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Saint Francis de Sales Catholic Academy

State of the Academy May 1st, 2018

A Faith Filled Future

Academy Organization

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Members

• Fr. Bill Sweeney-St Francis de Sales
• Fr. Rayder- Blessed Trinity

Bishop Massa- Vicar General Brooklyn Diocese Thomas Chadzutko Ed.D. – Superintendent Brother Ralph Darmento- Deputy Superintendent of Governance, Leadership & Strategic Planning

Board of Directors

Terry Quinlan, Chair (As of 9/1/18 Keith Sullivan will be taking over the chair position)

Administration

Christopher Scharbach- Principal Rori Martello- Assistant Principal

Faculty and Staff

Member Roles and Responsibilities

• Members are appointed by the Bishop
• Members function as the prime sponsors of

the Academy

• Meet annually to review the Academy

results

• Ensure that the Academies are maintaining

their Catholic Identity

• Members appoint the Board of Directors

after they are nominated and voted on by the Board

• Ratify the appointment of the Principal

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Board of Directors Roles and Responsibilities

• Directors are volunteers who function as

the governing body of the Academy

• Chairperson – Terry Quinlan– Lead representative of the Board of

Directors responsible for the management of the Academy

• Vice Chairperson – Keith Sullivan– Assists the Chairperson in carrying
• ut the management of the Academy

As of 9/1/18 Mr. Sullivan will be taking over the chair position

• Treasurer – William Lavin– Responsible for the financial matters of

the Academy and a true and accurate accounting of all financial transactions

• Secretary – Tara Stackpole– Official custodian of all records, reports,

and minutes of the corporation, directors and committees

• Other Directors –Sal Amodeo, Ann Cordes, Desmond McGowan,

Dina Tammaro, Tim McElhinney

• As of 9/1/18 Mrs. Lorraine Aggolia will be joining the Academy Board
• f Directors

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Administration Roles and Responsibilities

• Principal – Christopher Scharbach– The

instructional, educational, and daily spiritual leader of the Academy, direct

• perational accountability to the

Directors, and Chief Educational Operating Officer of the Academy

• Assistant Principal – Rori Martello–

Specific focus in Literacy and supports the Principal in teacher observations, curriculum development and the daily

• peration of the Academy

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MISSION STATEMENT

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Mission Statement

• St. Francis de Sales Catholic Academy strives to foster a

Catholic centered education while supporting, developing and encouraging the positive learning that is taking place in the home. We endeavor to create a faith filled Christian community based on respect and dignity for all people. Our academic aim is to develop well rounded, respectful students who are prepared to meet most of the challenges of everyday life. While stressing the intellectual, the personal, social and spiritual growth of the students is also emphasized.

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Mission Statement

• St. Francis de Sales Catholic Academy strives to foster

a Catholic centered education while supporting, developing and encouraging the positive learning that is taking place in the home. We endeavor to create a faith filled Christian community based on respect and dignity for all people. Our academic aim is to develop well rounded, respectful students who are prepared to meet most of the challenges of everyday life. While stressing the intellectual, the personal, social and spiritual growth of the students is also emphasized.

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Mission Statement

• St. Francis de Sales Catholic Academy strives to foster a

Catholic centered education while supporting, developing and encouraging the positive learning that is taking place in the home. We endeavor to create a faith filled Christian community based on respect and dignity for all people. Our academic aim is to develop well rounded, respectful students who are prepared to meet most of the challenges of everyday life. While stressing the intellectual, the personal, social and spiritual growth of the students is also emphasized.

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BUDGET 2018-2019 TUITION RATES 2018-2019

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Tuition 2018-2019

Budgeted Expenses per Child: $5,500 Nursery (Monday/Wednesday/Friday)

• Catholic - Affiliated 3,650

Pre-Kindergarten (Monday – Friday)

• Catholic – Affiliated 4,750

Discounted Pre-Kindergarten (for families with a child or children in K-8)

• Catholic - Affiliated 3,840

K-8

• Catholic—Affiliated
• 1 child 4,550
• 2 children 7,950
• 3 children 10,550
• 4 children 12,850
• 5+ children 14,650

Please visit our website for non-affiliated rates

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Fees

Book and Materials Fee

• $150 per student (Pre-K through Grade 8)
• Used to offset costs of all resources utilized to meet all grade level

standards Security Fee

• $50 per family (Nursery-Grade 8)
• Used to offset costs of professional security firm

Technology Fee

• $50 per K-8 student
• Used to extend 1:1 Device program into all classrooms

All fees are due on November 1st 2018

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Creating a Safe and Secure Environment

• Contracted AKB Security to provide

security guards in from 7:00AM to 5:30PM (Monday-Thursday) and 7:00AM to 3:00PM (Friday)

• 24 State of the Art Security Cameras
• In the process of changing over all

entrance and exit doors.

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Tuition 2018/2019

• Exploring the use of the FACTS

payments system to allow for electronic tuition payments in 2018/2019. Eliminates the need to write manual checks, avoids lost or missing checks, enables tuition account to be updated quickly, ensures timely payments.

