ASCSR_NOVEMBER_20__1 St. Francis-St. Hedwig School 2015-2016 State of the School Fr. Mathai Vellappallil, Pastor Dr. John J. Salatto, Principal Mr. Pedro

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St. Francis-St. Hedwig St. Francis-St. Hedwig SchoolSchool

2015-2016 State of the 2015-2016 State of the SchoolSchool

Fr. Mathai Vellappallil, PastorFr. Mathai Vellappallil, Pastor

Dr. John J. Salatto, PrincipalDr. John J. Salatto, Principal

Mr. Pedro Pires, School Board ChairMr. Pedro Pires, School Board Chair


Legacy of Catholic Education of Legacy of Catholic Education of

Saint Francis-Saint Hedwig Saint Francis-Saint Hedwig SchoolSchool Established July 2011Established July 2011

Rich traditions from both schoolsRich traditions from both schools SFS established in 1897SFS established in 1897 SHS established in 1914SHS established in 1914 Join venture 1992-1999; PK-5 at SHS K-8 Join venture 1992-1999; PK-5 at SHS K-8

at SFSat SFS Joint sport teams until the schools Joint sport teams until the schools

mergedmerged


Census DataCensus Data October 1, 2013 Census:October 1, 2013 Census: 213 students213 students October 1, 2014 Census:October 1, 2014 Census: 197 students197 students October 1, 2015 October 1, 2015 180 Students180 Students Students Primarily From:Students Primarily From: Naugatuck, Waterbury, ProspectNaugatuck, Waterbury, Prospect


EnrollmentEnrollment

Current Enrollment by Grade:Current Enrollment by Grade:PK 3 - 10 Grade 6 - 14PK 3 - 10 Grade 6 - 14PK 4 - 18 Grade 7 - 17PK 4 - 18 Grade 7 - 17KDG – 17 Grade 8 – 13KDG – 17 Grade 8 – 13Grade 1 – 18 Total: 180Grade 1 – 18 Total: 180Grade 2 - 17Grade 2 - 17Grade 3 – 18Grade 3 – 18Grade 4 – 20Grade 4 – 20Grade 5 - 18Grade 5 - 18


Current School StatusCurrent School Status

This school year opened with less students due primarily to the This school year opened with less students due primarily to the draw of magnet schools and a declining economy. However, we draw of magnet schools and a declining economy. However, we are strong in areas that should attract new students in the future. are strong in areas that should attract new students in the future. A revised and extensive public relations campaign has been A revised and extensive public relations campaign has been developed to market the school to several new constituencies.developed to market the school to several new constituencies.

Our state of the art technology throughout the school has Our state of the art technology throughout the school has enhanced academic learning in every grade; the YMCA swimming enhanced academic learning in every grade; the YMCA swimming program both as part of gym class and an after school activity is program both as part of gym class and an after school activity is very popular and well received; and the collegiality among the very popular and well received; and the collegiality among the staff has created a vibrant school climate that supports social staff has created a vibrant school climate that supports social interaction, academic leaning, and spiritual awareness.interaction, academic leaning, and spiritual awareness.

Academically, we are doing well with a stable teaching staff and Academically, we are doing well with a stable teaching staff and highly motivated students. Our 2015 IOWA test scores are highly motivated students. Our 2015 IOWA test scores are exceptional and reinforce the level of teaching and learning that exceptional and reinforce the level of teaching and learning that takes place in school on a daily basis.takes place in school on a daily basis.

Our recent NEASC Accreditation visit went very well with all Our recent NEASC Accreditation visit went very well with all standards designated as passing with very few recommendations.standards designated as passing with very few recommendations.

2015 Iowa Test Scores*2015 Iowa Test Scores* 2014-2015 IOWA TEST SCORE Comparison 2014-2015 IOWA TEST SCORE Comparison Students in Grades 3-7 are bringing home their IOWA test scores in today’s envelope. Below, you will find a school Students in Grades 3-7 are bringing home their IOWA test scores in today’s envelope. Below, you will find a school

breakdown of scores by grade and subject area. 2015 scores are reported in Grade Equivalents (Grade + 8 months as breakdown of scores by grade and subject area. 2015 scores are reported in Grade Equivalents (Grade + 8 months as the standard average). Example- Grade 3 is 3rd grade, 8th month; Grade 4 is 4th grade 8th month; etc. 2014 IOWA the standard average). Example- Grade 3 is 3rd grade, 8th month; Grade 4 is 4th grade 8th month; etc. 2014 IOWA test scores are reported in the first column for comparison purposes. Note that last year’s Grade 3 is now Grade 4 and test scores are reported in the first column for comparison purposes. Note that last year’s Grade 3 is now Grade 4 and so on. If you have any questions or would like more specific data in these subject areas, please feel free to contact so on. If you have any questions or would like more specific data in these subject areas, please feel free to contact your child’s teacher or the principal. your child’s teacher or the principal.

