        |
+-----------------------------------------------------+----------------+
| Military service                                    | > N/A %        |
+-----------------------------------------------------+----------------+
| Other (travel, staying home, etc.)                  | > N/A %        |
+-----------------------------------------------------+----------------+
| Unknown                                             | > N/A %        |
+-----------------------------------------------------+----------------+
| **Total**                                           | > 100 %        |
+-----------------------------------------------------+----------------+

### PART III ‑ SUMMARY

**Provide a brief, coherent narrative snapshot of the school in one page
(approximately 475 words). Include at least a summary of the school's
mission or vision in the statement.**

St. Margaret Mary Catholic School, a K-8 elementary school located in
Louisville, Kentucky, is recognized as a vital part of our parish
community. Every school day over 640 students enter our doors to work
together, play together and pray together. In partnership with parents,
the faculty and staff prepare students to become moral, responsible, and
self-motivated members of their church and community.

Created to serve the children of our parish, St. Margaret Mary is a
traditional school that is strongly supported by faculty, staff, and
parents. Our faculty consists of seasoned and new teachers who share
openness to the innovative and cutting-edge. Continuing our parish-wide
commitment to our students and their future, over the past several years
our school has expanded its facilities and upgraded technology to
include classroom workstations with internet access, large screen
televisions and a closed circuit broadcast system. This year we
purchased thirty state of the art desktop computers to update our lab
and thirty wireless laptops giving us portable lab capability.

Our mission challenges us to nurture the uniqueness of each learner,
providing assistance to students across the learning spectrum. Teacher
assistants in the classroom allow for one-on-one contact with the
students. We have challenging and enriching programs for our gifted
students, and we offer supplemental and remedial programs for students
who struggle to keep pace with their classmates. We serve children with
504 plans and provide individual school strategy plans for others
needing classroom accommodations. Recognizing that all students have
preferred learning styles, our teachers are experienced in providing
instruction through a variety of modalities.

With a school-wide commitment to service learning, all students are
actively involved in outreach service projects. From writing letters to
parish shut-ins, adopting needy families during the holidays, to hosting
a picnic for Sudanese refugees, our students get a firsthand opportunity
to make a difference in the lives of others.

In order to support our curriculum and character development component,
St. Margaret Mary embraced the PeaceBuilders program in 2002. This
character development program provides lessons in conflict resolution
and peacemaking strategies. Every school day begins with the students
making a personal pledge to protect the dignity of one another and
resolve differences in a peaceful manner. The character formation of our
students is extremely important to our school and parish.

While we have been successful in attaining high standardized assessment
and achievement scores, in maintaining our accreditation, in receiving
the 2003 Archdiocesan Advisor Award, and in having our media center used
as a model for other schools\' expansion, we continue to strive for
improvement. As our population continues to grow, the faculty and staff
continue their growth in instructional methods and resources. St.
Margaret Mary School is rooted in tradition but alive in the spirit as
we prepare our students for their roles in the Twenty-first Century.

### PART IV -- INDICATORS OF ACADEMIC SUCCESS

# 1. Describe in one page the meaning of the school's assessment results in reading (language arts or English) and mathematics in such a way that someone not intimately familiar with the tests can easily understand them.

Under the guidance of the Archdiocese of Louisville, St. Margaret Mary
School has adopted the Terra Nova standardized testing program. Results
from 2002 and 2003 Terra Nova tests and 2000 and 2001 CAT 5 tests
demonstrate that our students consistently score well above national
averages in all areas. In fact, 100% of our students are scoring at or
above their respective grade levels.

At St. Margaret Mary, you will find a solid curriculum and motivated
students. Due to our exceptional program, much strength is evident in
the test results we receive year after year. In April 2000, CAT 5 tests,
our school scored above Archdiocesan averages in all areas except two.
However, in those two areas we still scored well above the national
norm. Our students' CAT 5 test results for 2001 were above the
Archdiocesan and national norms once again. In 2001, St. Margaret Mary
School received a designation of "strength" in every area when compared
to national norms.

In March 2002, all St. Margaret Mary School students in grades 2-7 took
the Terra Nova test for the first time. Our students' scores were above
national and Archdiocesan averages and have remained so with the 2003
tests. It is evident from the data that our students perform well on
these standardized tests. In 2002 and 2003, the school scored above the
national average in all areas reported on the Terra Nova test. The
second grade class of 2003 scored 20.8 points higher than the national
average in reading. That same year the sixth grade class scored 17.7
points higher than the national average in math. In reviewing the
scores, we have found a similar pattern of above average scores
throughout all grade levels.

The Terra Nova test results serve as a valuable decision-making tool.
Administrators and faculty work together to analyze test data in order
to address the unique learning needs of each individual student and
improve achievement. Our faculty and administrators also examine the
scores for trend data that can be used to strengthen overall curriculum
and classroom instruction practices. While studying Terra Nova results
for the past 2 years, a review of our math scores for grade 5 highlight
an increase of 3.5 points from the previous year as fourth graders.
Their math scores went from 67.1 to 70.6. We attribute this increase to
several factors including a recent move to departmentalization, ability
grouping, and our teacher-directed after school math lab.

Some children at St. Margaret Mary School have special learning
differences and needs. It is important to our faculty and staff that
every child be successful in the classroom. Among our students, 4.3%
have 504 plans and an additional 4.8% of our students are accommodated
through school strategy plans. These children receive classroom
accommodations and participate in supplemental programs. Test data
demonstrate that our children with learning differences score well in
the areas of reading and math.

While recognizing and being affirmed by the performance of our students
on standardized tests, we understand this is only one way to determine
student success and effective instruction. We also recognize that this
presents us with the challenge of continuing to meet the needs of our
students while providing a strong, enriching curriculum.

**2. Show in one half page (approximately 200 words) how the school uses
assessment data to understand and improve student and school
performance.**

An annual review of Terra Nova test results is part of our continuous
curriculum improvement process. As a faculty, we meet to identify
specific strengths and weaknesses in our curriculum through this
examination process using Archdiocesan performance and national norms as
reference. At the fall Parent-Teacher-Student conference, we provide
each student's test results to parents and work with them to
collectively set realistic and appropriate learning goals.

