##### U.S. Department of Education November 2002

**2002-2003 *No Child Left Behind---Blue Ribbon Schools Program***

**Cover Sheet**

Name of Principal [Mr. Daniel Bauer]{.underline}

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

Official School Name [St. Peter Catholic Elementary School]{.underline}

(As it should appear in the official records)

School Mailing Address [\_ 215 N. Clay]{.underline}
\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_

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

##  Kirkwood MO 63122-4003\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ 

City State Zip Code+4 (9 digits total)

Tel. [( 314 ) 821-0460]{.underline} Fax [( 314 ) 821-0833]{.underline}

Website/URL [stpeterkirkwood.org Email stp220@swbell.net]{.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)

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

Name of Superintendent [Mr. George Henry]{.underline}

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

District Name [Archdiocese of St. Louis]{.underline} Tel. [( 314 )
792-7300]{.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

President/Chairperson [Mr. Alan
Jonagan\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_]{.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)

**[PART II ‑ DEMOGRAPHIC DATA]{.underline}**

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

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

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

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

\_\_\_\_\_ High schools

\_\_\_\_\_ TOTAL

2\. District Per Pupil Expenditure: \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_

Average State Per Pupil Expenditure: \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_

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

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

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

4\. [3]{.underline} Number of years the principal has been in her/his
position at this school.

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**       28        21                     **45**       **7**       14        11          25

  **1**       18        26                     **45**       **8**       20        19          39

  **2**       25        31                     **56**       **9**                             

  **3**       21        21                     **42**       **10**                            

  **4**       24        21                     **45**       **11**                            

  **5**       23        27                     **50**       **12**                            

  **6**       24        30                     54           Other                             

                                    **TOTAL                                                   405
                                    STUDENTS                                                  
                                    IN THE                                                    
                                    APPLYING                                                  
                                    SCHOOL**                                                  
  ----------- --------- ----------- ---------- --------- -- ----------- --------- ----------- ---------

6\. Racial/ethnic composition of [97.5]{.underline} % White

the students in the school: [1]{.underline} % Black or African American

[1]{.underline} % Hispanic or Latino

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

\% American Indian/Alaskan Native

**100% Total**

7\. Student turnover, or mobility rate, during the past year:
[.2]{.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 2
              ***to*** the school after October  
              1 until the end of the year.       

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

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

  **(4)**     Total number of students in the    405
              school as of October 1             

  **(5)**     Subtotal in row (3) divided by     .007
              total in row (4)                   

  **(6)**     Amount in row (5) multiplied by    .7
              100                                
  ----------- ---------------------------------- ------------------------

8\. Limited English Proficient students in the school: [1]{.underline} %

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

Number of languages represented: \_\_\_[2]{.underline}\_\_\_\_\_

Specify languages: Spanish and Albanian

9\. Students eligible for free/reduced-priced meals:
\_\_\_[3]{.underline}\_\_\_\_\_%

\_\_\_\_[11]{.underline}\_\_\_\_Total Number Students Who Qualify

> If this method is not 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.

To get this number we used the number of students eligible for Title I
services.

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

\_\_[31]{.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.

\_\_\_\_Autism \_\_[1]{.underline}\_Orthopedic Impairment

\_\_\_\_Deafness \_\_[5]{.underline} Other Health Impaired

\_\_\_\_Deaf-Blindness \_[18]{.underline}\_Specific Learning Disability

\_\_\_\_Hearing Impairment \_\_[6]{.underline}\_Speech or Language
Impairment

\_\_\_\_Mental Retardation \_\_\_\_Traumatic Brain Injury

\_\_[1]{.underline}\_ Multiple Disabilities \_\_\_\_Visual Impairment
Including Blindness

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}\_\_\_ \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_

Classroom teachers \_\_\_\_[21]{.underline}\_\_
\_\_\_[4]{.underline}\_\_\_\_

Special resource teachers/specialists \_\_\_\_ [1]{.underline}\_\_\_
\_\_\_[1]{.underline}\_\_\_\_

