A Message from A Message from Bishop MAary Pn. Bonyle ual Report on Schools: De2nni0s Su1lliva6n -17 Our Catholic schools are a spiritual Students who attend Catholic and academic anchor for nearly 12,000 schools have the opportunity to students throughout southern New strengthen their relationship with Jersey. Since 1859, churches in the Jesus Christ every day. From the Diocese of Camden have operated classroom to the lunchroom, from the schools. Generous, faithful stewards of science lab to the stage, from sporting our parishes and communities have events to Mass, our students are in the supported the education of children company of adults and peers whose and teenagers in soul, mind and heart. actions and aspirations are rooted in Over these many years, our gradu - Gospel values. In our schools, prayer ates have had a tremendous Catholic is not only allowed, it is encouraged impact in the fields of business and and taught. Our students study faith government, law and medicine, com - from an academic perspective and munications and marketing, sports and experience it in the relationships they performance. We are proud of their develop with classmates, faculty, and accomplishments, but particularly staff. proud of the commitment, ethics and Our schools particularly value Jesus’ Gospel values they bring to our local call to serve. In and out of the class - and world communities. room, our students discover the great As we approach Catholic Schools joy that comes with giving, and they Week, a national celebration of Our mission is to educate and inspire young minds spiritually, learn to be a voice for the poor and Catholic school education, I thank the academically and in service to others. marginalized. I have seen small chil - dedicated teachers, pastors, administra - dren bring light to seniors by singing a tors and staff whose tireless efforts Our vision is for students to become faith-filled adults who, song or presenting a small handmade make a faith-based education possible. I guided by gospel values, shape our world with knowledge, gift. I hear high school students talk am filled with gratitude for the individ - integrity and compassion. openly about the influence of Jesus in uals and organizations who have made their lives, and I regularly witness the a financial commitment to South Jersey knowledge and integrity Catholic Catholic Schools. Their contributions school graduates bring to careers and help make Catholic school more afford - vocations. Our church and communi - able for many of our families. ties are stronger because of our While our doors are always open, schools. Catholic Schools Week offers many On behalf of all our schools, thank special opportunities to get to know you to the parents who entrust their our schools. I invite you to discover children’s education to us and thank the excellence of our Catholic schools you to all who support Catholic educa - and the strength they bring to our com - tion. munities. Sincerely in Christ, Sincerely, Mary P. Boyle Most Reverend Dennis J. Sullivan, D.D. Superintendent of Catholic Schools MARY P. BOYLE AND BISHOP DENNIS J. SULLIVAN Bishop of Camden HIn 20i14g, Bishhop Delnniis gSullivhan tspli shmoents ftha t sutpphort thee plan ’s k2ey 0ce1rtifie6d. In -sum1mer7 2017 , 3S8 teachcers ho• Threoe pastlors atYtendeed The ar commissioned a study on the future of areas of focus. participated in an intensive, two-week Alliance for Catholic Education (ACE) Catholic schools in the Diocese of Reinforcing Our Catholic certification course developed by the School Pastors’ Institute (SPI) at the Camden. Study findings and recom - Identity Diocese of Camden Office of Faith University of Notre Dame, a leader - mendations were presented in a report and Family Formation. Other teachers ship forum for pastors with school titled “Forming Minds and Hearts in • Catechetical certification is a prior - throughout the diocese worked toward responsibilities. Grace: A Plan for Catholic Schools in ity for the diocese. Nearly half of our certification through diocese-spon - • All diocesan high schools now the Diocese of Camden.” This report elementary school teachers — our sored evening courses and the offer Kairos, an intensive three-day highlights some of the 2016-17 accom - “front-line” catechists — are already University of Dayton online program. (Continued on S2a) Visit www.southjerseycatholicschools.org or call 856-583-6103 for more information. S2 A Catholic Star Herald Catholic Schools 2016-17 Annual Report January 26, 2018 Hig(Cohntinlueidg fromh S1ta) s of botthh Cameden C2ath0olic1 and6 Ho-ly 17 Sopedc andh shaored owithl e lemYenteary ar, tche Touitionn Gtapi.”)n An uaddietiondal spiritual retreat for high school juniors Spirit high schools to assess areas schools. Most advancement staff mem - $212,000 