##### *2006-2007 No Child Left Behind - Blue Ribbon Schools Program*

*U.S. Department of Education*

**Cover Sheet** Type of School: (Check all that apply) \[X\] Elementary
\[X\] Middle \[ \] High \[ \] K-12 \[ \]Charter

Name of Principal [Dr. Melanie B.
Verges\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_]{.underline}

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

Official School Name [\_\_St. Rita School]{.underline}

(As it should appear in the official records)

School Mailing Address\_\_[194 Ravan
Avenue\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_]{.underline}

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

[Harahan\_ \_\_
\_\_]{.underline}\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_[Louisiana
70123-4999\_\_\_]{.underline}

City State Zip Code+4 (9 digits total)

County \_\_\_[Jefferson]{.underline}\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_
State School Code
Number\*\_\_[N/A]{.underline}\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_

Telephone [( 504 ) 737-0744]{.underline} Fax [( 504)
738-2184]{.underline}

Web site/URL [www.stritaharahan.com]{.underline} E-mail
[stritahar@archdiocese-no.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\* [Rev. William F. Maestri]{.underline}

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

District Name [Archdiocese of New Orleans]{.underline} Tel. [( 504 )
861-6235]{.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 [Mrs. Mary Phillips]{.underline}

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

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\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_

(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**

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 for Civil Rights
(OCR) requirements is true and correct.

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

2.  The school has made adequate yearly progress each year for the past
    two years and has not 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 2006-2007 school year.

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

4.  The school has been in existence for five full years, that is, from
    at least September 2001 and has not received the No Child Left
    Behind -- Blue Ribbon Schools award in the past five years.

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

6.  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
    OCR has accepted a corrective action plan from the district to
    remedy the violation.

7.  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.

8.  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

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

\_\_\_\_\_ Other

\_\_[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\. [\_ 5]{.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 as of October 1 enrolled at each grade level or
its equivalent in applying school only:

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

  **PreK**    32        29                     **61**       **7**       22        37          **59**

  **K**       28        28                     **56**       **8**       11        14          **25**

  **1**       26        26                     **52**       **9**                             

  **2**       29        23                     **52**       **10**                            

  **3**       24        28                     **52**       **11**                            

  **4**       25        18                     **43**       **12**                            

  **5**       25        26                     **51**       **Other**                         

  **6**       29        28                     **57**                                         

                                    **TOTAL                                                   **508**
                                    STUDENTS                                                  
                                    IN THE                                                    
                                    APPLYING                                                  
                                    SCHOOL**                                                  
  ----------- --------- ----------- ---------- --------- -- ----------- --------- ----------- ---------

> ***\[Throughout the document, round numbers 1 or higher to the nearest
> whole number.***
>
> ***Use decimals to one place only if the number is below 1.\]***

6\. Racial/ethnic composition of [97]{.underline} % White

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

[.6]{.underline} % Hispanic or Latino

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

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

**100% Total**

Use only the five standard categories in reporting the racial/ethnic
composition of the school.

7\. Student turnover, or mobility rate, during the past year:
\_\_[45]{.underline}\_\_%

> \[This rate should be calculated using the grid below. The answer to
> (6) is the mobility rate.\]

  ------------------------- --------------------------- ------------------
  **(1)**                   Number of students who      139
                            transferred ***to*** the    
                            school after October 1      
                            until the end of the year   

  **(2)**                   Number of students who      91
                            transferred ***from*** the  
                            school after October 1      
                            until the end of the year   

  **(3)**                   Total of all transferred    230
                            students \[sum of rows (1)  
                            and (2)\]                   

  **(4)**                   Total number of students in 508
                            the school as of October 1  

  **(5)**                   Total transferred students  .45
                            in row (3) divided by total 
                            students in row (4)         

  **(6)**                   Amount in row (5)           45
                            multiplied by 100           
  ------------------------- --------------------------- ------------------

8\. Limited English Proficient students in the school:
\_\_[0]{.underline}\_\_%

\_\_[0]{.underline}\_\_\_Total Number Limited English Proficient

Number of languages represented: \_\_\_[0]{.underline}\_\_\_\_\_

Specify languages:

9\. Students eligible for free/reduced-priced meals: \_\_[4]{.underline}
%

Total number students who qualify: \_[18]{.underline}\_

> If this method does not produce an 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:
\_\_\_[0]{.underline}\_\_\_%

\_\_\_[0]{.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. Do not add additional categories.

\_[0]{.underline}\_\_Autism \_[0]{.underline}\_\_Orthopedic Impairment

\_[0]{.underline}\_\_Deafness \_[0]{.underline}\_\_Other Health Impaired

\_[0]{.underline}\_\_Deaf-Blindness \_[0]{.underline}\_\_Specific
Learning Disability

\_[0]{.underline}\_\_Emotional Disturbance \_[0]{.underline}\_\_Speech
or Language Impairment

\_[0]{.underline}\_\_Hearing Impairment \_[0]{.underline}\_\_Traumatic
Brain Injury

> \_[0]{.underline}\_\_Mental Retardation \_[0]{.underline}\_\_Visual
> Impairment Including Blindness
>
> \_[0]{.underline}\_\_Multiple Disabilities

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 \_\_[26]{.underline}\_\_\_
[\_\_\_\_0\_\_\_]{.underline}

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

Paraprofessionals \_\_\_[6]{.underline}\_\_[\_]{.underline} \_\_\_
[6\_\_]{.underline}\_

> Support staff \_\_\_[5]{.underline}\_\_\_
> \_\_\_\_[0]{.underline}\_\_\_
>
> Total number \_\_[40]{.underline}\_\_\_ \_\_\_\_[6]{.underline}\_\_\_

12. Average school student-classroom teacher ratio, that is, the number
    of

students in the school divided by the FTE of classroom teachers, e.g.,
22:1 \_\_\_[19:1]{.underline}\_\_\_

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. Also
explain a high teacher turnover rate.

  -------------------------- ----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- -----------
                             2005-2006   2004-2005   2003-2004   2002-2003   2001-2002

  Daily student attendance   98%         97%         97%         97%         97%

  Daily teacher attendance   97%         96%         98%         95%         94%

  Teacher turnover rate      28%         31%         32%         33%         21%

  Student dropout rate       0%          0%          0%          0%          0%
  (middle/high)                                                              

  Student drop-off rate      N/A%        N/A%        N/A%        N/A%        N/A%
  (high school)                                                              
  -------------------------- ----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- -----------

**PART III ‑ SUMMARY**

St. Rita School has served thousands of families in Harahan, Louisiana
since 1953. State-approved and accredited by the Southern Association of
Colleges and Schools (SACS), St. Rita School ministers to more than 400
families each year by providing students in preschool to eighth grade
with an excellent Catholic education. St. Rita School (SRS) recognizes
the shared responsibility of all stakeholders in the educational
program. Several structures facilitate such co-responsibility, such as
Parish Administration and Finance Committee, Advisory Board of
Education, Home & School Association, Dads Club, Alumni Association,
Silver Trotters, and Principal's Advisory Council/School Improvement
Team. The annual St. Rita Pecan Festival affords all members of the
community to celebrate their membership in the *St. Rita Family*.

St. Rita School has continued to expand since its founding. Early
education programs were established for four-year olds in 1983 and
three-year olds in 2001. St. Rita School received recognition as a Blue
Ribbon School of Excellence in 1998. Construction of a Community Room,
library, computer lab, and conference room was completed in 2000, and
SRS achieved accreditation status from SACS in 2003.

Talented faculty and staff strive daily to fulfill the mission as they
*celebrate Catholic tradition, promote Gospel values, and call students
to love and serve God and others. The educational program nurtures
students to reach their fullest potential and prepares them for the
future in a positive, creative, and enriched learning environment.*
Dedicated professionals include classroom teachers, teaching assistants
through grade 1, technology and computer teachers, a library/media
specialist, fine arts and music teachers, physical education
teacher/athletic director, Title I teachers, and a foreign language
instructor. Administrative support is provided by a social worker,
academic assistant principal, dean of students, and principal with a
doctorate in Catholic educational leadership.

