##### *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 **[Ms. Rebecca Brown]{.underline}**

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

Official School Name [**St. Joseph School**]{.underline}

(As it should appear in the official records)

School Mailing Address [**2474 Lorraine Avenue**]{.underline}

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

**[Crescent Springs, KY 41017-1493]{.underline}**

City State Zip Code+4 (9 digits total)

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

Telephone [**( 859 ) 578-2742**]{.underline} Fax [**( 859 )
578-2754**]{.underline}

Website/URL [**www.stjoseph-nky.org/SCHOOL/SCHhome.htm**]{.underline}
E-mail **[bbrown@sjscrescent.org]{.underline}**

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

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

(Principal's Signature)

Name of Superintendent[**\* Dr. Lawrence M. Bowman**]{.underline}

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

District Name [**Diocese of Covington**]{.underline} Tel. [**( 859 )
283-6230**]{.underline}

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

Date\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_
(Superintendent's Signature)

Name of School Board

President/Chairperson [**Mr. Robert Noll, III**]{.underline}

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

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

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

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

**PART 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: \_\_\_\_\_ 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
>
> \[**X** \] Suburban
>
> \[ \] Small city or town in a rural area
>
> \[ \] Rural

4\. [**5**]{.underline} Number of years the principal has been in
her/his position at this school.

If fewer than three years, how long was the previous principal at this
school?

5\. Number of students as of October 1 enrolled at each grade level or
its equivalent in applying school only:

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

  **PreK**                                                  **7**       21        29          **50**

  **K**       27        23                     **50**       **8**       35        19          **54**

  **1**       31        24                     **55**       **9**                             

  **2**       26        35                     **61**       **10**                            

  **3**       30        29                     **59**       **11**                            

  **4**       27        30                     **57**       **12**                            

  **5**       46        27                     **73**       **Other**                         

  **6**       25        32                     **57**                                         

                                    **TOTAL                                                   **516**
                                    STUDENTS                                                  
                                    IN THE                                                    
                                    APPLYING                                                  
                                    SCHOOL →**                                                
  ----------- --------- ----------- ---------- --------- -- ----------- --------- ----------- ---------

6\. Racial/ethnic composition of [99]{.underline} % White

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

[\<1]{.underline} % Hispanic or Latino

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

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

**100% Total**

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

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

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

+------------------------+--------------------------+------------------+
| **(1)**                | Number of students who   |                  |
|                        | transferred ***to*** the |                  |
| **2**                  | school after October 1   |                  |
|                        | until the end of the     |                  |
|                        | year.                    |                  |
+------------------------+--------------------------+------------------+
| **(2)**                | Number of students who   |                  |
|                        | transferred ***from***   |                  |
| **4**                  | the school after October |                  |
|                        | 1 until the end of the   |                  |
|                        | year.                    |                  |
+------------------------+--------------------------+------------------+
| **(3)**                | Total of all transferred |                  |
|                        | students \[sum of rows   |                  |
| **6**                  | (1) and (2)\]            |                  |
+------------------------+--------------------------+------------------+
| **(4)**                | Total number of students |                  |
|                        | in the school as of      |                  |
| **516**                | October 1                |                  |
+------------------------+--------------------------+------------------+
| **(5)**                | Total transferred        |                  |
|                        | students in row (3)      |                  |
| **.011**               | divided by total         |                  |
|                        | students in row (4)      |                  |
+------------------------+--------------------------+------------------+
| **(6)**                | Amount in row (5)        |                  |
|                        | multiplied by 100        |                  |
| **1**                  |                          |                  |
+------------------------+--------------------------+------------------+

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

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

Number of languages represented: \_\_[N/A]{.underline}\_\_\_\_\_\_

Specify languages:

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

Total number students who qualify: \_\_\_[13]{.underline}\_\_\_

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

10\. Students receiving special education services:
\_\_\_\_[4]{.underline}\_\_\_%

\_\_\_[18]{.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.

\_\_\_\_Autism \_\_\_\_Orthopedic Impairment

\_\_\_\_Deafness [2]{.underline} Other Health Impaired

\_\_\_\_Deaf-Blindness \_\_\_\_Specific Learning Disability

\_\_\_\_Emotional Disturbance [16]{.underline} 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} [0]{.underline}

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

Special resource teachers/specialists [7]{.underline} [2]{.underline}

Paraprofessionals [1]{.underline} [5]{.underline}

> Support staff [10]{.underline} [1]{.underline}
>
> Total number [41]{.underline} [12]{.underline}

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

students in the school divided by the FTE of classroom teachers: [17 to
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  93%         93%         93%         94%         93%

  Daily teacher attendance  98%         96%         99%         97%         96%

  Teacher turnover rate     16%         16%         14%         11%         26%

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

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

14\. **(*High Schools Only*)** Show what the students who graduated in
Spring 2004 are doing as of September 2004.

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

**PART III -- SUMMARY**

St. Joseph Elementary School (SJS) is a fully accredited, K -- 8 school
located in Crescent Springs, Kentucky, just across the river from
Cincinnati, Ohio. Founded in 1916, the area has grown from a rural
community into a suburban area, from the original two-room school into
the multi-winged building that now accommodates over 500 students. The
facility includes 24 classrooms, a music room, a library, a computer
room, a multi-purpose room, a gymnasium and a reading resource room.

In partnership with parents, the mission remains constant: to educate
students in an atmosphere where Christ is present and permeates the
curriculum. St. Joseph parish has consistently supported the school both
financially and spiritually, providing the children of the parish with a
quality, Catholic education. The staff includes teacher assistants in
the kindergarten and primary classrooms, a reading resource teacher, two
academic support teachers, physical education, music, library, computer,
Spanish and a Guidance Counselor who work collaboratively with the core
teachers to provide each student with a high quality research based
instructional program that guarantees success for all. The dedication
and success of the staff can be seen in the multiple awards that
teachers win including: the 2005 National Catholic Education
Association's Distinguished Teacher of the Year, the Diocese of
Covington Teacher of the Year, the Catechist of the Year and the Golden
Achievement Award as well as the Wal-Mart Kentucky State Teacher of the
Year.

*God Has Chosen Me* is the school-wide theme which is reflected and
reinforced in all classrooms, throughout school communications including
the weekly newsletter, the school web site, and in weekly liturgies.
Students recognize each other for living the example of the theme and
are acknowledged on the weekly news show. St. Joseph School consistently
targets the responsibility of students to create a caring environment in
the school and the community at large. Students, teachers and parents
work cooperatively on service activities such as the annual warm weather
wear drive, toy drive, support of the Ronald McDonald House, Shop with A
Cop program, and the "ark" purchased for Heifer International. Eighth
graders perform many hours of community service in preparation for their
Confirmation. These stewardship activities reinforce the dignity of the
individual and the necessity of service to the community.

Students and faculty have access to multi-media technology throughout
the building including the computer lab, connectivity of computers to
televisions, Smart Boards and numerous software programs that support
learning in all subject areas. All classrooms have at least two Internet
connected computers. Teachers use the Internet to actively engage the
students with their learning, to maintain teacher websites and to
communicate with parents. A team of students produce weekly newscasts
and shows viewed school-wide through closed-circuit and community wide
through the local cable television access.

