##### *2004-2005 No Child Left Behind - Blue Ribbon Schools Program*

*U.S. Department of Education*

**Cover Sheet** Type of School: x\_ Elementary \_\_ Middle \_\_ High
\_\_ K-12

Name of Principal Mrs. Theresa Slipher

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

Official School Name Saint Michael School

(As it should appear in the official records)

School Mailing Address 515 Jefferson Blvd.

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

Greenfield, Indiana 46140-1898

City State Zip Code+4 (9 digits total)

County Hancock County School Code Number\* B265

Telephone (317)462-6380 Fax (317)467-2864

Website/URL [www.stmichaelsgrfld.org](http://www.stmichaelsgrfld.org/)
E-mail <tslipher@stmichaelsgrfld.org>

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\* Mrs. Mickey Lentz

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

District Name Archdiocese of Indianapolis Tel. (317) 236-1430

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. Julie Bowman

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

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

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

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

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

**PART I ‑ ELIGIBILITY CERTIFICATION**

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

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

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

2.  The school has not been in school improvement status or been
    identified by the state as \"persistently dangerous\" within the
    last two years. To meet final eligibility, the school must meet the
    state's adequate yearly progress requirement in the 2004-2005 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 1999 and has not received the 2003 or 2004 *No
    Child Left Behind -- Blue Ribbon Schools Award.*

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

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

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

\_\_\_\_\_ 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
>
> \[ \] Suburban school with characteristics typical of an urban area
>
> \[ \] Suburban
>
> \[x\] Small city or town in a rural area
>
> \[ \] Rural

4\. 2 Number of years the principal has been in her/his position at this
school.

8 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**    22        10                     **32**       **7**       12        15          **27**

  **K**       17        14                     **31**       **8**       6         8           **14**

  **1**       15        17                     **32**       **9**                             

  **2**       11        11                     **22**       **10**                            

  **3**       16        24                     **40**       **11**                            

  **4**       21        16                     **37**       **12**                            

  **5**       20        16                     **36**       **Other**                         

  **6**       10        12                     **22**                                         

                                    **TOTAL                                                   293
                                    STUDENTS                                                  
                                    IN THE                                                    
                                    APPLYING                                                  
                                    SCHOOL →**                                                
  ----------- --------- ----------- ---------- --------- -- ----------- --------- ----------- ---------

*\[Throughout the document, round numbers to avoid decimals.\]*

6\. Racial/ethnic composition of 98% White

the students in the school: 0% Black or African American

1% Hispanic or Latino

1% Asian/Pacific Islander

0% 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: 2%

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

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

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

  **(3)**                   Subtotal of all transferred 5
                            students \[sum of rows (1)  
                            and (2)\]                   

  **(4)**                   Total number of students in 293
                            the school as of October 1  
                            (same as in #5 above)       

  **(5)**                   Subtotal in row (3) divided .017
                            by total in row (4)         

  **(6)**                   Amount in row (5)           1.7
                            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

Specify languages:

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

Total number students who qualify: [15]{.underline}

10\. Students receiving special education services: [2 %]{.underline}

[14]{.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 \_\_\_\_Orthopedic Impairment

\_\_\_\_Deafness [3]{.underline} Other Health Impaired

\_\_\_\_Deaf-Blindness [5]{.underline} Specific Learning Disability

[1]{.underline} Hearing Impairment [5]{.underline} Speech or Language
Impairment

\_\_\_\_Mental Retardation Traumatic Brain Injury

\_\_\_\_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) [1]{.underline} \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_

Classroom teachers [14]{.underline} [3]{.underline}

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

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

> Support staff [2]{.underline} \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_
>
> Total number [21]{.underline} [3]{.underline}

12\. Average school student-"classroom teacher" ratio: 20/1

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

  -------------------------- ----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- -----------
                             2003-2004   2002-2003   2001-2002   2000-2001   1999-2000

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

  Daily teacher attendance   98%         98%         95%         98%         98%

  Teacher turnover rate      0%          1%          1%          0%          1%

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

  Student drop-off rate      \%          \%          \%          \%          \%
  (high school)                                                              
  -------------------------- ----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- -----------

**PART III ‑ SUMMARY**

Provide a brief, coherent narrative snapshot of the school in one page
(approximately 600 words). Include at least a summary of the school's
mission or vision in the statement.