We analyze the test data for trends in student achievement. Data are
organized and distributed so teachers can examine students' linear
progress. This review allows us to adjust instruction where needed to
remediate across a grade level or within a more select group. Curriculum
decisions are also based on this information. During our last Language
Arts adoption, it was decided that the school would return to the use of
a spelling text because a weakness was identified through our analysis
of the 2000 test results. Teachers are also able to identify students
who are performing below their class average. Using all available
student achievement information, individualized instructional plans are
developed using our reading lab personnel, resource teacher, as well as
the classroom teacher to bridge any "achievement gap" these individuals
may experience. Likewise we are able to identify gifted students who are
provided enrichment programs and offered more challenging classroom
activities.

Our administrative team analyzes this data and provides in-service
opportunities that enable teachers to identify the diverse learning
needs of each student and develop optimal classroom teaching strategies.

**3. Describe in one-half page how the school communicates student
performance, including assessment data to parents, students, and the
community.**

In support of the school's mission to work in partnership with parents,
St. Margaret Mary keeps parents aware of their child's ongoing academic
performance through the school's Friday Folders, PTS conferences twice a
year, and progress reports provided at the end of each trimester.
Parents are encouraged to maintain a close relationship with the school
and in particular their child's teacher. If needed, additional
conferences or performance updates may be requested by either the parent
or the teacher to monitor a child's academic or behavioral progress.

At the time of the Fall PTS conferences, parents receive a copy of their
child's performance results on the Terra Nova along with a letter of
explanation. Parents have an additional opportunity at a special
Principal's Information Night to meet with the school administration for
further explanation of the test results with an opportunity to ask
questions about the tests and how the results will be used. The
principal shares additional information on the test and its implications
for school improvement with the local school board and the parish
council. The parish's Sunday Bulletin and monthly newsletter publish
information regarding the school's academic accomplishments for current
students and graduates at the high school level.

**4. Describe in one-half page how the school will share its successes
with other schools.**

St. Margaret Mary School's faculty is committed to lifelong learning.
Our school also recognizes the importance of sharing effective
strategies and academic successes with surrounding schools. Our
administration presented a workshop on *Closed Circuit Television* and
participates as a member of the Principals' Technology Exchange for the
Archdiocese. Our principal is on the NAESP Editorial Advisory Board and
had an article entitled ["Culture Shaping" for Better
Behavior]{.underline} in the fall issue of *Student News Today*. Many of
our teachers are actively involved on Archdiocesan committees including:
Technology, Curriculum Framework, Portfolio and the committee that
worked to develop the PE curriculum guide.

Members of our administrative staff attend system-wide bimonthly
meetings. They have the opportunity to discuss current curriculum
initiatives and their classroom implementation with other
administrators. Our teachers continue to meet with other regional
educators in round table discussions to share effective teaching
strategies focusing on student success and meeting individual needs as
well as the use of technology to impact student learning. Currently one
of our teachers is training as a senior teacher as part of the
nationally recognized *Intel - Teach to the Future* program. Upon
completion of her training she will work with other teachers throughout
the archdiocese to enhance instruction through technology.

**PART V -- CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION**

**1. Describe in One page the school's curriculum. Outline in several
sentences the core of each curriculum area and show how all students are
engaged with significant content based on high standards. Include art
and foreign languages in the descriptions.**

As a school, we adhere to the Archdiocesan Curriculum Framework, which
is aligned with both the National Standards and the Kentucky Department
of Education's Learner Goals and Content Standards. Several of our
teachers contributed to the development of the Archdiocesan Curriculum
Framework.

Students in grades K through 8 receive instruction in the following
curriculum areas. Please refer to Part V, Question 2 for a detailed
description of our **Reading** curriculum. Our **Language Arts** program
incorporates spelling across all grade levels with an additional
emphasis in the area of vocabulary in grades 7-8. All students are
involved in the study of grammar and the development of writing skills.
Students in grades two through four participate in a teacher directed
writing lab three days a week. Hands-on materials are used across all
grade levels as part of our **Math** program. All 7^th^ grade students
currently take 8^th^ grade math with our 8^th^ graders taking either
pre-algebra or the Archdiocesan Honors **Algebra I** program. All
students participate in our science program with opportunities to use
one of our two science labs available for scientific demonstrations and
student centered experiments. The **Social Studies** curriculum covers
American and world history, geography and map skills, civics and
government, as well as current events. All students participate in our
**Spanish** program. Music is used as the foundation for vocabulary
instruction in Grades K-3. Beginning in 2000, the program incorporated
the TPR (total physical response) curriculum with these young learners.
Intermediate students focus on writing skills including grammar and
proper sentence agreement. In grades 7-8, a textbook is incorporated
with its emphasis on verb usage and conversational methods. This level
student is also required to develop a power point presentation
researching a Spanish-speaking country. Presentations are made to fellow
students. Students receive instruction in the area of **technology**
including word processing, databases, electronic presentations and
effective navigation on the Internet. Students in grades 7-8 have the
opportunity to participate in one of two elective courses in Computer
Website Development or the production or our locally generated WSMM
television news program. Our **physical education** program is aligned
with respect to core content, standards, and outcomes established by
NASPE. The core content of this K-8 program includes movement education,
motor development, fitness, basic sports skills, health and wellness.
Our **fine arts** program is extensively described in Part V, Question
3. The heart and soul of our school is our **Media Center**. With a
commitment to flexible scheduling it is open to all students and classes
throughout the school day. Our media specialist works closely with
classroom teachers to enhance daily instruction while embedding research
skills within teacher designed instructional units. As a Catholic
school, our students receive ***religious instruction*** daily and
participate in liturgical and paraliturgical services on a weekly basis.

# At St. Margaret Mary, we are addressing the needs of students with learning differences through a variety of remediation programs. Two reading specialists employ the "Wilson Method" and *Reading* Mastery and assist students with reading and language difficulties in our Reading Lab. We also contract speech and articulation therapy on site for students. Our Math Lab is established to help students with various areas in the math curriculum using *Math Steps* software. In our computer lab, the *SuccessMaker* software program allows students to engage in self-paced remedial or enrichment learning in reading, language arts and math. 

# 2. Describe in one-half page the school's reading curriculum, including a description of why the school chose this particular approach to reading.

# Believing that strong readers are grounded in phonemic awareness, our primary level students experience a quality, literature-based curriculum with an emphasis on phonemic and phonological awareness. In kindergarten, our students are exposed to phonics, comprehension, grammar, and creative writing skills. These skills are strengthened and reinforced as the child transitions to subsequent grades. This strong foundation insures success for students in upper grades where our program fosters independent reading comprehension through the use of traditional and contemporary literature. 