Students enjoy a wide array of fine arts programs. The music room
provides a keyboard lab for students to learn piano. The 15,000 book
library gives the students varied resources for assignments. Students
participate in numerous after school activities including guitar, band,
piano, and student liturgical choir. The drama club presents a spring
production each year that involves many students who not only act but
also direct the technical side of the production. The athletic program
includes basketball, volleyball and cheerleading with participation open
to all St. Joseph School students.

St. Joseph School is blessed with a strong and supportive
administration, faculty and parent base that work cooperatively to give
each student the tools and resources necessary to be life-long learners
and productive members of the church and society.

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

1.  **Assessment Results**

St. Joseph School uses the Terra Nova, 2^nd^ edition standardized test
published by CTB McGraw-Hill and

is administered annually to all students in grades 1, 3, 5, 6 and 7.
This test provides data regarding

each child's achievement in reading, language, mathematics, spelling,
science and social studies. In

addition, students in grades 3, 5, 6 and 7 take the CAT Complete Battery
(In View) to determine their

aptitude or Cognitive Skills Index (CSI). The CSI score is then used to
identify an anticipated level of

achievement. The Terra Nova/Inview results allow for analysis of the
relation between anticipated and

obtained results for individual students. Anticipated scores are
determined by comparing scores for

students of similar age and grade and with similar cognitive ability. If
there is an educationally meaningful

difference between the anticipated and obtained achievement scores, it
is noted as being either below or

above. Many SJS students achieve above their anticipated achievement
level. When a student is achieving

below their anticipated achievement level, results are looked at and
compared to class work to determine if

the student needs remedial help or academic evaluation.

Test averages are listed as national percentiles and Normal Curve
Equivalent (NCE). The *Normal Curve Equivalent* (NCE) is based on an
equal interval scale that ranges from 1 to 99; therefore, this score can
be used to make comparisons from year to year. St. Joseph School's 7^th^
graders NCE score in Reading for 2005 was 66.2, in 2004, 65.1. It is
then correct to say that the 7^th^ graders have shown improvement. This
same improvement in Reading can be seen across the grades levels. 6^th^
grade scores have improved from 61.7 in 2003 to 69.8 in 2005, 5^th^
grade scores have risen from 60.7 to 66.5, third grade from 66.1 to 66.7
and first grade from 65.4 to 70. A similar rise in growth can be seen in
the school's math scores. The faculty and administration look for an
increase in scores as an indication of academic growth.

St. Joseph students historically perform well on the Terra Nova
standardized tests. Scores have always been above the national average
and competitive among diocesan standards in all areas and in all grade
levels. The most recent test results indicate that the Mean Normal Curve
Equivalent (MNCE) scores are equal to or better than ninety students out
of one hundred who took this particular test last year. The NCE is based
on an equal-interval scale with 50 being the median score. 7^th^ grade
students scored a 70 MNCE in Mathematics, this means SJS 7^th^ graders
scored 20 points higher than the average 7^th^ grade student.

SJS students consistently obtain and frequently exceed the anticipated
levels of achievement as indicated by cognitive scores. SJS students are
able to perform beyond their expected potential because of the high
level of commitment of the teachers, the high expectations and the
rigorous standards that are set for all students. SJS alumni often
return to visit and tell of their successes as high school
valedictorians to community leadership. Alumni still living in the area
send their own children to SJS. What greater tribute in the high quality
of this school's education program than the fact that the alumni living
in the area send their own children to SJS?

The school community reflects the at-large community demographics;
therefore, there are no subgroups available for comparison.

2.  **Using Assessment Results**

Through an analysis of the Terra Nova test data, the administration and
faculty review the data provided by the standardized test and identify
areas of strength and areas for improvement in the curriculum.
Performance objectives are used to further detail areas for improvement,
and action plans are developed.

To improve instruction, assessment data are analyzed for trends in
student achievement. The administration organizes the information so
that the faculty can examine student progress. This helps the staff to
make any necessary adjustments to instruction. For example, after
analyzing language arts and math data, phonetic based spelling books and
Math textbooks that emphasized more basic computation were adopted.
Analysis of testing data are also used to target "at risk" learners.
These students are then eligible for individual or small group work with
the academic support teachers. Reading scores are scrutinized to
identify those students in grades 1-3 that are eligible for small group
work with the reading teacher. Math and reading assessment data are also
used to identify those students who qualify for after school Title I
services in grades 1-5. Terra Nova assessment data are used to determine
those students who qualify for enrichment classes through the local
University and for 7^th^ grade students' eligibility to participate in
the DUKE Talent Identification Program.

Throughout the school year, the administration and academic support
teachers review every student's

mid-term and quarter report cards to identify students who need
additional assistance. They confer with

parents and help teachers make appropriate accommodations.

Using Terra Nova results in conjunction with other educational
assessment data, such as pre and post test data, running records and
anecdotal records, St. Joseph's faculty and administration work together
to provide students with the tools necessary to ensure their success.

3.  **Communicating Assessment Results**

In support of St. Joseph School's Mission to work in partnership with
parents, the teachers strive to keep parents informed of their child's
academic performance through parent/teacher conferences, computerized
interim and quarterly reports, and various individual communications
such as email, phone calls and notes. A professional day is set aside
each year for first quarter parent teacher conferences. Parents are
encouraged to keep close communication throughout the year with
teachers; conferences can be requested at any time by either the parent,
teacher or the administration.

Before the administration shares standardized assessment results with
students, parents and stakeholders in the community, assessment results
are analyzed and compared to Diocesan results. These results are sent
home in the principal's weekly newsletter along with a narrative
explanation of how to interpret the data. Individual student scores are
sent home. Through a Parent Teacher Organization meeting, the
administration provides "Coffee, Tea and Test Scores" meetings with
parents to share results of the current year as well as an analysis of
NCE scores per grade level. Parents are encouraged to ask questions to
ensure a clear understanding of the results and how to assist their
children in achieving academic success.

The principal presents Terra Nova results to the Education Commission.
This report is available to the parish community in the lobby of the
church and is also posted on the school website. The full-time certified
guidance counselor is available for individual consultation with parents
and faculty. Prospective students and parents are welcome to view
performance results while visiting the school. Honor Roll students are
recognized quarterly following an all-school Mass; this list is also
published in the

local newspaper and honor roll graduates are published in the Sunday
bulletin. The faculty celebrates

student successes and strives to continually improve instructional
methods.

4.  **Sharing Success**

St. Joseph School is a member of the National Catholic Educational
Association and faculty members

are members of curriculum specific organizations such as OCTM and NSTA
and Phi Delta Kappa.

Faculty attend school, diocesan and national conferences which provide
the opportunity for networking

with colleagues. Several faculty members have presented at faculty,
deanery and diocesan workshops.

The principal is the local AESA president where principals of the
Diocese meet regularly to share and discuss successful ways of
implementing curriculum, policy and fundraising ideas. The principal
serves on the diocesan policy and curriculum review committees. She
attends Diocesan board meetings where she reports on the successes of
the school.

The principal serves as a resource to schools as a facilitator and/or
chair for the Kentucky Non-Public Schools Association accreditation
process. Principals from the Diocese of Owensboro observed and discussed
differentiated instruction with SJS teachers. These principals returned
to their diocese to implement differentiated instruction. The guidance
counselor and Kindergarten teacher meet regularly with their
counterparts from other diocesan schools to spread collegiality and
offer support.