The Community of St. Michael's School

St. Michael's School opened in the fall of 1954 to provide a Catholic
education for the children of the Parish. It was staffed by three nuns
from the Sister of Providence. Enrollment was 95 students in grades one
to eight, divided into three classrooms. Over the next fifty years, the
physical plant was expanded to include eight classrooms, a library, a
teachers' lounge and principal's office. In 1990, a morning kindergarten
program was established in an adjacent building. In 1991, a preschool
program was added to the school program. In 2003 the building that
housed the Kindergarten and Preschool was sold and the Family Life
Center was completed. This year the enrollment is 294 students. Our
programs include a Preschool program for 3 and 4 year olds, an All Day
Kindergarten program, a ½ Day Kindergarten program and grades 1-8. The
faculty has changed somewhat over the life of the School, from the
initial three sisters to 24 lay teachers that include a Spanish teacher
for middle school, an Art, Physical Education and Music teacher for all
grades. Today the educational programs of the school are directed by the
School Commission, reporting to the Parish Council, to oversee St.
Michael School.

The teaching of religion is an integral part of the curriculum. All
students at St. Michael's Catholic School participate in religion
classes each day. Students are actively involved in the weekly liturgy
preparation and participate as canters, lectors, musicians, and servers.

The educational opportunities at St. Michael's include music, art and
physical education for all students. The middle school experience
includes band, choir and foreign language. A technology program is
included in the curriculum for all students. Students experience this
program in the newly renovated state of the art technology lab. Students
also visit the school library which was renovated last year. Varieties
of mini-courses are presented to the sixth, seventh and eighth grade
students to expand their experiences. Among these are cooking, sewing,
and woodworking.

The Mission of St. Michael's Catholic School continues to be that we
provide a well-rounded educational experience through a Catholic
education. We are committed to meeting the needs of each child and
building self esteem. By fostering growth in the Catholic Faith, St.
Michael's offers students the opportunity to make good life choices that
will have positive influence in the future. Our curriculum encourages
cooperation among the school, parents and children as well as the
outside community. We are devoted to helping our students pursue ways of
giving back to the community. The education that students receive will
motivate them to develop self discipline. We want all students to reach
their full potential and aspire to be life long learners.

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

1.  Describe in one page the meaning of the school's assessment results
    in reading (language arts or English) and mathematics in such a way
    that someone not intimately familiar with the tests can easily
    understand them. Explain disparities among subgroups. If the school
    participates in the state assessment system, briefly explain the
    state performance levels and the performance level that demonstrates
    meeting the standard. Provide the website where information on the
    state assessment system may be found.

Students in grades 3 through 8 take the state mandated ISTEP+ Test. The
ISTEP test measures whether students have learned what we expect them to
know. Student Scores are scores that represent student achievement
levels relative to the Indiana Academic Standards.

English/Language Arts Summary

In grade three students need to achieve a passing score of 404. In 2003
97% of the St. Michael's third grade students who took the ISTEP+ test
passed. In grade 6 students must achieve a passing score of 472. In 2003
96% of the St. Michael's sixth grade students who took the ISTEP+ test
passed. In 2000 these same students showed that 83% passed the ISTEP+
test in the third grade. In grade 8 students must achieve a passing
score of 516. In 2003 100% of the St. Michael's eighth grade students
who took the ISTEP+ test passed. In 1998 these same students showed that
96% passed the ISTEP+ in the third grade. In 2001 these same students
showed that 91% passed the ISTEP+ in the sixth grade.

Mathematics Summary

In grade three students need to achieve a passing score of 393. In 2003
95% of the St. Michael's third grade students who took the ISTEP+ test
passed. In grade 6 students must achieve a passing score of 464. In 2003
100% of the St. Michael's sixth grade students who took the ISTEP+ test
passed. In 200 these same students showed that 89% passed the ISTEP+
test in the third grade. In grade 8 students must achieve a passing
score of 517. In 2003 100% of the St. Michael's eighth grade students
who took the ISTEP+ test passed. In 1998 these same students showed that
89% passed the ISTEP+ in third grade. In 2001 these same students showed
that 95% passed the ISTEP+ in the sixth grade.

Information regarding the ISTEP+ Test for St. Michael's Catholic School
may be found on the following website:
[www.doe.state.in.us/istep](http://www.doe.state.in.us/istep)

2.  Show in one-half page (approximately 300 words) how the school uses
    assessment data to understand and improve student and school
    performance.