We chose an integrated approach to reading because we believe it enables
all students to learn and succeed. Throughout the school day, students
participate in whole class, individual instruction and literature
circles. As teachers, we incorporate reading into all subject areas. In
math, word problems require proficiency in comprehension. In science and
social studies, project-based learning encourages students to develop
writing and research skills. Using technology, our students advance and
strengthen their reading abilities. *SuccessMaker* and *Accelerated
Reader* programs allow students to succeed at their own pace without
peer pressure. All students benefit from our multidisciplinary reading
approach.

# 

# 3. Describe in one-half page one other curriculum area of the school's choice and show how it relates to essential skills and knowledge based on the school's mission.

Seeing K-8 Fine Arts education as a critical component in a rich
curriculum, we integrate visual and performing arts with classroom
instruction for all students. Research demonstrates that creating and
analyzing art enhances critical thinking and problem-solving abilities:
skills critical to success in every discipline.

Our Music program includes: singing, music productions, playing
instruments, and evaluating and analyzing music. Students may
participate in various performing choral groups, including All-State
Choir. Performance opportunities promote self-expression and stimulate
creativity.

Our Art program features developmentally appropriate projects using a
wide variety of media including pottery fired in our own kiln. Students
explore art from many world cultures and time periods. Additionally,
students enter and often win community art contests.

In Drama, students explore classical theater, folk tales, public
speaking, vocal production techniques, mask making, puppetry, theatrical
make-up, and basic set design. While drama has wide appeal, it is
especially suited for kinesthetic learners.

In Related Arts, junior high students sample art, music, drama,
computers, web-site design, and television production.

We believe that Fine Arts, embedded in interdisciplinary units, provides
priceless tools in addressing multiple intelligences and diverse
learning needs. Furthermore, talented artist/teachers, passionate about
sharing their love of the arts, inspire our students daily.

**4. Describe in one-half page the different instructional methods the
school uses to improve student learning.**

We believe that all students can learn and yet we understand that not
all children learn in the same way. In recognizing the uniqueness of
each student, teachers implement a variety of teaching strategies that
address various learning styles and the latest in brain-based learning
methods. Students benefit from individualized instruction as well as
opportunities to interact in small group activities. Teacher directed
instruction is incorporated where appropriate while allowing for
self-directed learning where it is deemed to be effective.

Peer teaching is found throughout the school. Whether sharing a
scientific project, dressing as a historical character, or being a
secret reader for first graders, junior high students have the
opportunity to take on a leadership role by moving into the primary
classrooms sharing their new found knowledge with these eager young
learners.

On any given school day, students will have worked in small groups,
delivered a classroom presentation, visited the library, used technology
to support their learning and no doubt written in their personal
journal. Throughout the school year, they will have the opportunity to
participate in a drama presentation, use music to enhance their
learning, think creatively and solve problems with critical thinking
skills. These types of instructional strategies are incorporated into
core subjects and special areas. We are committed to all learners and to
all ways of learning.

**5. Describe in one-half page the school's professional development
program and its impact on improving student achievement.**

We close each school year by assessing overall student achievement and
examining the development goals of our faculty. Then we create the
school-wide professional growth plan that will meet the upcoming year's
needs.

We dedicate one professional day to a thorough review all standardized
test results as part of our continuous improvement plan. This year, we
identified our primary areas for growth as, greater support for students
with learning differences, increased use of technology in instruction,
and implementation of the new math series.

To accomplish our improvement goals, this year's schedule incorporates
monthly faculty professional development, two Archdiocesan professional
development days, and 90-minute collaborative planning periods weekly
for each grade level and our administrative team.

There is a strong culture at St. Margaret Mary regarding professional
development centered on teachers as reflective and lifelong learners.
Through our professional development plans, the faculty has implemented
new and inventive instructional methods. Primary and intermediate grade
teachers have each set a monthly goal to effectively integrate
technology in instruction through Power Point, Web Quests and Internet
resources. At our monthly professional development sessions, we present
new ideas focused on best instructional practices and the latest in
educational resources and research.

**PART VI - PRIVATE SCHOOL ADDENDUM**

*The purpose of this addendum is to obtain additional information from
private schools as noted below. Attach the completed addendum to the end
of the application, before the assessment data tables.*

Private school association(s): [National Catholic Education Association
(NCEA)]{.underline}

(Give primary religious or independent association only)

Does the school have nonprofit, tax exempt (501(c)(3)) status? Yes
[X]{.underline} No \_\_\_\_\_\_

**Part II ‑ Demographics**

1\. What are the 2001-2002 tuition rates, by grade? (Do not include
room, board, or fees.) \* [See Note]{.underline}

\$ [N/A]{.underline} \$ [N/A]{.underline} \$ [N/A]{.underline} \$
[N/A]{.underline} \$ [N/A]{.underline} \$ [N/A]{.underline}

K 1^st^ 2^nd^ 3^rd^ 4^th^ 5^th^

\$ [N/A]{.underline} \$ [N/A]{.underline} \$ [N/A]{.underline} \$
[N/A]{.underline} \$ [N/A]{.underline} \$ [N/A]{.underline}

6^th^ 7^th^ 8^th^ 9^th^ 10^th^ 11^th^

\$ [N/A]{.underline} \$ [N/A]{.underline}

12^th^ Other

2\. What is the educational cost per student? \$ [3,700.00]{.underline}

(School budget divided by enrollment)

3\. What is the average financial aid per student? \$ [N/A]{.underline}

4\. What percentage of the annual budget is devoted to [N/A]{.underline}
%

scholarship assistance and/or tuition reduction?

5\. What percentage of the student body receives

scholarship assistance, including tuition reduction? [N/A]{.underline} %

**\*[Note:]{.underline}** St. Margaret Mary parish operates on a full
stewardship basis, where member families are committed to a substantial
annual tithe to our faith community. Our school's annual operating
budget of \$2,398,000 represents 66% of the parish's
stewardship-supported total budget of \$3,640,000. Parishioners that
fulfill their tithing commitment with our parish may send their children
to our school without additional monetary requirement (except for
incidental fees). Our stewardship program precludes the necessity for
tuition assistance, tuition reduction, or other forms of student
financial aid.

