##### *2005-2006 No Child Left Behind - Blue Ribbon Schools Program*

*U.S. Department of Education*

**Cover Sheet** Type of School: (Check all that apply)
**[X]{.underline}** Elementary **[X]{.underline}** Middle \_\_ High \_\_
K-12 \_\_Charter

Name of Principal **[Sister Kathleen Marie Knueven,
S.N.D.]{.underline}**

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

Official School Name **[Saint Jude Catholic School]{.underline}**

(As it should appear in the official records)

School Mailing Address **[2110 Pemberton Drive]{.underline}**

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

**[Fort Wayne]{.underline}** **[IN]{.underline}** **[46805 -
4628]{.underline}**

City State Zip Code+4 (9 digits total)

County **[Allen]{.underline}** State School Code Number
**[A160]{.underline}**

Telephone **[( 260 ) 484-4611]{.underline}** Fax **[( 260 )
969-1607]{.underline}**

Website/URL **[www.stjudefw.org]{.underline}** E-mail
**[fwastjude@juno.com]{.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\* **[Mrs. Michelle Hittie]{.underline}**

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

District Name Fort Wayne/South Bend Diocese Tel. [**(260 )
422-4611**]{.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. Julianne Toenges**

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

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

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

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

**PART 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 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 2005-2006 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 2000 and has not received the 2003, 2004, or 2005
    *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: [NA\_\_]{.underline} Elementary
schools

[NA \_]{.underline} Middle schools

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

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

\_\_\_\_\_ Other

[NA]{.underline} TOTAL

2\. District Per Pupil Expenditure: [NA]{.underline}\_\_

Average State Per Pupil Expenditure: [NA]{.underline}\_\_

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

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

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

4\. [8]{.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**    21        19                     **40**       **7**       21        29          **50**

  **K**       29        42                     **71**       **8**       35        28          **63**

  **1**       34        26                     **60**       **9**                             

  **2**       30        25                     **55**       **10**                            

  **3**       30        31                     **61**       **11**                            

  **4**       32        35                     **67**       **12**                            

  **5**       28        36                     **64**       **Other**                         

  **6**       25        40                     **65**                                         

                                    **TOTAL                                                   **596**
                                    STUDENTS                                                  
                                    IN THE                                                    
                                    APPLYING                                                  
                                    SCHOOL →**                                                
  ----------- --------- ----------- ---------- --------- -- ----------- --------- ----------- ---------

6\. Racial/ethnic composition of [93 %]{.underline} White

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

[2 %]{.underline} Hispanic or Latino

[1 %]{.underline} Asian/Pacific Islander

[3 %]{.underline} American Indian/Alaskan Native

**100% Total**

7\. Student turnover, or mobility rate, during the past year: [0.66
%]{.underline}

  ------------------------- --------------------------- ------------------
  **(1)**                   Number of students who      3
                            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)**                   Total of all transferred    4
                            students \[sum of rows (1)  
                            and (2)\]                   

  **(4)**                   Total number of students in 606
                            the school as of October 1  

  **(5)**                   Total transferred students  0.0066
                            in row (3) divided by total 
                            students in row (4)         

  **(6)**                   Amount in row (5)           0.66%
                            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: [17%]{.underline}

Total number students who qualify: [97\_]{.underline}

10\. Students receiving special education services:
[\_\_2\_\_\_\_\_]{.underline}%

[\_\_11\_\_\_\_]{.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.