St. Rita students prepare for the future through a program of study that
infuses Catholic identity standards across the curriculum. Daily prayer
and religion class, parish and school-wide masses, and seasonal
paraliturgy services promote spiritual development and foster community.
The standards-based curriculum addresses the needs of all students and
advances students toward national recognition, with seventh and eighth
graders accepted into highly competitive high schools each year.
Students utilize state-of-the-art technology available throughout the
campus, which further supports their academic accomplishment. Programs
such as Gifted Study, Fast ForWord reading, Title I math, and
Accelerated Reader provide support for student populations at various
levels. Following the spirit of No Child Left Behind, the Individual
Needs Committee ensures that classroom and testing accommodations are
implemented based on educational evaluations.

Students enjoy a variety of support services as well as
extra-curricular, athletic, and co-curricular activities that expand
horizons and foster responsibility in preparation for future success.
The expansive club program includes National Junior Honor Society,
prayer group, science, technology, drama, student council, newspaper,
scouting, altar servers, cheerleading, quiz bowl, chess, library and
cultural essay. Boys and girls participate in several athletic sports
such as baseball, softball, flag football, basketball, volleyball, golf
and swimming. Co-curricular offerings include guitar, instrumental
music, liturgical music, visual art, performance choir, musical
production, safe and drug free program, ROPES training, peer tutoring,
and daily middle school service corps. Auxiliary services include bus
transportation, breakfast, lunch, extended care, holiday care, and
parenting classes.

As the first school to re-open in Jefferson Parish, St. Rita graciously
welcomed 139 students displaced by Hurricane Katrina. Accommodations to
curriculum, instruction, assessment, guidance, and services were made as
the entire school community solidified in the effort to support new
students. Parent and student feedback characterized St. Rita as a
loving, caring, and supportive school community. The silver lining to
the cloud of Katrina was the opportunity to demonstrate flexibility and
commitment to best meet the needs of students and their families.

**PART IV -- INDICATORS OF ACADEMIC SUCCESS**

1.  **Assessment Results**

St. Rita School follows archdiocesan guidelines in administering the
**Stanford Achievement Test** (SAT) in April each year to students in
grades 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7. Additionally, St. Rita first and second graders
participate in SAT to provide data useful in planning instruction.
Eighth graders are not tested because a significant number of students
are accepted into competitive high school programs following their
seventh grade year. The Stanford Achievement Test provides a battery of
tests that sample skills and concepts across content/curriculum areas.
The tests are norm-referenced so that student scores can be compared
with other students across the nation. St. Rita School replaced the SAT9
edition when archdiocesan schools adopted the SAT10 in April 2005.

The SAT10 multiple-choice instrument assesses student progress toward
high academic standards. Normed in 2002, the test contains items that
reflect an extensive review of national and state instructional
standards, content-specific curricula, and educational trends as
developed by national professional education organizations. To evaluate
the yearly progress of student achievement and make comparisons to a
national reference group, SAT10 provides current, empirically derived
normative information from a vast scope of sub-tests. In the reading
content area, students are tested on word study skills, word reading,
sentence reading, reading vocabulary, and reading comprehension. In
mathematics, students are tested on both problem solving and procedures.

Tables of test results for St. Rita School (see Part VII: Assessment
Data) indicate that SRS students in grades 1 - 7 consistently score
above-average in core subject areas as compared to national norms,
though admission requirements for the school are not academically
exclusive. Further, even though the school is located in the New Orleans
area significantly affected by Hurricane Katrina, scores continue to
indicate a significant percentage of students in the **top quartile**
for core subjects in the past five years, with 43% scoring in the top
quartile for reading, 51% in mathematics, 50% in language, 40% in
spelling, 43% in science, and 41% in social studies. Normally, 25% of a
school's students would be included in the top quartile; therefore, it
is evident that St. Rita School students score well above expectations
even through they come from a non-exclusive "normal" population.

Grade equivalency results indicate that a significant portion of St.
Rita School students function well above the expected grade level for
all subjects tested. The **median grade level equivalency scores** for
the past five years reflect that students in third grade function at a
5.4 grade level in reading, 5.6 grade level in mathematics, and 6.1
grade level in language. Students in fourth grade operated at grade
equivalency levels of 6.1 for reading, 6.2 for mathematics, and 7.5 for
language. Fifth grade student scores indicated grade equivalency levels
of 7.2 for reading and language and 8.1 for mathematics. Median
equivalency scores for sixth grade students averaged 8.6 in reading, 9.4
in mathematics, and 9.3 in language. Similarly, seventh graders merited
high equivalency level scores, with 9.6 in reading, 11.0 in mathematics,
and 11.2 in language.

St. Rita School faculty members review SAT results each year as a
measurement of success and an indicator for future planning. Results of
such analysis for grade levels over the past five years as well as
longitudinal results for cohort classes provide data upon which to
reflect so that instructional adjustments can be made to meet the needs
of all St. Rita Students. Further, test data are used to create
heterogeneous class groupings for grades 4 and below as well as to level
students for advanced courses in grades 5 and above.

Displaced students following Hurricane Katrina were noted as a sub-group
in Part VII. As the first school re-opened in Jefferson Parish, St. Rita
welcomed 139 students without records, which were lost as homes and
schools were destroyed. Without these records, data analysis and
tracking could not be accomplished, though teachers utilized
pre-assessment to target instruction for these temporary students.

**Using Assessment Results**

At the end of each year, the entire faculty meets to discuss school
performance and identify trends in SAT10 scores. Comparisons are made
with previous years' scores for the same grade level as well as scores
for each cohort class. The faculty celebrates exceptional growth and
identifies areas to address the following school year. Reports of
disaggregated data are provided, including Grade-level, Longitudinal
Historical, Quartile, Below 50-Perentile, NCLB Top 10-Percentile, and
Sub-test Analysis.

During the summer, individual scores are reviewed to schedule students
into advanced classes for grades 5- 8 math and language arts and to
identify students for Title I math, Fast ForWord reading, and gifted
study. Grade equivalency scores are utilized to determine independent
reading parameters in the Accelerated Reader program. The Individual
Needs Committee reviews test scores of students with accommodations to
determine intervention effectiveness.

The following August, faculty meet again to analyze test scores in
pairs, clusters and large groups. Teachers utilize student progress
folders containing Report Cards, SAT scores and the Longitudinal Summary
Sheet for each student. Teachers review progress folder data to tailor
curriculum and instruction in support of student learning. SAT10
grouping sheets enable targeted classroom instruction, and the Classroom
Profile Worksheet includes strategies for differentiated instruction.
The Individual Longitudinal Progress Worksheet provides an historical
perspective to identify trends in individual student growth, and the
Group Report of Sub-test Categories indicates strengths and weaknesses
of classes.

Utilization of assessment results is on-going at St. Rita School, with
vertical team cluster meetings held each week to utilize results and
discuss curriculum and instructional issues. Mid-quarter progress
reports indicate the need for extra study hall classes and peer
tutoring, Fast ForWord reading daily completion data prompts students to
move ahead or repeat skill sets, and classroom teacher grades and
anecdotal records provide data needed for consideration by the
Individual Needs Committee.

2.  **Communicating Assessment Results**

Written and verbal reports of school performance are furnished to
stakeholders during the year. In August and September parents, advisory
board, and parish finance committee receive results of school-wide
standardized tests and perceptual surveys. In the first quarter,
grade-level parent *Coffee Talks* promote communication. Throughout the
school year, parents receive a weekly folder of graded work. Quarterly
computerized interim progress reports are coupled with parent/teacher
conferences, and computerized quarterly report cards indicate regular
assessment of academic progress. The annual conference for parents,
students and teachers following first semester provides a qualitative
meta-cognitive review of student performance. The guidance department
communicates student performance among parents, school and outside
agencies. Results of spring SAT10 testing are provided to parents at the
end of the school year along with an administrative letter of
explanation and contact information.

