Slide 2 St. Peter Catholic School State of the School 2013-2014
Slide 3 Parish Prayer Lord, thank you for the rich history you have
bestowed on our family of St. Peter in Kirkwood. Blessed by grace
we ask that you be present in our parish today. Guide us as we
celebrate our gifts through worship, education and loving service.
Holy Spirit create within us a vision for the future where we live,
witness and proclaim the Good News of Jesus Christ. Amen Slide 4
Our Mission Formed in the Catholic Faith | Committed to Excellence
| Prepared for the Future! St. Peter Catholic School, modeling the
example of Jesus Christ, forms students to be life-long learners,
servants of Jesus Christ and compassionate members of society.
Slide 5 Core Values Alive in Christ! We know, practice, and live
our Catholic faith. Academically challenging! We prepare students
for future academic endeavors. Centered in virtue! We foster a
culture of kindness through formation in virtue. Empowering
service! We put our faith into action as Jesus did. O Slide 6 Who
We Are 450 Students from 325 families 98% Registered Parishioners
25 Classroom teachers All State Certified 1 Learning Consultant
State Certified 1 Reading Specialist State Certified 2 Resource
Teachers State Certified 7 Teacher Aides 1 Nurse - RN 2
Administrative Assistants 1 Director of Elementary Faith Formation
- Certified 1 Principal State Certified Slide 7 Income and Expense
Revenue - Tuition$1,649,000 -Scholarships ( 35,000) Gifts 28,000
Expense - Salaries and Benefits$ 1,887,000 - Instructional
Materials$ 101,000 - Maint/Facilities/Utilities $ 270,000
Archdiocesan Assessment $ 134,000 Capital Expenses $ 68,000 Total
Expense$2,460,000 Parish Subsidy$ 818,000 Slide 8 Per Student Costs
Cost Per Student STP$5,348 (based on 460 students) Average Tuition
Per Student$3,570 Subsidy Per Student$1,778 Kirkwood Cost Per
Student$9,650 Slide 9 Test Scores Fall 2013 Subj.GradePercentile
ELA486% 6 90% 8 95% Math469% 6 69% 883% Core477% 679% 890%
Complete478% 677% 886% Slide 10 School Improvement Process The
School Improvement Process happens every seven years. We are in
Year 2. Entire school community was involved in this process
parents, faculty, administration. Team Visit: 16 Commendations all
areas SIX goals for improvement were proposed by the Steering
Committee and approved by the Visiting Team. All goals incorporated
in to Strategic Plan. Slide 11 School Improvement Goals Goal #1:
Each member of the St. Peter School community will grow in their
knowledge and practice of fundamental teachings of the Catholic
faith in a supportive environment. Goal #2: Revise and implement
the Religion curriculum according to the Archdiocesan Religious
Education Curriculum Standards and directives of the Alive in
Christ Mission Advancement Initiative and local needs. Goal #3:
Student learning will improve by the implementation of
differentiation in content, instruction, and assessment. O Slide 12
School Improvement Goals Goal #4: Improve student writing abilities
through revising the Language Arts curriculum and developing a
comprehensive plan to achieve excellence in writing at all grade
levels. Goal # 5: The school will develop and implement a
comprehensive plan to effectively communicate with all
stakeholders. Goal #6: The school will develop and implement a
comprehensive plan to help ensure the health and safety of all
members of the St. Peter School community. Slide 13 Report on
Priorities for 2013-2014 Conduct Self-Study work and report
(completed) Host Accreditation Team in spring of 2014 (completed)
Catholicity: Fully implement VBRD (now fully certified) Integrate 8
th grade into specific FIA initiatives (In progress) Support Sunday
Mass attendance (In Progress) Community Connect with young families
and integrate them into the life of the school (Greatly enhanced
new family orientation) - Marketing committee is working with young
families group Strengthen relationship between the school and PSR
(Ongoing) Slide 14 Report on Priorities for 2013-2014 Academics
Continue reviewing and updating curriculum Finish Math, Science,
SS, Tech, Art and Music (complete) Begin English/LA, Religion and
PE (in process) Complete Science Lab construction and use
(completed) Offer Math/Science elective for 8 th grade (not
completed) Evaluate and select new k-5 th Math series (in process)
Technology Integrate the use of tablets in the classrooms (In
process MS) Continue to develop staff use of technology (will be
formal part of Technology Plan) Slide 15 Report on Priorities for
2013-2014 Communication Expand the use and function of our website
(complete) Monthly update letter from the school office (complete)
Work with Marketing Committee to promote school successes and
events through several sources. (complete) Continue to strengthen
the relationship between the school and PSR. (complete) Continue to
enhance home and school communication. (in progress) Slide 16
Priorities for 2014-2015 Catholicity: Complete revision of Religion
curriculum. Enhance family Mass attendance Full implement VBRD and
FIA Community: Develop alumni relationships, mailings and
communication Build relationships with PSR Build relationships with
young families Slide 17 Priorities for 2014-2015 Academics Complete
revision of LA and PE curriculum with K- 8 writing program. Begin
professional development on differentiated instruction Begin
development of Professional Learning Communities for diff.
instruction. Adopt and implement new K-5 math resources Slide 18
Priorities for 2014-2015 Technology: Develop Technology committee
Update Technology plan Integrate tablet use further into 2 nd 8 th
gr. Communication: Deliver Wednesday envelope electronically.
Continue to enhance website and Fast Direct Slide 19 Priorities for
2014-2015 Marketing: Build strong relationships with young families
Produce promotional video Develop Middle School identity Continue
work on retention Facilities-Safety Develop and implement a
comprehensive Safety Plan. Complete remodel of cafeteria Paint
hallways New flooring in 5 th grades Slide 20 We need you and we
are grateful! This is your school feel free to be here and help
wherever this is a need. Thank you for partnering with us. Share
you ideas together we can make our school everything God created it
to be! Slide 21 Thank You! O Please call or email me with any
questions. O Mr. John Freitag, Principal O 314-821-0460