[\_\_2\_]{.underline}Autism \_\_\_\_Orthopedic Impairment

\_\_\_\_Deafness [\_\_1\_]{.underline}Other Health Impaired

\_\_\_\_Deaf-Blindness [\_\_8\_]{.underline}Specific Learning Disability

\_\_\_\_Emotional Disturbance \_\_\_\_Speech or Language Impairment

\_\_\_\_Hearing Impairment \_\_\_\_Traumatic Brain Injury

> \_\_\_\_Mental Retardation \_\_\_\_Visual Impairment Including
> Blindness
>
> \_\_\_\_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} \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_

Classroom teachers [\_\_\_29\_\_\_\_]{.underline}
[\_\_\_\_7\_\_\_\_]{.underline}

Special resource teachers/specialists [\_\_\_1\_\_\_\_]{.underline}
\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_

Paraprofessionals [\_\_\_4\_\_\_\_]{.underline}
[\_\_\_\_3\_\_\_\_]{.underline}

> Support staff [\_\_\_7\_\_\_]{.underline}
> [\_\_\_\_1\_\_\_\_]{.underline}
>
> Total number [\_\_\_43\_\_\_\_]{.underline}
> [\_\_\_11\_\_\_\_\_]{.underline}

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

students in the school divided by the FTE of classroom teachers:
[\_\_\_18:1\_\_\_\_]{.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.

  -------------------------- ----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- -----------
                             2004-2005   2003-2004   2002-2003   2001-2002   2000-2001

  Daily student attendance   96.8%       97.9%       96.6%       96.8%       96.9%

  Daily teacher attendance   97%         97.5%       97.3%       96%         96.9%

  Teacher turnover rate      8%          3%          3%          8%          5%

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

  Student drop-off rate      NA          NA          NA          NA          NA
  (high school)                                                              
  -------------------------- ----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- -----------

**PART III ‑ SUMMARY**

**Summary Narrative of St. Jude Catholic School**

St. Jude Catholic School is one of forty elementary schools in the Fort
Wayne/South Bend Diocese and is located in an urban residential area of
Fort Wayne, Indiana. It consists of a preschool, kindergarten, and
grades one through eight. It has an enrollment of 596 with a
pupil/teacher ratio of 18:1. As a Catholic school under the direction of
the Sisters of Notre Dame, St. Jude provides a strong religious and
academic education and is dedicated to the development of the total
person in accordance with the teachings of the Catholic Church. It is
devoted to proclaiming the kingdom of God to children by offering an
education to strengthen their spiritual, intellectual, cultural, and
physical growth. Christ is the reason St. Jude Catholic School exists.
As a citizen of two worlds, the child is taught to develop a healthy
self-concept through self-discipline and self-respect using Christian
religious values. The atmosphere and curriculum are imbued with respect,
reverence, and responsibility. Through these character traits, the St.
Jude community is dedicated to helping its students achieve high
academic success as evidenced by the scores on state academic testing.

The student population is primarily comprised of children from middle
income levels with a small percentage from high or low-income levels.
St. Jude employs no busses, so many students walk to school. Since over
50% of the population lives outside the school's zip code, most students
come from a distance and carpool. After school care is provided on the
premises by Parkview Hospital's Educare.

St. Jude Catholic School has a very involved Home and School Association
with nineteen different committees. Numerous parents provide strong
support by volunteering services and offering academic and cultural
support as well as playground, lunchroom, and sickroom supervision. Some
support programs are plant shows, teacher appreciation luncheons, and a
Christmas Village where children can do their Christmas shopping. St.
Jude has a school board that advises and assists its pastor and
administration in implementing policy and developing a strategic plan
for improvement.

Opportunities exist for students to participate in many extra and
co-curricular activities such as scouting for boys and girls on
different levels and Destination Imagination, an innovative and creative
problem solving program. St. Jude students have achieved championships
at the state level in this program. An active student council offers
opportunities for leadership and encourages participation in activities
such as safety patrol. A very active athletic association coordinates
the numerous school sports programs.

St. Jude Catholic School with its strong academic, cultural, social,
athletic, and service programs offers students outstanding opportunities
to live out the truths and values of their Catholic faith and develop
their God-given potential.

**[St. Jude Mission Statement]{.underline}**

St. Jude Catholic School, a ministry at the heart of St. Jude Catholic
Parish, is a Christian community dedicated to proclaiming the kingdom of
God to children by offering an education to strengthen their spiritual,
intellectual, cultural, and physical growth.