Honor roll, Accelerated Reader, and other academic news is published
monthly in the *Trotter Tracks*. Honor roll students enjoy quarterly
honor roll breakfasts, publication in the local newspaper, and listing
on the school foyer bulletin board. Title I math students receive
interim and quarterly reports of progress, and Fast ForWord participants
receive weekly email reports of progress and participation.

The community learns of assessment results through the annual Open House
in January, Trotter Tours in January and February, local television
station interviews and video spots, stories in the local newspaper, and
the school website. The academic awards ceremony in May for all
students, parents and stakeholders recognizes both highest average and
effort in each subject, Presidential Academic Excellence, National
Junior Honor Society membership, Duke Talent Search status,
qualification for university sponsored gifted programs, and high school
scholarships.

3.  **Sharing Success**

St. Rita School actively collaborates with other schools in the
archdiocese through professional development planning and the
standards-based education initiative (SBE). The principal and dean serve
on the steering committee to organize workshops and institutes. These
administrators also share successful ideas from school experiences
during presentations for archdiocesan teachers. Faculty members share
their expertise in curriculum, instruction and assessment with other
schools as they work within a cohort of schools and participate in the
summer institute each year. The guidance department also participates in
the crisis team for the archdiocese and presents workshops to educators
on topics relating to student social and emotional growth.

The principal serves on the elementary executive committee of National
Catholic Educational Association (NCEA), which provides professional
development resources. By presenting workshops and writing articles for
that association, the principal shares successful practice with schools
across the nation. The principal has also taught on the college level
and works with numerous schools in the archdiocese as they conduct
self-study for accreditation. Whether conducting a faculty workshop,
chairing a quality assurance review team, or working with leadership on
accreditation protocol, the principal is able to share information that
assists schools seeking accreditation status. As a fellow in the School
Leadership Center and member of the advisory board, the principal is
able to network with both public and non-public administrators. Ideas
are shared freely, especially during week-long summer institutes that
promote school improvement.

Several representatives from other schools have visited St. Rita School.
Faculty from other elementary schools, early education program
directors, administrators, and university students visit the school each
year as they search for information about educational improvement.

St. Rita School will continue to be actively involved in national,
regional and local professional organizations. As programs are
implemented and success documented, St. Rita School will continue to
demonstrate collaborative leadership in sharing best practice.

**PART V -- CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION**

1.  **Curriculum**

St. Rita School embraces the archdiocesan standards-based curriculum,
which correlates with state and SAT10 standards. The **core curriculum**
includes religion, language arts, mathematics, social studies, science,
Spanish, fine arts, computer, and physical education. Additionally, high
school credit for qualifying 8^th^ graders is available in Algebra,
Physical Science, English and Geography. While textbooks support the
basis of the core subjects, teachers supplement the curriculum with
various resources such as video streaming, internet websites, outside
reading, and field trips. St. Rita adopts textbooks according to the
state adoption cycle to ensure that current and auxiliary materials are
readily available. Students in grades 5- 8 are placed in advanced
classes for math and language arts based on SAT10 scores, report card
grades and teacher recommendation.

The school mission calls for the celebration of Catholic tradition,
promotion of Gospel values and creation of school community based on
love. The **religion** curriculum includes daily instruction, weekly
liturgy and sacrament preparation. Each school day begins and ends with
prayer in support of the school's mission. The Assessment of Catholic
Religious Education instrument is utilized annually to determine growth
in knowledge for students in grades 5 and 8.

The **language arts** program consists of reading, language, spelling
and vocabulary. A detailed description of the reading program can be
found in Part V, Question 2. Preschool and kindergarten teachers
introduce writing to students with take-home journals. Older students
participate in journal writing, as well as the Six-Trait Writing Program
to develop writing skills. Various language projects are employed to
further writing skills, including letters to pen-pals and extended
family as well as story and poetry composition. Through oral
presentations, students develop competence in speaking and listening as
tools for learning and communicating.

The **mathematics** curriculum employs manipulatives and computers at
all grade levels, and calculators are used beginning in fourth grade for
problem solving. Mathematics instruction emphasizes computation skills,
problem solving and critical thinking. Students in kindergarten through
grade 8 who are not achieving at grade level participate in the Title I
math program.

Students study **social studies** in all grade levels, with areas of
study including geography, civics, economics, American history and world
history. St. Rita School participates in the regional social studies
fair and in civic projects such as the Loyalty Day essay contest
sponsored by the local VFW. Social studies field trips include visits to
the National World War II Museum and Louisiana State Capitol.

The **science** curriculum in all grade levels includes the scientific
method in the study of life, physical, and earth science topics.
Hands-on activities and experiments promote higher level thinking skills
to develop theories, explore hypotheses and perform experiments.
Students participate in an annual science fair and engage in activities
such as roller coaster design, radioactive decay calculations, and blood
typing.

St. Rita School students enjoy learning about **Spanish** culture as
well as developing Spanish language skills. Songs and games are employed
in preschool through grade 2 classes, while older students also focus on
the acquisition and development of vocabulary. Middle school students
are encouraged to write and speak in Spanish. While written and oral
tests are given, students also participate in projects, such as a
cognate poster, a fashion magazine and a fashion show, to promote
language development.

The **fine arts** curriculum addresses four main strands: instrumental
music, vocal music, visual art, and drama. Students participate in
weekly fine arts classes in all grades, liturgical choir for grades 1 to
3, and performance choir for grades 4 to 8. Before-school guitar classes
are offered to students in grades 3 through 8. An annual spring play is
produced, and students participate in a talent show held during the
school's fall festival.

**Physical education** and health curriculum addresses the growing
concern with childhood obesity. All students attend physical education
classes that emphasize health issues, motor skill development, agility
and fitness. Students participate in the President's Physical Fitness
Program, intramural sports and games during class. Additionally,
students are afforded the opportunity to participate in an extensive
athletics program after school.

2.  **Reading**

St. Rita School (SRS) recognizes reading as the key to success in all
areas of learning. Beginning in preschool, developmentally-appropriate
activities that lay a firm foundation for reading skills are offered. A
literature-based program is embraced in higher grades, which ensures a
steady progression in a curriculum aligned with archdiocesan/state
standards. Reading texts are supplemented with outside resources,
classroom instruction is differentiated for skill-level, and
computer-assisted instruction is provided to triangulate for success.

Early education and kindergarten classes are introduced to letters,
sounds and words through active learning experiences such as art
projects, cooking projects, dramatic play, music, and classroom centers.
First, second and third grade students benefit from hands-on class
activities that are supplemented with phonics instruction, and students
make informal book reports in preparation for more formal reports that
begin in third grade when students read their first novel. Weekly
library storytelling sessions further enhance the love of reading, and
all students are able to visit the library during library class and
extended hours each day. Fourth and fifth graders hone their skills
through a curriculum focused on decoding, fluency, vocabulary
development, and comprehension, and students present oral and written
reports on outside reading. Middle school students are challenged with
an advanced curriculum that demands higher levels of critical thinking
as they analyze novels, plays and short stories for plot, theme,
character development, symbolism, and literary devices. Reading skill
development continues in the summer through required and suggested
summer reading for first through eighth graders.

Accelerated Reader (AR) and Fast ForWord (FFW) programs provide
individualized learning. Each student reads independently in AR,
choosing books within the parameters determined by the SAT10 grade
equivalency score. Prizes are awarded for accomplishment, and the number
of points earned each year increases as students discover the love with
reading. FFW provides a specific protocol based on neurological research
proven to improve reading skills. Targeted students complete two FFW
products each year, working at their own pace.

