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Building a
Bright Future
2006-2007 was a great year of
learning at St. Francis School. Our students grew
spiritually, academically and socially. Our parents
contributed time, talent and treasure to the programs,
committees and special projects of the year. Our
parish community showered our educational programs with
prayers and support at all levels. We are truly
blessed in this faith community!
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3
MISSION
The mission of the Catholic Schools of the Diocese of Des
Moines is to provide meaningful educational experiences for
children and adolescents in an environment integrated by Gospel
values that nurture faith, community, prayer and service. At St.
Francis of Assisi School, we promote the spiritual and academic
growth of our students in a manner designed to uphold the
charisma and spirit of St. Francis. We honor his simple spirit,
his love of brotherhood/sisterhood and his awareness of God’s
presence in all creatures.
ESSENTIAL LEARNINGS
Diocese of Des Moines
Essential Academic Learnings
Our students will:
- access and use information effectively
- apply technology competently
- think critically and creatively
- solve problems independently and cooperatively
- reason scientifically, mathematically and historically
Essential Spiritual/Social Learnings
Our students will:
- accept church, civic and personal responsibility
- anticipate and constructively react to change
- communicate ideas and feelings effectively in various ways
- demonstrate global awareness, cross-cultural understanding
and social justice principles
- demonstrate personal wellness practices
- cultivate an understanding of and appreciation for the
arts
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4
DEMOGRAPHICS
Student Profile
Enrollment by Grade
|
Grade
|
Total |
|
Kindergarten
First Grade
Second Grade
Third Grade
Fourth Grade
Fifth Grade
Sixth Grade
Seventh Grade
Eight Grade |
75
78
78
77
76
74
74
75
48 |
|
Total Enrollment/Total # Families Served
|
655/374 |
Enrollment by Gender
|
Grade
|
Male |
Female |
|
Kindergarten |
32 |
43 |
|
First Grade |
43 |
35 |
|
Second Grade |
45 |
33 |
|
Third Grade |
50 |
27 |
|
Fourth Grade |
43 |
33 |
|
Fifth Grade |
41 |
33 |
|
Sixth Grade |
47 |
27 |
|
Seventh Grade |
32 |
43 |
|
Eight Grade |
27 |
21 |
|
Total |
360 |
295 |
Enrollment by Ethnic Group
|
American Indian |
Asian |
African |
Hispanic |
Hawaiian/ Pacific |
Caucasian |
Multi-Racial |
|
4 |
6 |
0 |
17 |
3 |
625 |
0 |
STAFF PROFILE
In 2006-2007, there were 41 members of the St. Francis
administrative and teaching staff. Our support staff consists of
21 adult staff members.
Administrative and Teaching Staff
|
Degrees |
Years Experience |
|
BA
BA+12 credits BA+24 credits
MA+ |
+0-5 6-10
11-15 16-20+
21+ |
|
19 7 6
7 |
13 15
4
2
4 |
Additional Staff
|
|
|
|
Office |
1 Full-Time
3 Part-Time |
|
Technology |
1 Full-Time
1 Part-Time |
|
Nurse |
1 Part-Time |
|
Kids Care |
4 Adults
4 Part-Time high school students |
|
Hot Lunch |
6
Part-Time |
|
Teacher
Associates |
1 Full-Time
4 Part-Time |
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FINANCIAL INFORMATION
The educational cost per pupil for the 2006-2007 school year was
$3,376.
This amount does not include the capital expenditures for the
building construction and furnishings. Additional financial
support comes from the capital campaign, the parish budget and
the Home and School Association.
Cost Per Pupil Breakdown (Based on 655 students)
|
Tuition/Fees
Parish Contribution
Miscellaneous
Total Cost |
$1,998
$1,236
142
$3,376
|
(59%)
(37.%)
( 4%)
(100%) |
|
School
Expense Budget Breakdown |
|
Salaries/Benefits Administrative/Program Costs
Building and Maintenance
Total Expenditures |
$1,810,301 $160,786 $240,419 $2,211,506
|
(82%)
(7%)
(11%)
(100%)
|
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OVERALL IOWA TEST OF BASIC SKILLS RESULTS
This chart shows longitudinal data on the
ITBS. The purpose of this data is to track student
achievement over time. Please note: A
single class is followed diagonally down the chart.