**Mean Scale Scores Corresponding to the 90^th^ Percentile in National
School Norms**

  -------- ------------------------------- ------------------------------
  **Test                                   **Score Name**
  Name**                                   

  Terra                                    **READING**
  Nova                                     

  Grade    School Mean NCE at 90^th^       Student Percentile Equivalent
           Percentile of National School   for the 90^th^ School
           Norms                           Percentile

  K                                        

  1                                        

  2                                        

  3        64.1                            75

  4        63.8                            74

  5        64.1                            75

  6        64.8                            76

  7        65.8                            77

  8        65.8                            77

  9                                        

  10                                       

  11                                       

  12                                       
  -------- ------------------------------- ------------------------------

  -------- ------------------------------- ------------------------------
  **Test                                   **Score Name**
  Name**                                   

  Terra                                    **MATHEMATICS**
  Nova                                     

  Grade    School Mean NCE at 90^th^       Student Percentile Equivalent
           Percentile of National School   for the 90^th^ School
           Norms                           Percentile

  K                                        

  1                                        

  2                                        

  3        64.5                            75

  4        64.1                            75

  5        63.8                            74

  6        64.5                            75

  7        64.1                            75

  8        65.5                            77

  9                                        

  10                                       

  11                                       

  12                                       
  -------- ------------------------------- ------------------------------

**PART VII - ASSESSMENT RESULTS**

**[ASSESSMENTS]{.underline}**

**[REFERENCED AGAINST NATIONAL NORMS]{.underline}**

Provide the following information for all tests in reading (language
arts or English) and mathematics. Show at least three years of data.
Complete a separate form for each test and grade level, and place it on
a separate page.

Grade [7]{.underline}

Test [Terra Nova]{.underline} Edition/publication year [2^nd^
Edition/2001]{.underline} Publisher [CTB McGraw-Hill]{.underline}

Test [CAT-5]{.underline} Edition/publication year [1992]{.underline}
Publisher [CTB McGraw-Hill]{.underline}

Number of students in the grade in which the test was administered

Number of students who took the test

What groups were excluded from testing? [None]{.underline} Why, and how
were they assessed? [N/A]{.underline}

Scores are reported here as (check one): NCEs [X]{.underline} Scaled
scores \_\_\_\_ Percentiles\_\_\_\_

**READING TERRA NOVA TERRA NOVA CAT-5**

  ------------------------------------------ ----- ----------- ----- ----------- ----- ----------- -- ----------- -- -----------
                                                   2002-2003         2001-2002         2000-2001      1999-2000      1998-1999

  Testing month                                    March             March             April                         

  **SCHOOL SCORES**                                                                                                  

  Total Score                                      66.1              66                72.7                          

  Number of students tested                        58                55                58                            

  Percent of total students tested                 100               100               100                           

  Number of students excluded                      0                 0                 0                             

  Percent of students excluded                     0                 0                 0                             

  SUBGROUP SCORES                            N/A               N/A               N/A                                 

  1.\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_                                                                           
  (specify subgroup)                                                                                                 

  Number of students tested                                                                                          

  2.\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_                                                                           
  (specify subgroup)                                                                                                 

  Number of students tested                                                                                          

  3.\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_                                                                           
  (specify subgroup)                                                                                                 

  Number of students tested                                                                                          

  4.\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_                                                                           
  (specify subgroup)                                                                                                 

  Number of students tested                                                                                          
  ------------------------------------------ ----- ----------- ----- ----------- ----- ----------- -- ----------- -- -----------

If the reports use scaled scores, provide the national score (mean
score) and standard deviation

for the total test and each subtest.

  ------------------------------ ----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- -----------
                                 2002-2003   2001-2002   2000-2001   1999-2000   1998-1999

  **NATIONAL MEAN SCORE**        50          50          50                      

  **NATIONAL STANDARD            +/- 21.05   +/- 21.05   +/- 21.05               
  DEVIATION**                                                                    
  ------------------------------ ----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- -----------

**[ASSESSMENTS]{.underline}**

**[REFERENCED AGAINST NATIONAL NORMS]{.underline}**

Provide the following information for all tests in reading (language
arts or English) and mathematics. Show at least three years of data.
Complete a separate form for each test and grade level, and place it on
a separate page.

Grade [7]{.underline}

Test [Terra Nova]{.underline} Edition/publication year [2^nd^
Edition/2001]{.underline} Publisher [CTB McGraw-Hill]{.underline}

Test [CAT-5]{.underline} Edition/publication year [1992]{.underline}
Publisher [CTB McGraw-Hill]{.underline}

Number of students in the grade in which the test was administered

Number of students who took the test

What groups were excluded from testing? [None]{.underline} Why, and how
were they assessed? [N/A]{.underline}

Scores are reported here as (check one): NCEs [X]{.underline} Scaled
scores \_\_\_\_ Percentiles\_\_\_\_

**MATH TERRA NOVA TERRA NOVA CAT-5**

  ------------------------------------------ ----- ----------- ----- ----------- ----- ----------- -- ----------- -- -----------
                                                   2002-2003         2001-2002         2000-2001      1999-2000      1998-1999

  Testing month                                    March             March             April                         

  **SCHOOL SCORES**                                                                                                  

  Total Score                                      70.9              71.9              74.3                          

  Number of students tested                        58                55                58                            

  Percent of total students tested                 100               100               100                           

  Number of students excluded                      0                 0                 0                             

  Percent of students excluded                     0                 0                 0                             

  SUBGROUP SCORES                            N/A               N/A               N/A                                 

  1.\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_                                                                           
  (specify subgroup)                                                                                                 

  Number of students tested                                                                                          

  2.\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_                                                                           
  (specify subgroup)                                                                                                 

  Number of students tested                                                                                          

  3.\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_                                                                           
  (specify subgroup)                                                                                                 

  Number of students tested                                                                                          

  4.\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_                                                                           
  (specify subgroup)                                                                                                 

  Number of students tested                                                                                          
  ------------------------------------------ ----- ----------- ----- ----------- ----- ----------- -- ----------- -- -----------

If the reports use scaled scores, provide the national score (mean
score) and standard deviation

for the total test and each subtest.

  ------------------------------ ----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- -----------
                                 2002-2003   2001-2002   2000-2001   1999-2000   1998-1999

  **NATIONAL MEAN SCORE**        50          50          50                      

  **NATIONAL STANDARD            +/- 21.05   +/- 21.05   +/- 21.05               
  DEVIATION**                                                                    
  ------------------------------ ----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- -----------

**[ASSESSMENTS]{.underline}**

**[REFERENCED AGAINST NATIONAL NORMS]{.underline}**

Provide the following information for all tests in reading (language
arts or English) and mathematics. Show at least three years of data.
Complete a separate form for each test and grade level, and place it on
a separate page.

