1. Annual State of the Catholic School Report 2017-2018
The Reverend Jeffrey V. Romans, Pastor & Priest Director
The Reverend Philip O’Neill, Parochial Vicar
Mrs. Jennifer Furlong, Principal
Mrs. Judy Rowinski, Assistant Principal
Dr. Margaret Palmeri, School Board Chair
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2. Annual State of the Catholic School Report 2017-2018
Pre-K Program Initiatives for Students & Parents
Differentiated Learning from PK onwards
Before /after care starting at 7:00am-5:30pm
Concerts, and age specific activities
Access to our resource coordinators and teachers
Student Ministry projects throughout the year
Spanish Language from PK 3 onwards
Curriculum based program in both PK 3 & PK 4
Additional educational support through our team of resource teachers & our Coordinator for Instructional Intervention and Resources
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3. Annual State of the Catholic School Report 2017-2018
K-8 Programs & Activities for Students and Parents
Full range of seasonal activities hosted by both the school and the HSA
Student ministry projects such as Stuff-A-Bus & Cheshire Food Pantry collection, Carolyn’s Place collection, Christmas mitten and giving trees, supporting St. Vincent de Paul Mission, annual coat drive, Peanut Butter Club, Memorial Day parade
Prayer meditations, prayer services, weekly Mass & Adoration
National Junior Honor Society & Student Council
Bi-annual theater production
Christmas pageant and concerts (Band & Chorus)
Chess, LEGO, & Robotics Clubs
Piano and violin recitals, Poetry & Creative Writing workshops
Lenten Suppers, New Family Reception and Parish Picnic
In Middle School, Gifted and Talented students, identified by IQ scores and abilities such as thinking abstractly, processing large amounts of information, and strong critical thinking, participate in Accelerated Math, Language Arts Enrichment classes, and are given individual attention and assignments in writing across the academic disciplines.
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4. Annual State of the Catholic School Report 2017-2018
Enrollment Initiatives & Special Events:
Annual Open House with the addition of mini open houses during the summer
Off-site participation in local events and festivals
On-site High School Info Night for middle school students and parents
Referral Incentives for current families
Cultural Presentations and programs that enhance students’ lives
Grandparents’ / Special Guests’ Day
Active transition programs for students in PK-K, Grades 3-4, and Grades 5-6
Homework Club, peer tutoring & extra help are all provided at no extra charge
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5. Annual State of the Catholic School Report 2017-2018
Average K – 8 Per Pupil Cost / Tuition last four years
Grade
2014
2015
Current Yr
PK 3 Days
$4,916
$5,113
$5,215
PK 5 Days
$5,671
$5,898
$6,016 K
$5,840
$5,240
$5,345
1-8
$4,699
$4,890
$4,988
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6. Annual State of the Catholic School Report 2017-2018
Financials
Archdiocese of Hartford Support
Dollar Amount
Archbishop’s Annual Appeal
$15,000
CSSP – Catholic School Support Program
$10,000
HOPES Grant
$5,000
Archdiocesan Grant (For HVAC)
$100,000
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7. Annual State of the Catholic School Report 2017-2018
Initiatives to Decrease Spending:
Maximize efforts to increase enrollment
New heating and cooling system installed 2017
Budget and plan for repairs, improvements etc.
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8. Annual State of the Catholic School Report 2017-2018
Initiatives to Increase Income:
Home & School Association fundraising and assessment fees $63,575
Annual Auction $110,000
Golf Tournament $32,211
Annual Appeal $20,000
Grant Awards
Hoffman Foundation $100,000
Archdiocese of Hartford $100,000
HOPES Foundation $5,000
John G. Martin Foundation $5,000
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9. Annual State of the Catholic School Report - Policy 1.220
2017 IOWA Test Results
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10. NEASC – New England Association of Schools and Colleges-Timeline
Now- Jan, 2018
Subject narratives
Collect survey data*
Self-Study Part I
Jan.-June 2018
Faculty/staff to write 6-7 standards*
Sept.- Dec. 2018
Faculty/staff to write 6-7 more standards*
Jan.-June 2019
Standards #12 and #15 to be written by faculty/staff
Self-study Part II
Fall, 2019
Visiting committee comes to SBS*
*Some Parents, HSA, School Board will be involved in different capacities in these areas.
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11. Annual State of the Catholic School Report 2017-2018
Final Thoughts and Moving Forward:
Standardized test scores for last year continue to remain high in both Language Arts and Math
Consistently receive positive feedback from all local high schools regarding the caliber of our graduates and their level of preparedness. Every local area high school booked for our High School Info Night before September 12. Every school indicated that they would like to have more SBS graduates.
26 out 32 students of the Class of 2017 graduates went on to private high schools. 19 of those 26 graduates went on to Catholic high schools in the area.
Many of those students and other graduates attending private high schools received scholarships for academic excellence
Our Pre K 3 program has grown 100% since 2015
Continuously expanding our programs to not only include all grade levels but as many areas of interest as possible.
Unified team of faculty, staff and parents providing students with a rigorous faith-based curriculum
Thank you for all you do and for choosing St. Bridget School!
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