General Info
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Enrollment (K-8):
| 2007-08: | 750 students | |
| 2008-09: | 754 students | |
| 2009-10: | 757 students | |
| 2010-11: | 764 students |
Communities Served:
| Avon | 16 students |  |
| Avon Lake | 182 students | |
| Bay Village | 244 students | |
| Elyria | 2 students | |
| Fairview Park | 1 student | |
| Lakewood | 1 student | |
| North Olmsted | 2 students | |
| North Ridgeville | 2 students | |
| Olmsted Falls | 3 students | |
| Rocky River | 6 students | |
| Sheffield Lake | 5 students | |
| Westlake | 300 students | |
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.
As part of the accredidation process, a goal for Catholic Identity and student performance is identified. The Catholic identity focus for this year has centered on the rosary; and the focus for student performance is writing.
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 2010 showed that 100% of students in grade 7 scored at or above proficiency; 94% of students in grade 5 scored at or above proficiency; and 95% of students in grade 3 scored at or above proficiency.
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.
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 working in partnership with the St. Raphael community.
- 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.
Intersesting Facts:
- Catholic and other nonpublic schools saved the Ohio taxpayers $1.7 billion during 2009-2010 alone.
- St. Raphael School continues to be one of the largest Catholic schools in the Diocese of Cleveland.
- There are 104 elementary Catholic schools and 22 secondary Catholic schools in the Diocese.
- Students of St. Raphael School participate in different service activities every month.
- Our Paschal Pal Program pairs students from different grades to provide opportunities to pray, play and learn together.
- All classes take part in the successful homebound Parish Prayer Buddy Program.
Faculty and Staff
Teachers committed to Catholic education, who impart their knowledge and Catholic values to our children.
- Total faculty/staff: 56
- Faculty: 34 full time teachers, 2 part time teachers
- Auxilary staff: LD teacher, LD tutor, 2 general education tutors, speech therapist, psychological services provider, nurse and health aide
- 41% of the faculty have a Master's degree
- 6 teachers are currently enrolled in a Master's program
- 23 faculty/staff have children attending or have children graduated from St. Raphael School
- All teachers are fully licensed by the State of Ohio
- 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.