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

1.  **Assessment Results:** St. Jude Catholic School is an accredited
    school in the state of Indiana and

follows the state academic standards. Indiana requires all its students
to take part in the Indiana State Test of Educational Progress (ISTEP+).
This test measures student performance yearly in the areas of language
arts and math for grades 3-8 and additionally science for grades 5 and
7. The state has only reported scores for grades 4, 5, and 7 and science
scores for the last two years. For the school year 2005-2006, St. Jude
Catholic School has an overall passing rate of 91.7%.

The language arts portion of ISTEP+ measures student performance in
reading skills which includes comprehension, vocabulary, and literary
response and analysis. Also included in language arts are writing
process skills, writing applications, and language conventions. Grade 3
scored 95% pass rate, Grade 6 scored 97%, and grade 8 scored 97%. This
year's eighth grade did score in the top 10% of Indiana schools.

Mathematic testing measures computation skills, number sense, algebra,
geometry, measurement, data analysis, and problem solving. Scores are as
follows: Grade 3 - 92%, Grade 6 -- 97%, and grade 8 -- 95%. Again, this
year's eighth grade scores have put them in the top 10% of Indiana
schools.

The only subgroup for which the state reported assessment data was
free/reduced lunch. This subgroup scored 90% pass rate in English and
87% in mathematics. Though slightly lower than our overall pass rate, it
does not represent a significant disparity.

Verification was given through the Indiana Department of Education that
St. Jude had attained placement in the top ten percent of schools in
Indiana because of eighth grade ISTEP+ scores. Data tables in the
appendix break down information and show St. Jude scores in comparison
to state averages. Information regarding the state assessment system may
be found at <http://www.doe.state.in.us/> .

2.  **Using Assessment Results:**

During the school year of 2001-2002, as part of the accreditation
process for the state of Indiana, St. Jude Catholic School used the
results of ISTEP+ exams to determine weaknesses within the curriculum.
Since the tests are itemized by specific English/Language Arts skills,
the results showed the greatest needs were in the areas of writing
development and writing skills such as capitalization and punctuation.
Upon seeing this need, the school decided to initiate a school wide
writing program called *Power Writing.* Progress is assessed through
yearly ISTEP+ results as well as quarterly writing prompts. These
quarterly writing prompts as well as the rubrics used to assess them are
kept in a personal portfolio for each student in grades 1-8.

Also, during the school year 2003-2004, as part of a parish/school
five-year strategic plan, a committee of teachers, parents, and
parishioners looked at results from the ISTEP+ testing and found that
mathematical computation and problem solving were two of the weaker
areas for students. As a result St. Jude began using a program called
*Mastering Math Facts* from Otter Creek Institute to improve students'
mastery of basic math facts. The school also adopted a math textbook
series that was exceptionally strong in problem solving.

From assessment results, individual teachers formed small groups to
remediate students who have not mastered basic skills. The resource
teacher also works with teachers and students to plan interventions.

3.  **Communicating Assessment Results:**

Saint Jude Catholic School has a variety of communication tools to
inform parents, students, and the community of successes and needs.
Foremost, teachers from grades K through six send home weekly
communications. Because grades are sent home at midterm and at the end
of each quarter, the parents and students are kept abreast of academic
achievement regularly. Formal parent and student/teacher conferences,
which have a nearly 100% rate of attendance, are held in the fall of
each year to discuss student performance. Informal conferences are held
as needed.

Saint Jude hosts an awards assembly in the spring to which parents and
community members are invited. School and community awards are given at
this time. Twenty-five percent of the 8^th^ grade students generally
receive the Presidential Fitness Award for academic and attendance
success.

The school staff prepares a bi-monthly newsletter for all parents
highlighting events, awards, assessment results, and needs of the
school. The parish also includes school news in a newsletter to all
parishioners. An additional letter is sent to all Saint Jude alumni.