St. Joseph hosts practicum and student teachers yearly. Teachers from
St. Joseph are also active members of the local high school boards of
education and booster organizations.

St. Joseph School is a good citizen in the community and shares its good
news through a number of local and regional media outlets. Volunteers
from the faculty, the PTO, and the Education Commission provide press
releases to the media. The Marketing Committee mailed postcards to
community members providing good news on the school. St. Joseph
participates in community-wide activities such as the annual 911
Memorial and Villa Hills City Council student meeting. Student projects
and art work are displayed in the lobbies of local banks and
restaurants. St. Joseph students and faculty are excellent ambassadors
throughout the community.

**PART V -- CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION**

1.  **Curriculum**

The St. Joseph School curriculum is based upon the Diocesan Curriculum
Framework established by

the Diocese of Covington. This framework is aligned with national
standards and with the Learner

Goals and Academic Expectations established by the Kentucky Department
of Education. Adherence

to this standards-based curriculum is a requirement for ongoing
accreditation through the Kentucky

Non-Public Schools Commission. St. Joseph's curriculum is designed to
ensure that each of its

students acquire an excellent working knowledge in all the core
subjects, including religion, reading,

mathematics, language arts, science, social studies, and Spanish.
However, SJS does not measure its

educational success only by the achievement of this goal. Equally
important, is instilling a lifelong love

of learning, reinforcement of a strong moral code, providing creative
and practical problem solving

experiences, equipping the students with the technological knowledge to
excel in the real world, and

encouragement for each student to utilize their unique talents and
abilities.

As a Catholic school, our students receive religious instruction daily.
The **Religion** curriculum guarantees that all students receive a
well-rounded foundation in Catholic doctrine, values, and tradition.
Students attend weekly liturgical celebrations and have many
opportunities for community service. The yearly school wide theme is
always embedded in religion. In addition, all students work on a monthly
Christian value and students that exemplify that value are honored.

Please refer to Part V, Questions 2 and 3 for a detailed description of
the reading and math curriculums respectively. The comprehensive
**Language Arts** program consists of reading, writing, spelling,
vocabulary and grammar. All students maintain writing portfolios.
Students participate in the Collins Writing Program, which teaches the
importance of varied types of writing.

After analyzing the **Science** program, upgrades were implemented that
resulted in a more challenging and engaging researched-based science
program. Now the students are involved in hands-on science classes based
on the scientific method. Teachers utilize labs and experiments that
teach scientific concepts. High quality student- produced projects are
presented at the annual SJS science fair. Only the highest quality
science projects are selected to enter the Diocesan Competition. The
**Social Studies and History** curriculum at SJS incorporates
government, economics, history, society, civic ideals and practices,
geography, culture and global connections. Students acquire a solid
understanding of the world they live in as well as the various
political, physical, and cultural influences that shape it. The students
participate in field trips, government sponsored contests, invite guest
speakers and design "special days" such as Colonial Day, Veteran's Day
and a historical Wax Museum to make history come alive.

**Spanish** is part of the core curriculum for all students. Beginning
with grade 1, students are introduced to the Spanish language and
culture through conversation, songs, games and basic vocabulary
development. This is achieved with instructional materials that include
manipulatives, videos and teacher resources from the *Espanol Para Ti*
program. The full-time Spanish teacher works with students in grades 4-8
using texts and projects to begin a more formalized study of written and
oral language that prepares them for success in advanced placement
coursework in high school. Students receive two or three 45-minute
classes of direct instruction weekly.

**The Fine Arts Curriculum** is orchestrated in the music program.
Students dance, sing, play instruments and learn to read and write
music. Students participate in the band, sing in the choir, and perform
in class and annual talent shows. Art is integrated throughout the
curriculum as well as specific art lessons provided by local artists,
art teachers and trained parents in Art Appreciation. Drama is embedded
throughout the curriculum and demonstrated in the annual Christmas
productions, spring plays, and classroom skits/ puppet shows.

3.  **Mathematics, Science, Art, Etc.**

Saint Joseph's mission statement acknowledges that teachers strive to
recognize the individuality and potential of each child. The Math
Program embraces this goal.

The curriculum was aligned and a new math series was adopted in 2002
with rigorous instruction and ongoing assessment. The curriculum focuses
on bridging mathematical concepts and techniques from concrete to
abstract. The teachers emphasize manipulatives, cross-curricular
application, early introduction of algebraic concepts and comprehension
communicated in the language of mathematics. High-level reasoning skills
are introduced in kindergarten and students progress on the continuum
culminating in completion of Algebra I by graduation. Technology is
integral to the math program. Instruction includes the use of laptops
connected to TV, Smart Boards, interactive software, and Internet
sources to enhance the presentation of math concepts and provide an
interactive exchange of knowledge. Eighth grade participates in The
Stock Market Game Program. Beginning with a virtual cash account,
participants attempt to design the best-performing portfolio over a
six-week period. Skill development is made through participation in the
interactive games for better student understanding.

Teachers are trained to provide differentiated instruction using their
rich content knowledge to present math concepts in a variety of ways.
Using pre-assessment, on-going assessment, and an understanding of
student learning styles, the curriculum is adjusted to guarantee success
for all learners. Individual lessons are tiered by content, process, or
product, allowing children to master objectives at their own level.

Students benefit from the assistance of academic support teachers and
classroom aides. This allows both enrichment and remediation in smaller
group settings emphasizing hands-on real world activities, critical
thinking and problem solving skills.

The effectiveness of the math program is reflected in the steady
increase of student academic achievement and the increase in Math
achievement on the Terra Nova standardized test scores over the last few
years.

4.  **Instructional Methods**

St. Joseph School recognizes the individuality and potential of each
child; therefore, the best possible learning environment is created
implementing research-based instruction to meet individual student
needs. St. Joseph faculty proactively targets student learning
variations through differentiating instruction, ongoing assessments,
recognizing students' learning styles, multiple intelligence
preferences, readiness levels, personal interests, and connecting
knowledge to the students' world.

SJS teachers work to establish a brain compatible room that guarantees
the highest student achievement. The teaching of values and practice of
Catholic traditions help the school establish an atmosphere that is
safe, nurturing and non-threatening for students. The faculty develops
lessons and units that address best practice instructional strategies to
include: multiple intelligences, learning styles, levels of cognition,
critical thinking, and developmental appropriate hands-on activities.
New and old teaching aids are integrated in learning and instruction for
the visual and kinesthetic learners whether on a Smart Board or simply
using counting cubes.

At each grade level, the faculty teaches content through integrated
thematic units of study. Within the units, assessments include oral/
written tests, group/individual performance tasks with rubrics and
culminating activities. In order for tiering to take place, teachers
know individual student levels through pretest assessments. Field trips
provide the "being there experience" that enriches the senses.
Units/Lessons provide many choices for students to demonstrate learning
as well as adequate time for student reflection on their learning.
Teachers know the importance of providing immediate feedback on student
questions, responses and assignments. With teachers focused on best
practices, brain compatible learning and differentiating instruction,
SJS students tested within the top 10% of the nation in reading and math
for the last few years.