Paraprofessionals \_\_\_\_[3]{.underline}\_\_\_
\_\_\_[5]{.underline}\_\_\_\_

> Support staff \_\_\_\_[1]{.underline}\_\_[\_]{.underline}
> \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_

Total number \_\_\_\_[8]{.underline}\_\_\_ \_\_\_\_[10]{.underline}\_\_

12\. Student-"classroom teacher" ratio: \_\_[14.4/1]{.underline}

13\. Show the attendance patterns of teachers and students. 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 and drop-off rates.

  ------------------------ ----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- -----------
                           2001-2002   2000-2001   1999-2000   1998-1999   1997-1998

  Daily student attendance 384         403         404         400         435

  Daily teacher attendance 34          33          34          34          34

  Teacher turnover rate    1           5           0           5           1

  Student dropout rate                                                     

  Student drop-off rate                                                    
  ------------------------ ----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- -----------

**[PART III -- SUMMARY]{.underline}**

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 and begin the first sentence with the
school's name, city, and state.

St. Peter School in Kirkwood, Missouri is a Catholic parish elementary
school focused on helping each student reach his/her potential
spiritually, emotionally, academically and physically. To enable
individuals to reach this potential, the school community cooperates in
setting high expectations for student growth in faith, scholarship, and
service. Through the Holy Spirit's guidance and Jesus' example, our
community of learners will meet the high expectations, and each
individual will meet his/her full potential.

St. Peter's has a tradition of excellence dating back to 1864. It is one
of the oldest schools in the metropolitan St. Louis area. The school is
one of 130+ schools in the Archdiocese of St. Louis school system and is
a member of the National Catholic Education Association (NCEA). The
present enrollment is 450 students in preschool through eighth grade.
The enrollment figures have remained steady for the last ten years and
presently we are in a major building phase. New administrative space, a
science lab, a second computer room, a library, and a new facility for
our preschool are now under construction. Presently we have 22
classrooms, a gymnasium, rooms for a nurse, learning consultant, and
reading specialist, a cafeteria, and administrative offices.

The teaching and administrative staff are a good mix of experienced and
younger teachers. Twelve of the thirty professional staff members (40%)
have advanced degrees. They are assisted by eight teacher's aides who
work mostly in the primary grades. These educators are committed to
professional excellence and to the school's mission and vision.

The curriculum offerings include courses in Religion, Language Arts,
Social Studies, Science, Math, Spanish, Computer, Music, Art and
Physical Education. All grade levels tested (grades 3 through 8) scored
above the 80^th^ percentile in the most recent standardized tests in the
fall off 2002.

Extra curricular activities include choir, handbell choir, band, student
council, yearbook, prayer groups and service organizations. A school
musical production is presented annually in the spring. Sports teams are
sponsored in baseball, softball, soccer, volleyball, basketball and
track through the parish athletic organization.

Parents are encouraged to participate in school activities. There is
parent membership in organizations such as the Board of Education,
Finance Committee, and the PTA. The PTA is the sponsoring group for most
fundraising endeavors. Parent volunteers are also used to assist in the
cafeteria, playground and the school office. The school is a tuition
based school subsidized by the parish at large and by fundraising
events. The entire parish family shares responsibility for providing the
learning environment, the resources, the leadership, and the community
of faith that supports our mission.

St. Peter Catholic School is dedicated to helping the total child reach
his or her potential in a safe, nurturing, and faith filled environment.

**[PART IV -- INDICATORS OF ACADEMIC SUCCESS]{.underline}**

**1. The Iowa Test of Basic Skills is given in the fall of each year to
all students at St. Peter School who are in grades 3 through 8. The
results of these tests are compared to all students in the nation
testing in the fall, and to students in the 150 schools in the
Archdiocese of St. Louis.**

Our test scores range from the 74^th^ percentile to the 89^th^
percentile in Reading, Math and Language Arts. Our lowest scores are
better than three-fourths of all the students who took the test. The
highest scores are at or above the 90^th^ percentile. In the fall of
2002, the composite score, which includes Reading, Math, Language Arts,
Social Studies, Science and Reference and Map Skills, ranges between the
84^th^ and 89^th^ percentile.