St. Michael's Catholic School uses the assessment data to understand the
needs of each student. The teachers for each grade level look for
patterns of weakness and areas of strength. These areas are correlated
with the State and Archdiocesan standards to insure the improvement and
enrichment in the areas of concern. Staff members assess their own
current teaching practices and then investigate promising practices that
will ensure improvement and enrichment opportunities for the students
both inside and outside of the classroom. During this process teachers
identify the opportunities that address the development of concern. A
variation in teaching and learning strategies and educational
opportunities contributes to the students' diverse ways of learning. The
patterns of weakness and areas of strength are also communicated to the
parents so that they may be involved in the understanding areas of
concern and assist in the improvement and enrichment for their own
children. Goals are developed and implemented to address areas of
improvement and enrichment. These goals are regularly revisited and
adjusted if needed.

Assessment data is also used to determine the areas of Professional
Development for staff. In addition, these areas are communicated to the
teachers at the next grade level to continue student improvement and
enrichment in areas of concern.

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

St. Michael's Catholic School communicates student performance and
assessment to parents, students and the community in a variety of ways.
Parents receive weekly assessments of the student's performance for each
subject area. During each nine week quarter each student receives a
mid-term and a report card. Each mid-term and report card has a
personnel note from the principal praising their efforts and noting any
concerns. Parents have an opportunity to schedule a conference at
anytime to discuss student performance and assessment. During the fall a
scheduled conference between parents and teachers takes place to discuss
the first quarter report card and any concerns that parents may have.

Results of the ISTEP+ test are communicated to the School Commission,
Parish Council and PTO meetings after the standardized tests has been
received. These results are also communicated to the parents through the
school newsletter, up-dated on the school web-site, printed in the
Parish Press and communicated to the local newspaper. Parents are also
encouraged to check the Indiana Department of Education web-site which
contains the ISTEP results.

4.  Describe in one-half page how the how the school has shared and will
    continue to share its successes with other schools.

St. Michael's teachers participate in a monthly exchange with other
teachers on their grade level and subject area with local public and
other private schools. Best teaching practices are shared and an
exchange of ideas is often part of the discussion.

Through the continuing education program teachers have the advantage of
participating in classes that allows them to share with others the
programs and teaching practices that may benefit other teachers and
their schools.

In addition, the staff is required by the Archdiocese to continue
courses in Catholic Education that are provided and funded by the
Archdiocese of Indianapolis.

The teachers are encouraged to share their best practices in teaching
with schools outside of our community. Recently one of our teachers had
an opportunity to share her teaching practices with schools in the
Middle East when she was on a learning mission with the Rotary Club of
Greenfield, Indiana.

Our staff often contacts the Greenfield Daily Reporter, the Criterion
and the Indianapolis Star (East District) to let them know when there
are special program that would be of interest to other teachers and
schools.

The staff also conducts workshops on best teaching practices if the
opportunity presents itself. Many staff members communicate and share
the schools successes through email and newsletters.

Student teachers from the local colleges are encouraged to partner with
the staff of St. Michael's to help develop their own best practices in
teaching.

**PART V -- CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION**

1.  Describe in one page the school's curriculum. Outline in several
    sentences the core of each curriculum area and show how all students
    are engaged with significant content based on high standards.
    Include art and foreign languages in the descriptions (foreign
    language instruction as a part of the core curriculum is an
    eligibility requirement in grades seven and higher).

The curriculum at St. Michael's Catholic School is based on Archdiocesan
guides and Indiana State proficiencies. All teachers engage the students
with high level thinking skills through the use of Bloom's Taxonomy and
higher level questioning skills.

Daily instruction in religion is based upon the Catechism if the
Catholic Church with studies that emphasize discipleship, the
Sacraments, the Old and New Testament and Church History. In addition
all students participate in a character development program. The
curriculum for this program has been developed by our own staff.

A comprehensive Language Arts program is taught at every grade level
including Preschool. The Language Arts program includes elements of
literature, phonics, oral and written communication, grammar, spelling
and vocabulary development.

A Saxon Math program with many types of manipulatives and opportunities
to explore critical thinking skills and a variety of problem solving
activities that go beyond rote skills is taught in the primary grades
through grade six. Seventh and Eighth grade math students are introduced
to pre-algebra and algebra.