5.  **Professional Development**

St. Joseph School faculty engage in a variety of professional
development activities. Opportunities are provided on school, district,
state and national levels. All professional development opportunities
target the school's Improvement Plan. It improves the educator's
professional expertise to enhance their instructional practices and
increase student achievement. All faculty members are expected to
complete a minimum of twelve hours of professional development. Teachers
frequently exceed that minimum. Staff members are also encouraged to
attend professional training; teacher assistants participate in the
Kenton County teacher aide professional development meetings.

Professional development is focused on understanding the different ways
in which children learn. A team of teachers participated in sessions at
the National Differentiated Instruction Conference and the Midwest DI
Conference. These teachers coached the faculty, led the training on DI
and served as teacher mentors. The result is teachers actively engage
all student learners at their readiness levels, interests and learning
preferences. In addition, appropriate accommodations and modifications
are made to meet individual learning needs. Standardized test scores
have improved to place SJS in the top 10% of schools in the nation.
Attitude and interest of students in their education has become more
enthusiastic as teachers prepare assignments that both challenge and
engage.

The school offers other professional development opportunities aligned
with the school's goals, which include instruction in classroom
management, technology, Accelerated Reader, and Gesell Developmental
Assessment. Each year, professional time is dedicated for a thorough
review of standardized test data and an action plan is prepared.

Saint Joseph School supports professional development with finances,
time and resources. An educational stipend is awarded annually for
faculty to use for professional development that are in line with the
school improvement plan. Substitutes are provided so that teachers may
visit other schools, classrooms, or attend workshops during the school
day.

**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 Educational
    Association**]{.underline}

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

12^th^ Other

[In-Parish]{.underline} [Out-of-Parish]{.underline}

1 student \$ 3,350 \$ 4,280

2 students 4,830 7,430

3 students 6,100 10,740

4+ students 6,240 10,985

4.  What is the educational cost per student? \$ [3,900]{.underline}

(School budget divided by enrollment)

5.  What is the average financial aid per student? \$
    [1,537]{.underline}

6.  What percentage of the annual budget is devoted to [.8]{.underline}
    %

scholarship assistance and/or tuition reduction?

7.  What percentage of the student body receives

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

**PART VII - ASSESSMENT RESULTS**

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

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

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

Test: [Terra Nova]{.underline} Edition/Publication Year: [2^nd^ Edition
/ 2000]{.underline} Publisher: [McGraw-Hill Publishing]{.underline}

Test: [CAT/5]{.underline} Edition/Publication Year: [5^th^ Edition /
1991]{.underline} Publisher: [McGraw-Hill Publishing]{.underline}

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

+-----------------------------+-------+-------+-------+-------+-------+
|                             | TERRA | TERRA | TERRA | TERRA | CAT/5 |
|                             | NOVA  | NOVA  | NOVA  | NOVA  |       |
+-----------------------------+-------+-------+-------+-------+-------+
|                             | 2004  | 2003  | 2002  | 2001  | 2000  |
|                             | -2005 | -2004 | -2003 | -2002 | -2001 |
+-----------------------------+-------+-------+-------+-------+-------+
| > Testing month             | April | April | March | March | March |
+-----------------------------+-------+-------+-------+-------+-------+
| > **SCHOOL SCORES**         |       |       |       |       |       |
+-----------------------------+-------+-------+-------+-------+-------+
| > Total Score               | 66.2  | 65.1  | 63.1  | 63.9  | 61    |
+-----------------------------+-------+-------+-------+-------+-------+
| > Number of students tested | 50    | 55    | 62    | 84    | 57    |
+-----------------------------+-------+-------+-------+-------+-------+
| > Percent of total students | 100   | 100   | 100   | 100   | 100   |
| > tested                    |       |       |       |       |       |
+-----------------------------+-------+-------+-------+-------+-------+
| > Number of students        | 0     | 0     | 0     | 0     | 0     |
| > alternatively assessed    |       |       |       |       |       |
+-----------------------------+-------+-------+-------+-------+-------+
| > Percent of students       | 0     | 0     | 0     | 0     | 0     |
| > alternatively assessed    |       |       |       |       |       |
+-----------------------------+-------+-------+-------+-------+-------+
| > SUBGROUP SCORES           | N/A   | N/A   | N/A   | N/A   | N/A   |
+-----------------------------+-------+-------+-------+-------+-------+
| > 1.\                       |       |       |       |       |       |
| _\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_(specify |       |       |       |       |       |
| > subgroup)                 |       |       |       |       |       |
+-----------------------------+-------+-------+-------+-------+-------+
| > Number of students tested |       |       |       |       |       |
+-----------------------------+-------+-------+-------+-------+-------+
| > 2.\                       |       |       |       |       |       |
| _\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_(specify |       |       |       |       |       |
| > subgroup)                 |       |       |       |       |       |
+-----------------------------+-------+-------+-------+-------+-------+
| > Number of students tested |       |       |       |       |       |
+-----------------------------+-------+-------+-------+-------+-------+
| > 3.\                       |       |       |       |       |       |
| _\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_(specify |       |       |       |       |       |
| > subgroup)                 |       |       |       |       |       |
+-----------------------------+-------+-------+-------+-------+-------+
| > Number of students tested |       |       |       |       |       |
+-----------------------------+-------+-------+-------+-------+-------+
| > 4.\                       |       |       |       |       |       |
| _\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_(specify |       |       |       |       |       |
| > subgroup)                 |       |       |       |       |       |
+-----------------------------+-------+-------+-------+-------+-------+
| > Number of students tested |       |       |       |       |       |
+-----------------------------+-------+-------+-------+-------+-------+

> If the reports use scaled scores, provide the national mean score and
> standard deviation for the test.

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

  **NATIONAL MEAN SCORE**        50          50          50          50          50

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

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

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

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

Test: [Terra Nova]{.underline} Edition/Publication Year: [2^nd^ Edition
/ 2000]{.underline} Publisher: [McGraw-Hill Publishing]{.underline}

Test: [CAT/5]{.underline} Edition/Publication Year: [5^th^ Edition /
1991]{.underline} Publisher: [McGraw-Hill Publishing]{.underline}

