Mrs. Tremper, Vice Principal

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<st1:place><?xml:namespace prefix = st2 ns = "urn:schemas:contacts" /><st2:Sn>ST.</st2:Sn> <st2:middlename>CHRISTOPHER</st2:middlename> <st2:Sn>SCHOOL</st2:Sn></st1:place> AND MIDDLE STATES RE-ACCREDITATION
<?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" /><o:p>Accreditation Granted and Effective May 1, 2008 </o:p>
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In the spring of 2006, <st1:place><st2:Sn>St.</st2:Sn> <st2:middlename>Christopher</st2:middlename> <st2:Sn>School</st2:Sn></st1:place> faculty began the Middle States re-accreditation process.  The process takes almost two years.  In order for the school to maximize the benefits of  re-accreditation, it is most important that all members of the school and parish community understand what it means to be an accredited school.
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Following is a tutorial, or a Middle States for Beginners:<o:p></o:p>
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What is it?<o:p></o:p>
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<LI class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list .5in">It is a process which involves a self-study which is centered on the school’s mission <o:p></o:p></LI></UL>
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<st1:place><st2:Sn>St.</st2:Sn> <st2:middlename>Christopher</st2:middlename> <st2:Sn>School</st2:Sn></st1:place> <st1:City><st1:place>Mission</st1:place></st1:City><o:p></o:p>
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St. Christopher School Community is committed to carrying Christ to others through the modeling and teaching of Catholic Christian morals and values, while creating a caring, respectful environment which promotes Christian stewardship, individual student achievement, academic excellence,  and  fosters a love for life-long learning.<o:p></o:p>
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<LI class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list .5in">It is a process designed:<o:p></o:p></LI></UL>
v     to facilitate the school’s movement and growth<o:p></o:p>
v     to facilitate the school’s understanding of its missions and beliefs<o:p></o:p>
v     to initiate growth and set direction for planning<o:p></o:p>
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Why would a school want to gain accreditation?<o:p></o:p>
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<LI class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in">It offers the school an opportunity to create a future that is visionary and humanitarian.<o:p></o:p></LI></UL>
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<LI class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in">We value the Characteristics of an Accredited School:<o:p></o:p></LI></UL>
An accredited school<o:p></o:p>
v     . . . is devoted to a mission.  It cares enough about what it does to seek validation by a recognized accreditation authority.
v     It knows itself.  The school operates from an examined vision of service to students, family, and community.
v     It keeps its promises.  An accredited school promises only what it can deliver.
v     An accredited school accepts objective evaluation.  Outside evaluators who have no prior involvement with the school or its sponsoring authority provide periodic evaluation.
v     It is recognized.  Schools accredited by the Commission are listed as accredited schools in a registry available throughout the world.
v     It is self-correcting.  Accredited schools demonstrate a capacity to control their own quality.
v     It is student-oriented.  Its philosophy of education must express what it does for the whole student.
v     It plans for its future.  An accredited school continuously has plans that include strategies for anticipated events and goals toward even higher levels of quality.
v     It examines outcomes.  Accredited schools continuously obtain and analyze objective evidence on student achievement and growth.
v     And finally, an accredited school participates in the responsibilities of the academic profession.  Accredited schools participate in the self-renewing activity of evaluation and accreditation. 
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When will this happen?  What’s the timeline?<o:p></o:p>
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<LI class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l3 level1 lfo5; tab-stops: list .5in">Faculty began work on the process in Spring, 2006<o:p></o:p></LI>
<LI class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l3 level1 lfo5; tab-stops: list .5in">Planning Committee (Stakeholders from Parish) was formed in January 2007<o:p></o:p></LI>
<LI class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l3 level1 lfo5; tab-stops: list .5in">Faculty Steering Committee was formed in January 2007<o:p></o:p></LI>
<LI class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l3 level1 lfo5; tab-stops: list .5in">Goals should be named by May 2007<o:p></o:p></LI>
<LI class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l3 level1 lfo5; tab-stops: list .5in">Ad-Hoc Committees will be formed by June 2007 and begin meeting in Fall, 2007<o:p></o:p></LI>
<LI class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l3 level1 lfo5; tab-stops: list .5in">Strategic Plan will be created by Fall 2007 (and timeline will span the next 3-7 years)<o:p></o:p></LI>
<LI class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l3 level1 lfo5; tab-stops: list .5in">Middle States Evaluating Team will visit St. Christopher <st1:date Month="12" Day="2" Year="2007">December 2-5, 2007</st1:date><o:p></o:p></LI>
<LI class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l3 level1 lfo5; tab-stops: list .5in">Hopefully, re-accreditation will be granted in Spring 2008</LI></UL>
 Strategic Plan - Goals
 
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<LI class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 200%; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in">To develop quantitative methods to measure the effectiveness of the ILA and Math curriculum</LI>
<LI class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 200%; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in">To insure continued educational success and fiscal stability</LI>
<LI class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 200%; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in">To create and promote extracurricular (outside of the core academic curriculum) activities in order to explore and advance students interests and talents.</LI></OL>
<o:p>  A timeline has been developed for each goal.  This timeline spans the next 5-7 years. </o:p>
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Mrs. Tremper, Vice Principal

Middle States Accreditation