The Science Curriculum provides students the avenue to explore their
world through the use of an outdoor nature lab and an indoor science
lab. Each of these experiences enhances the appreciation of science and
expands the students' knowledge beyond the textbook.

Important study skills are developed through the Social Studies program.
From Preschool through grade eight students study history, geography and
other related areas. The curriculum is supplemented with projects,
videos and field trips that correlate with the standards that are
taught.

All students participate in a Fine Arts curriculum that includes music
and art. Students are introduced to band in the sixth grade. Students in
all grade levels learn music fundamentals that include music
appreciation, learning to reading notes, playing the recorder and
learning the guitar in the eighth grade. The Art program includes art
appreciation and the mechanics of drawing.

Middle school students receive Spanish instruction as part of their
curriculum. Customs, traditions, history and culture through a variety
of media enhances the program. Oral communication is also a part of the
curriculum. All students are introduced to French through the Art
program.

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

A basal reading program is used from pre-school through the eighth
grade.

Reading is taught as a separate subject as well as in combination with
elements of phonics, oral and written communication, grammar, spelling
and vocabulary development. Effective strategies are taught for fluent
reading skills. All students become familiar with a variety of authors
and illustrators of children's literature through trade books that are
introduced at every grade level. With these skills students are able to
make comparisons between pieces of literature and understand the
elements of story structure. Students are given the opportunity to study
all of the genres of literature through the use of a variety of reading
materials as well as the materials provided with the traditional reading
series. Students at each grade level are expected to do a book review to
add to their understanding of comparing and contrasting, identifying
main ideas and details and to help in distinguishing between fiction and
non-fiction writing.

St. Michael's uses this particular approach to reading to reinforce the
State Standards and the Archdiocesan guidelines. Our reading program
also gives each grade level the opportunity to enrich the curriculum
through the use of novels and writing. Further enhancement is made
through the use of Bloom's Taxonomy to explore higher level thinking
skills.

The reading programs used at St. Michael's is McGraw-Hill and Prentice
Hall. These programs were selected by teachers, students and parents.
Both programs provide continuity throughout the language arts
curriculum. These programs meet the needs of all students, allowing both
enrichment and remediation. Through these programs the teachers develop
students who are good readers, have an understanding of what they read,
and have a love for reading.

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.

Students are encouraged to be active, engaged learners through the
technology program and curriculum at St. Michael's Catholic School. Our
goal is to help each student to achieve academic merit by providing a
superior education that meets each child's needs and builds on
self-esteem. Rather than the technology itself being emphasized, the
technology is used as a tool for completing projects and real world
tasks. Formal instruction such as lecturing is kept to a minimum.
Students use the Internet to do research in subjects of their own
choosing, learning to separate good information from that which is
questionable by judging the authority of the source. The students use a
word processor to generate narratives, poetry, and reports. A variety of
tools such as digital cameras and camcorders are used to collect
information and enhance the curriculum of students in the intermediate
and middle school grades. They use a spreadsheet program to graph
information collected during science labs and mathematical surveys.
Students in the primary grades use the computer labs to generate
paragraphs, book reports and short essays. Students gain self confidence
and poise by employing multimedia to present their work to their peers.
All students have exposure to the technology materials available at St.
Michael's. Through the technology curriculum at St. Michael's Catholic
School we believe that we are creating future leaders by inspiring
cooperation among the school and family. Within the technology
curriculum we are developing self discipline so that all children may
reach their full potential and aspire to be life long learners.

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

All staff members use a variety of instructional methods to meet the
needs of each student and to improve student learning. Active
participation from each class member rather than lecture is evident
throughout the school. Many primary classrooms actively engage the
students through the use of activity centers and hands-on activities
that will effectively meet the needs of each student. Cooperative
learning and probing questions enhance the curriculum for all students
whether it is enrichment or remediation. If it is needed student work is
adjusted to meet their needs. Teachers in the intermediate and middle
school levels include Bloom's taxonomy as part of the instructional
methods used each day. Student demonstration, use of technology and
immediate feedback to the students are just some of the instructional
methods used to meet individual and class needs. All staff members
include the use of daily planners for students, rubrics, manipulatives
and field trips to meet the essential skills provided by the Indiana
Department of Education and the Archdiocese of Indianapolis.

Parental involvement helps St. Michael's School in the improvement of
student learning. Each day there is a volunteer for classrooms to help
with individual instruction, reinforcement and enrichment of the
curriculum. Parents take an active role in making sure that the students
are prepared for class each day. Students also take the responsibility
of improvement in their own learning by making sure that they are
prepared for class by having homework and projects completed on time.