In the fall of 2002, 12 out of 26 eighth graders scored at the 90^th^
percentile or above which is 46% of the class, and 24 out of 26 students
scored at the 70^th^ percentile or above on the composite score. In
grades three through eight 117 students scored at or above the 90^th^
percentile on their composite which is 44% of the school. We also had 35
students score a composite of 99% in grades 3 through 8. Included in
these figures are the scores of our special needs students who were
given the test in an adaptive manner.

Our scores are reflective of the wonderful success our teachers have had
with out students as well as the parental support we receive.

All of our students have scored well above the national average and
above the average students in the Archdiocese of St. Louis. We are
extremely proud of our students and our scores.

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

St. Peter uses the assessment data to understand and improve student and
school performance on a yearly basis. Each year the Iowa Test of Basic
Skills is given to students in grades 3 through 8. When the test results
arrive, we begin to look for strengths and weakness not only in each
grade, but also in the entire curriculum. We also look carefully at each
student's results noting their progression or in some cases a decline,
and try to ascertain the reason.

Two years ago, we realized that punctuation and grammar scores were
lower for the entire school than some other areas and began to address
it in a variety of ways. First, we purchased a new Reading/Language Arts
series, which focuses more on these areas. The Assistant Principal and
Learning Consultant also meet regularly with each teacher to go over
their writing curriculum. Suggestions are given to improve skills. We
are seeing much growth in the area mentioned above and continue to meet
with the teachers to improve our skills especially in the area of
writing.

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

When results arrive, they are communicated to the appropriate publics.
Parents are given copies of how the school compares with the whole
Archdiocese of St. Louis as well as how we compare nationally. They also
receive their own child's report. The report is in narrative form. Also
included are percentile ranks and a grid that illustrates whether the
child is performing above average, average or below average. The
narrative explains to parents how their child compares to children in
the same grade across the nation in each area of the test. Strengths and
weaknesses are pointed out so that parents can see areas of growth or
areas where their child could use some help in order to improve their
scores the next year. Parents are also provided the school's previous
year's score so they can compare them and see how we are improving.
These results are also communicated to the Board of Education, which
consists of members of the community. Teachers in some grades (usually 4
-- 8) go over results with students individually and point out their
strengths and weaknesses. In addition, the principal meets with each
eighth grader to go over their score prior to their applying to high
school. He and the eighth grade teacher meet with parents as well to go
over the scores and give advice on where students should apply for high
school.

Assessment data is also communicated to parents informing them of
curriculum areas that the school is going to work on in the following
year in order to improve scores and performance.

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

St. Peter School shares its successes in a variety of ways. Our teachers
are master teachers and are frequently invited to share their expertise
by giving workshops in a number of curriculum areas to teachers at other
schools. Several of our teachers will be giving presentations at the
National Catholic Education Association Convention, which will be held
in St. Louis in April 2003. Teachers from other schools frequently come
to St. Peter to observe our teachers and their instructional techniques.
(Many times St. Peter has been recommended by the Catholic Education
Office as a school administrators may want to send teachers to in order
to pick up new techniques etc.). Several of the area universities keep
asking to place student teachers at St. Peter because of wonderful
experience and preparation they seem to receive. Several of our teachers
have been invited to attend "invitation only" workshops that only a
certain caliber of teacher is invited to attend.

We also share the success of our students by sending them to region Math
meets and Bellarmine Speech League Meets and the Academic Olympiad. Some
of our students have competed in city-wide competitions while others
have competed on the state level in areas such as Spelling, Social
Studies and Fine Arts.

