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Transcript of Prince of Peace State of the School March 22, 2010.
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