When state testing results are received, the individual information is
communicated directly to parents. The general results are published in
school and parish newsletters and in the local newspaper. The honor roll
for grades six through eight is listed in the school newsletter, sent to
the local newspaper, and announced at a school Mass for the parish
community.

Recently, the parish refined the parish website which includes
information about most facets of the school. All teachers have a link
for e-mail at this site, giving easy access for parent/teacher
communication.

4.  **Sharing Success:**

The Fort Wayne/South Bend diocese has established a curriculum cabinet
to collect excellent teaching practices and curriculum ideas for sharing
within the community of Catholic schools. Saint Jude has had a
representative serve on this cabinet to share successes and to gain
helpful innovations from other schools. Saint Jude also sends teachers
to grade level diocesan meetings to share curriculum and teaching
methods that have been successful. Saint Jude is participating in the
diocesan-wide curriculum mapping program so that other schools may
access individual teacher's maps. This allows any member to view the
curriculum in the areas of content, skill, and assessment.

Saint Jude is a feeder school to Bishop Dwenger High School, a 2004 Blue
Ribbon School. Meetings are held with Dwenger's faculty to align
curriculum, share innovations, and successful teaching methods. Since
Saint Jude students have demonstrated strong success both academically
and spiritually, they are considered an asset to the high school campus.

The principal, counselor, and resource teacher meet regularly with
colleagues from other diocesan schools to plan, brainstorm, and share
ideas. The principal of Saint Jude is the recent president of the
Diocesan Principals Executive Board and shares the vision of success
with other schools as plans are made for the future.

**PART V -- CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION**

1.  **Curriculum:**

> In grades K-6, five academic areas form the core of the curriculum of
> St. Jude Catholic School. These areas are language arts, mathematics,
> social studies, science, and religion. Grades 7 and 8 have one added
> core subject, Spanish. The curriculum is based on standards from the
> State of Indiana and the Diocese of Fort Wayne/South Bend. Computer
> and technology, physical education, and fine arts comprised of visual
> arts, vocal and instrumental music are also a very important part of
> St. Jude's curriculum.

**Religion:** In its mission to proclaim and live out the values of the
kingdom of Christ in the world, St. Jude

places great emphasis on its religious instruction. Students are
involved in daily religious instruction

and take part in numerous experiences and liturgies. Service to the
community is stressed at all levels.

**Language Arts:** Language arts programs begin with a very strong
foundation in reading. Phonics is taught and reinforced in grades K-4.
Teachers work very hard at instilling a love of reading in their
students. Evidence of this can be seen by programs such as literacy bags
that are sent home in the primary grades and a book club for
intermediate grades. Both of these programs aim to involve parents in
reading with their students. In the middle school literature is
emphasized. Grammar and composition are important parts of the language
arts program. Classes stress both expository and creative writing and
students are given opportunities to enter speech and poetry contests. By
exposing students to so many types of writing, many place into honors
English classes at local high schools.

**Mathematics:** In grades K-5 basic math skills are stressed. Because
of this, the 6^th^-8^th^ grade math programs are accelerated by one year
and all eighth graders are taking Algebra 1. A majority of students test
directly into Geometry or Honors Geometry in high school.

**Science:** The science program stresses Indiana's seven state
standards with inquiry based instruction using a combination of
textbooks and hands on science kits. An annual research night is held to
showcase science projects with many students participating in regional
competition.

**Social Studies:** The goal of teaching social studies is to develop
informed, responsible citizens. State

> standards are used and these are organized around history, civics and
> government, geography, culture, and economics. Teaching methods stress
> higher levels of cognitive skills and encourage student participation.

**Music:** The music program includes music theory, appreciation,
history, composition, and technology for

all grades. The school has a sixth grade choir, a middle school choir,
and instrumental band for grades

5-8. These students participate in state level contests. Monthly evening
music programs are presented. The middle school students present an
annual musical for parents and the community.

