Mission Our mission is to give witness to the Gospel of Jesus Christ. We at St. Basil School acknowledge parents as primary educators and encourage our students to become Catholic leaders. Through community collaboration, we prepare our students to achieve their potential in faith development, academic excellence, and social justice advocacy. St. Basil graduates are equipped with the spiritual and intellectual foundations to continue our Roman Catholic Faith Tradition and to achieve success in their personal and professional goals. Philosophy St. Basil students, faculty, clergy, staff, and parents form a community committed to knowing, loving, and serving God. We promote spiritual and moral development together with academic excellence. As a Catholic community, we nurture each individual as a child of God through responsibility, respect, acceptance, and service. Rooted in GRACE, our school-wide learning expectations support the faith and function of our academic community as we learn, achieve, grow, and succeed together. 1 1
Academics and Enrichment Student Learning Expectations Through Grace a St. Basil Student is a(n) Globally Minded Citizen Applies knowledge of the natural environment to care for God s creation. Respects individuality and cultural diversity. Uses resources responsibly to improve and inform local and worldwide communities. Respectful And Helpful Individual Cooperates as a team member, accepting help as well as giving it to others. Shares talents and resources to uphold the dignity of others. Works with authority figures in a polite and engaged manner. Active Lifelong Learner Demonstrates a thirst for knowledge and a passion for creativity. Critically applies research to evaluate and solve problems. Sets goals and establishes positive routines to support mind, body and soul. Catholic Leader Respects human life from conception to natural death. Models and promotes the teachings of Jesus. Serves their community according to the Catholic Christian tradition. Applies Catholic teachings to make decisions toward peaceful resolutions. Participates in personal and communal prayer and worship. Effective Communicator Speaks truthfully, tactfully and concisely. Shares thoughts, feelings and life lessons in order to attain deeper understanding. Uses well-developed oral, written and listening skills. Communicates information using spoken, written and technological methods. Focal Features: Small Class Sizes Multi-Cultural Student Body Advanced Technology Use including Chromebooks for every student, grades 3-8 Standardized Testing Catholic Formation Foreign Language Education Athletics Programs Community Service Student Extra Curricular Activities After School Extended Care 2 2
Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary Progress Report St. Basil Catholic School Progress Report Student Performance Review *The following graphs compare the student test scores of the Catholic schools of Vallejo to those of their neighboring public schools. Students in all Vallejo Catholic Schools are given STAR Math and STAR Reading Assessments from Renaissance Learning, whereas California public school students are required to take the Smarter Balanced exam under the California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress (CAASPP) system. The comparison of these separate tests is made possible by the application of psychometric equivalencies, which standardize the criteria used to evaluate and score these different academic assessments. The tables below display grade-level learning data based on both Renaissance STAR data and CAASPP data. (1) (2) A FIRM FOUNDATION St. Basil offers students opportunities to develop effective study habits, a positive work ethic, and an enthusiasm for learning; traits that sow the seeds of scholarship. ROOTED IN SUCCESS Regardless of age or grade-level, St. Basil students are challenged to achieve their full potential in their academic pursuits. With care and loving support, our staff develops students who are knowledgeable and confident in their ability to succeed in whatever they set their minds to. 3 3
HIGH SCHOOL PREP The comprehensive and competitive curriculum at St. Basil School prepares students for the rigors of high school, college and career. EXPONENTIAL POTENTIAL Understanding that children have unique learning styles, our dedicated faculty at St. Basil create a relevant and meaningful educational experience through differentiated instruction that inspires all children to be avid learners with big appetites for knowledge. (1) Based on 2016-2017 STAR Reading and STAR Math testing data for St. Basil School, St. Catherine of Siena School, and St. Vincent Ferrer School obtained from 2017 Renaissance Learning, Inc. All rights reserved. (2) Based on 2016 CAASPP Smarter Balanced test results of select public schools in Benicia Unified School District and Vallejo City Unified School District. Testing results are publicly available online via the California Department of Education: http://caaspp.cde.ca.gov/. 4 4
St. Basil School Financials Financial information for the 2015-16, 2016-17 and 2017-18 school years is presented above. Note the significant difference between the Cost to Educate per Student and the First Child Parishioner Tuition Rate. The disparity between these figures is striking for the 2017-18 school year where the deficit is estimated to be $X,XXX per student. When comparing the Estimated Deficit per Student to K-8 Enrollment for each period, the data depicts a high correlation between student enrollment, estimated deficit values per student and fundraising needs. These correlational relationships illustrate that strong enrollment numbers are necessary to mitigate the gaps between student tuition and education costs. 5 5
Closing Remarks The mission of St. Basil Catholic School is to provide students with the opportunities for academic excellence and the necessary foundation to become successful members of our society. We recognize that God is our Creator, and actively seek union with Him, respect for His Church and fulfillment of His gospel message. We believe in and respect the uniqueness of each individual and strive to guide our students to recognize their self-worth. One way that St. Basil defines success is in the ability to give back to a community. We strive to instill in each student a strong perception of self-worth and respect. They are taught at an early age that giving of themselves in service, whether through time, physical efforts, creative abilities, or emotional support, is a true expression of Gospel values. Thank you for your contributions to our school, and for your faith in us as the co-educator of your children. For the opportunity to educate and inspire the Children of God, we are truly blessed. 6 6