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CATEGORY A: ORGANIZATION FOR STUDENT LEARNING
A5. SCHOOL ENVIRONMENT CRITERION
The school has a safe, healthy, nurturing environment that reflects the school's purpose and it is characterized by respect for differences, trust, caring, professionalism, and high expectations for each student.
Indicators and Prompts
Caring, Concern, High Expectations
A5.1. Indicator: The school demonstrates caring, concern, and high expectations for students in an environment that honors individual and cultural differences.
A5.1. Prompt: To what extent does the school demonstrate caring, concern, and high expectations for students in an environment that honors individual differences and is conducive to learning?
The school demonstrates caring, concern, and high expectations for students in an environment that honors individual and cultural differences. MSS students pray in their classrooms every day. MSS students practice the virtue of forgiveness in the classroom and on the camous. MSS students practice sportsmanship during P.E. and other sports related activities
MSS students respect each other, follow classroom rules and school policies such as: staying in the classroom during break time, refraining from any sugary food and drinks. Saying "sorry" to each other when another student is hurt.
MSS has monthly Eucharistic celebrations and Devotions to the Blessed Virgin Mary in October and May.
MSS has Advent and Lenten prayer and recollection services.
MSS has classroom rules and school policies, a grading system to help student achieve high academic and behavioral excellence.
Upper MSS campus has a playground area with slides, swings, and monkey bars.
Both MSS campuses have one each goal rim basketball court.
MSS has P.E. programs three times a week.
MSS has after school programs: Educational Talent Search ad different sports.
MSS Dean of Students enforces school policies.
MSS community prays regularly for all students.
Recommendations for development:
MSS needs day time security guards, one for lower campus and one for upper campus. It is suggested that MSS uooer and lower campuses be fenced for students' safety.
• MSS Handbook
• MSS Religion Department Programs, school years: 2016-2017,2017-2018,2018-2019
• MSS Homeroom teacher's classroom rules are posted on bulletin boards
• Minutes of MSS Faculty/Staff meetings
• MSS PTA minutes
• MSS Dean's Office records
Student Self-Esteem
A5.2. Indicator: The school fosters student self-esteem through high successes. expectation for each student and recognition of
A5.2. Prompt: To what extent does the school foster student self-esteem through high expectations for each student and recognition of successes?
The school fosters student self-esteem through high expectations for each student and recognition of successes.
MSS teachers recognize the Students of the Month (School Year 2018-2019)
MSS has monthly themes and virtues practiced by the school community
MSS teachers assign daily student cleaners in the classroom and outside as well.
During Catholic Schools Week all MSS students, parents, teachers are involved in different activities and programs to foster students' self-esteem.
MSS students are expected to follow classroom rules and school policies in order to build good character.
MSS has a Dean of Students to help students with behavior problems by offering spiritual guidance.
• MSS Handbook
• MSS grade level Students of the month
• CSW activities
• MSS Dean of Students guidelines
Mutual Respect and Communication
A5.3. Indicator: Mutual respect and effective communication among and between staff, students, and parent is evident
A5.3. Prompt: What evidence supports mutual respect and effective communication among and between staff, students, and parents?
Faculty, staff, students, and parents have mutual respect and effective communication.
Homeroom Teachers send weekly/monthly reports regarding students' academic accomplishments, effort and behavior.
Teachers communicate with parents when students are ill, injured, or when there are repeated bullying incidences.
• Teachers, Parents, and Students Conferences
• Contacting Parents for students' concerns
• Homeroom PTA meetings
• Dean of Students' intervention records
• Some homeroom teachers report weekly to parents
• MSS mid-quarter progress report
Teacher Support and Encouragement
A5.4. Indicator: There is a level of support and encouragement for teachers to use innovative approaches to enhance student learning.
A5.4. Prompt: How effective Is the level support and encouragement for teachers to use Innovative approaches to enhance student learning?
There is a level of support and encouragement for teachers to use innovative approaches to enhance student learning.
Homeroom teachers are provided with Lap tops, projectors, and printers for classroom use.
Students research topics from the internet using their cell phones with teacher supervision on a particular subject.
MSS has Teachers appreciation day from parents and students during Catholic Schools Week.
MSS has Thanksgiving Eucharistic Celebration/Mass for teachers/staff, parents, and students.
• MSS has its own WIFI connection
• MSS Handbook policy regarding cell phones on school campus
• MSS has Computer Lab for Students
• MSS received donation of Lap tops, projectors and printers from the government of India through the Office of the President of the Republic of Palau
• Plaque of Appreciation to teachers from parents and students SY 2018-2019
• PTA officers provided appreciation luncheons and dinners for teachers and staff
• MSS teachers unused "leave" is paid at the end of the school year
• MSS has an incentive plan to upgrade teacher salaries
• MSS is discussing the process for implementing a pension plan for the teachers and staff
Safe, Clean, and Orderly Environment
A5.5. Indicator: The school has existing policies, regulations and uses its resources to ensure a safe, clean and orderly place that nurtures learning, including internet safety.
A5.5. Prompt: Comment on your analysis of the effectiveness of a) the existing policies and use of resources to ensure a safe, clean and orderly place that nurtures learning, and b) all the aspects of the school with the respect to safety regulations including effective operating procedures for internet safety.
The school has existing policies, regulations and uses its resources to ensure a safe, clean and orderly place that nurtures learning, including internet safety.
MSS maintenance staff clean the school campuses daily.
MSS maintenance staff maintain both campuses and repair school property.
MSS has fire extinguishers in buildings.
MSS conducts emergency drills with the Palau Fire Department's guidance.
• MSS Handbook policy for the use of electronics in the classroom
• MSS WIFI firewall protection
• MSS WIFI technician
• MSS fire extinguishers
• MSS emergency drills on both campuses in SY 2016-2017, 2017-2018, 2018-2019