Grade [6]{.underline}

Test [Terra Nova]{.underline} Edition/publication year [2^nd^
Edition/2001]{.underline} Publisher [CTB McGraw-Hill]{.underline}

Test [CAT-5]{.underline} Edition/publication year [1992]{.underline}
Publisher [CTB McGraw-Hill]{.underline}

Number of students in the grade in which the test was administered

Number of students who took the test

What groups were excluded from testing? [None]{.underline} Why, and how
were they assessed? [N/A]{.underline}

Scores are reported here as (check one): NCEs [X]{.underline} Scaled
scores \_\_\_\_ Percentiles\_\_\_\_

**READING TERRA NOVA TERRA NOVA CAT-5**

  ------------------------------------------ ----- ----------- ----- ----------- ----- ----------- -- ----------- -- -----------
                                                   2002-2003         2001-2002         2000-2001      1999-2000      1998-1999

  Testing month                                    March             March             April                         

  **SCHOOL SCORES**                                                                                                  

  Total Score                                      68.5              67.1              65                            

  Number of students tested                        58                57                56                            

  Percent of total students tested                 100               100               100                           

  Number of students excluded                      0                 0                 0                             

  Percent of students excluded                     0                 0                 0                             

  SUBGROUP SCORES                            N/A               N/A               N/A                                 

  1.\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_                                                                           
  (specify subgroup)                                                                                                 

  Number of students tested                                                                                          

  2.\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_                                                                           
  (specify subgroup)                                                                                                 

  Number of students tested                                                                                          

  3.\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_                                                                           
  (specify subgroup)                                                                                                 

  Number of students tested                                                                                          

  4.\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_                                                                           
  (specify subgroup)                                                                                                 

  Number of students tested                                                                                          
  ------------------------------------------ ----- ----------- ----- ----------- ----- ----------- -- ----------- -- -----------

If the reports use scaled scores, provide the national score (mean
score) and standard deviation

for the total test and each subtest.

  ------------------------------ ----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- -----------
                                 2002-2003   2001-2002   2000-2001   1999-2000   1998-1999

  **NATIONAL MEAN SCORE**        50          50          50                      

  **NATIONAL STANDARD            +/- 21.05   +/- 21.05   +/- 21.05               
  DEVIATION**                                                                    
  ------------------------------ ----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- -----------

**[ASSESSMENTS]{.underline}**

**[REFERENCED AGAINST NATIONAL NORMS]{.underline}**

Provide the following information for all tests in reading (language
arts or English) and mathematics. Show at least three years of data.
Complete a separate form for each test and grade level, and place it on
a separate page.

Grade [6]{.underline}

Test [Terra Nova]{.underline} Edition/publication year [2^nd^
Edition/2001]{.underline} Publisher [CTB McGraw-Hill]{.underline}

Test [CAT-5]{.underline} Edition/publication year [1992]{.underline}
Publisher [CTB McGraw-Hill]{.underline}

Number of students in the grade in which the test was administered

Number of students who took the test

What groups were excluded from testing? [None]{.underline} Why, and how
were they assessed? [N/A]{.underline}

Scores are reported here as (check one): NCEs [X]{.underline} Scaled
scores \_\_\_\_ Percentiles\_\_\_\_

**MATH TERRA NOVA TERRA NOVA CAT-5**

  ------------------------------------------ ----- ----------- ----- ----------- ----- ----------- -- ----------- -- -----------
                                                   2002-2003         2001-2002         2000-2001      1999-2000      1998-1999

  Testing month                                    March             March             April                         

  **SCHOOL SCORES**                                                                                                  

  Total Score                                      67.7              69.1              75                            

  Number of students tested                        58                57                56                            

  Percent of total students tested                 100               100               100                           

  Number of students excluded                      0                 0                 0                             

  Percent of students excluded                     0                 0                 0                             

  SUBGROUP SCORES                            N/A               N/A               N/A                                 

  1.\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_                                                                           
  (specify subgroup)                                                                                                 

  Number of students tested                                                                                          

  2.\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_                                                                           
  (specify subgroup)                                                                                                 

  Number of students tested                                                                                          

  3.\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_                                                                           
  (specify subgroup)                                                                                                 

  Number of students tested                                                                                          

  4.\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_                                                                           
  (specify subgroup)                                                                                                 

  Number of students tested                                                                                          
  ------------------------------------------ ----- ----------- ----- ----------- ----- ----------- -- ----------- -- -----------

If the reports use scaled scores, provide the national score (mean
score) and standard deviation

for the total test and each subtest.

  ------------------------------ ----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- -----------
                                 2002-2003   2001-2002   2000-2001   1999-2000   1998-1999

  **NATIONAL MEAN SCORE**        50          50          50                      

  **NATIONAL STANDARD            +/- 21.05   +/- 21.05   +/- 21.05               
  DEVIATION**                                                                    
  ------------------------------ ----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- -----------

**[ASSESSMENTS]{.underline}**

**[REFERENCED AGAINST NATIONAL NORMS]{.underline}**

Provide the following information for all tests in reading (language
arts or English) and mathematics. Show at least three years of data.
Complete a separate form for each test and grade level, and place it on
a separate page.

Grade [5]{.underline}

Test [Terra Nova]{.underline} Edition/publication year [2^nd^
Edition/2001]{.underline} Publisher [CTB McGraw-Hill]{.underline}

Test [CAT-5]{.underline} Edition/publication year [1992]{.underline}
Publisher [CTB McGraw-Hill]{.underline}

Number of students in the grade in which the test was administered

Number of students who took the test

What groups were excluded from testing? [None]{.underline} Why, and how
were they assessed? [N/A]{.underline}

Scores are reported here as (check one): NCEs [X]{.underline} Scaled
scores \_\_\_\_ Percentiles\_\_\_\_

**READING TERRA NOVA TERRA NOVA CAT-5**

  ------------------------------------------ ----- ----------- ----- ----------- ----- ----------- -- ----------- -- -----------
                                                   2002-2003         2001-2002         2000-2001      1999-2000      1998-1999

  Testing month                                    March             March             April                         

  **SCHOOL SCORES**                                                                                                  

  Total Score                                      66.1              68.4              67.3                          

  Number of students tested                        56                56                56                            

  Percent of total students tested                 100               100               100                           

  Number of students excluded                      0                 0                 0                             

  Percent of students excluded                     0                 0                 0                             

  SUBGROUP SCORES                            N/A               N/A               N/A                                 

  1.\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_                                                                           
  (specify subgroup)                                                                                                 

  Number of students tested                                                                                          

  2.\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_                                                                           
  (specify subgroup)                                                                                                 

  Number of students tested                                                                                          

  3.\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_                                                                           
  (specify subgroup)                                                                                                 

  Number of students tested                                                                                          

  4.\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_                                                                           
  (specify subgroup)                                                                                                 

  Number of students tested                                                                                          
  ------------------------------------------ ----- ----------- ----- ----------- ----- ----------- -- ----------- -- -----------

If the reports use scaled scores, provide the national score (mean
score) and standard deviation

for the total test and each subtest.