**Art:** Students are given weekly visual arts instruction in grades
1-5. Students in grades 6-8 are given

instruction four days a week for one quarter. Students' art work is
displayed at various places

throughout the community and has often won competitive awards. Each
eighth grade class leaves a

legacy with a permanent display of a unique class project.

**Technology:** Technology is used to support the curriculum in basic
skills. Students learn to use word

processing, presentation, and spreadsheet software as well as internet
use through the school's

network system. The school has a computer lab and up-to-date computers
are available in each

classroom.

**Physical Education:** Physical education at St. Jude includes fitness
testing, lifetime sports skills, *Brain*

*Gym*, and nutrition. The program is committed to teaching its students
how to attain overall wellness. **Spanish:** All St. Jude 7^th^ and
8^th^ graders take Spanish as a core subject. The program allows most

students to begin high school taking Spanish 2 which gives them the
opportunity to receive five years

of Spanish credit in high school.

2\. **Reading:**

St. Jude Catholic School reading curriculum empowers students to develop
effective reading and communication skills. In kindergarten and first
grade, phonics instruction is developed through a multi-sensory
approach. This program of systematic phonics instruction uses a wide
range of activities to assure that students integrate phonics skills
into reading to make meaningful literacy connections.

A state approved reading series serves as the basal text for grades 2-5.
This encourages common core instruction but allows teachers to use trade
book options based on students' individual needs and to enhance
instruction so students develop reading fluency. Comprehension
strategies are taught through explicit instruction. Generalizing
abilities and inferential thinking is strengthened. Middle school
reading is literature-based; incorporating novels, short stories, and
poetry. A wide range of reading materials is available to students
through the extensive collection in the school library as well as
individual classroom libraries. Reading aloud, sustained silent reading,
and the *Accelerated Reading Program* create an enthusiasm for reading.

Extensions of the reading program that involve parents include the
take-home literacy bags used by the kindergarten and first grade
students and the third and fourth grade book clubs. The literacy bags
include books and activities that the youngest students can share with
their parents. The third and fourth graders read books with their parent
partners and then attend evening discussions and activities facilitated
by the classroom teachers.

The combination of strong phonics-based primary reading and challenging
literature-based upper level reading has given the students of St. Jude
Catholic School real success. This is the reason the administration and
faculty have chosen this approach to reading instruction.

3\. **Religion Curriculum**

In its mission to proclaim and live out the values of the kingdom of
Christ in the world, St. Jude Catholic School places great emphasis on
its religious instruction and community service. St. Jude students
receive daily religious instruction. Students plan and participate in
numerous service projects. All these aspects of their faith are nurtured
by participation in Mass and various prayer experiences.

Students in grades 5 and 8 participate in the Assessment of Catechesis
and Religious Education (ACRE) test of religious knowledge, attitudes
and values from the National Catholic Education Association. 95% of the
eighth grade students scored in the proficient and advanced categories,
with over 75% of those placing in the advanced category. This data
confirms the strong religious instruction at St. Jude.

St. Jude students strengthen their leadership skills through student
council organized service projects and prayer services. Among other
service projects the school community supports a needy family at
Christmas, visits and writes letters to nursing home residents, collects
food for a food bank, packs lunches for the needy, and collects
eyeglasses for foreign missions. Recently St. Jude adopted a school
devastated by southern hurricanes by collecting money to purchase
library books for the school.

Students live out their faith by leading school-wide morning prayer and
joining the faculty in planning activities for Catholic Schools Week.
Writing and art skills are utilized to participate in religious related
contests. Problem solving skills are integrated into daily decisions
with age-appropriate moral issues. Each month specific goals of respect,
reverence, and responsibility are stressed, and students make posters to
remind other students of these goals. These activities integrate
religion into their daily lives so they live the message of Christ.