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

+-----------------------------+-------+-------+-------+-------+-------+
|                             | TERRA | TERRA | TERRA | TERRA | CAT/5 |
|                             | NOVA  | NOVA  | NOVA  | NOVA  |       |
+-----------------------------+-------+-------+-------+-------+-------+
|                             | 2004  | 2003  | 2002  | 2001  | 2000  |
|                             | -2005 | -2004 | -2003 | -2002 | -2001 |
+-----------------------------+-------+-------+-------+-------+-------+
| > Testing month             | April | April | March | March | March |
+-----------------------------+-------+-------+-------+-------+-------+
| > **SCHOOL SCORES**         |       |       |       |       |       |
+-----------------------------+-------+-------+-------+-------+-------+
| > Total Score               | 65.1  | 64.7  | 59.6  | 66.1  | 65    |
+-----------------------------+-------+-------+-------+-------+-------+
| > Number of students tested | 50    | 55    | 62    | 84    | 57    |
+-----------------------------+-------+-------+-------+-------+-------+
| > Percent of total students | 100   | 100   | 100   | 100   | 100   |
| > tested                    |       |       |       |       |       |
+-----------------------------+-------+-------+-------+-------+-------+
| > Number of students        | 0     | 0     | 0     | 0     | 0     |
| > alternatively assessed    |       |       |       |       |       |
+-----------------------------+-------+-------+-------+-------+-------+
| > Percent of students       | 0     | 0     | 0     | 0     | 0     |
| > alternatively assessed    |       |       |       |       |       |
+-----------------------------+-------+-------+-------+-------+-------+
| > SUBGROUP SCORES           | N/A   | N/A   | N/A   | N/A   | N/A   |
+-----------------------------+-------+-------+-------+-------+-------+
| > 1.\                       |       |       |       |       |       |
| _\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_(specify |       |       |       |       |       |
| > subgroup)                 |       |       |       |       |       |
+-----------------------------+-------+-------+-------+-------+-------+
| > Number of students tested |       |       |       |       |       |
+-----------------------------+-------+-------+-------+-------+-------+
| > 2.\                       |       |       |       |       |       |
| _\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_(specify |       |       |       |       |       |
| > subgroup)                 |       |       |       |       |       |
+-----------------------------+-------+-------+-------+-------+-------+
| > Number of students tested |       |       |       |       |       |
+-----------------------------+-------+-------+-------+-------+-------+
| > 3.\                       |       |       |       |       |       |
| _\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_(specify |       |       |       |       |       |
| > subgroup)                 |       |       |       |       |       |
+-----------------------------+-------+-------+-------+-------+-------+
| > Number of students tested |       |       |       |       |       |
+-----------------------------+-------+-------+-------+-------+-------+
| > 4.\                       |       |       |       |       |       |
| _\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_(specify |       |       |       |       |       |
| > subgroup)                 |       |       |       |       |       |
+-----------------------------+-------+-------+-------+-------+-------+
| > Number of students tested |       |       |       |       |       |
+-----------------------------+-------+-------+-------+-------+-------+

> If the reports use scaled scores, provide the national mean score and
> standard deviation for the test.

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

  **NATIONAL MEAN SCORE**        50          50          50          50          50

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

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

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

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

Test: [Terra Nova]{.underline} Edition/Publication Year: [2^nd^ Edition
/ 2000]{.underline} Publisher: [McGraw-Hill Publishing]{.underline}

Test: [CAT/5]{.underline} Edition/Publication Year: [5^th^ Edition /
1991]{.underline} Publisher: [McGraw-Hill Publishing]{.underline}

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

+---------------------------------------+---------+---------+---------+
|                                       | TERRA   | TERRA   | TERRA   |
|                                       | NOVA    | NOVA    | NOVA    |
+---------------------------------------+---------+---------+---------+
|                                       | 20      | 20      | 20      |
|                                       | 04-2005 | 03-2004 | 02-2003 |
+---------------------------------------+---------+---------+---------+
| > Testing month                       | April   | April   | March   |
+---------------------------------------+---------+---------+---------+
| > **SCHOOL SCORES**                   |         |         |         |
+---------------------------------------+---------+---------+---------+
| > Total Score                         | 69.8    | 66.6    | 61.7    |
+---------------------------------------+---------+---------+---------+
| > Number of students tested           | 47      | 60      | 54      |
+---------------------------------------+---------+---------+---------+
| > Percent of total students tested    | 100     | 100     | 100     |
+---------------------------------------+---------+---------+---------+
| > Number of students alternatively    | 0       | 0       | 0       |
| > assessed                            |         |         |         |
+---------------------------------------+---------+---------+---------+
| > Percent of students alternatively   | 0       | 0       | 0       |
| > assessed                            |         |         |         |
+---------------------------------------+---------+---------+---------+
| > SUBGROUP SCORES                     | N/A     | N/A     | N/A     |
+---------------------------------------+---------+---------+---------+
| > 1.\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_(specify      |         |         |         |
| > subgroup)                           |         |         |         |
+---------------------------------------+---------+---------+---------+
| > Number of students tested           |         |         |         |
+---------------------------------------+---------+---------+---------+
| > 2.\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_(specify      |         |         |         |
| > subgroup)                           |         |         |         |
+---------------------------------------+---------+---------+---------+
| > Number of students tested           |         |         |         |
+---------------------------------------+---------+---------+---------+
| > 3.\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_(specify      |         |         |         |
| > subgroup)                           |         |         |         |
+---------------------------------------+---------+---------+---------+
| > Number of students tested           |         |         |         |
+---------------------------------------+---------+---------+---------+
| > 4.\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_(specify      |         |         |         |
| > subgroup)                           |         |         |         |
+---------------------------------------+---------+---------+---------+
| > Number of students tested           |         |         |         |
+---------------------------------------+---------+---------+---------+

> If the reports use scaled scores, provide the national mean score and
> standard deviation for the test.

  --------------------------------------- ----------- ----------- -----------
                                          2004-2005   2003-2004   2002-2003

  **NATIONAL MEAN SCORE**                 50          50          50

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

\*\*Sixth grade tested beginning 2002-2003 school year

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

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

Subject [**MATHEMATICS**]{.underline} Grade [**6**]{.underline}

Test: [Terra Nova]{.underline} Edition/Publication Year: [2^nd^ Edition
/ 2000]{.underline} Publisher: [McGraw-Hill Publishing]{.underline}

Test: [CAT/5]{.underline} Edition/Publication Year: [5^th^ Edition /
1991]{.underline} Publisher: [McGraw-Hill Publishing]{.underline}

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

+---------------------------------------+---------+---------+---------+
|                                       | TERRA   | TERRA   | TERRA   |
|                                       | NOVA    | NOVA    | NOVA    |
+---------------------------------------+---------+---------+---------+
|                                       | 20      | 20      | 20      |
|                                       | 04-2005 | 03-2004 | 02-2003 |
+---------------------------------------+---------+---------+---------+
| > Testing month                       | April   | April   | March   |
+---------------------------------------+---------+---------+---------+
| > **SCHOOL SCORES**                   |         |         |         |
+---------------------------------------+---------+---------+---------+
| > Total Score                         | 70.4    | 65.4    | 61      |
+---------------------------------------+---------+---------+---------+
| > Number of students tested           | 47      | 60      | 54      |
+---------------------------------------+---------+---------+---------+
| > Percent of total students tested    | 100     | 100     | 100     |
+---------------------------------------+---------+---------+---------+
| > Number of students alternatively    | 0       | 0       | 0       |
| > assessed                            |         |         |         |
+---------------------------------------+---------+---------+---------+
| > Percent of students alternatively   | 0       | 0       | 0       |
| > assessed                            |         |         |         |
+---------------------------------------+---------+---------+---------+
| > SUBGROUP SCORES                     | N/A     | N/A     | N/A     |
+---------------------------------------+---------+---------+---------+
| > 1.\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_(specify      |         |         |         |
| > subgroup)                           |         |         |         |
+---------------------------------------+---------+---------+---------+
| > Number of students tested           |         |         |         |
+---------------------------------------+---------+---------+---------+
| > 2.\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_(specify      |         |         |         |
| > subgroup)                           |         |         |         |
+---------------------------------------+---------+---------+---------+
| > Number of students tested           |         |         |         |
+---------------------------------------+---------+---------+---------+
| > 3.\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_(specify      |         |         |         |
| > subgroup)                           |         |         |         |
+---------------------------------------+---------+---------+---------+
| > Number of students tested           |         |         |         |
+---------------------------------------+---------+---------+---------+
| > 4.\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_(specify      |         |         |         |
| > subgroup)                           |         |         |         |
+---------------------------------------+---------+---------+---------+
| > Number of students tested           |         |         |         |
+---------------------------------------+---------+---------+---------+

> If the reports use scaled scores, provide the national mean score and
> standard deviation for the test.

