CSW2013: St. Francis of Assisi School, Astoria

Success For All   St. Francis of Assisi School, located in the vibrant and culturally diverse neighborhood of Astoria, N.Y., is proud to be celebrating Catholic Schools Week, 2013.  Since the beginning of the 2012-2013 school year, our school community has fully embraced the CSW theme of Raising the Standards and has been firmly committed […]

CSW2013: Catholic Students Meet and Exceed State ELA and Math Standards

by Diane Phelan The 2012 state test results reported in the chart indicate that the majority of students in the fourth, sixth and eighth grade within the Diocese of Brooklyn are meeting or exceeding the state proficiency standards. Scoring at Level 3 and Level 4 are respectively considered meeting and exceeding state proficiency standards or […]

CSW2013: Foundations for Future Principals

by Barbara McArdle A recent article written in School Leadership 2.0, “Where Are the Next Successful Principals Coming From” by Dr. Donald Sternberg, principal of the Wantagh Elementary School, L.I., clearly affirms and confirms the purpose and design of the St. Frances Cabrini Institute~Aspiring Principals’ Discernment Program that was instituted in September, 2012. Teachers that […]

CSW2013: Catholic Schools Are Raising the Standards in The Diocese of Brooklyn and Queens

by Dr. Thomas Chadzutko The theme for Catholic Schools Week 2013 is “Catholic Schools Raise the Standards.” Catholic schools and academies within the Diocese of Brooklyn are noted for the quest of academic excellence and the establishment of high moral standards. This year’s theme celebrates and recognizes the constant attention that Catholic educators pay to […]