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

Each staff member has many opportunities for professional development.
For the past several years we have tried to focus on increasing our
technology knowledge so that we may be able to incorporate this into the
curriculum. Increased knowledge has come in different forms. Staff led
professional development on the essentials of technology and how to
include this in the curriculum is offered during the school year.
Instruction on the Weather-net technology is also a part of the
professional development. All instructors were given the opportunity to
attend the INPEC (Indiana Non-public Education Conference) this year.
All staff members attended a one-day writing workshop during this school
year. Many staff members are actively seeking continuing education
course that will improve student achievement. As a part of professional
development the current administration is involved in a Classroom
Walk-Through program that will increase student achievement, talk with
teachers about improvement in teaching and learning, assess the
curriculum and instructional alignment on a day to day basis, and is
used as a tool to enhance classroom visits. In addition each staff
member has worked on acquiring more knowledge in the Step Up to Writing
program. The staff has also attended professional development programs
that has increased their knowledge in a character development program
and has allowed them to write their own curriculum in this area.

Professional Development is a part of goals that are established by each
instructional staff.

Instructional staff members are given time during the school day to
attend in-service and professional development opportunities. For the
past two years the Indiana Department of Education has provided funding
which allows the staff to partake in a variety of opportunities. Title
money is also used to fund professional development.

**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.*

1.  Private school association(s): National Catholic Education
    Association

> (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 2004-2005 tuition rates, by grade? (Do not include
    room, board, or fees.)

\$3,000 \$3,000 \$3,000 \$3,000 \$3,000 \$3,000

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

\$3,000 \$3,000 \$3,000 N/A N/A N/A

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

N/A \$975

12^th^ preschool

4.  What is the educational cost per student? \$4464.00

(School budget divided by enrollment)

5.  What is the average financial aid per student? \$821

6.  What percentage of the annual budget is devoted to 1.3%

scholarship assistance and/or tuition reduction?

7.  What percentage of the student body receives

scholarship assistance, including tuition reduction? 4.2%

**PART VII - ASSESSMENT RESULTS**

**Private Schools**

Report the school's assessment results in reading (language arts or
English) and mathematics for at least the last three years for all
grades tested on state tests or assessments referenced against national
norms. For formatting, use or adapt the sample tables (no charts or
graphs) at the end of this application. Present data for all grades
tested for all standardized state assessments and for assessments
referenced against national norms administered by the school.

If at least 90 percent of the students take the PSAT, PLAN, SAT, or ACT,
high schools should report the data.

The school must disaggregate the data for students eligible for free or
reduced-priced meals and for ethnic/racial groups if a specific group
comprises 10 percent or more of the student body of the school. The
school must disaggregate the data whether or not the school actually
offers the federal school lunch program. Show how all subgroups of
students achieved at high levels or improved dramatically in achievement
for at least three years. Explain any disparity among subgroups.

The school must specify the number and percentage of students assessed
by alternative methods. Attach all tables that show test data to the end
of this application. Continue to number the pages consecutively.

DATA for ISTEP+ Test Criterion Referenced Test

Subject Language Arts Grade 3 Test ISTEP+

Edition/Publication Year 2001 Publisher CTB/McGraw Hill

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                                   2003-2004           2002-2003   2001-2002   2000-2001   1999-2000

  Testing month                    September           September   September   September   September

  **SCHOOL SCORES**                [97%]{.underline}   89%         91%         83%         91%

  \% At or Above Pass              73%                 71%         91%         83%         91%

  \% At or Above Pass +            24%                 18%         n/a         n/a         n/a

                                                                                           

  Number of students tested        37                  28          22          22          34

  Percent of total students tested 100%                100%        100%        100%        100%

                                                                                           

                                                                                           

                                                                                           

  SUBGROUP SCORES                                                                          

  1\. Boys (specify subgroup)                                                              

  \% At or Above Pass              18%                 5%          90%         80%         92%

  \% At or Above Pass+             77%                 86%         n/a         n/a         n/a

                                                                                           

  Number of students tested        22                  21          10          10          14

  2\. Girls specify subgroup)                                                              

  \% At or Above Pass              32%                 14%         92%         84%         90%

  \% At or Above Pass+             67%                 71%         n/a         n/a         n/a

