Exemplary: Academic Excellence

The Archdiocese of Milwaukee has a commitment to excellence and continued school improvement that ensures the best learning possible for our Catholic elementary and high school students.

The Exemplary Recognition Program, based on the National Standards and Benchmarks for Effective Catholic Elementary and Secondary Schools, honors schools that have demonstrated innovation and outstanding results in Academic Excellence.

Academic Excellence Rubric

Academic Excellence Rubric Supporting Document

Completed application narratives are due to the

Office for Schools no later than February 1, 2025.

School Name:

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Principal (if different than person named above)

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Our School's Mission Statement

Please describe, in narrative form, how your school meets and/or exceeds the criteria listed below.

CURRICULUM

1 The curriculum adheres to the Archdiocese of Milwaukee policies/guidelines and curriculum standards, ensuring that each student successfully completes a sequence of rigorous and coherent expectations/courses based on vertically and horizontally aligned standards.

2. The curriculum in all content areas integrates Catholic values, embedding religious, spiritual, moral, and ethical dimensions into both content and pedagogy.

INSTRUCTION

3. Students develop and apply critical thinking skills to conduct research, manage projects, solve problems, and make informed decisions guided by Gospel values, utilizing technology effectively and responsibly.

4. Classroom instruction engages and motivates all students, addressing their diverse needs by applying current research in interventions, accommodations, and curriculum modifications.

5. Classroom instruction intentionally addresses the affective dimensions of learning by fostering intellectual and social dispositions, building relationships, and developing habits of mind.

6. Teachers apply their expertise in subject matter, pedagogy, and technology to create experiences that promote student learning, creativity, and innovation.

7. Teacher’s design, develop, and assess authentic learning experiences using contemporary tools and resources to enhance content learning within meaningful contexts.

ASSESSMENT

8. School-wide and aggregated student data are formed to appropriate populations and shared with stakeholders to ensure transparency and inform decision-making.

9. Faculty utilize a variety of curriculum-based assessments aligned with learning outcomes and instructional practices to evaluate student learning and plan for ongoing growth.

10. Criteria for evaluating student work and reporting are standards-based, valid, consistent, transparent, and administered fairly.

PROFESSIONAL LEARNING

11. Faculty work collaboratively to design, implement, and refine curriculum, instruction, and assessment practices to maximize student achievement.

12. Faculty and professional support staff demonstrate and actively enhance their knowledge and skills to provide effective instruction, practice cultural sensitivity, and exemplify Gospel values.

13 Teachers continuously enhance their professional practice, exemplify lifelong learning, and demonstrate leadership within the school and professional community by effectively promoting and utilizing digital tools and resources.

If chosen for an exemplary visit you may be asked for additional information and evidence.

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