  --------------------------------------- ----------- ----------- -----------
                                          2004-2005   2003-2004   2002-2003

  **NATIONAL MEAN SCORE**                 50          50          50

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

\*\*Sixth grade tested beginning 2002-2003 school year

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

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

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

Test: [Terra Nova]{.underline} Edition/Publication Year: [2^nd^ Edition
/ 2000]{.underline} Publisher: [McGraw-Hill Publishing]{.underline}

Test: [CAT/5]{.underline} Edition/Publication Year: [5^th^ Edition /
1991]{.underline} Publisher: [McGraw-Hill Publishing]{.underline}

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

+-----------------------------+-------+-------+-------+-------+-------+
|                             | TERRA | TERRA | TERRA | TERRA | CAT/5 |
|                             | NOVA  | NOVA  | NOVA  | NOVA  |       |
+-----------------------------+-------+-------+-------+-------+-------+
|                             | 2004  | 2003  | 2002  | 2001  | 2000  |
|                             | -2005 | -2004 | -2003 | -2002 | -2001 |
+-----------------------------+-------+-------+-------+-------+-------+
| > Testing month             | April | April | March | March | March |
+-----------------------------+-------+-------+-------+-------+-------+
| > **SCHOOL SCORES**         |       |       |       |       |       |
+-----------------------------+-------+-------+-------+-------+-------+
| > Total Score               | 66.5  | 74.0  | 63.6  | 60.7  | 58.1  |
+-----------------------------+-------+-------+-------+-------+-------+
| > Number of students tested | 53    | 52    | 61    | 60    | 62    |
+-----------------------------+-------+-------+-------+-------+-------+
| > Percent of total students | 100   | 100   | 100   | 100   | 100   |
| > tested                    |       |       |       |       |       |
+-----------------------------+-------+-------+-------+-------+-------+
| > Number of students        | 0     | 0     | 0     | 0     | 0     |
| > alternatively assessed    |       |       |       |       |       |
+-----------------------------+-------+-------+-------+-------+-------+
| > Percent of students       | 0     | 0     | 0     | 0     | 0     |
| > alternatively assessed    |       |       |       |       |       |
+-----------------------------+-------+-------+-------+-------+-------+
| > SUBGROUP SCORES           | N/A   | N/A   | N/A   | N/A   | N/A   |
+-----------------------------+-------+-------+-------+-------+-------+
| > 1.\                       |       |       |       |       |       |
| _\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_(specify |       |       |       |       |       |
| > subgroup)                 |       |       |       |       |       |
+-----------------------------+-------+-------+-------+-------+-------+
| > Number of students tested |       |       |       |       |       |
+-----------------------------+-------+-------+-------+-------+-------+
| > 2.\                       |       |       |       |       |       |
| _\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_(specify |       |       |       |       |       |
| > subgroup)                 |       |       |       |       |       |
+-----------------------------+-------+-------+-------+-------+-------+
| > Number of students tested |       |       |       |       |       |
+-----------------------------+-------+-------+-------+-------+-------+
| > 3.\                       |       |       |       |       |       |
| _\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_(specify |       |       |       |       |       |
| > subgroup)                 |       |       |       |       |       |
+-----------------------------+-------+-------+-------+-------+-------+
| > Number of students tested |       |       |       |       |       |
+-----------------------------+-------+-------+-------+-------+-------+
| > 4.\                       |       |       |       |       |       |
| _\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_(specify |       |       |       |       |       |
| > subgroup)                 |       |       |       |       |       |
+-----------------------------+-------+-------+-------+-------+-------+
| > Number of students tested |       |       |       |       |       |
+-----------------------------+-------+-------+-------+-------+-------+

> If the reports use scaled scores, provide the national mean score and
> standard deviation for the test.

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

  **NATIONAL MEAN SCORE**        50          50          50          50          50

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

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

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

Subject [**MATHEMATICS**]{.underline} Grade [**5**]{.underline}

Test: [Terra Nova]{.underline} Edition/Publication Year: [2^nd^ Edition
/ 2000]{.underline} Publisher: [McGraw-Hill Publishing]{.underline}

Test: [CAT/5]{.underline} Edition/Publication Year: [5^th^ Edition /
1991]{.underline} Publisher: [McGraw-Hill Publishing]{.underline}

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

+-----------------------------+-------+-------+-------+-------+-------+
|                             | TERRA | TERRA | TERRA | TERRA | CAT/5 |
|                             | NOVA  | NOVA  | NOVA  | NOVA  |       |
+-----------------------------+-------+-------+-------+-------+-------+
|                             | 2004  | 2003  | 2002  | 2001  | 2000  |
|                             | -2005 | -2004 | -2003 | -2002 | -2001 |
+-----------------------------+-------+-------+-------+-------+-------+
| > Testing month             | April | April | March | March | March |
+-----------------------------+-------+-------+-------+-------+-------+
| > **SCHOOL SCORES**         |       |       |       |       |       |
+-----------------------------+-------+-------+-------+-------+-------+
| > Total Score               | 66.5  | 67.7  | 61.8  | 60.1  | 70    |
+-----------------------------+-------+-------+-------+-------+-------+
| > Number of students tested | 53    | 52    | 61    | 60    | 62    |
+-----------------------------+-------+-------+-------+-------+-------+
| > Percent of total students | 100   | 100   | 100   | 100   | 100   |
| > tested                    |       |       |       |       |       |
+-----------------------------+-------+-------+-------+-------+-------+
| > Number of students        | 0     | 0     | 0     | 0     | 0     |
| > alternatively assessed    |       |       |       |       |       |
+-----------------------------+-------+-------+-------+-------+-------+
| > Percent of students       | 0     | 0     | 0     | 0     | 0     |
| > alternatively assessed    |       |       |       |       |       |
+-----------------------------+-------+-------+-------+-------+-------+
| > SUBGROUP SCORES           | N/A   | N/A   | N/A   | N/A   | N/A   |
+-----------------------------+-------+-------+-------+-------+-------+
| > 1.\                       |       |       |       |       |       |
| _\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_(specify |       |       |       |       |       |
| > subgroup)                 |       |       |       |       |       |
+-----------------------------+-------+-------+-------+-------+-------+
| > Number of students tested |       |       |       |       |       |
+-----------------------------+-------+-------+-------+-------+-------+
| > 2.\                       |       |       |       |       |       |
| _\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_(specify |       |       |       |       |       |
| > subgroup)                 |       |       |       |       |       |
+-----------------------------+-------+-------+-------+-------+-------+
| > Number of students tested |       |       |       |       |       |
+-----------------------------+-------+-------+-------+-------+-------+
| > 3.\                       |       |       |       |       |       |
| _\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_(specify |       |       |       |       |       |
| > subgroup)                 |       |       |       |       |       |
+-----------------------------+-------+-------+-------+-------+-------+
| > Number of students tested |       |       |       |       |       |
+-----------------------------+-------+-------+-------+-------+-------+
| > 4.\                       |       |       |       |       |       |
| _\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_(specify |       |       |       |       |       |
| > subgroup)                 |       |       |       |       |       |
+-----------------------------+-------+-------+-------+-------+-------+
| > Number of students tested |       |       |       |       |       |
+-----------------------------+-------+-------+-------+-------+-------+

> If the reports use scaled scores, provide the national mean score and
> standard deviation for the test.