3.  **Instructional Methods:**

Teachers at St. Jude Catholic School recognize the differences in
children and their learning styles. To improve student learning, the
staff uses a variety of instructional methods. Activity kits are used by
the science teachers for hands-on learning. These allow for many labs
and help to develop scientific thinking.

The primary grades received a grant for literacy bags, which enables
them to get more books into the early readers' hands and develop reading
skills. All teachers attended several workshops on multi-intelligence so
methods can be implemented to reach more students in their areas of
strength. The physical education teacher has instructed all teachers in
*Brain Gym* methods to enhance learning and memory by using water,
oxygen, hook-ups, and cross-lateral exercises. Writing across the
curriculum in all grade levels has been implemented to improve student
communication skills. In addition to tests, teachers provide other types
of assessments including oral presentations, songs, displays, projects,
and demonstrations.

Many teachers offer after school study groups or tutoring to help
student achievement. The student council provides peer tutoring after
school twice weekly. Parish adults value the school and volunteer to
assist teachers with students who need an extra boost. St. Jude Catholic
School has a resource room that supports individual students and small
groups. Using data from test scores and teacher recommendations,
struggling students receive assistance in the areas of study skills,
reading, and math proficiencies.

4.  **Professional Development:**

St. Jude administration encourages professional development for the
entire staff to improve student achievement. Teachers are encouraged to
take two professional development days each school year. Teachers then
report back to the rest of the faculty at monthly meetings so others can
also gain new ideas. The parish provides grants for teachers to
participate in further study or to pursue innovative learning programs
during the summer months.

Several years ago when it was decided that writing needed to be improved
as part of our School Improvement Plan, a local professional writer
provided a full day class for all teachers. During that same year the
writer came into classrooms several times to model new methods for
teaching creative writing. The following year a program was presented to
the faculty on expository writing using the *Power Writing* technique.
Both of these led to an improvement in student writing as evidenced on
writing assessments.

Since improving basic math facts was another school improvement goal,
many teachers attended the *Mastering Math Facts* workshop before
implementing a new program for elementary grades. Again, upper level
teachers see evidence of improvement and can move more quickly into
other math concepts.

**PART VI - PRIVATE SCHOOL ADDENDUM**

1.  Private school association(s): **Indiana Non-Public Education
    Association**

> **Notre Dame Education Association**
>
> **National Catholic Education Association**

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

3.  What are the 2005-2006 tuition rates, by grade? (Do not include
    room, board, or fees.)

\$ [2040]{.underline} \$ [2040]{.underline} \$ [2040]{.underline} \$
[2040]{.underline} \$ [2040]{.underline} \$ [2040]{.underline}

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

\$ [2040]{.underline} \$ [2040]{.underline} \$ [2040]{.underline}
\$\_\_\_\_\_\_\$\_\_\_\_\_\_ \$\_\_\_\_\_\_

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

\$\_\_\_\_\_\_ \$ [1020]{.underline}

12^th^ Other

4.  What is the educational cost per student? \$ [3900]{.underline}

(School budget divided by enrollment)

5.  What is the average financial aid per student? \$ [1660]{.underline}

6.  What percentage of the annual budget is devoted to
    \_\_[36]{.underline}%

scholarship assistance and/or tuition reduction?

7.  What percentage of the student body receives

scholarship assistance, including tuition reduction?
\_\_[98]{.underline}%

**PART VII - ASSESSMENT RESULTS**

**ST. JUDE CATHOLIC SCHOOL**

**ISTEP + State of Indiana Test Data**

  -------------------------------- --------------- --------------- ---------------
  **Language Arts Grade 3**                                        

                                   **2005-2006**   **2004-2005**   **2003-2004**

  Testing Month                    September       September       September

  Test                             ISTEP+          ISTEP+          ISTEP+

                                                                   