2014 IOWA TEST SCORES2014 IOWA TEST SCORES 2015 IOWA TEST SCORES 2015 IOWA TEST SCORES Grade 2 is not tested Grade 2 is not tested Grade 3Grade 3 Reading – 3.9 (+ 1 month)Reading – 3.9 (+ 1 month) Language – 3.9 (+ 1 month) Language – 3.9 (+ 1 month) Mathematics - 3.6 (- 2 months)Mathematics - 3.6 (- 2 months) Grade 3 (+ 8 monthsGrade 3 (+ 8 months) ) Grade 4 Grade 4 Reading – 4.6 (+8 months) Reading – 6.4 (+ 16 months)Reading – 4.6 (+8 months) Reading – 6.4 (+ 16 months) Language – 4.7 (+9 months) Language – 6.3 (+15 months)Language – 4.7 (+9 months) Language – 6.3 (+15 months) Mathematics – 4.6 (+8 months) Mathematics – 5.7 (+ 9 months)Mathematics – 4.6 (+8 months) Mathematics – 5.7 (+ 9 months) Grade 4 (+ 8 months)Grade 4 (+ 8 months) Grade 5Grade 5 Reading – 5.2 (+4 months) Reading - 6.9 (+11 months) Reading – 5.2 (+4 months) Reading - 6.9 (+11 months)

Language – 5.5 (+7 months) Language – 7.0 (+12 months)Language – 5.5 (+7 months) Language – 7.0 (+12 months) Mathematics – 5.5 (+7 months) Mathematics – 6.2 (+ 4 months)Mathematics – 5.5 (+7 months) Mathematics – 6.2 (+ 4 months) Grade 5 (+ 8 months)Grade 5 (+ 8 months) Grade 6Grade 6 Reading – 6.3 (+5 months) Reading – 7.2 (+ 4 months)Reading – 6.3 (+5 months) Reading – 7.2 (+ 4 months) Language – 7.2 (+14 months) Language – 9.0 (+22 months)Language – 7.2 (+14 months) Language – 9.0 (+22 months) Mathematics – 6.5 (+7 months) Mathematics – 8.0 (+ 12 months)Mathematics – 6.5 (+7 months) Mathematics – 8.0 (+ 12 months) Grade 6 (+ 8 months)Grade 6 (+ 8 months) Grade 7Grade 7 Reading – 6.7 (-1 month) Reading - 9.5 (+17 months) Reading – 6.7 (-1 month) Reading - 9.5 (+17 months) Language - 9.5 (+28 months) Language - 10.7 (+29 months) Language - 9.5 (+28 months) Language - 10.7 (+29 months)

Mathematics – 7.1 (+3 months) Mathematics – 9.8 (+20 months)Mathematics – 7.1 (+3 months) Mathematics – 9.8 (+20 months) Grade 7 (+ 8 months)Grade 7 (+ 8 months) Grade 8 is not testedGrade 8 is not tested Reading – 9.7 (+19 months) Reading – 9.7 (+19 months) Language – 11.3 (+35 months)Language – 11.3 (+35 months) Mathematics – 9.3 (+15 months)Mathematics – 9.3 (+15 months)

Major SubjectsMajor Subjects

ReligionReligion Reading/LiteratureReading/Literature Math/Pre-Algebra/AlgebraMath/Pre-Algebra/Algebra Social Studies/History/GeographySocial Studies/History/Geography Language ArtsLanguage Arts ScienceScience


Special ProgramsSpecial Programs

Speech and Language TherapySpeech and Language Therapy Social WorkSocial Work School PsychologistSchool Psychologist Resource TeacherResource Teacher Reading TutorReading Tutor Academic SupportAcademic Support


Additional OfferingsAdditional Offerings

MusicMusic Art Art Physical Education including swimming Physical Education including swimming Spanish K-8Spanish K-8 Spelling Spelling HandwritingHandwriting TechnologyTechnology