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

  **NATIONAL MEAN SCORE**        50          50          50          50          50

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

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

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

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

Test: [Terra Nova]{.underline} Edition/Publication Year: [2^nd^ Edition
/ 2000]{.underline} Publisher: [McGraw-Hill Publishing]{.underline}

Test: [CAT/5]{.underline} Edition/Publication Year: [5^th^ Edition /
1991]{.underline} Publisher: [McGraw-Hill Publishing]{.underline}

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

+-----------------------------+-------+-------+-------+-------+-------+
|                             | TERRA | TERRA | TERRA | TERRA | CAT/5 |
|                             | NOVA  | NOVA  | NOVA  | NOVA  |       |
+-----------------------------+-------+-------+-------+-------+-------+
|                             | 2004  | 2003  | 2002  | 2001  | 2000  |
|                             | -2005 | -2004 | -2003 | -2002 | -2001 |
+-----------------------------+-------+-------+-------+-------+-------+
| > Testing month             | April | April | March | March | March |
+-----------------------------+-------+-------+-------+-------+-------+
| > **SCHOOL SCORES**         |       |       |       |       |       |
+-----------------------------+-------+-------+-------+-------+-------+
| > Total Score               | 66.7  | 61.8  | 61.0  | 66.1  | 65.3  |
+-----------------------------+-------+-------+-------+-------+-------+
| > Number of students tested | 56    | 69    | 61    | 54    | 63    |
+-----------------------------+-------+-------+-------+-------+-------+
| > Percent of total students | 100   | 100   | 100   | 100   | 100   |
| > tested                    |       |       |       |       |       |
+-----------------------------+-------+-------+-------+-------+-------+
| > Number of students        | 0     | 0     | 0     | 0     | 0     |
| > alternatively assessed    |       |       |       |       |       |
+-----------------------------+-------+-------+-------+-------+-------+
| > Percent of students       | 0     | 0     | 0     | 0     | 0     |
| > alternatively assessed    |       |       |       |       |       |
+-----------------------------+-------+-------+-------+-------+-------+
| > SUBGROUP SCORES           | N/A   | N/A   | N/A   | N/A   | N/A   |
+-----------------------------+-------+-------+-------+-------+-------+
| > 1.\                       |       |       |       |       |       |
| _\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_(specify |       |       |       |       |       |
| > subgroup)                 |       |       |       |       |       |
+-----------------------------+-------+-------+-------+-------+-------+
| > Number of students tested |       |       |       |       |       |
+-----------------------------+-------+-------+-------+-------+-------+
| > 2.\                       |       |       |       |       |       |
| _\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_(specify |       |       |       |       |       |
| > subgroup)                 |       |       |       |       |       |
+-----------------------------+-------+-------+-------+-------+-------+
| > Number of students tested |       |       |       |       |       |
+-----------------------------+-------+-------+-------+-------+-------+
| > 3.\                       |       |       |       |       |       |
| _\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_(specify |       |       |       |       |       |
| > subgroup)                 |       |       |       |       |       |
+-----------------------------+-------+-------+-------+-------+-------+
| > Number of students tested |       |       |       |       |       |
+-----------------------------+-------+-------+-------+-------+-------+
| > 4.\                       |       |       |       |       |       |
| _\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_(specify |       |       |       |       |       |
| > subgroup)                 |       |       |       |       |       |
+-----------------------------+-------+-------+-------+-------+-------+
| > Number of students tested |       |       |       |       |       |
+-----------------------------+-------+-------+-------+-------+-------+

> If the reports use scaled scores, provide the national mean score and
> standard deviation for the test.

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

  **NATIONAL MEAN SCORE**        50          50          50          50          50

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

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

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

Subject [**MATHEMATICS**]{.underline} Grade [**3**]{.underline}

Test: [Terra Nova]{.underline} Edition/Publication Year: [2^nd^ Edition
/ 2000]{.underline} Publisher: [McGraw-Hill Publishing]{.underline}

Test: [CAT/5]{.underline} Edition/Publication Year: [5^th^ Edition /
1991]{.underline} Publisher: [McGraw-Hill Publishing]{.underline}

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

+-----------------------------+-------+-------+-------+-------+-------+
|                             | TERRA | TERRA | TERRA | TERRA | CAT/5 |
|                             | NOVA  | NOVA  | NOVA  | NOVA  |       |
+-----------------------------+-------+-------+-------+-------+-------+
|                             | 2004  | 2003  | 2002  | 2001  | 2000  |
|                             | -2005 | -2004 | -2003 | -2002 | -2001 |
+-----------------------------+-------+-------+-------+-------+-------+
| > Testing month             | April | April | March | March | March |
+-----------------------------+-------+-------+-------+-------+-------+
| > **SCHOOL SCORES**         |       |       |       |       |       |
+-----------------------------+-------+-------+-------+-------+-------+
| > Total Score               | 69.1  | 66.3  | 63.1  | 65.4  | 77.3  |
+-----------------------------+-------+-------+-------+-------+-------+
| > Number of students tested | 56    | 69    | 61    | 54    | 63    |
+-----------------------------+-------+-------+-------+-------+-------+
| > Percent of total students | 100   | 100   | 100   | 100   | 100   |
| > tested                    |       |       |       |       |       |
+-----------------------------+-------+-------+-------+-------+-------+
| > Number of students        | 0     | 0     | 0     | 0     | 0     |
| > alternatively assessed    |       |       |       |       |       |
+-----------------------------+-------+-------+-------+-------+-------+
| > Percent of students       | 0     | 0     | 0     | 0     | 0     |
| > alternatively assessed    |       |       |       |       |       |
+-----------------------------+-------+-------+-------+-------+-------+
| > SUBGROUP SCORES           | N/A   | N/A   | N/A   | N/A   | N/A   |
+-----------------------------+-------+-------+-------+-------+-------+
| > 1.\                       |       |       |       |       |       |
| _\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_(specify |       |       |       |       |       |
| > subgroup)                 |       |       |       |       |       |
+-----------------------------+-------+-------+-------+-------+-------+
| > Number of students tested |       |       |       |       |       |
+-----------------------------+-------+-------+-------+-------+-------+
| > 2.\                       |       |       |       |       |       |
| _\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_(specify |       |       |       |       |       |
| > subgroup)                 |       |       |       |       |       |
+-----------------------------+-------+-------+-------+-------+-------+
| > Number of students tested |       |       |       |       |       |
+-----------------------------+-------+-------+-------+-------+-------+
| > 3.\                       |       |       |       |       |       |
| _\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_(specify |       |       |       |       |       |
| > subgroup)                 |       |       |       |       |       |
+-----------------------------+-------+-------+-------+-------+-------+
| > Number of students tested |       |       |       |       |       |
+-----------------------------+-------+-------+-------+-------+-------+
| > 4.\                       |       |       |       |       |       |
| _\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_(specify |       |       |       |       |       |
| > subgroup)                 |       |       |       |       |       |
+-----------------------------+-------+-------+-------+-------+-------+
| > Number of students tested |       |       |       |       |       |
+-----------------------------+-------+-------+-------+-------+-------+

> If the reports use scaled scores, provide the national mean score and
> standard deviation for the test.

