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Projects from 2013

Agents of Evangelization: Fostering Catholic Identity in the Classroom
Gayle Ohrenberger

The purpose of this action research project was to explore the faculty’s perspectives and current practices of fostering Catholic identity in the classroom at St. Pius X Catholic High School so as to identify the resources that would enrich and enhance faculty stewardship of cultivating Catholic identity in the classroom. 

Assessing Parent and Staff Perspectives on School Strengths
Mary Catherine Bykerk

This action research project sought to identify the strengths of St. Vincent de Paul Catholic School, especially as they relate to the school’s Catholic identity, and determine how these strengths impact parents’ decision to send their children to the school.

Assisting New Catholic School Families: Embracing Families with Limited English
Cristy Carmen María Jordán

The purpose of this action research project was to identify the challenges stakeholders in the SJSE communities experience when new families enroll for the first time.

Catholic Faith Lived in the Middle School
Amy Giroux

The purpose of this action research project was to examine how students apply Catholic faith principles to everyday behavior choices and to quantify parents’ understanding of their role in faith formation and application.

Catholic School Enrollment: School Choice at St. Petersburg Catholic High School
John F. McMahon

The purpose of this action research project was to ascertain the reasons why those students who attended SPCHS’s primary constituent schools for eighth grade during the 2011-2012 school year did not matriculate to St. Petersburg Catholic High School. 

Data Driven Decision Making: Using Data To Inform Classroom Instruction
Julie Prepotente

The purpose of this action research project was to understand how teachers use Developmental Reading Assessment2 (DRA2) test scores to inform their classroom instruction and to identify professional development needs of teachers in the area of literacy.

Developing a Stakeholder Informed and Faith Based Code of Conduct
Carla A. West

The purpose of this action research was to gain stakeholder perspectives on current school rules. Based on these survey results, the project’s next steps will focus on creating and implementing a faith-based consistent code of conduct and consequences to guide student behaviors.

Differentiating Math Instruction with Khan Academy
Gwen Rodrigues

The purpose of this action research project was to evaluate the effectiveness of Khan Academy as an online resource to differentiate math instruction in the classroom and help struggling math students meet grade level standards.

Examining Causes of Decreasing Retention and Low Enrollment at St. Genevieve Catholic School
Daisy M. Perez

The purpose of this action research was to uncover the primary factors that are influencing a decrease in student retention and low enrollment at St. Genevieve Catholic School.

Impact of a Standards-based Report Card on Stakeholder Perceptions and Student Achievement
Brianne Wetzel

The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of a standards-based report card in communicating student proficiency levels in reading.

Low-Achieving Students in an Over-Achieving School
Alison Frank

The purpose of this action research project was to assess the needs of students performing in the bottom quartile at Benilde-St. Margaret’s School and explore stakeholder perceptions of current support systems. 

Preparing Students for the Information Age: Teaching Catholic Doctrine in Computer Applications Classes
Martin B. Kirkwood

To assess the impact on students’ understanding and use of media and technology after reading the book  Infinite Bandwidth: Encountering Christ in the Media.

Recalculating: Using Formative Assessments to Drive Instruction
Agnes Suh

The purpose of this action research project was to determine the effectiveness of using formative assessment in order to make instructional decisions in mathematics to meet the needs of students.

Successful Faculty Meeting Strategies at Our Lady of Charity School
Katie Olson

To evaluate the development, implementation, and impact of restructured faculty meetings on the engagement, ownership, and professional knowledge of pre-school through eighth grade teachers at Our Lady of Charity School.

Take Care of My Sheep: Feeding the Lambs at Sacred Hearts School
Susan L. Hendricks

The purpose of this study was to join in community with the school and parish stakeholders in researching and implementing an alternative method of serving nutritious and affordable snacks and lunches to the students of Sacred Hearts School. 

Teacher Perceptions on Effectiveness of a Newly Implemented Observation Tool at Marian High School
Mark Kirzeder

The purpose of this study was to determine the effectiveness of a newly introduced method of observation for teachers at Marian High School. 

The Call to Serve: Response to Intervention in Catholic Schools
McKenna Corrigan

The purpose of this action research project was to determine the effectiveness of the RTI model used at St. Genevieve Catholic School in meeting the needs of Tier II and Tier III students.

The Effectiveness of an Honor Code in Raising Student Awareness of Behavior at Lourdes Academy
Michael Mauthe

To evaluate the effectiveness of the LAW as an honor code in raising student awareness of positive and inappropriate behavior at Lourdes Academy. 

The Effectiveness of the Accelerated Reader Program
Katie Litzenberger

The purpose of this action research project was to evaluate the effectiveness of the Accelerated Reader program. An effective reading program helps students interpret, comprehend, and engage in textual information, resulting in consistent academic progression (Kelly & Clausen-Grace, 2006). 

The Impact of an Early Literacy Program on Toddlers and Parents
April Michelle García

The purpose of this action research project was to evaluate the impact of an early literacy program for two and three-year-olds and their parents. 

The Nexus of Public Relations, Recruitment, and Enrollment
Steve Tortorello

The purpose of this action research project was to determine what elements were most important to potential students and their families when choosing a high school and to determine how best to communicate information to students and families regarding these elements at Marian Catholic High School.

Transition Tales: Evaluating the Effectiveness of New Student & Parent Transition
Gina Pignotti

In light of the consistent enrollment growth, the study evaluated the effectiveness of the school’s transition intervention programs.

Using Differentiated Instruction to Impact Teacher Attitude and Practice
Martha Hetzler

To measure teacher attitudes towards DI as well as the extent to which teachers implemented DI in their classes after professional development.

Using the Socratic Seminar to Improve Student Comprehension
Rose Masters

The purpose of this study was to assess the impact of the Socratic seminar method on junior high students’ learning in Religion, especially regarding comprehension and higher order thinking skills.

What Parents Consider When Making Enrollment Decisions
Verona Bodoh

The purpose of this action research project was to identify the factors that positively or negatively influenced parents’ decisions of whether to enroll their children at St. Mary’s School. 

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