3.  **Additional Curriculum Area: Technology**

Technology is integral to fulfilling St. Rita School's mission, which
calls us to prepare students *for the future in a positive, creative,
and enriched learning environment,* and has been an area of tremendous
growth and accomplishment for the school, especially during the past
five years as the school community embraced technological advancement
with opened arms. The school network allows high speed internet access
for all computers across campus and system-wide use of software
programs.

The construction of the downstairs computer lab and upstairs
library/media center signaled the beginning of the quest for
technological advancement at SRS. Furnished with 36 internet-connected
computers, an LCD projection system, scanner, and color laser printers,
the lab services all students as they utilize educational software,
learn skills such as keyboarding, power point, spread sheets, and word
processing, and conduct research in various curricular areas. The
library/media center houses video materials in VHS and DVD formats and
coordinates visual equipment such as overhead projectors and televisions
used in support of essential skill development in all classrooms and
subjects areas.

The Fast ForWord program, which provides students with individualized
targeted reading skill instruction on a daily basis, is available to
students in the computer lab and second floor resource room. Three areas
on the second floor house wireless laptops used by students and teachers
for doing research, writing reports, and making classroom presentations
throughout campus.

All classrooms have computers connected to the internet. Many classrooms
are also equipped as presentation rooms with built-in LCD projectors,
DVD players, computers with smart board systems, and cabling to provide
full access to technology/media as part of the educational curriculum.
Teachers utilize video streaming and educational websites to enhance
lessons and increase student learning.

Technological advancement has been made possible through several
sources. In addition to expenses budgeted each year for technology,
donations from individual stakeholders and support groups such as the
Home & School Association as well as equipment received through
competitive and block grants have provided St. Rita School students with
exceptional technology resources in support of improved student
learning.

4.  **Instructional Methods:**

St. Rita School *nurtures students to reach their fullest potential*,
and teachers employ various instructional methods in fulfillment of that
mission goal. With the foundation of a standards-based curriculum and
the continual assessment of all aspects of student work, teachers
utilize a multitude of instructional methods to enable all students to
achieve success.

Research-based principles of best practice provide direction as teachers
choose instructional methods that promote increased learning. Classes in
all grade levels address the developmental level of the student and
strive to be student-centered, involve hands-on experiences, employ
holistic approach to learning, present material in real-world
applications, provide opportunities for varied learning styles, promote
student reflection of learning, create opportunity for student
interaction, utilize cooperative learning groups, promote democratic
classroom climate, foster higher-order thinking, and allow students
choice and responsibility in their own learning.

Teachers vary instructional methods to meet the needs of students and
deliver curriculum effectively. Individual, small group and large group
instruction are utilized depending on purpose, and differentiated
instruction techniques are employed to promote student growth within
lessons. Centers, workshops, and cooperative grouping allow scaffolding
of learning as students interact. Bloom's taxonomy is utilized as
teachers develop instructional units, and multiple intelligence theory
reminds teachers to include varied approaches to teaching each week.
Technology is employed as an effective instructional method in building
individual skill in subject areas. Community resources, such as field
trips, community speakers and guest performers, provide authentic
experiences from which students draw as they build concepts.

St. Rita School teachers receive support to improve instructional
methods. Collaborating with grade-level partners and within cluster
groups, teachers focus on instructional methods as they continually
assess student progress and adjust their methods of instruction to meet
the needs of all students.

5.  **Professional Development:**

***Educational change depends on what teachers do and think -- it's as
simple and as complex as that.***

Fullan, M. (1982), *The meaning of educational change*, p. 107

Based on the belief that teachers hold the key to school improvement,
St. Rita School (SRS) offers a comprehensive professional development
program that relates to improved practice, with emphasis on data-driven
instruction to meet the needs of all students. Each year classroom
teachers participate in national, regional and local workshops that
align with the school's improvement goals and support student learning.
The school-based program provides job-embedded opportunities for growth,
and all weekly level meetings and monthly faculty meetings focus on
professional development components as part of the agenda. SRS dedicates
significant grant and budgeted resources for professional development.

Teachers attend the NCEA conference each year. These educators then
present short summaries of the information learned during a "table hop
swap." SRS is involved in the archdiocesan Standards-Based Education
Initiative. Topics related to curriculum, instruction, and assessment
are presented throughout the year to increase understanding related to
that initiative. Teachers also participate in the SBE Summer Institute,
during which they collaborate with other schools as they design an
aspect of the SRS school improvement plan.

Believing that we have experts among us, SRS teachers learn from each
other. Teachers visit classrooms each quarter through the Classroom
Connection program. After the visit, teachers provide valuable written
feedback that becomes part of the teacher professional portfolio file.
Teachers also present reflection on professional reading and best
practice ideas during meetings. The Faculty Workshop Series program
offers teachers the opportunity to self-select professional development.
Based on feedback from a survey conducted in the summer, topics are
offered on Wednesday afternoons throughout the school year. Teachers
attend at least six workshops each year on topics such as *Internet
Teaching Resources*, *Time Management Skills*, and *Differentiated
Instruction*, and they provide reflective feedback on the workshops.

**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. Delete if not
used.*

1.  Private school association(s): [Archdiocese of New Orleans, National
    Catholic Educational Association]{.underline}

> (Identify the religious or independent associations, if any, to which
> the school belongs. List the primary association first.)

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

3.  What are the 2006-2007 tuition rates, by grade? (Do not include
    room, board, or fees.)

\$\_[2875]{.underline}\_ \$\_[2875]{.underline}\_
\$\_[2875]{.underline}\_ \$\_[2875]{.underline}\_
\$\_[2875]{.underline}\_ \$\_[2875]{.underline}\_

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

\$\_[2875]{.underline}\_ \$\_[2875]{.underline}\_
\$\_[2875]{.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} \$\_[3075]{.underline}\_\_

12^th^ PreK

**2006-07 Tuition Rates for Supporting Families**

Grades K -- 8 \$2875 for 1 child; \$5031 for 2 children; \$6469 for 3 or
more children

Pre-Kindergarten \$3075 per child, No Family Plan

4.  What is the educational cost per student? \$\_[3574]{.underline}\_

(School budget divided by enrollment)

5.  What is the average financial aid per student?
    \$\_[420]{.underline}\_\_

6.  What percentage of the annual budget is devoted to
    \_\_\_\_[1]{.underline}\_%

scholarship assistance and/or tuition reduction?

7.  What percentage of the student body receives

scholarship assistance, including tuition reduction?
\_\_\_\_[5]{.underline}\_%

**PART VII - ASSESSMENT RESULTS**

**[ST. RITA SCHOOL]{.underline}**

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

Subject [**READING**]{.underline} Grade [**7**]{.underline}

Test: [Stanford 9]{.underline} Edition/Publication Year:
[1996]{.underline} Publisher: Harcourt, Inc.

Test: [Stanford 10]{.underline} Edition/Publication Year:
[2003]{.underline} Publisher: Harcourt, Inc.