# PART V -- CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION

1.  **Describe in one page the school's curriculum, including foreign
    languages (foreign language instruction is an eligibility
    requirement for middle, junior high and high schools), and show how
    all students are engaged with significant content, based on high
    standards.**

The instructional program includes learning experiences that provide
children with knowledge, skills, values, attitudes and behaviors
necessary to function effectively as Christians in a global society.

Planned curriculum includes daily classes offered in K -- 8 in English,
Mathematics, Social Studies, Reading, Science, Language Arts, and
Religion. In addition, Computer, Physical Education, Art, and Music are
conducted twice weekly in grades K -- 8. Spanish classes are also
offered twice a week in grades 6, 7 and 8.

The instructional program at St. Peter emphasizes student-centered
learning. Accommodations are made for individual learning styles on
every grade level and cross-curricular activities are a regular part of
the learning process. Teachers utilize a variety of assessment tools
such as quizzes, long and short-term projects, class presentations, and
objective and essay tests.

The instructional program reflects national, state and district
standards in all content areas. Teachers are encouraged to further their
education through attendance at workshops, conferences, in-services and
university courses. Membership in professional organizations is also
encouraged.

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

St. Peter uses the 2000 copyright of the McGraw Hill Reading series. It
is an integrated language arts program, which includes phonics, guided
reading, grammar, writing and spelling. Each lesson is a week long. All
students begin with the same components of vocabulary introduction,
building background, and pre taught skills such as phonics and
comprehension. Students also read aloud the same core selection. In
order to meet individual needs, students then read leveled books that
contain the same general information about a specific subject. These
books are either easy, on level or challenge books. Students end the
week discussing the leveled books, reviewing phonics, comprehension,
vocabulary, study skills and assessment. Students also write on a daily
basis. Often their writing has something to do with the story of the
week. Other times, they are encouraged to write about a specific topic,
or can choose a topic of their own.

After examining several series, this series was chosen because of the
variety of levels that the students can attain. It also allows our
reading specialist to work with the underachiever and the overachiever
as well. We are better able to meet all our students' needs especially
at the primary level where reading is such an important skill.

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.**

It is stated in the mission statement that St. Peter School focuses on
"helping each student reach his/her potential spiritually, emotionally,
academically, and physically." While the math curriculum strives to meet
all these student needs, greater emphasis is placed on academic
achievement given the nature of the subject.

Quantitative literacy for all students is the goal of the mathematics
curriculum at St. Peter School. Emphasis is placed on the acquisition of
processes and skills that support the mathematical reasoning.
Foundational concepts such as place value, equivalence, proportionality,
function, and rate of change are linked to and build on one another so
that the student's understanding and knowledge deepens as their ability
to grasp mathematics expands. In addition, the program helps students
not only to understand mathematics, but also to be able to communicate
about it. Students know when, where and how mathematics is used. Through
the application of concepts and skills, students are able to solve
problems, thus gaining an appreciation for mathematics as an important
area of skill and way of thinking.

Striving to meet the needs and learning styles of all students, teachers
create situations for students that will foster their making mental
relationships. Investigations using hands on activities, simulations,
games and other activities enable students to interact with their
environment, and in the process, become actively engaged in learning.
Enrichment is provided through open-ended problems and projects.

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

St. Peter Elementary School uses a multi-faceted approach for
instruction. The school is cognizant of the variety of ways in which
students learn, and has adapted its instruction to provide appropriate
techniques to accommodate students learning styles. Among the tools used
within the school are whole group, small group and individualized
instruction.

In the area of science instruction, the method used is the Inquiry
Method, which includes the Foundational Approach to Science Teaching
(FAST), and the Developmental Approach to Science and Technology (DASH).
There is a range of techniques used to develop reading skills from the
traditional textbook to small group instruction using materials at
appropriate reading levels. A reading specialist teaches students from
kindergarten through third grade on both remedial and accelerated
levels. There is also a technology specialist who provides hands-on
instruction with computers and software applications. The school
addresses physical capabilities as it has different types of instruction
for both gross and fine motor skills. All children attend regular
physical education classes and those who need more fine motor skill
instruction receive small group instruction from the learning
consultant.

