Prince of Peace State of the School

Prince of PeaceState of the School

March 22, 2010

Agenda

• Mission

• Catholic Identity

• Academics

• Vision 2010• Mission

• Social

• Volunteers

• Keep Tuition Low – Fundraising

• Parent Education

• Athletics

• Organizational Reports– Parent’s Club (2009-10)

– Technology

– Athletics

– Marketing

– SFRO (2009-10)

• Financial Report– Parish Investment

– Budget Comparison

– 2010-2011 Tuition & Fees

• Survey

Founded in the Roman Catholic tradition, Prince of Peace Catholic School provides students from pre-kindergarten through eighth grade with a values-based Catholic education in a strong, supportive community that nurtures respect for self and others in a spirit of love and service.  We embrace our mission through a program that fosters Catholic faith development, academic excellence, and character development.

Mission

Catholic Identity

• Faith-Filled Learning Environment– Every day begins with a prayer

– Strong Catholic Role Models

• Academic Excellence– Certified, experienced teachers and staff

who are committed to student success

• Family Friendly– Extended day program for all grades

• Vibrant, Growing School– Safe environment for nurturing happy, healthy children

• After School Opportunities

Catholic Identity (Teachers)

• True Catholic Role Models

• Team Players: Parents and Teachers

• Educate the Whole Child– Spiritually

– Academically

– Socially

• Easily Accessible– E-mail

– Teacherease

• Always Epitomize ABCD– Above and Beyond the Call to Duty

Academics

• Curriculum updates– Religion classes and weekly mass– Archdiocesan curriculum, based on

the Illinois state standards– Spanish– Music – Art– Physical Education part of standard

curriculum– Young Rembrandts– Band– Music lessons– Athletics available after school

Academics

• Computer lab • Computers in every classroom• Parents ability to email teachers• Terra Nova scores

– Annual standardized testingfor grades 3-7

– Drives curriculum improvement– Provides consistent feedback to

parents & teachers

Spring 2009 Terra Nova Scores

• Median national norm is 50 for all tests,calculated from all schools taking the test (Catholic, other Private, Public)

Today's children are tomorrow's teachers, doctors, scientists, parents, and developers of what the future will bring.  What does the term "school" mean to you? Like most parents, it probably means a quality education for your child and a nurturing environment to foster social and spiritual growth. Prince of Peace School is rooted in basic Catholic teachings along with high educational standards.

 Reading

ComprehensionLanguage

ExpressionMath

ConceptsTotal Science Social Studies

Grade3 82 92 84 91 90 86

Grade4 70 59 71 70 67 85

Grade5 68 86 63 76 80 77

Grade6 78 78 58 73 66 88

Grade7 81 82 67 77 70 80

Vision 2010

Mission

• Parent Organized Participation assist in building the faith community at Prince of Peace School by engaging the parents in a variety of activities that support the school community financially, socially and educationally.

Social

• Social events include– New Parent Orientation

– Ice Cream Social

– Father Daughter Dance

– Mother Son Bowling

– Junior High Dances

– Teacher Appreciation Events

– Catholic Schools Week

Volunteers

• Volunteers are needed– Lunch monitors

• One volunteer per grade per day

– Room monitors• One volunteer per grade

– Grade communicators• One volunteer per grade

– Grade representatives • Two volunteers per grade

• Major Fund Raisers– Pizzazz

– Rummage Sale

– Golf Outing(s)

– Walk A Thon

• Other fundraisers– Candle Sale

– Scrapbooking

– Other New Events

Keep Tuition Low Fundraising

Parent Education

• Guests speakers– One each semester to address parents

– Sharing of latest research and information

– Examples:• Discipline

• Technology safety

• Eating disorders

• Educational disorders

Athletics

• Athletic Board – Coaches for teams

– Concession assistance

– Parent support

Child Investment

• One Prince of Peace family

• Spread volunteer opportunities evenly– Our faith mandates service

– Our inspiration is God and each other

– Each of us has a responsibility to God, ourselves, our children and the POP community to do all that we can.

POP

• Our New Name – Parental Organized Participation (POP)

• Teams – Power behind numbers

– Roles Identified for all programs – on line

– Two representative from every grade

– 2 Year terms

– 1st year to learn

– 2nd year to teach• Required

• Be prepared to sign up tonight

• Grade involvement with friends

POP

• Responsibilities– Attend monthly meeting (9)

– Coordinate communication with grade communicators and grade coordinators (can be done via e-mail)

– Organize grade volunteers for each event

• Results– Child Investment Hours are earned

– Important for all to be welcomed, respected, involved and active.