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

+---------------------------------+------+------+------+------+------+
|                                 | 2    | 2    | 2    | 2    | 2    |
|                                 | 005- | 004- | 003- | 002- | 001- |
|                                 | 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | 2003 | 2002 |
+---------------------------------+------+------+------+------+------+
| > Test                          | SAT  | SAT  | SAT  | SAT  | SAT  |
|                                 | 10   | 10   | 9    | 9    | 9    |
+---------------------------------+------+------+------+------+------+
| > Testing month                 | A    | A    | A    | A    | A    |
|                                 | pril | pril | pril | pril | pril |
+---------------------------------+------+------+------+------+------+
| > **SCHOOL SCORES**             |      |      |      |      |      |
+---------------------------------+------+------+------+------+------+
| > Total Score                   | 74   | 75   | 69   | 65   | 70   |
+---------------------------------+------+------+------+------+------+
| > Number of students tested     | 56   | 39   | 68   | 58   | 62   |
+---------------------------------+------+------+------+------+------+
| > Percent of total students     | 100  | 100  | 100  | 100  | 100  |
| > tested                        |      |      |      |      |      |
+---------------------------------+------+------+------+------+------+
| > Number of students            | 0    | 0    | 0    | 0    | 0    |
| > alternatively assessed        |      |      |      |      |      |
+---------------------------------+------+------+------+------+------+
| > Percent of students           | 0    | 0    | 0    | 0    | 0    |
| > alternatively assessed        |      |      |      |      |      |
+---------------------------------+------+------+------+------+------+
| > SUBGROUP SCORES               |      |      |      |      |      |
+---------------------------------+------+------+------+------+------+
| > 1.Hurricane Displaced Score   | 59   | N/A  | N/A  | N/A  | N/A  |
+---------------------------------+------+------+------+------+------+
| > Number of students tested     | 9    |      |      |      |      |
+---------------------------------+------+------+------+------+------+

**PART VII - ASSESSMENT RESULTS**

**[ST. RITA SCHOOL]{.underline}**

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

Subject [**MATH**]{.underline} Grade [**7**\_]{.underline}

Test: [Stanford 9]{.underline} Edition/Publication Year:
[1996]{.underline} Publisher: Harcourt, Inc.

Test: [Stanford 10]{.underline} Edition/Publication Year:
[2003]{.underline} Publisher: Harcourt, Inc.

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

+---------------------------------+------+------+------+------+------+
|                                 | 2    | 2    | 2    | 2    | 2    |
|                                 | 005- | 004- | 003- | 002- | 001- |
|                                 | 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | 2003 | 2002 |
+---------------------------------+------+------+------+------+------+
| > Test                          | SAT  | SAT  | SAT  | SAT  | SAT  |
|                                 | 10   | 10   | 9    | 9    | 9    |
+---------------------------------+------+------+------+------+------+
| > Testing month                 | A    | A    | A    | A    | A    |
|                                 | pril | pril | pril | pril | pril |
+---------------------------------+------+------+------+------+------+
| > **SCHOOL SCORES**             |      |      |      |      |      |
+---------------------------------+------+------+------+------+------+
| > Total Score                   | 80   | 81   | 76   | 81   | 75   |
+---------------------------------+------+------+------+------+------+
| > Number of students tested     | 56   | 39   | 68   | 58   | 62   |
+---------------------------------+------+------+------+------+------+
| > Percent of total students     | 100  | 100  | 100  | 100  | 100  |
| > tested                        |      |      |      |      |      |
+---------------------------------+------+------+------+------+------+
| > Number of students            | 0    | 0    | 0    | 0    | 0    |
| > alternatively assessed        |      |      |      |      |      |
+---------------------------------+------+------+------+------+------+
| > Percent of students           | 0    | 0    | 0    | 0    | 0    |
| > alternatively assessed        |      |      |      |      |      |
+---------------------------------+------+------+------+------+------+
| > SUBGROUP SCORES               |      |      |      |      |      |
+---------------------------------+------+------+------+------+------+
| > 1.Hurricane Displaced Score   | 65   | N/A  | N/A  | N/A  | N/A  |
+---------------------------------+------+------+------+------+------+
| > Number of students tested     | 9    |      |      |      |      |
+---------------------------------+------+------+------+------+------+

**PART VII - ASSESSMENT RESULTS**

**[ST. RITA SCHOOL]{.underline}**

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

Subject [**READING**]{.underline} Grade [**6**\_]{.underline}

Test: [Stanford 9]{.underline} Edition/Publication Year:
[1996]{.underline} Publisher: Harcourt, Inc.

Test: [Stanford 10]{.underline} Edition/Publication Year:
[2003]{.underline} Publisher: Harcourt, Inc.

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

+---------------------------------+------+------+------+------+------+
|                                 | 2    | 2    | 2    | 2    | 2    |
|                                 | 005- | 004- | 003- | 002- | 001- |
|                                 | 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | 2003 | 2002 |
+---------------------------------+------+------+------+------+------+
| > Test                          | SAT  | SAT  | SAT  | SAT  | SAT  |
|                                 | 10   | 10   | 9    | 9    | 9    |
+---------------------------------+------+------+------+------+------+
| > Testing month                 | A    | A    | A    | A    | A    |
|                                 | pril | pril | pril | pril | pril |
+---------------------------------+------+------+------+------+------+
| > **SCHOOL SCORES**             |      |      |      |      |      |
+---------------------------------+------+------+------+------+------+
| > Total Score                   | 70   | 77   | 75   | 71   | 68   |
+---------------------------------+------+------+------+------+------+
| > Number of students tested     | 52   | 56   | 41   | 69   | 60   |
+---------------------------------+------+------+------+------+------+
| > Percent of total students     | 100  | 100  | 100  | 100  | 100  |
| > tested                        |      |      |      |      |      |
+---------------------------------+------+------+------+------+------+
| > Number of students            | 0    | 0    | 0    | 0    | 0    |
| > alternatively assessed        |      |      |      |      |      |
+---------------------------------+------+------+------+------+------+
| > Percent of students           | 0    | 0    | 0    | 0    | 0    |
| > alternatively assessed        |      |      |      |      |      |
+---------------------------------+------+------+------+------+------+
| > SUBGROUP SCORES               |      |      |      |      |      |
+---------------------------------+------+------+------+------+------+
| > 1.Hurricane Displaced Score   | 68   | N/A  | N/A  | N/A  | N/A  |
+---------------------------------+------+------+------+------+------+
| > Number of students tested     | 12   |      |      |      |      |
+---------------------------------+------+------+------+------+------+

**PART VII - ASSESSMENT RESULTS**

**[ST. RITA SCHOOL]{.underline}**

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

Subject [**MATH**]{.underline} Grade [**6**\_]{.underline}

Test: [Stanford 9]{.underline} Edition/Publication Year:
[1996]{.underline} Publisher: Harcourt, Inc.

Test: [Stanford 10]{.underline} Edition/Publication Year:
[2003]{.underline} Publisher: Harcourt, Inc.

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

+---------------------------------+------+------+------+------+------+
|                                 | 2    | 2    | 2    | 2    | 2    |
|                                 | 005- | 004- | 003- | 002- | 001- |
|                                 | 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | 2003 | 2002 |
+---------------------------------+------+------+------+------+------+
| > Test                          | SAT  | SAT  | SAT  | SAT  | SAT  |
|                                 | 10   | 10   | 9    | 9    | 9    |
+---------------------------------+------+------+------+------+------+
| > Testing month                 | A    | A    | A    | A    | A    |
|                                 | pril | pril | pril | pril | pril |
+---------------------------------+------+------+------+------+------+
| > **SCHOOL SCORES**             |      |      |      |      |      |
+---------------------------------+------+------+------+------+------+
| > Total Score                   | 66   | 76   | 80   | 75   | 77   |
+---------------------------------+------+------+------+------+------+
| > Number of students tested     | 52   | 56   | 41   | 69   | 60   |
+---------------------------------+------+------+------+------+------+
| > Percent of total students     | 100  | 100  | 100  | 100  | 100  |
| > tested                        |      |      |      |      |      |
+---------------------------------+------+------+------+------+------+
| > Number of students            | 0    | 0    | 0    | 0    | 0    |
| > alternatively assessed        |      |      |      |      |      |
+---------------------------------+------+------+------+------+------+
| > Percent of students           | 0    | 0    | 0    | 0    | 0    |
| > alternatively assessed        |      |      |      |      |      |
+---------------------------------+------+------+------+------+------+
| > SUBGROUP SCORES               |      |      |      |      |      |
+---------------------------------+------+------+------+------+------+
| > 1.Hurricane Displaced Score   | 67   | N/A  | N/A  | N/A  | N/A  |
+---------------------------------+------+------+------+------+------+
| > Number of students tested     | 12   |      |      |      |      |
+---------------------------------+------+------+------+------+------+

**PART VII - ASSESSMENT RESULTS**

**[ST. RITA SCHOOL]{.underline}**

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

Subject [**READING**]{.underline} Grade [**5\_**]{.underline}

Test: [Stanford 9]{.underline} Edition/Publication Year:
[1996]{.underline} Publisher: Harcourt, Inc.