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

  **NATIONAL MEAN SCORE**        50          50          50          50          50

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

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

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

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

Test: [Terra Nova]{.underline} Edition/Publication Year: [2^nd^ Edition
/ 2000]{.underline} Publisher: [McGraw-Hill Publishing]{.underline}

Test: [CAT/5]{.underline} Edition/Publication Year: [5^th^ Edition /
1991]{.underline} Publisher: [McGraw-Hill Publishing]{.underline}

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

+---------------------------------+--------+--------+--------+--------+
|                                 | TERRA  | TERRA  | TERRA  | TERRA  |
|                                 | NOVA   | NOVA   | NOVA   | NOVA   |
+---------------------------------+--------+--------+--------+--------+
|                                 | 200    | 200    | 200    | 200    |
|                                 | 4-2005 | 3-2004 | 2-2003 | 1-2002 |
+---------------------------------+--------+--------+--------+--------+
| > Testing month                 | April  | April  | March  | March  |
+---------------------------------+--------+--------+--------+--------+
| > **SCHOOL SCORES**             |        |        |        |        |
+---------------------------------+--------+--------+--------+--------+
| > Total Score                   | 70     | 66.5   | 69.9   | 65.4   |
+---------------------------------+--------+--------+--------+--------+
| > Number of students tested     | 60     | 63     | 56     | 73     |
+---------------------------------+--------+--------+--------+--------+
| > Percent of total students     | 100    | 100    | 100    | 100    |
| > tested                        |        |        |        |        |
+---------------------------------+--------+--------+--------+--------+
| > Number of students            | 0      | 0      | 0      | 0      |
| > alternatively assessed        |        |        |        |        |
+---------------------------------+--------+--------+--------+--------+
| > Percent of students           | 0      | 0      | 0      | 0      |
| > alternatively assessed        |        |        |        |        |
+---------------------------------+--------+--------+--------+--------+
| > SUBGROUP SCORES               | N/A    | N/A    | N/A    | N/A    |
+---------------------------------+--------+--------+--------+--------+
| >                               |        |        |        |        |
|  1.\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_(specify |        |        |        |        |
| > subgroup)                     |        |        |        |        |
+---------------------------------+--------+--------+--------+--------+
| > Number of students tested     |        |        |        |        |
+---------------------------------+--------+--------+--------+--------+
| >                               |        |        |        |        |
|  2.\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_(specify |        |        |        |        |
| > subgroup)                     |        |        |        |        |
+---------------------------------+--------+--------+--------+--------+
| > Number of students tested     |        |        |        |        |
+---------------------------------+--------+--------+--------+--------+
| >                               |        |        |        |        |
|  3.\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_(specify |        |        |        |        |
| > subgroup)                     |        |        |        |        |
+---------------------------------+--------+--------+--------+--------+
| > Number of students tested     |        |        |        |        |
+---------------------------------+--------+--------+--------+--------+
| >                               |        |        |        |        |
|  4.\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_(specify |        |        |        |        |
| > subgroup)                     |        |        |        |        |
+---------------------------------+--------+--------+--------+--------+
| > Number of students tested     |        |        |        |        |
+---------------------------------+--------+--------+--------+--------+

> If the reports use scaled scores, provide the national mean score and
> standard deviation for the test.

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

  **NATIONAL MEAN SCORE**            50          50          50          50

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

\*\*First grade tested beginning 2001-2002 school year

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

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

Subject [**MATHEMATICS**]{.underline} Grade [**1**]{.underline}

Test: [Terra Nova]{.underline} Edition/Publication Year: [2^nd^ Edition
/ 2000]{.underline} Publisher: [McGraw-Hill Publishing]{.underline}

Test: [CAT/5]{.underline} Edition/Publication Year: [5^th^ Edition /
1991]{.underline} Publisher: [McGraw-Hill Publishing]{.underline}

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

+---------------------------------+--------+--------+--------+--------+
|                                 | TERRA  | TERRA  | TERRA  | TERRA  |
|                                 | NOVA   | NOVA   | NOVA   | NOVA   |
+---------------------------------+--------+--------+--------+--------+
|                                 | 200    | 200    | 200    | 200    |
|                                 | 4-2005 | 3-2004 | 2-2003 | 1-2002 |
+---------------------------------+--------+--------+--------+--------+
| > Testing month                 | April  | April  | March  | March  |
+---------------------------------+--------+--------+--------+--------+
| > **SCHOOL SCORES**             |        |        |        |        |
+---------------------------------+--------+--------+--------+--------+
| > Total Score                   | 75.1   | 69.4   | 69.1   | 69.2   |
+---------------------------------+--------+--------+--------+--------+
| > Number of students tested     | 73     | 56     | 63     | 60     |
+---------------------------------+--------+--------+--------+--------+
| > Percent of total students     | 100    | 100    | 100    | 100    |
| > tested                        |        |        |        |        |
+---------------------------------+--------+--------+--------+--------+
| > Number of students            | 0      | 0      | 0      | 0      |
| > alternatively assessed        |        |        |        |        |
+---------------------------------+--------+--------+--------+--------+
| > Percent of students           | 0      | 0      | 0      | 0      |
| > alternatively assessed        |        |        |        |        |
+---------------------------------+--------+--------+--------+--------+
| > SUBGROUP SCORES               | N/A    | N/A    | N/A    | N/A    |
+---------------------------------+--------+--------+--------+--------+
| >                               |        |        |        |        |
|  1.\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_(specify |        |        |        |        |
| > subgroup)                     |        |        |        |        |
+---------------------------------+--------+--------+--------+--------+
| > Number of students tested     |        |        |        |        |
+---------------------------------+--------+--------+--------+--------+
| >                               |        |        |        |        |
|  2.\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_(specify |        |        |        |        |
| > subgroup)                     |        |        |        |        |
+---------------------------------+--------+--------+--------+--------+
| > Number of students tested     |        |        |        |        |
+---------------------------------+--------+--------+--------+--------+
| >                               |        |        |        |        |
|  3.\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_(specify |        |        |        |        |
| > subgroup)                     |        |        |        |        |
+---------------------------------+--------+--------+--------+--------+
| > Number of students tested     |        |        |        |        |
+---------------------------------+--------+--------+--------+--------+
| >                               |        |        |        |        |
|  4.\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_(specify |        |        |        |        |
| > subgroup)                     |        |        |        |        |
+---------------------------------+--------+--------+--------+--------+
| > Number of students tested     |        |        |        |        |
+---------------------------------+--------+--------+--------+--------+

> If the reports use scaled scores, provide the national mean score and
> standard deviation for the test.

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

  **NATIONAL MEAN SCORE**            50          50          50          50

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

\*\*First grade tested beginning 2001-2002 school year