– Required to keep tuition low

– Role models for our children

– Opportunities created to meet fellow POP families

CIP

• Beginning with the 2010 – 2011 school year

– Child Investment Hours increase to 25 hours

– Program information available on our website

• (http://www.princeofpeacelv.org/school)– Program runs May 1 through April 30

Parent’s Club Activities

Lunch monitors Teacher appreciation lunches (Christmas & spring)

Grade coordinators

Catholic Schools’ Week – Open House

Parent/Teacher Conference dinner for teachers

New Family Welcome Gifts

School directory Junior High events Ice cream social

Red Ribbon Week Treat Roller Skating Night Mother/Son Bowling

Father Daughter Dance Start of School year supply kits Special Lunch during Walk-a-thon

Technology

Technology• Support integration of

technology within school curriculum

• Computer lab• Teacherease• Computers in every

classroom• New enhanced web site• Staff & facility e-mail

Service to enhance Parent/teacher/student Communications

Athletics - FVCC

Fox Valley Catholic Conference– Prince of Peace, Lake Villa– St. Patrick, Wadsworth– St. Joseph, Round Lake– St. Bede, Fox Lake– Transfiguration, Wauconda– St. Peter, Antioch– St. Mary, Fremont

• Grade Girl’s Volleyball

• Grade Boy’s Basketball

• Girl’s Basketball

• Boy’s Volleyball

• Track

POP Catholic School Marketing

• Continue to develop POP as a faith-based education provider, featuring excellent educators and a supportive community

• Develop and promote POP Catholic School as a viable option in elementary education in surrounding communities.

• Actively market all grades including NEW Pre-Kindergarten

• Continue to promote and market the NEW POP Pre-Kindergarten program and use as a feeder to the K-8 education program.

• Continue to pursue maximum NEW Pre-Kindergarten and K-8 capacity to 270 students. In 2009-10, 231 students or 86% of capacity.

POP Web Site

• Creating a POP school marketing team– School Board Members– Parish Members, POP Alumni– Current POP School Parents

• Creation of NEW POP School Website– Bill Burns has done a fantastic job

(http://www.princeofpeacelv.org/school)

POP Marketing Program

Marketing Focus• New Pre-Kindergarten Program• Promote the POP catholic school to

the following; – POP parish community (primary

target)– Lake Villa-Lindenhurst,

Antioch, Grayslake, Gurnee and other surrounding communities

• Press releases (local)• Participation in community

events. (Parades, activities)• Weekly POP church bulletin

School Fundraising Organization (SFRO)

Holiday Paper / Gift Wrap

Pizzazz Dinner Auction Walk A Thon

Rummage Sale Golf Outing Scholastic Book Fair

Box Tops for Education Miscellaneous Fundraising

United Way

Financial Report

• Budget Comparison

• 2009-2010 Tuition & Fees

• Parish Ministry (Education)

• School is Cost based

Parish supports POP events

• Future improvements to school• Explore Blue Ribbon status

• Media center planning 21st century version

• Parish Life Center

Budget Comparison

2009-2010 2010-2011

ExpensesSalaries & Benefits $ 834,916 $843,792

Operating Expenses $ 191,192 $178,373

Total $ 1,026,108 $1,022,165

IncomeTuition & Fees $ 919,114 $919,301

Fundraising $ 85,000 $85,000

Total $ 1,004,114 $1,004,301

Tuition Comparison

09-10 Tuition

10-11 Tuition

Net $ Increase

Net % Increase

1 Child$3,769 $3,844 Total: $75

Monthly: $7.50 2.0 %

2 Children $5,589 $5,789Total: $200

Monthly: $20 3.6 %

3 Children $6,920 $7,220Total: $300

Monthly: $30 4.3 %

2010-2011 Fees

Additional grade-based fees:– 2nd Grade: $50 Sacramental Fee– 8th Grade: $50 Sacramental Fee

$60 Graduation Fee

Office of

Registration Books FACTS Technology Catholic Schools*

Total

Fees

1 Child $75 $250 $38 $100 $25   $ 488

2 Children $75 $500 $38 $200 $50   $ 863

3 Children $75 $750 $38 $300 $75   $ 1,238

4 Children $75 $1,000 $38 $400 $100   $ 1,613

* Office of Catholic Schools Fee paid as separate fee.

2010-2011 Tuition & Fee Payment

Tuition Fees *

Full ***

Payment

1 Child $ 3,844 $ 413 $ 4,219.00

2 Children $ 5,789 $ 788 $ 6,577.00

3 Children $ 7,220 $ 1,163 $ 8,345.00

4 Children $ 7,220 $ 1,538 $ 8,720.00

* Excludes $75 registration and grade-based fees** Assumes 10 monthly payments*** Full payment due by August 15, 2010, saves FACTS fee

Facts ** Payment

$ 425.70

$ 657.70

$ 838.30

$ 875.80

Questions

The School Advisory Board and Mrs. Brown will be available to answer any questions regarding the State of the School