Spanish ProgramSpanish Program

Spanish Program at St. Francis-St. Hedwig SchoolSpanish Program at St. Francis-St. Hedwig School Grades K-3Grades K-3 – Classes meet once a week (Monday or Wednesday, depending on grade), – Classes meet once a week (Monday or Wednesday, depending on grade),

and focus on introducing Spanish vocabulary and phrases. The cultures and holidays of and focus on introducing Spanish vocabulary and phrases. The cultures and holidays of various Spanish-speaking countries are also explored. The students generally learn about various Spanish-speaking countries are also explored. The students generally learn about a new topic every two weeks, and learning is reinforced through games, songs, and a new topic every two weeks, and learning is reinforced through games, songs, and stories. There is no textbook at this level, and homework is very minimal.stories. There is no textbook at this level, and homework is very minimal.

Grades 4-5Grades 4-5 – Classes meet twice a week (Mondays and Wednesdays), and focus on – Classes meet twice a week (Mondays and Wednesdays), and focus on expanding vocabulary, as well as introducing simple grammatical concepts. Lessons are expanding vocabulary, as well as introducing simple grammatical concepts. Lessons are based around the textbook based around the textbook ¡Buen viaje!¡Buen viaje!, which uses the concept of a make-believe study-, which uses the concept of a make-believe study-abroad trip as the backdrop for its lessons. Students at this level are regularly tested on abroad trip as the backdrop for its lessons. Students at this level are regularly tested on their mastery of the topics presented. The exploration of culture is continued through their mastery of the topics presented. The exploration of culture is continued through handouts, discussions, and projects about people, holidays, and events in Spanish-handouts, discussions, and projects about people, holidays, and events in Spanish-speaking countries. Learning is reinforced through games and activities. Homework is speaking countries. Learning is reinforced through games and activities. Homework is assigned on a regular basis, though not every class.assigned on a regular basis, though not every class.

Grades 6-8Grades 6-8 – Classes meet four days a week (Monday through Thursday), and focus on – Classes meet four days a week (Monday through Thursday), and focus on integrating vocabulary, grammar, and culture as students improve their command of the integrating vocabulary, grammar, and culture as students improve their command of the Spanish language. Lessons are based around the Spanish language. Lessons are based around the ¡Exprésate!¡Exprésate! textbook series, and include textbook series, and include more advanced vocabulary and grammatical concepts. Students at this level begin writing more advanced vocabulary and grammatical concepts. Students at this level begin writing and speaking in full Spanish sentences, and instruction is increasingly conducted in and speaking in full Spanish sentences, and instruction is increasingly conducted in Spanish. Students are tested regularly on their mastery of the topics presented. The Spanish. Students are tested regularly on their mastery of the topics presented. The exploration of culture is continued through handouts, discussions (in Spanish whenever exploration of culture is continued through handouts, discussions (in Spanish whenever possible), projects, and reports about various aspects of Hispanic culture. Learning is possible), projects, and reports about various aspects of Hispanic culture. Learning is reinforced through games, activities, and the viewing of age-appropriate media in reinforced through games, activities, and the viewing of age-appropriate media in Spanish. Homework is generally assigned almost every night. Spanish. Homework is generally assigned almost every night.

School ProgramsSchool Programs

Spiritual Activities – Rosary/Devotions/LiturgiesSpiritual Activities – Rosary/Devotions/Liturgies Before and After School CareBefore and After School Care Hot Lunch Hot Lunch ““Buddy Classrooms”Buddy Classrooms” Student CouncilStudent Council Sports: Basketball, Baseball, Softball, SwimmingSports: Basketball, Baseball, Softball, Swimming Intramural Sports Sponsored by HSAIntramural Sports Sponsored by HSA Performing Arts: Christmas Concert, Spring Musical, Drama ClubPerforming Arts: Christmas Concert, Spring Musical, Drama Club ChoirChoir BandBand Swimming ProgramsSwimming Programs


The Swim ProgramThe Swim Program Grades 6-7-8 Swim ProgramGrades 6-7-8 Swim Program K-8 After School Swim SessionsK-8 After School Swim Sessions All sessions are on ThursdaysAll sessions are on Thursdays Grade 6, 7, 8 Grade 6, 7, 8 swim classes are part of the regular Physical Education program at swim classes are part of the regular Physical Education program at

SFSHS. These classes are held at the YMCA adjacent to the school during the SFSHS. These classes are held at the YMCA adjacent to the school during the regular school day. Each grade level will meet for eight weeks between 2:00-2:40 regular school day. Each grade level will meet for eight weeks between 2:00-2:40 PM for their swimming class. Separate notices will be sent home as each grade PM for their swimming class. Separate notices will be sent home as each grade level rotates into the swim program.level rotates into the swim program.