  ------------------------------ ----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- -----------
                                 2002-2003   2001-2002   2000-2001   1999-2000   1998-1999

  **NATIONAL MEAN SCORE**        50          50          50                      

  **NATIONAL STANDARD            +/- 21.05   +/- 21.05   +/- 21.05               
  DEVIATION**                                                                    
  ------------------------------ ----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- -----------

**[ASSESSMENTS]{.underline}**

**[REFERENCED AGAINST NATIONAL NORMS]{.underline}**

Provide the following information for all tests in reading (language
arts or English) and mathematics. Show at least three years of data.
Complete a separate form for each test and grade level, and place it on
a separate page.

Grade [5]{.underline}

Test [Terra Nova]{.underline} Edition/publication year [2^nd^
Edition/2001]{.underline} Publisher [CTB McGraw-Hill]{.underline}

Test [CAT-5]{.underline} Edition/publication year [1992]{.underline}
Publisher [CTB McGraw-Hill]{.underline}

Number of students in the grade in which the test was administered

Number of students who took the test

What groups were excluded from testing? [None]{.underline} Why, and how
were they assessed? [N/A]{.underline}

Scores are reported here as (check one): NCEs [X]{.underline} Scaled
scores \_\_\_\_ Percentiles\_\_\_\_

**MATH TERRA NOVA TERRA NOVA CAT-5**

  ------------------------------------------ ----- ----------- ----- ----------- ----- ----------- -- ----------- -- -----------
                                                   2002-2003         2001-2002         2000-2001      1999-2000      1998-1999

  Testing month                                    March             March             April                         

  **SCHOOL SCORES**                                                                                                  

  Total Score                                      70.6              68.7              74.9                          

  Number of students tested                        56                56                56                            

  Percent of total students tested                 100               100               100                           

  Number of students excluded                      0                 0                 0                             

  Percent of students excluded                     0                 0                 0                             

  SUBGROUP SCORES                            N/A               N/A               N/A                                 

  1.\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_                                                                           
  (specify subgroup)                                                                                                 

  Number of students tested                                                                                          

  2.\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_                                                                           
  (specify subgroup)                                                                                                 

  Number of students tested                                                                                          

  3.\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_                                                                           
  (specify subgroup)                                                                                                 

  Number of students tested                                                                                          

  4.\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_                                                                           
  (specify subgroup)                                                                                                 

  Number of students tested                                                                                          
  ------------------------------------------ ----- ----------- ----- ----------- ----- ----------- -- ----------- -- -----------

If the reports use scaled scores, provide the national score (mean
score) and standard deviation

for the total test and each subtest.

  ------------------------------ ----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- -----------
                                 2002-2003   2001-2002   2000-2001   1999-2000   1998-1999

  **NATIONAL MEAN SCORE**        50          50          50                      

  **NATIONAL STANDARD            +/- 21.05   +/- 21.05   +/- 21.05               
  DEVIATION**                                                                    
  ------------------------------ ----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- -----------

**[ASSESSMENTS]{.underline}**

**[REFERENCED AGAINST NATIONAL NORMS]{.underline}**

Provide the following information for all tests in reading (language
arts or English) and mathematics. Show at least three years of data.
Complete a separate form for each test and grade level, and place it on
a separate page.

Grade [4]{.underline}

Test [Terra Nova]{.underline} Edition/publication year [2^nd^
Edition/2001]{.underline} Publisher [CTB McGraw-Hill]{.underline}

Test [CAT-5]{.underline} Edition/publication year [1992]{.underline}
Publisher [CTB McGraw-Hill]{.underline}

Number of students in the grade in which the test was administered

Number of students who took the test

What groups were excluded from testing? [None]{.underline} Why, and how
were they assessed? [N/A]{.underline}

Scores are reported here as (check one): NCEs [X]{.underline} Scaled
scores \_\_\_\_ Percentiles\_\_\_\_

**READING TERRA NOVA TERRA NOVA CAT-5**

  ------------------------------------------ ----- ----------- ----- ----------- ----- ----------- -- ----------- -- -----------
                                                   2002-2003         2001-2002         2000-2001      1999-2000      1998-1999

  Testing month                                    March             March             No Test                       

  **SCHOOL SCORES**                                                                                                  

  Total Score                                      65.5              67.2              N/A                           

  Number of students tested                        73                54                N/A                           

  Percent of total students tested                 100               100               N/A                           

  Number of students excluded                      0                 0                 N/A                           

  Percent of students excluded                     0                 0                 N/A                           

  SUBGROUP SCORES                            N/A               N/A               N/A                                 

  1.\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_                                                                           
  (specify subgroup)                                                                                                 

  Number of students tested                                                                                          

  2.\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_                                                                           
  (specify subgroup)                                                                                                 

  Number of students tested                                                                                          

  3.\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_                                                                           
  (specify subgroup)                                                                                                 

  Number of students tested                                                                                          

  4.\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_                                                                           
  (specify subgroup)                                                                                                 

  Number of students tested                                                                                          
  ------------------------------------------ ----- ----------- ----- ----------- ----- ----------- -- ----------- -- -----------

If the reports use scaled scores, provide the national score (mean
score) and standard deviation

for the total test and each subtest.

  ------------------------------ ----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- -----------
                                 2002-2003   2001-2002   2000-2001   1999-2000   1998-1999

  **NATIONAL MEAN SCORE**        50          50          50                      

  **NATIONAL STANDARD            +/- 21.05   +/- 21.05   +/- 21.05               
  DEVIATION**                                                                    
  ------------------------------ ----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- -----------

**[ASSESSMENTS]{.underline}**

**[REFERENCED AGAINST NATIONAL NORMS]{.underline}**

Provide the following information for all tests in reading (language
arts or English) and mathematics. Show at least three years of data.
Complete a separate form for each test and grade level, and place it on
a separate page.

