Mrs. Linda Coppola, Principal of St. Mary- St. Michael School received notification that the Commission on Independent Schools voted to grant St. Mary-St. Michael School continued accreditation by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges.
In reaching its decision, the Commission reviewed the school’s self-study and the visiting committee report from Oct. 2 – 5, 2011.
The Commission commended the school for its ongoing efforts to regain its long-term strength and viability in light of serious challenges related to enrollment and finances.
The Commission made the following recommendations:
- That the school continue its efforts to increase enrollment.
- That the school complete a five-year plan incorporating the findings of the report
- That the faculty explore the possibility of participating in NEASC visiting teams to more completely understand the accreditation process
William Bennett, Director of the Commission, congratulated the St. Mary- St. Michael School community for its accomplishment.
The next regularly scheduled evaluation will be in 2021.
Great job to Mrs. Coppola and all who were involved in the accreditation process. Enrollment numbers are up, there has been an increase in fundraising, grants have been received, and now this terrific news that the school has been accredited through 2021. Congratulations!
Congratulations to you Art. You’ve put in allot of time and effort on behalf of the school and it should be recognized!