The school takes advantage of community resources to enhance learning.
St. Peter brings in outside experts to enrich the curriculum. Examples
of this are Junior Achievement and Project Business. The school also
utilizes community resources by taking the students on field trips to
gain direct learning experiences. Recent field trips included: the St.
Louis Art Museum, St. Louis Symphony, Missouri Botanical Garden and The
Jefferson Memorial Gateway Arch.

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

St. Peter School uses faculty meetings and in-service sessions to
provide professional development. Teachers are also encouraged to attend
workshops in the area of instruction. Guest speakers at faculty meetings
and in-service sessions have covered topics that ranged from insurance
and retirement, to special education issues. Guest speakers have
attended monthly faculty meetings to discuss counseling issues as well
as new theories such as "Brain Gym." St. Peter's administration actively
encourages all faculty members to attend workshops not only in the area,
but out of the St. Louis area as well. The PTA frequently subsidizes the
cost of these educational opportunities for the teachers. Current list
of scheduled workshops and seminars are always prominently displayed in
the teacher's lounge. The administration also places relevant flyers in
teacher's mailboxes as a way of letting them know about upcoming
workshops in their field.

Teachers are observed by the administration on a regular basis. The
evaluation is then discussed with the teacher and included in the
teacher's permanent personnel file. Department and curriculum/subject
area meetings are held so that teachers can share information with
co-workers. The impact on student achievement is very positive. The
teachers keep the curriculum fresh and exciting for the students because
of the innovative activities and methods learned at in-services,
workshops and seminars. Teachers willingly share handouts, ideas and
textbooks with their co-workers.

**[PART VI - PRIVATE SCHOOL ADDENDUM]{.underline}**

*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.*

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.)

\$\_\_\_\_\_ \$\_\_\_\_\_\_ \$\_\_\_\_\_\_ \$\_\_\_\_\_\_ \$\_\_\_\_\_\_
\$\_\_\_\_\_\_

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

\$\_\_\_\_\_\_ \$\_\_\_\_\_\_ \$\_\_\_\_\_\_ \$\_\_\_\_\_\_
\$\_\_\_\_\_\_ \$\_\_\_\_\_\_

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

\$\_\_\_\_\_\_ \$\_\_\_\_\_\_ For grades K -- 8, the tuition is \$2,894
for the first child.

12^th^ Other

2\. What is the educational cost per student?
\$\_[3,286]{.underline}\_\_\_\_\_

(School budget divided by enrollment)

3\. What is the average financial aid per student?
\$\_[40.00]{.underline}\_\_\_\_\_

4\. What percentage of the annual budget is devoted to
\_\_\_\_\_[2]{.underline}\_\_\_\_\_%

scholarship assistance and/or tuition reduction?

5\. What percentage of the student body receives

scholarship assistance, including tuition reduction?
\_\_\_[4]{.underline}\_\_\_\_\_\_%

**[SAMPLE FORMAT FOR DISPLAYING 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. **[SAMPLE FORMAT
FOR DISPLAYING 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.

Grade\_\_\_\_\_[3]{.underline}\_\_ Test\_\_[Iowa Test of Basic
Skills]{.underline}\_

Edition/publication year\_[1993/M]{.underline} Publisher
\_[Riverside]{.underline}\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_

What groups were excluded from testing? Why, and how were they assessed?