  **St. Jude School Scores**                                       

  \% at or above Pass+             11              12              16

  \% at or above Pass              95              81              82

  \% did not pass                  5               19              16

  Number of students tested        62              68              62

  Percent of total students tested 100             100             100

  Number of students excluded      0               0               0

  Percent of students excluded     0               0               0

  Number of students undetermined  0               0               1

  \% of students undetermined      0               0               2

  **Total % passing**              95              81              82

  ***State Scores***                                               

  *% of students passing*          *76*            *76*            *75*

                                                                   

                                                                   

                                                                   

  **Mathematics Grade 3**                                          

                                   **2005-2006**   **2004-2005**   **2003-2004**

  Testing Month                    September       September       September

  Test                             ISTEP+          ISTEP+          ISTEP+

                                                                   

  **St. Jude School Scores**                                       

  \% at or above Pass+             16              9               10

  \% at or above Pass              92              71              82

  \% did not pass                  8               29              18

  Number of students tested        62              68              62

  Percent of total students tested 100             100             100

  Number of students excluded      0               0               0

  Percent of students excluded     0               0               0

  Number of students undetermined  0               0               0

  \% of students undetermined      0               0               0

  **Total % passing**              92              71              82

  ***State Scores***                                               

  *% of students passing*          *74*            *74*            *72*
  -------------------------------- --------------- --------------- ---------------

ISTEP + State of Indiana Test Data (cont.)

  -------------------------------- --------------- --------------- ---------------
  **Language Arts Grade 6**                                        

                                   **2005-2006**   **2004-2005**   **2003-2004**

  Testing Month                    September       September       September

  Test                             ISTEP+          ISTEP+          ISTEP+

                                                                   

  **St. Jude School Scores**                                       

  \% at or above Pass+             9               12              12

  \% at or above Pass              97              90              97

  \% did not pass                  3               10              3

  Number of students tested        65              51              66

  Percent of total students tested 100             100             100

  Number of students excluded      0               0               0

  Percent of students excluded     0               0               0

  Number of students undetermined  0               0               0

  \% of students undetermined      0               0               0

  **Total % passing**              97              90              97

  ***State Scores***                                               

  *% of students passing*          *72*            *71*            *71*

                                                                   

                                                                   

                                                                   

  **Mathematics Grade 6**                                          

                                   **2005-2006**   **2004-2005**   **2003-2004**

  Testing Month                    September       September       September

  Test                             ISTEP+          ISTEP+          ISTEP+

                                                                   

  **St. Jude School Scores**                                       

  \% at or above Pass+             26              18              23

  \% at or above Pass              97              90              98

  \% did not pass                  3               10              2

  Number of students tested        65              51              66

  Percent of total students tested 100             100             100

  Number of students excluded      0               0               0

  Percent of students excluded     0               0               0

  Number of students undetermined  0               0               0

  \% of students undetermined      0               0               0

  **Total % passing**              97              90              98

  ***State Scores***                                               

  *% of students passing*          *79*            *75*            *73*
  -------------------------------- --------------- --------------- ---------------

ISTEP + State of Indiana Test Data (cont.)

  -------------------------------- --------------- --------------- ---------------
  **Language Arts Grade 8**                                        

                                   **2005-2006**   **2004-2005**   **2003-2004**

  Testing Month                    September       September       September

  Test                             ISTEP+          ISTEP+          ISTEP+

                                                                   

  **St. Jude School Scores**                                       

  \% at or above Pass+             25              25              13

  \% at or above Pass              97              93              91

  \% did not pass                  3               7               9

  Number of students tested        65              60              70

  Percent of total students tested 100             100             100

  Number of students excluded      0               0               0

  Percent of students excluded     0               0               0

  Number of students undetermined  0               0               0

  \% of students undetermined      0               0               0

  **Total % passing**              97              93              91

  ***State Scores***                                               

  *% of students who passed*       *69*            *69*            *66*

                                                                   

                                                                   

                                                                   