• Continuing to post payments/charges to

your Option C Family page.

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COLLABORATION AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT FOSTER ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE

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Collaboration with Outside Educational Institutions

• St. John’s University provides professional development to the

Board, Administration, and Faculty.

• Cross Academy Teaming with 8 other Academies to work on

professional development on the topic of Mathematics instruction and Special Education for 2018-2019 School year

• Mad-Science, School House Chess, Paul Effman Band, Balanced

Kidz, and Play Well Lego provide enrichment opportunities in science and the arts.

• Ballroom Basix (Grade 6) and Stages on Sound (Grades 4, 6, and

8)

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Professional Development

• Professional development seminars on four

full days during the school year.

• Administration continuously working with

faculty to promote literacy, math and technology across the curriculum.

• Catapult Coaches in both technology and

STEM working with faculty to promote hands on science, technology, engineering, and math curriculum.

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FINANCIAL STABILITY AND INVESTMENT ENSURE LONG TERM SUCCESS

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Capital Investments

• Approximately $2.3 million have been

invested in the Academy facilities since 2013 to provide an environment that is conducive to learning including:

• School Building Roof and Painting
• New stairs outside the Fr. Reddy Hall and new stairs inside to the

Kindergarten wing.

• New Floor and Painted Small Hall
• Lighting, painting, windows, new doors
• Energy efficient heating upgrades
• New Classroom Furnishings
• Technology including SMART Boards, Chromebooks, iPads, Printers,

Wi-Fi, Mobile App, and interactive website

• Bathroom and water fountain upgrades

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RESULTS ATTEST TO THE SUCCESS OF THE ACADEMY’S MISSION

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2018-2019 Enrollment Highlights

• Over 540 Students
• Two classes on every grade level

Pre-K-8

• Three 3rd grade classes
• Several grades currently close to

capacity

• 5.6% enrollment increase over the

last four years.

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High School Acceptances and Scholarships

• All students receive

acceptance into at least one Catholic School.

• Students have earned
• ver $1 million in

scholarships to these Catholic/Private High Schools over the last three years.

• Archbishop Molloy
• Cathedral Prep
• Christ the King
• Fontbonne Hall Academy
• St. Edmund’s High School
• Holy Cross
• The Mary Louis Academy
• St. Francis Prep
• Xavier
• Xaverian
• Regis
• Sacred Heart Academy
• Marymount
• Chaminade

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LONG RANGE PLANNING SUSTAINS CONTINUED GROWTH

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Strategic Plan

• Three Year Strategic Plan Completed April

2017

• Goals and objectives established in all of the

following areas: Catholic Identity, Academic Excellence, Enrollment & Finance, Governance, Leadership, Marketing

• Joint effort by members of the Board,

Administration, Faculty, Parish Staff, and Families

• Updating goals and objectives in connection

with the AdvancedEd accreditation process chosen by the Diocese for all schools and academies to obtain absolute charter

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Academic Excellence

Goal #1: To enhance teaching methods and performance through responsive and

• n-going professional development.

Goal #2: To further develop the educational program through differentiated instruction. Goal #3: To create a dynamic STREAM (Science, Technology, Religion, Engineering, Art, and Math) program for students in all grades.

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Governance and Leadership

Goal #1: To maintain and expand membership for effective committees of the Board of Directors. Goal #2: To establish a system of communication and accountability between the Board of Directors and its committees and the Academy Community. Goal #3: To provide leadership opportunities for faculty and staff.

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Catholic Identity

Goal #1: To raise awareness of the development of the whole human, and spiritual self, connected to our Catholic faith. Goal #2: To develop and enrich our relationship with Jesus, to serve Him, and all humanity, around the world, and environmentally. Goal #3: To strengthen our understanding of the Gospel in the daily activities of the academy community.

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Marketing

Goal #1: To Investigate and implement a formal marketing program. Goal #2: To investigate and implement a formal enrollment program.

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Finance and Development

Goal #1: To ensure the financial stability of the Academy. Goal #2: To build and maintain an attractive compensation structure for employees. Goal #3: To create an in-house tuition assistance program through endowments, capital campaigns and planned giving.

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Steps Towards Strategic Plan Goals in 2017/2018 School Year

• Updated recycling program
• Grade-wide family masses
• Introduction to data driven instruction
• Wilson Language FUNdations program in

Kindergarten

• Integration of ELA Modules in grades 3 and 4
• Year-long STEM Professional Development

program

• iPads in Grades 3 and 4
• Began utilizing Dialpad, an internet based

telecommunications system

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Steps Towards Strategic Plan Goals in 2018/2019 School Year

• FUNdations in Grade K and 1st Grade
• Writing Genre of the Month initiative

across all grade levels

• Specific and year-long Professional

Development surrounding Math instruction and diverse learners

• iPads in Grades K, 1, and 2

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Family Participation

• Complete Annual Family Survey
• Join with your student’s teachers and

Academy administration in the joint mission of educating your child.

• Foster an atmosphere where religious

values taught in school are reinforced at home such as Sunday Eucharist.

• The Administration and Board of

Directors welcomes your questions, concerns and ideas.

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