The The sixth, seventh, and eighth grade sixth, seventh, and eighth grade Swim Program is part of the regular Swim Program is part of the regular Thursday gym class. However, if for good reason a student is unable to take part Thursday gym class. However, if for good reason a student is unable to take part in the swim program, alternate arrangements will be made with the parents and in the swim program, alternate arrangements will be made with the parents and principal.principal.

The The After School Swim Program After School Swim Program is open to students in Grades K-8. This is open to students in Grades K-8. This program will run after school from approximately 2:45-4 PM. Students will be program will run after school from approximately 2:45-4 PM. Students will be placed in groups according to ability and skill. If groups become too large, placed in groups according to ability and skill. If groups become too large, schedules will need to be modified.schedules will need to be modified.

For both the Physical Education Swim Program and the After School Swim For both the Physical Education Swim Program and the After School Swim Program, the Y will be providing both a certified swim instructor and a certified Program, the Y will be providing both a certified swim instructor and a certified life guard. For the After School Program, SFSHS personnel or YMCA personnel will life guard. For the After School Program, SFSHS personnel or YMCA personnel will monitor students in the locker rooms.monitor students in the locker rooms.

There is no cost for the PE/gym program.There is no cost for the PE/gym program. Cost for the after school program is $70./ student. Checks should be made Cost for the after school program is $70./ student. Checks should be made

payable to “St. Francis-St. Hedwig School” with the notation “Swim Program” on payable to “St. Francis-St. Hedwig School” with the notation “Swim Program” on the memo line.the memo line.

Some financial support may be available through the school for interested Some financial support may be available through the school for interested students.students.

New England Association of Schools and Colleges New England Association of Schools and Colleges School Accreditation ReportSchool Accreditation ReportMajor CommendationsMajor Commendations

The visiting committee commends…The visiting committee commends…1. the Pastor and School Board for their continued 1. the Pastor and School Board for their continued

commitment to the mission of Catholic education at St. commitment to the mission of Catholic education at St. Francis-St. Hedwig School.Francis-St. Hedwig School.

2. the Principal for his commitment to ensure that St. Francis-2. the Principal for his commitment to ensure that St. Francis-St. Hedwig School continues to provide a quality, value-St. Hedwig School continues to provide a quality, value-based Catholic education to a diverse multicultural based Catholic education to a diverse multicultural community.community.

3. the Faculty and Staff for their outstanding dedication, 3. the Faculty and Staff for their outstanding dedication, enthusiasm and commitment in preparing the St. enthusiasm and commitment in preparing the St. Francis-St. Hedwig students to be morally, intellectually Francis-St. Hedwig students to be morally, intellectually and spiritually ready to meet the challenges as 21and spiritually ready to meet the challenges as 21stst century citizens.century citizens.

4. the Students of St. Francis-St. Hedwig School for their 4. the Students of St. Francis-St. Hedwig School for their willingness to embrace the mission of faith, community willingness to embrace the mission of faith, community and academics.and academics.

5. the Parents and Volunteers for their continued dedication 5. the Parents and Volunteers for their continued dedication as partners in the education of the children at St. as partners in the education of the children at St. Francis-St. Hedwig School.Francis-St. Hedwig School.

New England Association of Schools and CollegesNew England Association of Schools and CollegesSchool Accreditation ReportSchool Accreditation ReportMajor RecommendationsMajor Recommendations

The visiting committee recommends…The visiting committee recommends…1. that all constituencies of St. Francis-St. Hedwig School create a 1. that all constituencies of St. Francis-St. Hedwig School create a

comprehensivecomprehensive technology plan including the necessary infrastructure to support the technology plan including the necessary infrastructure to support the

plan.plan.2. that St. Francis-St. Hedwig School establish a comprehensive 2. that St. Francis-St. Hedwig School establish a comprehensive

development plan and program which will incorporate long and development plan and program which will incorporate long and short term developmental needs, organization and staffing to short term developmental needs, organization and staffing to meet those needs, student recruitment, alumni association, public meet those needs, student recruitment, alumni association, public relations, annual appeal, and marketing strategies.relations, annual appeal, and marketing strategies.