  **Mathematics Grade 8**                                          

                                   **2005-2006**   **2004-2005**   **2003-2004**

  Testing Month                    September       September       September

  Test                             ISTEP+          ISTEP+          ISTEP+

                                                                   

  **St. Jude School Scores**                                       

  \% at or above Pass+             29              13              16

  \% at or above Pass              95              88              93

  \% did not pass                  5               12              7

  Number of students tested        65              60              70

  Percent of total students tested 100             100             100

  Number of students excluded      0               0               0

  Percent of students excluded     0               0               0

  Number of students undetermined  0               0               0

  \% of students undetermined      0               0               0

  **Total % passing**              95              88              93

  ***State Scores***                                               

  *% of students who passed*       *73*            *72*            *72*
  -------------------------------- --------------- --------------- ---------------

ISTEP + State of Indiana Test Data for Free/Reduced Lunch

The following chart shows the disaggregation of data by grade level for
low income students who qualified yearly for free/reduced lunches
through the federal meals program. This is the only subgroup at St. Jude
Catholic School that meets the criteria for disclosure of ISTEP +
scores.

  ---------------------------------- ------------ ------------ ------------
  **Free/Reduced Lunch**                                       

                                     2005-2006    2004-2005    2003-2004

  Testing Month                      September    September    September

  Test                               ISTEP+       ISTEP+       ISTEP+

                                                               

  **Grade 3 St. Jude Scores**                                  

  **Language Arts**                                            

  Number of Students Tested          12           \*NA         13

  Number of Students Who Passed      12           \*NA         9

  \% of Students Who Passed          100          \*NA         69

  ***State Scores***                                           

  ***%** of Students Who Passed*     *63*         *\*NA*       *61*

                                                               

  **Mathematics**                                              

  Number of Students Tested          12           \*NA         13

  Number of Students Who Passed      9            \*NA         9

  \% of Students Who Passed          75           \*NA         69

  ***State Scores***                                           

  ***%** of Students Who Passed*     *62*         *\*NA*       *60*

                                                               

                                                               

                                                               

  **Grade 6 St. Jude Scores**                                  

  **Language Arts**                                            

  Number of Students Tested          12           \*NA         \*NA

  Number of Students Who Passed      12           \*NA         \*NA

  \% of Students Who Passed          100          \*NA         \*NA

  ***State Scores***                                           

  ***%** of Students Who Passed*     *56*         *\*NA*       *\*NA*

                                                               

  **Mathematics**                                              

  Number of Students Tested          12           \*NA         \*NA

  Number of Students Who Passed      11           \*NA         \*NA

  \% of Students Who Passed          92           \*NA         \*NA

  ***State Scores***                                           

  ***%** of Students Who Passed*     *65*         *\*NA*       *\*NA*

                                                               
  ---------------------------------- ------------ ------------ ------------

\*NA- Not applicable because there were less than 10% of students who

qualified or less than 10 students in a grade level who qualified.

ISTEP + State of Indiana Test Data for Free/Reduced Lunch (cont.)

  ----------------------------------- ------------ ----------- -----------
  **Grade 8 St. Jude Scores**         * *          * *         * *

  Number of Students Tested           \*NA         10          \*NA

  Number of Students Who Passed       \*NA         9           \*NA

  \% of Students Who Passed           \*NA         90          \*NA

  ***State Scores***                                            

  ***%** of Students Who Passed*      *\*NA*       *50*        *\*NA*

                                                                

  **Mathematics**                     * *          * *         * *

  Number of Students Tested           \*NA         10          \*NA

  Number of Students Who Passed       \*NA         8           \*NA

  \% of Students Who Passed           \*NA         80          \*NA

  ***State Scores***                                            

  ***%** of Students Who Passed*      *\*NA*       *55*        *\*NA*

                                                                
  ----------------------------------- ------------ ----------- -----------

\*NA- Not applicable because there were less than 10% of students who

qualified or less than 10 students in a grade level who qualified.