\_[No groups were excluded from the
testing.]{.underline}\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_

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

Reading

+--------------------------------------+----------+---------+---------+
|                                      | 2        | 20      | 2000    |
|                                      | 002-2003 | 01-2002 | -2001   |
+--------------------------------------+----------+---------+---------+
| Testing month                        | # S      | Se      | Se      |
|                                      | eptember | ptember | ptember |
+--------------------------------------+----------+---------+---------+
| **SCHOOL SCORES**                    |          |         |         |
+--------------------------------------+----------+---------+---------+
| Total Score                          | 86       | 86      | 86      |
+--------------------------------------+----------+---------+---------+
| Number of students tested            | 55       | 41      | 49      |
+--------------------------------------+----------+---------+---------+
| Percent of total students tested     | 100      | 100     | 100     |
+--------------------------------------+----------+---------+---------+
| Number of students excluded          | 0        | 0       | 0       |
+--------------------------------------+----------+---------+---------+
| Percent of students excluded         | 0        | 0       | 0       |
+--------------------------------------+----------+---------+---------+

Math

+--------------------------------------+----------+---------+---------+
|                                      | 2        | 20      | 2000    |
|                                      | 002-2003 | 01-2002 | -2001   |
+--------------------------------------+----------+---------+---------+
| Testing month                        | # S      | Se      | Se      |
|                                      | eptember | ptember | ptember |
+--------------------------------------+----------+---------+---------+
| **SCHOOL SCORES**                    |          |         |         |
+--------------------------------------+----------+---------+---------+
| Total Score                          | 76       | 88      | 76      |
+--------------------------------------+----------+---------+---------+
| Number of students tested            | 55       | 41      | 49      |
+--------------------------------------+----------+---------+---------+
| Percent of total students tested     | 100      | 100     | 100     |
+--------------------------------------+----------+---------+---------+
| Number of students excluded          | 0        | 0       | 0       |
+--------------------------------------+----------+---------+---------+
| Percent of students excluded         | 0        | 0       | 0       |
+--------------------------------------+----------+---------+---------+

Language Arts

+--------------------------------------+----------+---------+---------+
|                                      | 2        | 20      | 2000    |
|                                      | 002-2003 | 01-2002 | -2001   |
+--------------------------------------+----------+---------+---------+
| Testing month                        | # S      | Se      | Se      |
|                                      | eptember | ptember | ptember |
+--------------------------------------+----------+---------+---------+
| **SCHOOL SCORES**                    |          |         |         |
+--------------------------------------+----------+---------+---------+
| Total Score                          | 89       | 89      | 86      |
+--------------------------------------+----------+---------+---------+
| Number of students tested            | 55       | 41      | 49      |
+--------------------------------------+----------+---------+---------+
| Percent of total students tested     | 100      | 100     | 100     |
+--------------------------------------+----------+---------+---------+
| Number of students excluded          | 0        | 0       | 0       |
+--------------------------------------+----------+---------+---------+
| Percent of students excluded         | 0        | 0       | 0       |
+--------------------------------------+----------+---------+---------+

The 2002 - 2003 ITBS test results are from Form A. Our Archdiocese
switched to the latest copyright of the test.

**[SAMPLE FORMAT FOR DISPLAYING 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.

Grade\_\_\_[4]{.underline}\_\_\_\_\_ Test\_\_\_[Iowa Test of Basic
Skills]{.underline}\_\_\_\_\_\_

Edition/publication year\_\_[1993/M]{.underline}\_\_\_\_\_\_ Publisher
\_[Riverside]{.underline}\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_

What groups were excluded from testing? Why, and how were they assessed?
[No groups were excluded.]{.underline}

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

Reading

  -------------------------------------- ----------- ----------- -----------
                                         2002-2003   2001-2002   2000-2001

  Testing month                          September   September   September

  **SCHOOL SCORES**                                              

  Total Score                            89          89          85

  Number of students tested              43          45          36

  Percent of total students tested       100         100         100

  Number of students excluded            0           0           0

  Percent of students excluded           0           0           0
  -------------------------------------- ----------- ----------- -----------

Math

  -------------------------------------- ----------- ----------- -----------
                                         2002-2003   2001-2002   2000-2001