3. St. Francis-St. Hedwig School develop a strategic plan involving all 3. St. Francis-St. Hedwig School develop a strategic plan involving all constituents to address development, organization and staffing to constituents to address development, organization and staffing to effectively carry out the mission of the school.effectively carry out the mission of the school.

4. St. Francis-St. Hedwig School address safety concerns including the 4. St. Francis-St. Hedwig School address safety concerns including the incorporation of an emergency notification system, replacement of incorporation of an emergency notification system, replacement of inadequate fire doors, secure exterior doors and repair windows as inadequate fire doors, secure exterior doors and repair windows as needed, and replace the cracked sidewalk to ensure the well-needed, and replace the cracked sidewalk to ensure the well-being of all constituencies.being of all constituencies.

5. that all school constituencies work together with the St. Francis 5. that all school constituencies work together with the St. Francis School Foundation in order to maintain the future viability of the School Foundation in order to maintain the future viability of the school.school.


Tuition 2015-2016*Tuition 2015-2016*

Pre-Kindergarten **Pre-Kindergarten ** $2,550 – 4,100 $2,550 – 4,100 (Depending upon days attending.)(Depending upon days attending.)

Grades K-8 **Grades K-8 **Catholic FamiliesCatholic Families

Tuition – $4,100/7,500/10,500Tuition – $4,100/7,500/10,500 All Other FamiliesAll Other Families

Tuition - $4,600/8,400/11,200Tuition - $4,600/8,400/11,200

* Tuition has not yet been established* Tuition has not yet been established** 2014-2015 rates** 2014-2015 rates

Financial IncomeFinancial Income

TuitionTuition Archdiocese of Hartford SupportArchdiocese of Hartford Support Archbishop’s Annual AppealArchbishop’s Annual Appeal CSSP – Catholic School SupportCSSP – Catholic School Support Grants (H.O.P.E.S., Business, etc)Grants (H.O.P.E.S., Business, etc) Saint Francis School FoundationSaint Francis School Foundation HSA FundraisingHSA Fundraising


Financial ResourcesFinancial Resources

Tuition – All tuition accounts are Tuition – All tuition accounts are current within 30 days.current within 30 days.

Child Care – B/ASP RevenueChild Care – B/ASP Revenue Lunch Program RevenueLunch Program Revenue HSA FundraisingHSA Fundraising Memorial DonationsMemorial Donations Title Funds (Federal Allocation)Title Funds (Federal Allocation)



Initiatives to Increase IncomeInitiatives to Increase Income

Annual Appeal by SFS FoundationAnnual Appeal by SFS Foundation

Active Home School AssociationActive Home School Association

SFS FoundationSFS Foundation

FundraisingFundraising

Create a visible profile in Create a visible profile in NaugatuckNaugatuck


Initiatives to Decrease Initiatives to Decrease SpendingSpending

Support through donationsSupport through donations Support from the St. Francis School Support from the St. Francis School

FoundationFoundation Careful spending on educational Careful spending on educational

materialsmaterials Close monitoring of the budgetClose monitoring of the budget


Projected Capital NeedsProjected Capital Needs

Paint exterior woodworkPaint exterior woodwork Renovate domeRenovate dome Continue to enhance technologyContinue to enhance technology Replace exterior doorsReplace exterior doors Renovate gymnasium floorRenovate gymnasium floor Renovate stage and art room floorRenovate stage and art room floor


Per Pupil CostPer Pupil Cost

Per Pupil Cost in Public School where Per Pupil Cost in Public School where students reside:students reside:

Naugatuck – $14,454Naugatuck – $14,454

Waterbury – $15,013Waterbury – $15,013

Prospect - $14,799Prospect - $14,799

Source: CSDE 2015Source: CSDE 2015

Per pupil Cost at SFSHS - $5,622Per pupil Cost at SFSHS - $5,622


Naugatuck DemographicsNaugatuck Demographics

Population 2012 – 31,210Population 2012 – 31,210 Population 2013 – 31,864Population 2013 – 31,864 Population 2014 – 31,931Population 2014 – 31,931 Population 2015 – 31,707Population 2015 – 31,707

Source: Ct Census, 2015 Source: Ct Census, 2015

Documents

ASCSR_NOVEMBER_20__1 St. Francis-St. Hedwig School 2015-2016 State of the School Fr. Mathai Vellappallil, Pastor Dr. John J. Salatto, Principal Mr. Pedro