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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 the Effect of Mandatory Service Requirements on Graduates of St. Mary Catholic Central High School
Jason Linster

This action research project examined the effects that SMCC’s mandatory service requirement has on its graduates, and whether that participation influences a student’s decision to perform community service or attend Mass, worship services, or participate in faith-related activities in the future.

Best Practices of Teacher Recruitment and Retention
Katherine Anderson

The purpose of this action research project was to determine the best practices of faculty and staff recruitment and retention in order to establish an effective Catholic academic institution.

Catholic High School or Public High School: A Parent's Choice
Stephen Guerrero, Sr.

The purpose of this action research project was todetermine the reasons why Catholic parents in SouthDallas are choosing non-Catholic high schools fortheir children.

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. 

Catholic School Policies and Parish Life
Fr. Lee Jirovsky

The purpose of this action research project was to examine how a change in school service learning policy, with deference to the parishes that support them, affected the participation of the students in their parish life, including attendance at Mass.

Cultivating a Faith Community
Jacki Crider

The purpose of this action research project was togather information from Helias faculty regarding their perception of Catholic identity and the fostering ofcommunity.

Engaging Teacher Collaboration in Writing Across the Curriculum
Patricia Yznaga

The project aims to encourage faculty collaboration in Writing Across the Curriculum (WAC), and toprovide pedagogical tools to streamline theintegration of WAC across all subject areas.

Exploring the Association Between Co-curricular Involvement and Academic Achievement at Justin-Siena High School
Ellen M. Fisher

The purpose of the action research project was to determine Justin-Siena 12th grade students’ overall co-curricular involvement, the reasons motivating such involvement, and the degree to which their co-curricular involvement impacted their academic achievement.

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. 

Mentoring New Teachers Using Professional Learning Communities at St. Augustine Catholic High School
Erin Vu

To create an English department PLC to mentor new teachers and measure how well it meets their needs and impacts them professionally.

Perceptions of Gender Roles in an All-Male School
Nicholas J. Sterrett

The purpose of this action research project was to  explore the perceptions of gender roles held by students in an all-male school, Palma School, and determine the impact of an all-male school on these perceptions.

Student Perceptions of School Culture and Inclusion
Stephanie R. Blumenson

The purpose of this action research was to evaluate students’ perceptions of school culture and whether they felt that La Salle was a welcoming community.

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 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.

Use of iPads in the Catholic Classroom to Foster Relationships & Enhance Learning
Nicholas Fonte

To develop an effective technology plan in which every student has an iPad at John Paul, fostering interpersonal relationships and enhancing learning.

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