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Saint Dominic School
Academic Excellence - Catholic Values
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Parent Teacher Conferences |
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The recent pandemic brought about many shifts to the school calendar as well as changes in procedures in order to keep everyone safe. Interestingly, we found many silver linings.
One silver lining is the virtual method of connecting parents and teachers in order to hold conferences. Parents reported back that it was much easier to connect online than to try to acquire a day off, to coordinate meetings for multiple children, to hurry from one meeting to another, to be delayed due to the conference ahead of yours running long, childcare, etc.
So, we shall continue with virtual conferences.
Virtual conferences will be held on Friday, December 2, 2022.
Parents were able to schedule their December parent-teacher conference, beginning Monday, November 7, 2022, by clicking the link below.
Good communication between parents and teachers creates a positive atmosphere for children to learn. All of the conferences are scheduled at ten-minute intervals so that every parent has the opportunity for a short meeting with the teacher. If you have a serious concern, you may need to schedule a longer appointment at another time.
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Report Cards will be made available online as 3:00 P.M. on
Friday, December 2 for grades K through 8.
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NJHS Stockings for Soldiers - Thank You! |
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3rd & 4th Grade Veterans Day Concert |
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Christmas Wreaths are now on sale! |
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Pie Sale Pick Up, Uniform Exchange, & Auction Committee Meeting |
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Important Message: SDS Spirit Day & Pep Rally |
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LAST CALL - Sports League Super 50/50 |
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The Nation's Report Card Shows Catholic Schools Excelling Post-Pandemic |
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Below is an excerpt from an article from NCEA |
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According to the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP), Catholic school students performed at or near the top in reading and math compared to public schools coming out of the pandemic. On October 24, NAEP, also known as the Nation’s Report Card, released its findings for math and reading for grades 4 and 8. NAEP is considered the most consistent measure of U.S. student achievement over time and a lens into student success. |
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As one commentator observed, if Catholic schools were a state, they would be the highest performing state in the country. The data also shows that Catholic schools are near the top in learning outcomes for students receiving free and reduced-price lunch, demonstrating the system’s commitment to underprivileged students. Although Catholic school students experienced a statistically significant five-point drop in grade 8 math, Catholic school students’ average scores remained 15 points higher than the average scores of their grade 8 public school peers.
“One of the reasons Catholic schools performed so well is that our teachers showed up for the kids. In every state, we were among the first to transition to distance learning, and after that brief time, also the among the first to return students to a safe in-person environment. That’s why I call our educators heroes,” said Lincoln Snyder, NCEA President/CEO. “This is a proud moment for our Catholic schools, but we’ve got a lot of work ahead of us. The nation’s top priority must be working together to help our kids grow and excel as we emerge from this pandemic.”
Setting an industry standard, more than 90% of Catholic schools opened safely, in person, five days a week with hybrid options during the pandemic. This is compared to approximately 56% of public schools. Catholic schools worked to meet the educational, economic, mental health and spiritual needs of students and staff. This intentional dedication to Catholic school education also has shown an enrollment increase in Catholic schools as reported in the NCEA Data Brief: 2021 – 2022 Catholic School Enrollment.
The reading and mathematics assessments are given every two years to students at grades 4 and 8. The reading portion measures reading comprehension by asking students to read selected grade-appropriate materials and answer questions based on what they have read. For math the assessment tests knowledge and the students’ ability to apply their knowledge in problem-solving situations. Both results present a broad view of students’ reading and math knowledge, skills and performance over time in public and non-public schools. Aside from Catholic schools, other private schools did not meet the minimum standard of responses to be included in the 2022 assessment.
NAEP is part of the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES). Since 1990, it has been the primary federal entity collecting and analyzing data related to education in the U.S. and other nations. NCES is located within the U.S. Department of Education and the Institute of Education Sciences. NCES fulfills a congressional mandate to collect, collate, analyze and report complete statistics on the condition of American education; conduct and publish reports; and review and report on education activities internationally.
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In service of the Gospel of Jesus Christ, NCEA strengthens Catholic school communities by providing professional development, formation, leadership and advocacy.
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P.T.A. Calendar Raffle - Coming Soon! |
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P.T.A. Annual Gift Auction |
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Diocesan Tuition Assistance for
the 2023-2024 School Year
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Although re-registration for the 2023-2024 will be held in January, you can plan ahead and apply for tuition assistance today. Tuition assistance is awarded each year to families with children in Grades K-12 through the Diocesan Tuition Assistance Program.
Financial awards are made based on financial need.
In order to ensure a fair and impartial analysis,
applications are made through FACTS Management.
Please note that the deadline to apply for tuition
assistance is March 1, 2023.
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A review of the weekly contributions has been completed, and it has been brought to our attention that many families are in arrears. According to the school contract, families must contribute a minimum of $10.00 per week in order to qualify for the "Active Registered Catholic" tuition rate from January 1, 2022 to November 30, 2022.
We are aware that this year has continued to present challenges to many of our families and are thankful for all of their continued support to our Parish. If you are behind in your contributions or have any questions regarding tuition, please contact Mrs. Christine Gallahue in the rectory office at 732- 840-1410. Thank you!
Saint Dominic Parish offers the ability of setting up recurring or one-time basis Church donations using your credit card or automatic withdrawal from your bank account (ACH). The process is completely handled by you, the donator. By accessing the secure Website, you create a log-on and set up or modify your payment schedule or even to make a one-time donation. Once you set up your account, you can make changes whenever you want; no phone calls are necessary to the parish office to change or even cancel your arrangement. Eliminate writing checks each week!
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Yearbooks & Baby Ads- On Sale Now! |
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Curious About What Your Child Did At School? |
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