A study examined the correlation between students' placement test scores on a multiple-choice test and their passing rate on the Advanced Placement (AP) language exam. Statistics show that the number of students taking advanced placement tests is increasing, and a review of the literature supports the need for further research in the area of…

Policies and procedures for developing a successful school volunteer program within Catholic schools are presented in this booklet. Chapter 1 describes the philosophy of a volunteer support program, which stresses the importance of volunteer involvement for developing schools as functional communities. Chapter 2 presents reasons why volunteers are…

Whole language may be described as authentic and purposeful experiences with language in a child's natural environment--it is a philosophy that combines all content area subjects into a meaningful process. The teaching of whole language over the entire spectrum of the curriculum was observed in the Catholic Primary Schools of the Archdiocese of…

The Catholic Education Office of the Diocese of Parramatta in New South Wales (Australia) sponsored a large scale professional development program to help its secondary teachers deal with recent curriculum developments. Principals of the 24 diocesan secondary schools were allowed to choose whether their school would participate in the systemwide…

This study compares community service programs in nine Catholic high schools in Louisville (Kentucky). Information was gathered from a survey and follow-up interviews, and findings are organized into a chart essay. The following findings are included: (1) the schools represent a variety of governance and religious affiliation patterns; (2) all but…

This publication on the subject of Catholic intellectual excellence at the university level reproduces six papers from an annual meeting and four papers on John Henry Cardinal Newman in celebration of the 100th anniversary of his death in 1890. The papers on Newman include the following: "Newman's Idea of a University: Is It Viable…

Reviews the accomplishments, working style, and philosophy of Notre Dame University President, Father Hesburgh, who in 24 years has, in the author's view, redefined the Catholic University based on his belief that only a juridically independent Catholic university can be "the critical reflective intelligence of the church." (JT)

The benefits and drawbacks of cooperative programs among Catholic high schools are described. For journal availability see SO 504 329. (DE)

Geno Baroni, the President of the National Center for Urban Ethnic Affairs, gives his opinions on the responsibility of Catholic schools in developing our ethnic identity. (RK)

With the future of Catholic education at stake, its survival depends largely on its ability to develop unique programs based on the total growth of the human personality within the reality of the American life. Article discussed the development of ethnic studies programs and the role of the church. (Author/RK)

Since 1973, the American Psychological Association and the American Psychiatric Association have removed homosexuality as an illness from the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (1987). Most religions, however, continue to view homosexual behaviors as abnormal. Student personnel professionals can facilitate changes in religious…

The effects of tracking on high school students' academic achievement are not constant across schools. This study examines the relationship of the following organizational dimensions of tracking systems on the variation in between-track inequality and productivity: (1) selectivity; (2) electivity; (3) inclusiveness; and (4) scope.…

A study explored the design and delivery of Chapter 1 instructional services for eligible non-public school students during the 1985-1986 school year--the first year following the Aguilar vs. Felton ruling. Compensatory education programs have been driven by numerous policies implemented to ensure compliance with regulations that have often…

The decline in academic achievements among public school students during the past two decades is discussed and several studies that support the evidence on the lack of educational excellence are cited. It is noted that the results of these studies offer a message about Catholic education, since many of the proposals offered to rectify this problem…