Test: [Stanford 10]{.underline} Edition/Publication Year:
[2003]{.underline} Publisher: Harcourt, Inc.

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

+---------------------------------+------+------+------+------+------+
|                                 | 2    | 2    | 2    | 2    | 2    |
|                                 | 005- | 004- | 003- | 002- | 001- |
|                                 | 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | 2003 | 2002 |
+---------------------------------+------+------+------+------+------+
| > Test                          | SAT  | SAT  | SAT  | SAT  | SAT  |
|                                 | 10   | 10   | 9    | 9    | 9    |
+---------------------------------+------+------+------+------+------+
| > Testing month                 | A    | A    | A    | A    | A    |
|                                 | pril | pril | pril | pril | pril |
+---------------------------------+------+------+------+------+------+
| > **SCHOOL SCORES**             |      |      |      |      |      |
+---------------------------------+------+------+------+------+------+
| > Total Score                   | 70   | 72   | 70   | 68   | 68   |
+---------------------------------+------+------+------+------+------+
| > Number of students tested     | 50   | 47   | 47   | 35   | 64   |
+---------------------------------+------+------+------+------+------+
| > Percent of total students     | 100  | 100  | 100  | 100  | 100  |
| > tested                        |      |      |      |      |      |
+---------------------------------+------+------+------+------+------+
| > Number of students            | 0    | 0    | 0    | 0    | 0    |
| > alternatively assessed        |      |      |      |      |      |
+---------------------------------+------+------+------+------+------+
| > Percent of students           | 0    | 0    | 0    | 0    | 0    |
| > alternatively assessed        |      |      |      |      |      |
+---------------------------------+------+------+------+------+------+
| > SUBGROUP SCORES               |      |      |      |      |      |
+---------------------------------+------+------+------+------+------+
| > 1.Hurricane Displaced Score   | 70   | N/A  | N/A  | N/A  | N/A  |
+---------------------------------+------+------+------+------+------+
| > Number of students tested     | 2    |      |      |      |      |
+---------------------------------+------+------+------+------+------+

**PART VII - ASSESSMENT RESULTS**

**[ST. RITA SCHOOL]{.underline}**

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

Subject [**MATH**]{.underline} Grade [**5**\_]{.underline}

Test: [Stanford 9]{.underline} Edition/Publication Year:
[1996]{.underline} Publisher: Harcourt, Inc.

Test: [Stanford 10]{.underline} Edition/Publication Year:
[2003]{.underline} Publisher: Harcourt, Inc.

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

+---------------------------------+------+------+------+------+------+
|                                 | 2    | 2    | 2    | 2    | 2    |
|                                 | 005- | 004- | 003- | 002- | 001- |
|                                 | 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | 2003 | 2002 |
+---------------------------------+------+------+------+------+------+
| > Test                          | SAT  | SAT  | SAT  | SAT  | SAT  |
|                                 | 10   | 10   | 9    | 9    | 9    |
+---------------------------------+------+------+------+------+------+
| > Testing month                 | A    | A    | A    | A    | A    |
|                                 | pril | pril | pril | pril | pril |
+---------------------------------+------+------+------+------+------+
| > **SCHOOL SCORES**             |      |      |      |      |      |
+---------------------------------+------+------+------+------+------+
| > Total Score                   | 71   | 64   | 70   | 66   | 70   |
+---------------------------------+------+------+------+------+------+
| > Number of students tested     | 50   | 47   | 47   | 35   | 64   |
+---------------------------------+------+------+------+------+------+
| > Percent of total students     | 100  | 100  | 100  | 100  | 100  |
| > tested                        |      |      |      |      |      |
+---------------------------------+------+------+------+------+------+
| > Number of students            | 0    | 0    | 0    | 0    | 0    |
| > alternatively assessed        |      |      |      |      |      |
+---------------------------------+------+------+------+------+------+
| > Percent of students           | 0    | 0    | 0    | 0    | 0    |
| > alternatively assessed        |      |      |      |      |      |
+---------------------------------+------+------+------+------+------+
| > SUBGROUP SCORES               |      |      |      |      |      |
+---------------------------------+------+------+------+------+------+
| > 1.Hurricane Displaced Score   | 92   | N/A  | N/A  | N/A  | N/A  |
+---------------------------------+------+------+------+------+------+
| > Number of students tested     | 2    |      |      |      |      |
+---------------------------------+------+------+------+------+------+

**PART VII - ASSESSMENT RESULTS**

**[ST. RITA SCHOOL]{.underline}**

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

Subject [**READING**]{.underline} Grade [**4**]{.underline}

Test: [Stanford 9]{.underline} Edition/Publication Year:
[1996]{.underline} Publisher: Harcourt, Inc.

Test: [Stanford 10]{.underline} Edition/Publication Year:
[2003]{.underline} Publisher: Harcourt, Inc.

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

+---------------------------------+------+------+------+------+------+
|                                 | 2    | 2    | 2    | 2    | 2    |
|                                 | 005- | 004- | 003- | 002- | 001- |
|                                 | 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | 2003 | 2002 |
+---------------------------------+------+------+------+------+------+
| > Test                          | SAT  | SAT  | SAT  | SAT  | SAT  |
|                                 | 10   | 10   | 9    | 9    | 9    |
+---------------------------------+------+------+------+------+------+
| > Testing month                 | A    | A    | A    | A    | A    |
|                                 | pril | pril | pril | pril | pril |
+---------------------------------+------+------+------+------+------+
| > **SCHOOL SCORES**             |      |      |      |      |      |
+---------------------------------+------+------+------+------+------+
| > Total Score                   | 72   | 70   | 66   | 67   | 63   |
+---------------------------------+------+------+------+------+------+
| > Number of students tested     | 40   | 50   | 51   | 47   | 41   |
+---------------------------------+------+------+------+------+------+
| > Percent of total students     | 100  | 100  | 100  | 100  | 100  |
| > tested                        |      |      |      |      |      |
+---------------------------------+------+------+------+------+------+
| > Number of students            | 0    | 0    | 0    | 0    | 0    |
| > alternatively assessed        |      |      |      |      |      |
+---------------------------------+------+------+------+------+------+
| > Percent of students           | 0    | 0    | 0    | 0    | 0    |
| > alternatively assessed        |      |      |      |      |      |
+---------------------------------+------+------+------+------+------+
| > SUBGROUP SCORES               |      |      |      |      |      |
+---------------------------------+------+------+------+------+------+
| > 1.Hurricane Displaced Score   | 80   | N/A  | N/A  | N/A  | N/A  |
+---------------------------------+------+------+------+------+------+
| > Number of students tested     | 4    |      |      |      |      |
+---------------------------------+------+------+------+------+------+

**PART VII - ASSESSMENT RESULTS**

**[ST. RITA SCHOOL]{.underline}**

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

Subject [**MATH**]{.underline} Grade [**4**\_]{.underline}

Test: [Stanford 9]{.underline} Edition/Publication Year:
[1996]{.underline} Publisher: Harcourt, Inc.

Test: [Stanford 10]{.underline} Edition/Publication Year:
[2003]{.underline} Publisher: Harcourt, Inc.