  Testing month                          September   September   September

  **SCHOOL SCORES**                                              

  Total Score                            82          82          82

  Number of students tested              43          45          36

  Percent of total students tested       100         100         100

  Number of students excluded            0           0           0

  Percent of students excluded           0           0           0
  -------------------------------------- ----------- ----------- -----------

Language

  -------------------------------------- ----------- ----------- -----------
                                         2002-2003   2001-2002   2000-2001

  Testing month                          September   September   September

  **SCHOOL SCORES**                                              

  Total Score                            89          77          89

  Number of students tested              43          45          36

  Percent of total students tested       100         100         100

  Number of students excluded            0           0           0

  Percent of students excluded           0           0           0
  -------------------------------------- ----------- ----------- -----------

**[SAMPLE FORMAT FOR DISPLAYING 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.

Grade\_[5]{.underline}\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ [Test]{.underline} [Iowa Test of
Basic Skills\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_]{.underline}

Edition/publication year\_\_\_[1993/M]{.underline}\_\_\_
Publisher\_[Riverside]{.underline}\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_

What groups were excluded from testing? Why, and how were they assessed?
[No groups were\_]{.underline}

e[xcluded\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_]{.underline}

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

Reading

  -------------------------------------- ----------- ----------- -----------
                                         2002 - 2003 2001 - 2002 200 - 2001

  Testing month                          September   September   September

  **SCHOOL SCORES**                                              

  Total Score                            87          78          87

  Number of students tested              44          51          60

  Percent of total students tested       100         100         100

  Number of students excluded            0           0           0

  Percent of students excluded           0           0           0
  -------------------------------------- ----------- ----------- -----------

Math

  -------------------------------------- ----------- ----------- -----------
                                         2002 - 2003 2001 - 2002 200 - 2001

  Testing month                          September   September   September

  **SCHOOL SCORES**                                              

  Total Score                            74          76          74

  Number of students tested              44          51          60

  Percent of total students tested       100         100         100

  Number of students excluded            0           0           0

  Percent of students excluded           0           0           0
  -------------------------------------- ----------- ----------- -----------

Language

  -------------------------------------- ----------- ----------- -----------
                                         2002 - 2003 2001 - 2002 200 - 2001

  Testing month                          September   September   September

  **SCHOOL SCORES**                                              

  Total Score                            86          76          85

  Number of students tested              44          51          60

  Percent of total students tested       100         100         100

  Number of students excluded            0           0           0

  Percent of students excluded           0           0           0
  -------------------------------------- ----------- ----------- -----------

**[SAMPLE FORMAT FOR DISPLAYING 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.

Grade\_\_[6]{.underline}\_\_\_\_\_\_ Test [Iowa Test of Basic
Skill\_\_\_\_\_\_\_]{.underline}

Edition/publication year [1993/M]{.underline}\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_
Publisher\_[Riverside]{.underline}\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_­­

What groups were excluded from testing? Why, and how were they assessed?
\_[No groups were]{.underline}

[excluded.]{.underline}\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_

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

Reading

  -------------------------------------- ----------- ----------- -----------
                                         2002-2003   2001-2002   2000 - 2001

  Testing month                          September   September   September

  **SCHOOL SCORES**                                              

  Total Score                            87          79          79

  Number of students tested              45          54          60

  Percent of total students tested       100         100         100

  Number of students excluded            0           0           0

  Percent of students excluded           0           0           0
  -------------------------------------- ----------- ----------- -----------

Math

  -------------------------------------- ----------- ----------- -----------
                                         2002-2003   2001-2002   2000 - 2001

  Testing month                          September   September   September

  **SCHOOL SCORES**                                              

  Total Score                            81          80          83

  Number of students tested              45          54          60

  Percent of total students tested       100         100         100

  Number of students excluded            0           0           0

  Percent of students excluded           0           0           0
  -------------------------------------- ----------- ----------- -----------

Language

  -------------------------------------- ----------- ----------- -----------
                                         2002-2003   2001-2002   2000 - 2001

