From the Principal's Desk

MISSION STATEMENT

Saint Vincent de Paul School, inspired by its Catholic legacy, provides an educational environment where students take risks and challenge assumptions by embracing experiential opportunities, learning to think innovatively, and growing courageously in relationship with Christ.

Dear SVDP Parent Community,

Thank you to those who took the time to complete the trimester 1 parent survey. We value your input and perspective on our school's programs. Your feedback is crucial in helping us understand the experiences of both you and your child, and it plays a pivotal role in shaping the future of our educational initiatives.

The survey covered various aspects of our academic programs, including Catholic identity, facilities, life and safety, curriculum/instruction, fundraising, scheduling, and overall satisfaction.

Respondents who requested additional follow up after the survey will be contacted by a member of the advisory board via email.

Blessings!

Marguerite Pini

SVDP Principal

Sixty-four respondents represent approximately forty-six percent of our parent population.

Fifty-nine percent of respondents ranked academic excellence as the number one reason they chose SVDP for their child. Ranked number two and three are safe environment and location.

Catholic Values and Discipline were ranked closely at number four and five respectively. While Catholic Faith Formation was ranked last by respondents.

Responses varied but overall COMMUNITY prevailed as the most important factor for families when considering to enroll at SVDP.

Parent, student, and faculty / staff members are clearly an important component of school life for our families.

Communication:

Overall respondents indicated that communication at SVDP is strong and effective. Responses ranged from an appreciation of timely communications from the administration / teachers when parent / student submit inquiries to gratitude for the "handholding" the PG newsletter provides parents. There was a strong appreciation for and a desire for more CoffeeTALKS with the Principal.

Continued improvement in the following areas was suggested:

• Instruction on how to sync to the SchoolSpeak calendar / Google calendar
• Streamlined communication about up-coming events / activities
• Stronger communication from teachers regarding curriculum / standards - What are students learning? And how can parents best support student learning?
• Proactive approach to discipline issues that occur in the classroom

Gratitude was expressed for many components of school life at SVDP. A few of the highlights were the Extended Care program, the Extra-curricular after school offerings, and the new SuperKids English Language Arts Program in kindergarten through 2nd grade.

Other comments focused on communication regarding the discipline policy, more teacher professional development on differentiated teaching strategies in the classroom, and a shared desire for more writing instruction in the middle school (specifically vocabulary and grammar).

Expressed by our respondents was a continued desire to improve the Co-Curricular experience - Spanish, P.E., music, and art with a focus on developing the foreign language program and an emphasis on adding instruments to the music program.

There is an interest in more information on STAR scores. At this time, the school already shares what data is permissible by the diocese.

Other ideas ranged from older students tutoring younger students after school and how to best utilize parents as ambassadors for the school to support enrollment.

Finally, respondents requested an update on the construction project for the elevated sports court and the seismic retrofit of the re-roofing project.

Thank you for being a valued member of our school community. Together, we can ensure that our academic programs meet the needs and expectations of both students and parents.

"Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind and with all your strength, and love your neighour as yourself. There is no commandment greater than these."

- Mark 12:30-31

Email: adminisrtation@svdpsf.com
Website: svdpsf.com
Location: 2350 Green Street, San Francisco, CA, USA
Phone: 415-346-5505