Grade [4]{.underline}

Test [Terra Nova]{.underline} Edition/publication year [2^nd^
Edition/2001]{.underline} Publisher [CTB McGraw-Hill]{.underline}

Test [CAT-5]{.underline} Edition/publication year [1992]{.underline}
Publisher [CTB McGraw-Hill]{.underline}

Number of students in the grade in which the test was administered

Number of students who took the test

What groups were excluded from testing? [None]{.underline} Why, and how
were they assessed? [N/A]{.underline}

Scores are reported here as (check one): NCEs [X]{.underline} Scaled
scores \_\_\_\_ Percentiles\_\_\_\_

**MATH TERRA NOVA TERRA NOVA CAT-5**

  ------------------------------------------ ----- ----------- ----- ----------- ----- ----------- -- ----------- -- -----------
                                                   2002-2003         2001-2002         2000-2001      1999-2000      1998-1999

  Testing month                                    March             March             No Test                       

  **SCHOOL SCORES**                                                                                                  

  Total Score                                      65.4              67.1              N/A                           

  Number of students tested                        73                54                N/A                           

  Percent of total students tested                 100               100               N/A                           

  Number of students excluded                      0                 0                 N/A                           

  Percent of students excluded                     0                 0                 N/A                           

  SUBGROUP SCORES                            N/A               N/A               N/A                                 

  1.\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_                                                                           
  (specify subgroup)                                                                                                 

  Number of students tested                                                                                          

  2.\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_                                                                           
  (specify subgroup)                                                                                                 

  Number of students tested                                                                                          

  3.\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_                                                                           
  (specify subgroup)                                                                                                 

  Number of students tested                                                                                          

  4.\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_                                                                           
  (specify subgroup)                                                                                                 

  Number of students tested                                                                                          
  ------------------------------------------ ----- ----------- ----- ----------- ----- ----------- -- ----------- -- -----------

If the reports use scaled scores, provide the national score (mean
score) and standard deviation

for the total test and each subtest.

  ------------------------------ ----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- -----------
                                 2002-2003   2001-2002   2000-2001   1999-2000   1998-1999

  **NATIONAL MEAN SCORE**        50          50          50                      

  **NATIONAL STANDARD            +/- 21.05   +/- 21.05   +/- 21.05               
  DEVIATION**                                                                    
  ------------------------------ ----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- -----------

**[ASSESSMENTS]{.underline}**

**[REFERENCED AGAINST NATIONAL NORMS]{.underline}**

Provide the following information for all tests in reading (language
arts or English) and mathematics. Show at least three years of data.
Complete a separate form for each test and grade level, and place it on
a separate page.

Grade [3]{.underline}

Test [Terra Nova]{.underline} Edition/publication year [2^nd^
Edition/2001]{.underline} Publisher [CTB McGraw-Hill]{.underline}

Test [CAT-5]{.underline} Edition/publication year [1992]{.underline}
Publisher [CTB McGraw-Hill]{.underline}

Number of students in the grade in which the test was administered

Number of students who took the test

What groups were excluded from testing? [None]{.underline} Why, and how
were they assessed? [N/A]{.underline}

Scores are reported here as (check one): NCEs [X]{.underline} Scaled
scores \_\_\_\_ Percentiles\_\_\_\_

**READING TERRA NOVA TERRA NOVA CAT-5**

  ------------------------------------------ ----- ----------- ----- ----------- ----- ----------- -- ----------- -- -----------
                                                   2002-2003         2001-2002         2000-2001      1999-2000      1998-1999

  Testing month                                    March             March             April                         

  **SCHOOL SCORES**                                                                                                  

  Total Score                                      66.7              63.5              71.3                          

  Number of students tested                        83                78                56                            

  Percent of total students tested                 100               100               100                           

  Number of students excluded                      0                 0                 0                             

  Percent of students excluded                     0                 0                 0                             

  SUBGROUP SCORES                            N/A               N/A               N/A                                 

  1.\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_                                                                           
  (specify subgroup)                                                                                                 

  Number of students tested                                                                                          

  2.\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_                                                                           
  (specify subgroup)                                                                                                 

  Number of students tested                                                                                          

  3.\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_                                                                           
  (specify subgroup)                                                                                                 

  Number of students tested                                                                                          

  4.\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_                                                                           
  (specify subgroup)                                                                                                 

  Number of students tested                                                                                          
  ------------------------------------------ ----- ----------- ----- ----------- ----- ----------- -- ----------- -- -----------

If the reports use scaled scores, provide the national score (mean
score) and standard deviation

for the total test and each subtest.

  ------------------------------ ----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- -----------
                                 2002-2003   2001-2002   2000-2001   1999-2000   1998-1999

  **NATIONAL MEAN SCORE**        50          50          50                      

  **NATIONAL STANDARD            +/- 21.05   +/- 21.05   +/- 21.05               
  DEVIATION**                                                                    
  ------------------------------ ----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- -----------

**[ASSESSMENTS]{.underline}**

**[REFERENCED AGAINST NATIONAL NORMS]{.underline}**

Provide the following information for all tests in reading (language
arts or English) and mathematics. Show at least three years of data.
Complete a separate form for each test and grade level, and place it on
a separate page.

Grade [3]{.underline}

Test [Terra Nova]{.underline} Edition/publication year [2^nd^
Edition/2001]{.underline} Publisher [CTB McGraw-Hill]{.underline}

Test [CAT-5]{.underline} Edition/publication year [1992]{.underline}
Publisher [CTB McGraw-Hill]{.underline}

Number of students in the grade in which the test was administered

Number of students who took the test

What groups were excluded from testing? [None]{.underline} Why, and how
were they assessed? [N/A]{.underline}

Scores are reported here as (check one): NCEs [X]{.underline} Scaled
scores \_\_\_\_ Percentiles\_\_\_\_

**MATH TERRA NOVA TERRA NOVA CAT-5**

  ------------------------------------------ ----- ----------- ----- ----------- ----- ----------- -- ----------- -- -----------
                                                   2002-2003         2001-2002         2000-2001      1999-2000      1998-1999

  Testing month                                    March             March             April                         

  **SCHOOL SCORES**                                                                                                  

  Total Score                                      73.7              67.9              73.8                          

  Number of students tested                        83                78                56                            

  Percent of total students tested                 100               100               100                           

  Number of students excluded                      0                 0                 0                             

  Percent of students excluded                     0                 0                 0                             

  SUBGROUP SCORES                            N/A               N/A               N/A                                 

  1.\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_                                                                           
  (specify subgroup)                                                                                                 

  Number of students tested                                                                                          

  2.\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_                                                                           
  (specify subgroup)                                                                                                 

  Number of students tested                                                                                          

  3.\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_                                                                           
  (specify subgroup)                                                                                                 

  Number of students tested                                                                                          

  4.\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_                                                                           
  (specify subgroup)                                                                                                 

  Number of students tested                                                                                          
  ------------------------------------------ ----- ----------- ----- ----------- ----- ----------- -- ----------- -- -----------

If the reports use scaled scores, provide the national score (mean
score) and standard deviation

for the total test and each subtest.

