“The findings of the NEASC are a wonderful affirmation of our mission and our success in fulfilling this mission in the heart of Lawrence,” states Br. Rene (mission attached). “I would like to express my congratulations and appreciation to: the administrative team, led by Principal David M. DeFillippo; self-study co-chairs, Vice Principal Jeanne R. Burns and Assistant Principal Doreen A. Keller; and the entire faculty and staff for the work they have done to make this process go smoothly and for their efforts each and every day to fulfill the mission of St. Marcellin Champagnat and Central Catholic.”

A key component of the NEASC accreditation process is the self-study, which began at the start of the 2004-2005 academic year and follows standards set forth by the NEASC’s Commission of Independent Schools. In the fall, the Commission sent a 12-person committee of educators for a four-day visit to evaluate the school. This committee submitted a narrative report with commendations and recommendations to the Commission (excerpts are attached). “The Commission commends the school,” notes William M. Bennett, Director of the Commission, “for the thorough and obviously collaborative efforts engaged in by the whole school community in producing such a clear profile of an excellent mission-based Catholic school community.”

“While we are proud that the NEASC has recognized the school and faculty for numerous areas of excellence,” states principal David M. DeFillippo, “Central Catholic continues to work to improve the educational experience of our students. Through honest self-assessment combined with the feedback of the visiting team, we have identified several areas for improvement that will enable us to better serve our students. The NEASC has made several recommendations to help us move forward. We have already begun to act on these recommendations. “
 

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