At St. Bernard School, academic achievement is one of our top priorities. Through collaboration, intervention, enrichment, and ongoing data analysis, our dedicated staff works diligently to ensure every student is supported in reaching their full potential.
Recently, our data team partnered with an instructional coach from CESA 7 to take a closer look at our STAR assessment results. This spring data review was an important opportunity to reflect on student progress and set a course for continued growth. After examining trends and performance indicators, we worked together to develop a plan that will strengthen our approach to academic support next school year by incorporating WIN time into our daily schedule. WIN stands for “What I Need,” and it’s a flexible period that will allow students to receive targeted instruction based on their specific academic needs, whether that’s extra help, enrichment, or time to dive deeper into classroom concepts.
Our teachers play a vital role in this process. At St. Bernard, educators review STAR data three times each year during fall, winter, and spring. They also meet biweekly in professional learning teams to discuss data and share strategies for supporting students in meaningful, personalized ways. These ongoing conversations ensure that instruction remains responsive and that every child has the opportunity to thrive.
We are proud to share that the majority of our students demonstrated growth on the spring STAR assessment. Individual reports will be sent home with students at the end of the school year, and we hope families will take time to celebrate these achievements. The results reflect the hard work of both our students and staff, and our commitment to continuous improvement.
As we look ahead to next year, we’re excited about the addition of WIN time and the opportunities it will create for deeper learning and greater success. At St. Bernard, we believe in growing a little more each day, and we know that by working together, we can make that happen for every student.
St. Bernard Catholic School is part of the Green Bay Area Catholic Education (GRACE) School System. It is a private Catholic school that serves preschool and elementary through 8th grade (PK3-8) with open enrollment. St. Bernard’s provides an individualized education in a faith-based environment. Each child is supported not only academically, but spiritually.
