STFOA Newsletter
Tuesday, September 22, 2026
Dear St. Francis of Assisi Families and Community,
At last Thursday's Curriculum Night, I announced the launch of our school's Accreditation self-study. Here's a brief overview of what that involves:
Our St. Francis of Assisi school accreditation process goes through the Western Catholic Educational Association (WCEA), which certifies the quality and continuous improvement of Catholic elementary and secondary schools. We’ve launched our self-study now with the accreditation visit to happen sometime next year.
The self-study involves a comprehensive review of school data, programs, and stakeholder feedback across four key domains: Mission and Catholic Identity, Governance and Leadership, Academic Excellence, and Operational Vitality. Not only will this data validate what we are doing, but it will also inform an action plan for ongoing improvement.
Accreditation matters because it acknowledges our strengths, identifies areas for growth, and assures our community that the school delivers on its mission with integrity and accountability.
This is where we need your help. We use a standardized survey called the “Standards of Excellence Parent/Community for Elementary Schools” to collect data from our many stakeholders. Thank you for taking time to complete this survey which will be instrumental in our next steps on the accreditation road. Back in 2021, when we had our last self-study, we had 126 individuals complete that survey. If we could double that number and get feedback from 250 individuals, that would be phenomenal and so helpful.
Lastly, make sure to send your students in Fun Run spirit wear and school colors this Friday (and perhaps all-weather gear too)!
At last Thursday's Curriculum Night, I announced the launch of our school's Accreditation self-study. Here's a brief overview of what that involves:
Our St. Francis of Assisi school accreditation process goes through the Western Catholic Educational Association (WCEA), which certifies the quality and continuous improvement of Catholic elementary and secondary schools. We’ve launched our self-study now with the accreditation visit to happen sometime next year.
The self-study involves a comprehensive review of school data, programs, and stakeholder feedback across four key domains: Mission and Catholic Identity, Governance and Leadership, Academic Excellence, and Operational Vitality. Not only will this data validate what we are doing, but it will also inform an action plan for ongoing improvement.
Accreditation matters because it acknowledges our strengths, identifies areas for growth, and assures our community that the school delivers on its mission with integrity and accountability.
This is where we need your help. We use a standardized survey called the “Standards of Excellence Parent/Community for Elementary Schools” to collect data from our many stakeholders. Thank you for taking time to complete this survey which will be instrumental in our next steps on the accreditation road. Back in 2021, when we had our last self-study, we had 126 individuals complete that survey. If we could double that number and get feedback from 250 individuals, that would be phenomenal and so helpful.
Lastly, make sure to send your students in Fun Run spirit wear and school colors this Friday (and perhaps all-weather gear too)!
Peace,
Mrs. Farewell
Mrs. Farewell
