1. ST. MARY’S CATHOLIC SCHOOL STATE OF THE SCHOOL ADDRESS January 27, 2015

2. CURRICULUM  In process of working with area partner Catholic Schools to design a K-12 Math Curriculum  We are evaluating our own math curriculum alignment with Bishop Kelly  Looking at what is tested on our NWEA MAP test and making sure content is covered in grades K-8.  Completed our Spanish literacy curriculum as we transition from immersion to literacy

3. SPANISH LITERACY CURRICULUM  It is the goal of St. Mary’s Catholic School to prepare students linguistically and culturally for active discipleship in a global society  Through the skills of listening, speaking, reading and writing, students are able to broaden their awareness, acceptance and understanding of the Hispanic culture.  Our program is designed to accommodate varying levels of language learners as they progress through stages of the National Foreign Language Curriculum with Readiness, Foundations and Essential Objectives.

4. SPANISH LITERACY CURRICULUM Communication – Communicate in Languages other than English Standard 1: Students engage in conversations, provide and obtain information, express feelings and preferences, and exchange ideas and opinions.

5. MAP TESTING - READING St. Mary’s Scores 189204211212 222 229

6. MAP TESTING – LANGUAGE USAGE St. Mary’s Scores 195203212211222 229

7. MAP TESTING – MATHEMATICS St. Mary’s Scores 184200208217230 232

8. FINANCIAL INFORMATION – COST TO EDUCATE  Cost to educate a St. Mary’s student:$ 5,967.88  2016-2017 Tuition (Category 1):$ 3,723.00  Gap in cost v. tuition, per student:$2,244.88  Total financial aid awarded in 2015-2016: $60,000  Percentage of students receiving financial aid: 14% 

9. FINANCIAL INFORMATION – TUITION 2016-2017 Our tuition remains among the lowest of Catholic elementary schools in the Northwest. We keep base tuition rates as low as possible, in order to meet our Catholic mission, serve an economically diverse population, and keep enrollment as close to our full capacity of 252 as possible.  Category 1 Tuitionup 1% from $3,686to $3,723  Category 1 Tuition (3+)up 5% from $1,843to $1,935  Category 2 Tuitionsame $5,056  Category 2 Tuition (3+)up 5% from $2,528to $2,624

10. FINANCIAL INFORMATION - SUBSIDIES We have three main sources of revenue that supplement tuition and help cover the gap between tuition and the actual cost to educate a St. Mary’s Catholic School student:  St. Mary’s Parish - was $90,000 now, 108,000  Creegan Foundation $25,000–30,000 annually  St. Mary’s Catholic School PTO about $70,000 annually

11. CREEGAN FOUNDATION Long-term endowment that makes annual contribution to St. Mary’s School Annual contribution is based on success of portfolio performance Keep in mind for estate planning, large gifts To donate or learn more, contact the school

12. FINANCIAL - GIVING OPPORTUNITIES  United Way – opportunity through employers  Monthly Parish collection in the envelopes – pink  Grandparent’s Club  Fred Meyer Rewards Card – Link to St. Mary’s School  Ball and Auction – in person and participate in the online auction

13. HOW CAN YOU HELP? Volunteer – Complete your 25 volunteer hours Consider a donation to the school: Federal Marginal Tax Rate 15.00%25.00%28.00%33.00%35.00%39.60% Cash Donation to St. Mary's$1,000 Less Savings from: Federal Tax - Charitable Deductions($150)($250)($280)($330)($350)($396) Idaho Tax - Charitable Deductions($74) Idaho Education Tax Credit on ID taxes($500) Total Savings on Income Taxes($724)($824)($854)($904)($924)($970) After Tax Cost of Cash Donation **$276$176$146$96$76$30 Your donation is eligible for the Idaho Education Tax Credit. The following schedule shows how your Federal and Idaho State income taxes will be reduced by your donation based on your marginal tax rate. Using the Idaho Education Tax Credit is a unique opportunity to donate to St. Mary's Catholic School at very little cost to you.

14. NEW WEBSITE Features of new website:  School calendar –  Teacher website with class calendar and weekly homework available – March 1 st  Pictures of St. Mary’s students  Online registration!  www.stmarys-boise.org www.stmarys-boise.org

15. QUESTIONS? Thank you for all you do for our wonderful school!