At a Glance
Thank you for taking time to look carefully at our school and learn more about us. We invite your questions, your visits, and your interest in experiencing all that Slade offers to our students and families. We work hard to live up to the invitation of the Archdiocese of Baltimore -- to go beyond the status quo and exceed expectations—to "Rise Above!" Welcome to a school where students consistently exceed expectations. Welcome to Monsignor Slade Catholic School!
Positive School Environment
To foster a positive school environment where all students are educated in a safe and caring atmosphere, all Archdiocesan schools will follow established procedures for prevention and intervention for bullying, harassment or intimidation.
Positive Behavioral Intervention & Supports (PBIS) has been implemented in every Archdiocesan elementary and high school to enhance academic and social behavior outcomes for all students.
Accreditation
Monsignor Slade Catholic School school’s commitment to accreditation assures parents and the community that our school is focused on raising student achievement, providing a safe and enriching learning environment, and maintaining an efficient and effective operation. An accredited school adheres to high quality standards based on the latest research and successful professional practices.
Monsignor Slade Catholic School is proud to be accredited by Cognia for preschool, elementary, and middle school. Cognia Performance Standards and Catholic School Identity Surveys are aligned with the National Standards and Benchmarks for Effective Catholic Schools (NSBECS). Cognia's dedicated Catholic team of seasoned educators share the values of Catholic education.
Governance Model
Monsignor Slade Catholic School is an Archdiocesan Collaborative School (ACS), which is a model of shared governance developed by the Archdiocese of Baltimore. The ACS model utilizes a shared governance model that fosters unity through the collaboration of stakeholders in support of Catholic schools. The model allows decisions regarding day-to-day school operations to be made at the local level, while individual schools and school administrators are supported centrally from the Department of Catholic Schools and the Catholic Center's Central Services in areas such as academics, finance, development, enrollment management and marketing.