  ------------------------------ ----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- -----------
                                 2002-2003   2001-2002   2000-2001   1999-2000   1998-1999

  **NATIONAL MEAN SCORE**        50          50          50                      

  **NATIONAL STANDARD            +/- 21.05   +/- 21.05   +/- 21.05               
  DEVIATION**                                                                    
  ------------------------------ ----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- -----------

**[ASSESSMENTS]{.underline}**

**[REFERENCED AGAINST NATIONAL NORMS]{.underline}**

Provide the following information for all tests in reading (language
arts or English) and mathematics. Show at least three years of data.
Complete a separate form for each test and grade level, and place it on
a separate page.

Grade [2]{.underline}

Test [Terra Nova]{.underline} Edition/publication year [2^nd^
Edition/2001]{.underline} Publisher [CTB McGraw-Hill]{.underline}

Test [CAT-5]{.underline} Edition/publication year [1992]{.underline}
Publisher [CTB McGraw-Hill]{.underline}

Number of students in the grade in which the test was administered

Number of students who took the test

What groups were excluded from testing? [None]{.underline} Why, and how
were they assessed? [N/A]{.underline}

Scores are reported here as (check one): NCEs [X]{.underline} Scaled
scores \_\_\_\_ Percentiles\_\_\_\_

**READING TERRA NOVA TERRA NOVA CAT-5**

  ------------------------------------------ ----- ----------- ----- ----------- ----- ----------- -- ----------- -- -----------
                                                   2002-2003         2001-2002         2000-2001      1999-2000      1998-1999

  Testing month                                    March             March             No Test                       

  **SCHOOL SCORES**                                                                                                  

  Total Score                                      70.8              73.4              N/A                           

  Number of students tested                        74                83                N/A                           

  Percent of total students tested                 100               100               N/A                           

  Number of students excluded                      0                 0                 N/A                           

  Percent of students excluded                     0                 0                 N/A                           

  SUBGROUP SCORES                            N/A               N/A               N/A                                 

  1.\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_                                                                           
  (specify subgroup)                                                                                                 

  Number of students tested                                                                                          

  2.\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_                                                                           
  (specify subgroup)                                                                                                 

  Number of students tested                                                                                          

  3.\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_                                                                           
  (specify subgroup)                                                                                                 

  Number of students tested                                                                                          

  4.\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_                                                                           
  (specify subgroup)                                                                                                 

  Number of students tested                                                                                          
  ------------------------------------------ ----- ----------- ----- ----------- ----- ----------- -- ----------- -- -----------

If the reports use scaled scores, provide the national score (mean
score) and standard deviation

for the total test and each subtest.

  ------------------------------ ----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- -----------
                                 2002-2003   2001-2002   2000-2001   1999-2000   1998-1999

  **NATIONAL MEAN SCORE**        50          50          50                      

  **NATIONAL STANDARD            +/- 21.05   +/- 21.05   +/- 21.05               
  DEVIATION**                                                                    
  ------------------------------ ----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- -----------

**[ASSESSMENTS]{.underline}**

**[REFERENCED AGAINST NATIONAL NORMS]{.underline}**

Provide the following information for all tests in reading (language
arts or English) and mathematics. Show at least three years of data.
Complete a separate form for each test and grade level, and place it on
a separate page.

Grade [2]{.underline}

Test [Terra Nova]{.underline} Edition/publication year [2^nd^
Edition/2001]{.underline} Publisher [CTB McGraw-Hill]{.underline}

Test [CAT-5]{.underline} Edition/publication year [1992]{.underline}
Publisher [CTB McGraw-Hill]{.underline}

Number of students in the grade in which the test was administered

Number of students who took the test

What groups were excluded from testing? [None]{.underline} Why, and how
were they assessed? [N/A]{.underline}

Scores are reported here as (check one): NCEs [X]{.underline} Scaled
scores \_\_\_\_ Percentiles\_\_\_\_

**MATH TERRA NOVA TERRA NOVA CAT-5**

  ------------------------------------------ ----- ----------- ----- ----------- ----- ----------- -- ----------- -- -----------
                                                   2002-2003         2001-2002         2000-2001      1999-2000      1998-1999

  Testing month                                    March             March             No Test                       

  **SCHOOL SCORES**                                                                                                  

  Total Score                                      70.9              72.1              N/A                           

  Number of students tested                        74                83                N/A                           

  Percent of total students tested                 100               100               N/A                           

  Number of students excluded                      0                 0                 N/A                           

  Percent of students excluded                     0                 0                 N/A                           

  SUBGROUP SCORES                            N/A               N/A               N/A                                 

  1.\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_                                                                           
  (specify subgroup)                                                                                                 

  Number of students tested                                                                                          

  2.\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_                                                                           
  (specify subgroup)                                                                                                 

  Number of students tested                                                                                          

  3.\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_                                                                           
  (specify subgroup)                                                                                                 

  Number of students tested                                                                                          

  4.\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_                                                                           
  (specify subgroup)                                                                                                 

  Number of students tested                                                                                          
  ------------------------------------------ ----- ----------- ----- ----------- ----- ----------- -- ----------- -- -----------

If the reports use scaled scores, provide the national score (mean
score) and standard deviation

for the total test and each subtest.

  ------------------------------ ----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- -----------
                                 2002-2003   2001-2002   2000-2001   1999-2000   1998-1999

  **NATIONAL MEAN SCORE**        50          50          50                      

  **NATIONAL STANDARD            +/- 21.05   +/- 21.05   +/- 21.05               
  DEVIATION**                                                                    
  ------------------------------ ----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- -----------