                                                                                           

  Number of students tested        15                  14          12          12          20

                                                                                           

  **STATE SCORES (public and       75%                 73%         67%         65%         69%
  non-public)**                                                                            

  \% At or Above Pass for          67%                 50%         70%         n/a         n/a
  non-public schools                                                                       

  \% At or Above Pass+ for         20%                 5%          n/a         n/a         n/a
  non-public schools                                                                       

                                                                                           
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DATA for ISTEP+ Test Criterion Referenced Test

Subject Math Grade 3 Test ISTEP+

Edition/Publication Year 1998/2001 Publisher CTB/McGraw Hill

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                                   2003-2004           2002-2003   2001-2002   2000-2001   1999-2000

  Testing month                    September           September   September   September   September

  **SCHOOL SCORES**                [95%]{.underline}   86%         89%         89%         90%

  \% At or Above Pass              73%                 77%         89%         89%         90%

  \% At or Above Pass +            22%                 9%          n/a         n/a         n/a

                                                                                           

  Number of students tested        37                  28          22          22          34

  Percent of total students tested 100%                100%        100%        100%        100%

                                                                                           

                                                                                           

                                                                                           

  SUBGROUP SCORES                                                                          

  1\. Boys (specify subgroup)                                                              

  \% At or Above Pass              18%                 5%          90%         80%         92%

  \% At or Above Pass+             77%                 86%         n/a         n/a         n/a

                                                                                           

  Number of students tested        22                  21          10          10          14

  2\. Girls specify subgroup)                                                              

  \% At or Above Pass              32%                 14%         92%         84%         90%

  \% At or Above Pass+             67%                 71%         n/a         n/a         n/a

                                                                                           

  Number of students tested        15                  14          12          12          20

                                                                                           

  **STATE SCORES public and                                                                
  non-public**                                                                             

  \% At or Above Pass for          66%                 73%         77%         71%         73%
  non-public schools                                                                       

  \% At or Above Pass+ for         14%                 14%         n/a         n/a         n/a
  non-public schools                                                                       

                                                                                           
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DATA for ISTEP + Test Criterion Referenced Test

Subject Language Arts Grade 6 Test ISTEP+

Edition/Publication Year 1998/2001 Publisher CTB/McGraw Hill

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                                   2003-2004           2002-2003   2001-2002   2000-2001   1999-2000

  Testing month                    September           September   September   September   September

  **SCHOOL SCORES**                [96%]{.underline}   95%         96%         72%         91%

  \% At or Above Pass              64%                 85%         96%         72%         91%

  \% At or Above Pass +            32%                 10%         n/a         n/a         n/a

                                                                                           

  Number of students tested        28                  20          26          22          24

  Percent of total students tested 100%                100%        100%        100%        100%

                                                                                           

                                                                                           

                                                                                           

                                                                                           

  SUBGROUP SCORES                                                                          

  1\. Boys (specify subgroup)                                                              

  \% At or Above Pass              69%                 82%         69%         69%         65%

  \% At or Above Pass+             23%                 9%          n/a/        n/a         n/a

                                                                                           

  Number of students tested        13                  11          13          11          12

  2\. Girls specify subgroup)                                                              

  \% At or Above Pass              60%                 60%         69%         62%         78%

  \% At or Above Pass+             40%                 40%         n/a         n/a         n/a

                                                                                           

  Number of students tested                                                                

                                                                                           

  **STATE SCORES**                 66%                 65%         69%         69%         70%

  \% At or Above Pass for          67%                 70%         81%         n/a         n/a
  non-public schools                                                                       

  \% At or Above Pass+ for         20%                 15%         n/a         n/a         n/a
  non-public schools                                                                       

                                                                                           
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DATA for ISTEP+ Test Criterion Referenced Test

Subject Math Grade 6 Test ISTEP+

Edition/Publication Year 1998/2001 Publisher CTB/McGraw Hill

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                                   2003-2004            2002-2003   2001-2002   2000-2001   1999-2000

  Testing month                    September            September   September   September   September

  **SCHOOL SCORES**                [100%]{.underline}   95%         92%         78%         87%

  \% At or Above Pass              71%                  90%         92%         78%         87%

  \% At or Above Pass +            29%                  5%          n/a         n/a         n/a

                                                                                            

  Number of students tested        28                   20          26          18          23

