1. Purpose. Passion. Pride. Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools Bethlehem Catholic High School Self- Study 2014 - 2015

2. Purpose. Passion. Pride. What is Middle States? The Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools is a non-profit association that fosters school improvement in early-age through higher education and other educational institutions through self- study, evaluation, and accreditation.

3. Purpose. Passion. Pride. What is “accreditation?”

4. Purpose. Passion. Pride. Profile of A Middle States-Accredited Institution

5. Purpose. Passion. Pride. What aspects of school life does the study include? Review/revise our Foundational Documents: Mission Statement Belief Statements Profile of Graduates 12 Middle States Standards Identify areas of strengths and weakness Establish goals and action plans to improve areas of weakness Hosts a Visiting Team of volunteer educators who validate our study, our adherence to the standards, and the ability to achieve our goals

6. Purpose. Passion. Pride. Middle States Standards MissionHealth and Safety Governance and LeadershipEducational Program School Improvement PlanningAssessment and Evidence of Student Learning FinancesStudent Services FacilitiesStudent Life and Student Activities School Organization and StaffInformation Resources

7. Purpose. Passion. Pride. Validation During the 2015 – 2016 school year, a Visiting Team will spend 3 ½ days visiting the school to determine whether or not we meet the Middle States Standards and have the capacity to implement our stated goals. They will read our Self-Study, observe all aspects of the school, review documents, and interview representatives of the school’s stakeholders.

8. Purpose. Passion. Pride. How does a school identify areas of strength and weakness? Surveys Parent Student Faculty and staff Data about demographics, testing Communication with all stakeholders Parents Students Faculty and staff Members of the Board of General Jurisdiction Community/Business Leaders Member from the Office of Catholic Education

9. Purpose. Passion. Pride. Who are our stakeholders? Students Student Representatives on the Planning Team: Blake McGill Miguel Mendoza Leah Perez Julian Spigner Olivia DeBellis Faculty and staff Members of the Board of General Jurisdiction Community and Business Leaders Members of the Office of Catholic Education

10. Purpose. Passion. Pride. Survey Students, parents, and faculty and staff will complete a survey addressing Bethlehem Catholic’s adherence to the 12 Middle States Standards.

11. Purpose. Passion. Pride. Survey Directions 1. The school DOES NOT MEET the expectations of this Indicator 2. The school PARTIALLY MEETS the expectations of this Indicator and NEEDS IMPROVEMENT 3. The school MEETS the expectations of this Indicator 4. The school EXCEEDS the expectations of this Indicator If you do not have sufficient knowledge or experience to rate an Indicator, leave it blank. If you do not complete the survey in one session, make sure you click “Next” to save your responses.

12. Questions If at any time you have questions, suggestions, or concerns during this process of self- study, do not hesitate to ask. Contact Mrs. Tully, Middle States Internal Coordinator at: atully@bethlehemcatholichs.org