General Info

Enrollment Communities Served Curriculum Standardized Test Scores Catholic Identity Faculty and Staff Technology

Enrollment (K-8):

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Communities Served:

Avon
Avon Lake
Bay Village
Cleveland
Fairview Park
Lakewood
North Olmsted
Rocky River
Sheffield Lake
Westlake

22 school buses transport students every morning and afternoon to and from St. Raphael School.

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Curriculum

The curriculum is based upon and in full compliance with the State Standards of Ohio. It is written by the Diocese with an added faith-based component. Simple Solutions, a homework based, comprehensive review math program, is being used in grades 1 through 6. Enrichment and remedial math programs are available to all junior high students.

St. Raphael School successfully completed the accredidation cycle. During this process the faculy took a hard look at ourselves and examined different forms of data to discover our strengths and weaknesses. This is a five year plan that includes goals for Catholic identity and student performance. The Catholic identity focus will be for the students to improve their understanding of Catholic terminology and have increased opportunities for worship, devotion and service. Student performance will focus on the improvement of student writing across the major content areas through more and varied writing opportunities.

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Standardized Test Scores

Saint Raphael student achievement on the Iowa Test of Basic Skills continues to be very strong. Our scores remain in the high 90th percentile. These tests are accepted by the State of Ohio as an appropriate assessment tool. The tests are usually administered during the month of March to students in grades one through seven. Our Writing Proficiency test results for 2008 showed that 100% of students in grade 7 scored at or above proficiency; 99% of students in grade 5 scored at or above proficiency; and 94% of students in grade 3 scored at or above proficiency.

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Catholic Identity

Since its inception in 1948, the philosophy of Saint Raphael School remains the same at its core, but always open to new insights, discoveries, and directions. As a worshipping community, we recognize our obligation to accept, assimilate and transfer the message of Jesus in the Catholic tradition in loving partnership with the parents of our students. We approach our Catholic education over a nine year period. In that span of time, we foster a strong Catholic identity in all areas of study. We are proud of our strong spiritual foundation, our positive moral development and are blessed to see our students grow into fine young Catholics.

Students have frequent and varied opportunities to experience and express their Catholic faith each and every day.

At Saint Raphael School We Believe...

• in God and the integration of Catholic values into daily life.
• each person is a unique and precious gift from God.
• life-long success begins with parents as primary educators.
• that we model our faith through our actions and through service to others.
• that all students can learn and achieve in a safe and disciplined environment.
• quality education actively engages students in meaningful and challenging work that develops confident and self-directed learners.

Faculty and Staff

Teachers committed to Catholic education, who impart their knowledge and Catolic values to our children.

• Total faculty/staff: 57
• Faculty: 32 full time teachers, 5 part time teachers
• Auxilary staff: LD teacher, LD tutor, 2 general education tutors, speech therapist, psychological services provider, nurse and health aide
• 58% of the faculty have or are working on degrees beyond a bachelor's degree
• All teachers are licensed by the State of Ohio and hold religious certification through the Diocese of Cleveland
• 94% are full time
• 19 teachers have children currently attending or graduated from St. Raphael School
• St. Raphael School remains committed to attracting and retaining highly qualified teachers

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Technology

Saint Raphael sets the standard for Catholic primary education in using technology as a tool to enhance and compliment teaching and learning across the curriculum. The school has a computer lab, student laptops, high-speed wireless internet access and on-site technology staff for help desk support and training. Each classroom has an interactive whiteboard, a digital visual presenter, a projector and computers to help create endless possibilities for interactive learning and teaching. Saint Raphael also uses technology to enhance communication with school families from posting grades on Edline to offering the latest news on our school website.

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