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

+---------------------------------+------+------+------+------+------+
|                                 | 2    | 2    | 2    | 2    | 2    |
|                                 | 005- | 004- | 003- | 002- | 001- |
|                                 | 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | 2003 | 2002 |
+---------------------------------+------+------+------+------+------+
| > Test                          | SAT  | SAT  | SAT  | SAT  | SAT  |
|                                 | 10   | 10   | 9    | 9    | 9    |
+---------------------------------+------+------+------+------+------+
| > Testing month                 | A    | A    | A    | A    | A    |
|                                 | pril | pril | pril | pril | pril |
+---------------------------------+------+------+------+------+------+
| > **SCHOOL SCORES**             |      |      |      |      |      |
+---------------------------------+------+------+------+------+------+
| > Total Score                   | 78   | 71   | 75   | 72   | 73   |
+---------------------------------+------+------+------+------+------+
| > Number of students tested     | 40   | 50   | 51   | 47   | 41   |
+---------------------------------+------+------+------+------+------+
| > Percent of total students     | 100  | 100  | 100  | 100  | 100  |
| > tested                        |      |      |      |      |      |
+---------------------------------+------+------+------+------+------+
| > Number of students            | 0    | 0    | 0    | 0    | 0    |
| > alternatively assessed        |      |      |      |      |      |
+---------------------------------+------+------+------+------+------+
| > Percent of students           | 0    | 0    | 0    | 0    | 0    |
| > alternatively assessed        |      |      |      |      |      |
+---------------------------------+------+------+------+------+------+
| > SUBGROUP SCORES               |      |      |      |      |      |
+---------------------------------+------+------+------+------+------+
| > 1.Hurricane Displaced Score   | 87   | N/A  | N/A  | N/A  | N/A  |
+---------------------------------+------+------+------+------+------+
| > Number of students tested     | 4    |      |      |      |      |
+---------------------------------+------+------+------+------+------+

**PART VII - ASSESSMENT RESULTS**

**[ST. RITA SCHOOL]{.underline}**

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

Subject [**READING**]{.underline} Grade [**3**\_]{.underline}

Test: [Stanford 9]{.underline} Edition/Publication Year:
[1996]{.underline} Publisher: Harcourt, Inc.

Test: [Stanford 10]{.underline} Edition/Publication Year:
[2003]{.underline} Publisher: Harcourt, Inc.

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

+---------------------------------+------+------+------+------+------+
|                                 | 2    | 2    | 2    | 2    | 2    |
|                                 | 005- | 004- | 003- | 002- | 001- |
|                                 | 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | 2003 | 2002 |
+---------------------------------+------+------+------+------+------+
| > Test                          | SAT  | SAT  | SAT  | SAT  | SAT  |
|                                 | 10   | 10   | 9    | 9    | 9    |
+---------------------------------+------+------+------+------+------+
| > Testing month                 | A    | A    | A    | A    | A    |
|                                 | pril | pril | pril | pril | pril |
+---------------------------------+------+------+------+------+------+
| > **SCHOOL SCORES**             |      |      |      |      |      |
+---------------------------------+------+------+------+------+------+
| > Total Score                   | 78   | 71   | 69   | 70   | 70   |
+---------------------------------+------+------+------+------+------+
| > Number of students tested     | 48   | 49   | 53   | 50   | 51   |
+---------------------------------+------+------+------+------+------+
| > Percent of total students     | 100  | 100  | 100  | 100  | 100  |
| > tested                        |      |      |      |      |      |
+---------------------------------+------+------+------+------+------+
| > Number of students            | 0    | 0    | 0    | 0    | 0    |
| > alternatively assessed        |      |      |      |      |      |
+---------------------------------+------+------+------+------+------+
| > Percent of students           | 0    | 0    | 0    | 0    | 0    |
| > alternatively assessed        |      |      |      |      |      |
+---------------------------------+------+------+------+------+------+
| > SUBGROUP SCORES               |      |      |      |      |      |
+---------------------------------+------+------+------+------+------+
| > 1.Hurricane Displaced Score   | 78   | N/A  | N/A  | N/A  | N/A  |
+---------------------------------+------+------+------+------+------+
| > Number of students tested     | 11   |      |      |      |      |
+---------------------------------+------+------+------+------+------+

**PART VII - ASSESSMENT RESULTS**

**[ST. RITA SCHOOL]{.underline}**

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

Subject [**MATH**]{.underline} Grade [**3**\_]{.underline}

Test: [Stanford 9]{.underline} Edition/Publication Year:
[1996]{.underline} Publisher: Harcourt, Inc.

Test: [Stanford 10]{.underline} Edition/Publication Year:
[2003]{.underline} Publisher: Harcourt, Inc.

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

+---------------------------------+------+------+------+------+------+
|                                 | 2    | 2    | 2    | 2    | 2    |
|                                 | 005- | 004- | 003- | 002- | 001- |
|                                 | 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | 2003 | 2002 |
+---------------------------------+------+------+------+------+------+
| > Test                          | SAT  | SAT  | SAT  | SAT  | SAT  |
|                                 | 10   | 10   | 9    | 9    | 9    |
+---------------------------------+------+------+------+------+------+
| > Testing month                 | A    | A    | A    | A    | A    |
|                                 | pril | pril | pril | pril | pril |
+---------------------------------+------+------+------+------+------+
| > **SCHOOL SCORES**             |      |      |      |      |      |
+---------------------------------+------+------+------+------+------+
| > Total Score                   | 81   | 71   | 84   | 86   | 80   |
+---------------------------------+------+------+------+------+------+
| > Number of students tested     | 48   | 49   | 53   | 50   | 51   |
+---------------------------------+------+------+------+------+------+
| > Percent of total students     | 100  | 100  | 100  | 100  | 100  |
| > tested                        |      |      |      |      |      |
+---------------------------------+------+------+------+------+------+
| > Number of students            | 0    | 0    | 0    | 0    | 0    |
| > alternatively assessed        |      |      |      |      |      |
+---------------------------------+------+------+------+------+------+
| > Percent of students           | 0    | 0    | 0    | 0    | 0    |
| > alternatively assessed        |      |      |      |      |      |
+---------------------------------+------+------+------+------+------+
| > SUBGROUP SCORES               |      |      |      |      |      |
+---------------------------------+------+------+------+------+------+
| > 1\. Hurricane Displaced Score | 92   | N/A  | N/A  | N/A  | N/A  |
+---------------------------------+------+------+------+------+------+
| > Number of students tested     | 11   |      |      |      |      |
+---------------------------------+------+------+------+------+------+

**PART VII - ASSESSMENT RESULTS**

**[ST. RITA SCHOOL]{.underline}**

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

Subject [**READING**]{.underline} Grade [**2**\_]{.underline}

Test: [Stanford 9]{.underline} Edition/Publication Year:
[1996]{.underline} Publisher: Harcourt, Inc.

Test: [Stanford 10]{.underline} Edition/Publication Year:
[2003]{.underline} Publisher: Harcourt, Inc.