  Percent of total students tested 100%                 100%        100%        100%        100%

                                                                                            

                                                                                            

                                                                                            

  SUBGROUP SCORES                                                                           

  1\. Boys (specify subgroup)                                                               

  \% At or Above Pass              100%                 91%         89%         80%         92%

  \% At or Above Pass+             31%                  5%          n/a         n/a         n/a

                                                                                            

  Number of students tested        13                   111         13          13          11

  2\. Girls specify subgroup)                                                               

  \% At or Above Pass              100%                 91%         89%         90%         90%

  \% At or Above Pass+             27%                  5%          n/a         n/a         n/a

                                                                                            

  Number of students tested        15                   9           13          5           12

                                                                                            

  **STATE SCORES public and        73%                  69%         62%         64%         62%
  non-public**                                                                              

  \% At or Above Pass non-public   66%                  64%         77%         n/a         n/a
  schools                                                                                   

  \% At or Above Pass+ non-public  23%                  12%         n/a         n/a         n/a
  schools                                                                                   

                                                                                            
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DATA for ISTEP+ Test Criterion Referenced Test

Subject Language Arts Grade 8 Test ISTEP+

Edition/Publication 1998/2001 Publisher CTB/McGraw Hill

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                                   2003-2004            2002-2003   2001-2002   2000-2001   1999-2000

  Testing month                    September            September   September   September   September

  **SCHOOL SCORES**                [100%]{.underline}   94%         100%        100%        82%

  \% At or Above Pass              74%                  76%         100%        100%        82%

  \% At or Above Pass +            26%                  18%         n/a         n/a         n/a

                                                                                            

  Number of students tested        19                   17          18          12          11

  Percent of total students tested 100%                 100%        100%        100%        100%

                                                                                            

                                                                                            

                                                                                            

  SUBGROUP SCORES                                                                           

  1\. Boys (specify subgroup)                                                               

  \% At or Above Pass              100%                 78%         100%        100%        80%

  \% At or Above Pass+             \*                   18%         n/a         n/a         n/a

                                                                                            

  Number of students tested        7                    11          10          7           2

  2\. Girls specify subgroup)                                                               

  \% At or Above Pass              100%                 93%         100%        100%        78%

  \% At or Above Pass+             \*                   \*          n/a         n/a         n/a

                                                                                            

  Number of students tested        12                   6           8           5           9

                                                                                            

  **STATE SCORES (public and       66%                  65%         69%         69%         70%
  non-public)**                                                                             

  \% At or Above Pass non-public   67%                  70%         82%         n/a         n/a
  schools                                                                                   

  \% At or Above Pass+ non-public  20%                  15%         n/a         n/a         n/a
  schools                                                                                   

                                                                                            
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DATA for ISTEP+ Criterion Referenced Test

Subject Math Grade 8 Test ISTEP+

Edition/Publication Year 1998/2001 Publisher CTB/McGraw Hill

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                                  2003-2004            2002-2003   2001-2002   2000-2001   1999-2000

  Testing month                   September            September   September   September   September

  **SCHOOL SCORES**               [100%]{.underline}   94%         100%        100%        64%

  \% At or Above Pass             47%                  71%         100%        100%        64%

  \% At or Above Pass +           53%                  24%         n/a         n/a         n/a

                                                                                           

  Number of students tested       19                   17          18          12          11

  Percent of total students       100%                 100%        100%        100%        100%
  tested                                                                                   

                                                                                           

                                                                                           

                                                                                           

  SUBGROUP SCORES                                                                          

  1\. Boys (specify subgroup)                                                              

  \% At or Above Pass             100%                 73%         100%        100%        75%

  \% At or Above Pass+            \*                   27%         n/a         n/a         n/a

                                                                                           

  Number of students tested       7                    11          10          7           2

  2\. Girls specify subgroup)                                                              

  \% At or Above Pass             100%                 95%         100%        100%        75%

  \% At or Above Pass+            \*                   \*          n/a         n/a         n/a

                                                                                           

  Number of students tested       12                   6           8           5           9

                                                                                           

  **STATE SCORES public and       72%                  68%         67%         65%         64%
  non-public**                                                                             

  \% At or Above Pass non-public  66%                  65%         82%         n/a         n/a
  schools                                                                                  

  \% At or Above Pass+ non-public 14%                  21%         n/a         n/a         n/a
  schools                                                                                  

                                                                                           
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