National Percentile Rank
|
Reading Comp. |
2001-02 (S) |
2002-03 (F) |
2003-04 (F) |
2004-05 (S) |
2005-06 (S) |
2006-07 (S) |
|
Grade 3 |
96 |
99 |
99 |
97 |
97 |
97 |
|
Grade 4 |
|
97 |
99 |
99 |
99 |
99 |
|
Grade 5 |
|
|
98 |
99 |
99 |
99 |
|
Grade 6 |
|
|
|
88 |
98 |
98 |
|
Grade 7 |
|
|
|
|
92 |
99 |
|
Grade 8 |
|
|
|
|
|
94 |
|
Math PS |
2001-02 (S) |
2002-03 (F) |
2003-04 (F) |
2004-05 (S) |
2005-06 (S) |
2005-06 (S) |
|
Grade 3 |
94 |
99 |
99 |
98 |
97 |
97 |
|
Grade 4 |
|
97 |
99 |
99 |
99 |
99 |
|
Grade 5 |
|
|
91 |
99 |
99 |
99 |
|
Grade 6 |
|
|
|
99 |
99 |
99 |
|
Grade 7 |
|
|
|
|
99 |
99 |
|
Grade 8 |
|
|
|
|
|
98 |
|
Science |
2001-02 (S) |
2002-03 (F) |
2003-04 (F) |
2004-05 (S) |
2005-06 (S) |
2006-07 (S) |
|
Grade 3 |
97 |
99 |
99 |
x |
99 |
97 |
|
Grade 4 |
|
97 |
99 |
x |
99 |
98 |
|
Grade 5 |
|
|
99 |
x |
99 |
99 |
|
Grade 6 |
|
|
|
x |
99 |
99 |
|
Grade 7 |
|
|
|
|
98 |
99 |
|
Grade 8 |
|
|
|
|
|
99 |
|
Composite |
2001-02 (S) |
2002-03 (F) |
2003-04 (F) |
2004-05 (S) |
2005-06 (S) |
2006-07 (S) |
|
Grade 3 |
97 |
99 |
99 |
99 |
99 |
98 |
|
Grade 4 |
|
97 |
99 |
99 |
99 |
99 |
|
Grade 5 |
|
|
98 |
99 |
99 |
99 |
|
Grade 6 |
|
|
|
97 |
99 |
99 |
|
Grade 7 |
|
|
|
|
96 |
99 |
|
Grade 8 |
|
|
|
|
|
98 |
* National Percentile Rank compares the school average of St.
Francis of Assisi to the averages of other schools across the
country.
* Composite Total includes Reading, Language, Math, Social
Studies and Science scores.
*
Grade equivalency 5.2 equals fifth grade, second month. For
example, in March of 2001-2002, third grade students scored as
well as fifth grade second month students taking the third grade
reading test.
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Percentage of Students Scoring in the Proficient
The State of Iowa uses the following proficiency levels to
measure achievement.: Less Than Proficient, Proficient, and
Advanced. The percentage of students scoring in the Proficient
is a combination of Proficient and Advanced ranges.
Percentage of St. Francis students scoring in the Proficient
Range on Iowa Test of Basic Skills 2006-2007
|
Grade
Level |
Reading |
Math |
Science |
|
Grade 3 |
94.9 |
94.9 |
93.6 |
|
Grade 4 |
96.1 |
96.0 |
96.0 |
|
Grade 5 |
92.9 |
93.0 |
94.4 |
|
Grade 6 |
95.8 |
95.8 |
98.6 |
|
Grade 7 |
97.3 |
98.6 |
96.0 |
|
Grade 8 |
91.5 |
89.4 |
95.7 |
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2006-2007 STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT
GOALS
READING
During the 2006-2007 school year, fourth
grade students at St. Francis School will show an average of at
least 1.0 year's growth in Reading as measured by National Grade
Equivalency on the ITBS Reading Assessment.
MATH
During the 2006-07 school year, fourth grade students at St.
Francis School will show an average of at least 1.0 year's
growth in Math as measured by National Grade Equivalency on the
ITBS Math Assessment.
2006-2007 STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT
RESULTS
READING
During the 2006-2007 school year, fourth grade students at
St. Francis School will show an average of at least 1.0 year's
growth in Reading as measured by National Grade Equivalency on
the ITBS Reading Assessment. In 2006-2007, the fourth grade
class showed an average of 1.6 years’ growth in Reading.
|
Reading |
2005-06 |
2006-07 |
|
Grade 3 |
4.7 |
|
|
Grade 4 |
|
6.3 |
MATH
During the 2006-2007 school year,
fourth grade students at St. Francis School will show an average
of at least 1.0 year's growth in Math as measured by National
Grade Equivalency on the ITBS Math Assessment. In 2006-2007, the fourth grade class
showed an average of 1.2 years’ growth in Math.
|
Math |
2005-06 |
2006-07 |
|
Grade 3 |
4.5 |
|
|
Grade 4 |
|
5.7 |
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2006-2007 SCHOOL GOAL RESULTS
Indicators of Success in Other Local Goal Areas
SPIRITUAL GOALS
St. Francis
School students will experience a variety of prayer
formats.
Progress
Toward Goal
All
Kindergarteners attended Mass from the beginning of the
year and learned the Our Father
99% of all second graders learned age appropriate Mass
parts
Over 90% of third graders scored 90% or better on the
end of the unit Mass parts test in music
class. Fourth graders completed Gospel
reflections after school Masses
Over 100% of fifth graders were trained as altar servers
School
Masses were cantored by students in grades one through
eight; each class took its turn in
planning and facilitating the Mass on their assigned
day
All students K-fifth participated in the Rosary
and Stations of the Cross
All students participated in Advent and Lenten Prayer
Services
SOCIAL GOALS
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