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

+---------------------------------+------+------+------+------+------+
|                                 | 2    | 2    | 2    | 2    | 2    |
|                                 | 005- | 004- | 003- | 002- | 001- |
|                                 | 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | 2003 | 2002 |
+---------------------------------+------+------+------+------+------+
| > Test                          | SAT  | SAT  | SAT  | SAT  | SAT  |
|                                 | 10   | 10   | 9    | 9    | 9    |
+---------------------------------+------+------+------+------+------+
| > Testing month                 | A    | A    | A    | A    | A    |
|                                 | pril | pril | pril | pril | pril |
+---------------------------------+------+------+------+------+------+
| > **SCHOOL SCORES**             |      |      |      |      |      |
+---------------------------------+------+------+------+------+------+
| > Total Score                   | 62   | 68   | 72   | 68   | 69   |
+---------------------------------+------+------+------+------+------+
| > Number of students tested     | 46   | 54   | 59   | 52   | 59   |
+---------------------------------+------+------+------+------+------+
| > Percent of total students     | 100  | 100  | 100  | 100  | 100  |
| > tested                        |      |      |      |      |      |
+---------------------------------+------+------+------+------+------+
| > Number of students            | 0    | 0    | 0    | 0    | 0    |
| > alternatively assessed        |      |      |      |      |      |
+---------------------------------+------+------+------+------+------+
| > Percent of students           | 0    | 0    | 0    | 0    | 0    |
| > alternatively assessed        |      |      |      |      |      |
+---------------------------------+------+------+------+------+------+
| > SUBGROUP SCORES               |      |      |      |      |      |
+---------------------------------+------+------+------+------+------+
| > 1.Hurricane Displaced Score   | 59   | N/A  | N/A  | N/A  | N/A  |
+---------------------------------+------+------+------+------+------+
| > Number of students tested     | 9    |      |      |      |      |
+---------------------------------+------+------+------+------+------+

**PART VII - ASSESSMENT RESULTS**

**[ST. RITA SCHOOL]{.underline}**

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

Subject [**MATH**]{.underline} Grade [**2**\_]{.underline}

Test: [Stanford 9]{.underline} Edition/Publication Year:
[1996]{.underline} Publisher: Harcourt, Inc.

Test: [Stanford 10]{.underline} Edition/Publication Year:
[2003]{.underline} Publisher: Harcourt, Inc.

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

+---------------------------------+------+------+------+------+------+
|                                 | 2    | 2    | 2    | 2    | 2    |
|                                 | 005- | 004- | 003- | 002- | 001- |
|                                 | 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | 2003 | 2002 |
+---------------------------------+------+------+------+------+------+
| > Test                          | SAT  | SAT  | SAT  | SAT  | SAT  |
|                                 | 10   | 10   | 9    | 9    | 9    |
+---------------------------------+------+------+------+------+------+
| > Testing month                 | A    | A    | A    | A    | A    |
|                                 | pril | pril | pril | pril | pril |
+---------------------------------+------+------+------+------+------+
| > **SCHOOL SCORES**             |      |      |      |      |      |
+---------------------------------+------+------+------+------+------+
| > Total Score                   | 59   | 67   | 80   | 72   | 72   |
+---------------------------------+------+------+------+------+------+
| > Number of students tested     | 46   | 54   | 59   | 52   | 59   |
+---------------------------------+------+------+------+------+------+
| > Percent of total students     | 100  | 100  | 100  | 100  | 100  |
| > tested                        |      |      |      |      |      |
+---------------------------------+------+------+------+------+------+
| > Number of students            | 0    | 0    | 0    | 0    | 0    |
| > alternatively assessed        |      |      |      |      |      |
+---------------------------------+------+------+------+------+------+
| > Percent of students           | 0    | 0    | 0    | 0    | 0    |
| > alternatively assessed        |      |      |      |      |      |
+---------------------------------+------+------+------+------+------+
| > SUBGROUP SCORES               |      |      |      |      |      |
+---------------------------------+------+------+------+------+------+
| > 1.Hurricane Displaced Score   | 47   | N/A  | N/A  | N/A  | N/A  |
+---------------------------------+------+------+------+------+------+
| > Number of students tested     | 9    |      |      |      |      |
+---------------------------------+------+------+------+------+------+

**PART VII - ASSESSMENT RESULTS**

**[ST. RITA SCHOOL]{.underline}**

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

Subject [**READING**]{.underline} Grade [**1**\_]{.underline}

Test: [Stanford 9]{.underline} Edition/Publication Year:
[1996]{.underline} Publisher: Harcourt, Inc.

Test: [Stanford 10]{.underline} Edition/Publication Year:
[2003]{.underline} Publisher: Harcourt, Inc.

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

+---------------------------------+------+------+------+------+------+
|                                 | 2    | 2    | 2    | 2    | 2    |
|                                 | 005- | 004- | 003- | 002- | 001- |
|                                 | 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | 2003 | 2002 |
+---------------------------------+------+------+------+------+------+
| > Test                          | SAT  | SAT  | SAT  | SAT  | SAT  |
|                                 | 10   | 10   | 9    | 9    | 9    |
+---------------------------------+------+------+------+------+------+
| > Testing month                 | A    | A    | A    | A    | A    |
|                                 | pril | pril | pril | pril | pril |
+---------------------------------+------+------+------+------+------+
| > **SCHOOL SCORES**             |      |      |      |      |      |
+---------------------------------+------+------+------+------+------+
| > Total Score                   | 72   | 47   | 75   | 74   | 68   |
+---------------------------------+------+------+------+------+------+
| > Number of students tested     | 49   | 55   | 56   | 55   | 55   |
+---------------------------------+------+------+------+------+------+
| > Percent of total students     | 100  | 100  | 100  | 100  | 100  |
| > tested                        |      |      |      |      |      |
+---------------------------------+------+------+------+------+------+
| > Number of students            | 0    | 0    | 0    | 0    | 0    |
| > alternatively assessed        |      |      |      |      |      |
+---------------------------------+------+------+------+------+------+
| > Percent of students           | 0    | 0    | 0    | 0    | 0    |
| > alternatively assessed        |      |      |      |      |      |
+---------------------------------+------+------+------+------+------+
| > SUBGROUP SCORES               |      |      |      |      |      |
+---------------------------------+------+------+------+------+------+
| > 1.Hurricane Displaced Score   | 52   | N/A  | N/A  | N/A  | N/A  |
+---------------------------------+------+------+------+------+------+
| > Number of students tested     | 6    |      |      |      |      |
+---------------------------------+------+------+------+------+------+

**PART VII - ASSESSMENT RESULTS**

**[ST. RITA SCHOOL]{.underline}**

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

Subject [**MATH**]{.underline} Grade [**1**\_]{.underline}

Test: [Stanford 9]{.underline} Edition/Publication Year:
[1996]{.underline} Publisher: Harcourt, Inc.

Test: [Stanford 10]{.underline} Edition/Publication Year:
[2003]{.underline} Publisher: Harcourt, Inc.

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

+---------------------------------+------+------+------+------+------+
|                                 | 2    | 2    | 2    | 2    | 2    |
|                                 | 005- | 004- | 003- | 002- | 001- |
|                                 | 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | 2003 | 2002 |
+---------------------------------+------+------+------+------+------+
| > Test                          | SAT  | SAT  | SAT  | SAT  | SAT  |
|                                 | 10   | 10   | 9    | 9    | 9    |
+---------------------------------+------+------+------+------+------+
| > Testing month                 | A    | A    | A    | A    | A    |
|                                 | pril | pril | pril | pril | pril |
+---------------------------------+------+------+------+------+------+
| > **SCHOOL SCORES**             |      |      |      |      |      |
+---------------------------------+------+------+------+------+------+
| > Total Score                   | 76   | 61   | 73   | 65   | 65   |
+---------------------------------+------+------+------+------+------+
| > Number of students tested     | 49   | 55   | 56   | 55   | 55   |
+---------------------------------+------+------+------+------+------+
| > Percent of total students     | 100  | 100  | 100  | 100  | 100  |
| > tested                        |      |      |      |      |      |
+---------------------------------+------+------+------+------+------+
| > Number of students            | 0    | 0    | 0    | 0    | 0    |
| > alternatively assessed        |      |      |      |      |      |
+---------------------------------+------+------+------+------+------+
| > Percent of students           | 0    | 0    | 0    | 0    | 0    |
| > alternatively assessed        |      |      |      |      |      |
+---------------------------------+------+------+------+------+------+
| > SUBGROUP SCORES               |      |      |      |      |      |
+---------------------------------+------+------+------+------+------+
| > 1.Hurricane Displaced Score   | 58   | N/A  | N/A  | N/A  | N/A  |
+---------------------------------+------+------+------+------+------+
| > Number of students tested     | 6    |      |      |      |      |
+---------------------------------+------+------+------+------+------+