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Showing 1 to 20 of 26 for “"Catholic high schools"”.
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Why Families Choose Catholic High Schools In Neighborhoods With Highly-Ranked Public Schools
… education, including free, well-ranked public schools and costly Catholic high schools. Although enrollment at Catholic schools is declining nationwide, there is still an interest in attending Catholic high schools due to the teaching of strong moral values, the benefit of long-term enrollment, …
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A Comparative Study of the Catholic High Schools of the Archdiocese of Dubuque
… importance. Because of these objectives, the Catholic Church maintains her own schools. She believes that if the whole person is not educated, he is going to he at a disadvantage all his life. The study of the Catholic high schools of the Archdiocese of Dubuque was carried out in order to …
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Exploring Catholic Social Teaching in Diocese of Austin Catholic High Schools: A Constructive Grounded Theory
… has shown a positive relationship between Catholic high school graduates and civic participation, including volunteering, voting, and civic engagement, in young adults. While there are multiple variables that have been considered as possible reasons for this positive relationship, Catholic …
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Present and Proposed Guidance Practices in Four-year Catholic High Schools of the Archdiocese of Denver
Guidance as an organized movement is still in its infancy. This does not mean that there has not been a need for guidance before the twentieth century. In fact, this need was recognized and met with informal guidance since the dawn of history. It has been working hand in hand with other teaching …
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Being LGBT in a Catholic School: Understanding Students' Lived Experience to Influence School Leadership Practice
… the in-school experiences of LGBT students at Catholic high schools. The aim of the study was to create a framework to develop in-school interventions for LGBTQ+ students in a small independent Catholic high school. Using a phenomenological approach, the study examined the lived experiences of …
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An Investigation of Strong Religious Cultures in Selected Catholic Secondary Schools
… meanings of members of the school community. Catholic high schools have features which are distinctly Catholic, such as programs, personnel, and religious activities. As a result, religious cultures quite distinct from those of public schools exist in Catholic schools. This study investigated …
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Experiences of LGBTQ+ Educators in the USA East Province of the Society of Jesus: A Phenomenological Study
As a result of the way the teachings of the Roman Catholic Church and federal law are interpreted in the United States, LGBTQ+ educators in Catholic schools lack comprehensive protection from employment discrimination. Despite this risk, LGBTQ+ people have been and continue to be employed in …
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The Deepening of Catholic Identity Through a Focus on Mission and School Culture by Lay Leadership: A Case Study on a Diocesan High School without a Religious Order Affiliation
Catholic schools across America are facing numerous challenges. The enrollment trends in Catholic high schools are dropping at larger rates and schools are closing a great deal faster than they are opening (Lackman, 2013). The decline in vowed religious educators in the Catholic Church has added to …
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Reflections on Teaching in a Catholic High School: A Qualitative Case Study
… scholarly conversation regarding the value of Catholic schools in the life ministry of the Catholic Church. By examining the understanding that lay teachers have of their responsibility to the Catholic identity and the faith formation of students in Catholic schools as articulated in the …
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Understanding the Meaning of Community in the Catholic High School: A Multiple-Case Study
… What does community mean in the American Catholic high school as reported by administration and faculty? The purpose of this qualitative multiple-case study was to uncover the tenets that underlie community as understood and operationalized in a Catholic school context by administrators …
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A study of the functions of school boards in the educational system of the Roman Catholic Church in the United States
… the era of Vatican Council II in the mid-1960’s, Catholic elementary and secondary schools functioned within a clearly established authority structure. Parochial schools operated under the authority of the pastor of the parish and diocesan or central schools under that of the bishop of the diocese …
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A Survey of the Practices and Perceptions of Students in One Catholic High School on the Use of the Internet in Relation to Safety, Cyberbullying, and Sexting
… the practices and perceptions of students in a Catholic high school on the use of the Internet. Specifically, this study examined students' practices and perceptions related to general Internet usage, safety, cyberbullying, and sexting. An online survey was used to collect data from 483 students …
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Perceptions of the Catholic Secondary School Presidents and Principals of Six Dioceses in Northern California Regarding Their Faith Leadership Practices and Preparations
<p>The responsibilities of Catholic secondary school leaders are multifaceted, and their roles demand essential skills and preparation to ensure success. In addition to performing a myriad of administrative duties, Catholic secondary school presidents and principals are called to exercise "faith …
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Grading and Reporting Purposes and Practices in Catholic Secondary Schools and Grades' Efficacy in Accurately Communicating Student Learning
… of this study was to identify the practices Catholic high-school teachers employed in determining students' grades. The study investigated the extent to which academic achievement comprised the grades teachers reported, and the extent to which teachers' practices are consistent with their …
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