  Testing month                          September   September   September

  **SCHOOL SCORES**                                              

  Total Score                            83          81          80

  Number of students tested              45          54          60

  Percent of total students tested       100         100         100

  Number of students excluded            0           0           0

  Percent of students excluded           0           0           0
  -------------------------------------- ----------- ----------- -----------

**[SAMPLE FORMAT FOR DISPLAYING 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.

Grade\_\_\_[7]{.underline}\_\_\_\_\_ Test\_[Iowa Test of Basic
Skills]{.underline}\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_

Edition/publication year\_[1993 M]{.underline}\_\_\_\_\_ Publisher
[Riverside]{.underline}\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_

What groups were excluded from testing? Why, and how were they assessed?
[No groups were]{.underline}

[excluded]{.underline}\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_

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

Rreading

  -------------------------------------- ----------- ----------- -----------
                                         2002-2003   2001-2002   2000 - 2001

  Testing month                          September   September   September

  **SCHOOL SCORES**                                              

  Total Score                            85          86          85

  Number of students tested              49\.        25          38

  Percent of total students tested       100         100         100

  Number of students excluded            0           0           0

  Percent of students excluded           0           0           0
  -------------------------------------- ----------- ----------- -----------

Math

  -------------------------------------- ----------- ----------- -----------
                                         2002-2003   2001-2002   2000 - 2001

  Testing month                          September   September   September

  **SCHOOL SCORES**                                              

  Total Score                            82          86          82

  Number of students tested              49\.        25          38

  Percent of total students tested       100         100         100

  Number of students excluded            0           0           0

  Percent of students excluded           0           0           0
  -------------------------------------- ----------- ----------- -----------

Language

  -------------------------------------- ----------- ----------- -----------
                                         2002-2003   2001-2002   2000 - 2001

  Testing month                          September   September   September

  **SCHOOL SCORES**                                              

  Total Score                            79          85          82

  Number of students tested              49\.        25          38

  Percent of total students tested       100         100         100

  Number of students excluded            0           0           0

  Percent of students excluded           0           0           0
  -------------------------------------- ----------- ----------- -----------

**[SAMPLE FORMAT FOR DISPLAYING 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.

Grade\_\_[8]{.underline}\_\_\_\_\_\_ Test\_[Iowa Test of Basic
Skills]{.underline}\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_

Edition/publication year\_[1994 M]{.underline}\_\_\_\_\_\_ Publisher
[Riverside]{.underline}\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_

What groups were excluded from testing? Why, and how were they assessed?
[No groups were]{.underline}

[excluded\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_]{.underline}\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_

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

Reading

  -------------------------------------- ----------- ----------- -----------
                                         2002-2003   2001-2002   2000 - 2001

  Testing month                          September   September   September

  **SCHOOL SCORES**                                              

  Total Score                            86          85          86

  Number of students tested              26          39          47

  Percent of total students tested       100         100         100

  Number of students excluded            0           0           0

  Percent of students excluded           0           0           0
  -------------------------------------- ----------- ----------- -----------

Math

  -------------------------------------- ----------- ----------- -----------
                                         2002-2003   2001-2002   2000 - 2001

  Testing month                          September   September   September

  **SCHOOL SCORES**                                              

  Total Score                            87          83          87

  Number of students tested              26          39          47

  Percent of total students tested       100         100         100

  Number of students excluded            0           0           0

  Percent of students excluded           0           0           0
  -------------------------------------- ----------- ----------- -----------

Language

  -------------------------------------- ----------- ----------- -----------
                                         2002-2003   2001-2002   2000 - 2001

  Testing month                          September   September   September

  **SCHOOL SCORES**                                              

  Total Score                            87          87          87

  Number of students tested              26          39          47

  Percent of total students tested       100         100         100

  Number of students excluded            0           0           0

  Percent of students excluded           0           0           0
  -------------------------------------- ----------- ----------- -----------