was awarded from several and seniors. Kairos provides peer lead - such as Catholic identity, leadership, bers were trained to set up and use honorary or memorial funds established ership opportunities for students who communication practices, educational Google Analytics to evaluate website to support diocesan Catholic schools. have experienced the retreat as partici - effectiveness, and cultural awareness and social media effectiveness for • Limited state and Federal funds pants. and sensitivity. Overall feedback and recruiting and retaining students. are allocated on behalf of students who Ensuring Programmatic recommendations were presented to Training in this area is ongoing. attend non-public schools. Throughout Excellence leadership. • Latino enrollment in 2016-17 was the 2016-17 school year, school par - Supporting Enrollment up by 97 students over the prior school ents and supporters wrote letters, made • Nearly 50 teachers collaborated to year, representing a 7.6% increase. calls and visited key legislators about develop a new English and Language • The Office of Catholic Schools Since the Latino Enrollment Initiative state funding, particularly in the area Arts curriculum, the result of a three- facilitated a series of sessions for ele - (LEI) began in 2013, Latino enroll - of bus transportation. year effort. Math and Science curricula mentary school advancement directors ment has increased by 19%. • The state budget was revised with were similarly revised within the last 4 to share successes, challenges, and Maintaining Operational an increase in the transportation allot - years, and the process is currently ideas in areas such as marketing and Vitality ment from $884.00 per eligible student underway for Social Studies. enrollment, fundraising, annual fund — where it had been frozen for the • Schools are increasingly intention - management, and alumni relations. • Contributions to help with tuition last 10 years — to $1,000.00. Per- al with programs that integrate • All elementary school websites assistance and/or budget offsets at the pupil allocations were also increased Science, Technology, Engineering and were reviewed for content and format. diocesan level totaled approximately for textbooks, technology, nursing Math (STEM). New labs, outdoor Best practices guidelines were devel - $5.8 million in 2016-17. (See “Filling services, and school security. learning centers, interdepartmental cur - riculum planning, and special projects implemented in 2016-17 are preparing students for a 21st Century workforce, always with the unique perspective our Catholic faith brings to these topics. ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS: REVENUE ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS: EXPENSES • All elementary teachers participat - Financial Information ed in diocesan professional develop - 22%% 33%% Instructional Expenses ment on adapting curriculum, instruc - 66%% Tuition and fees, NET 77%% tion and assessment to ensure all stu - Administrative and Oce dents reach their potential. Teachers 14% Gifts and Donations 55%% 70% Fixed costs also pursued professional development 66%% arranged by their principals to meet 55%% Grants 33%% 66%% Utitilies school-based priorities. Fundraising, NET Strengthening Governance 71% Custodial/Maintenance/Grounds and Leadership 22%% Parish Assistance Capital Expenditures • Bishop Sullivan appointed a Auxialliary programs and Other Income Schools Oversight Committee to serve Other Expenses in a review and advisory capacity. REVENUE SOURCE AMOUNT PERCENT TYPE OF EXPENSE AMOUNT PERCENT Committee members represent the dio - Tuition and fees, NET 24,117,241 70% Instructional expenses 23,777,088 71% cese’s broad geographic reach and Gifts and donations 718,103 2% Administrative and office 2,096,223 6% bring expertise in management and Grants 969,465 3% Fixed costs 1,908,609 6% finance, marketing and development, Fundraising, NET 1,550,248 5% Utilities 1,523,062 5% philanthropy, education and parish Parish assistance 4,990,942 14% Custodial/maintenance/grounds 2,369,893 7% leadership. Bound by their commit - Auxiliary programs and other income 2,242,740 6% Capital expenditures 915,614 3% Total Revenue 34,588,739 ment to Catholic schools, committee Other expenses 767,340 2% Total Expenses 33,357,829 members are: - Ms. Lynn Cummings, Merchantville - Mrs. Lee DelleMonache, Mantua HIGH SCHOOLS: REVENUE HIGH SCHOOLS: EXPENSES - Mr. Mark D’Onofrio, Milmay 11%% 44%% 44%% 11%% 11%% - Dr. Bernadette Janis, Haddonfield 33%% Instructional Expenses - Mr. Patrick McGrory, Vineland Tuition and fees, NET - Mrs. Carole Pantalone, Wildwood Student Activities Crest 14% Contributions and Grants 19% Pupil Transportation - Rev. Joseph Pham, Infant Jesus Fundraising, NET Parish, Woodbury Heights Operation and Maintenance