Exemplary Recognition Program

The Archdiocese of Milwaukee has a commitment to excellence and continued school improvement that ensures the best learning possible for our Catholic elementary and high school students. The Exemplary Recognition program honors schools that have demonstrated innovation and outstanding results in one of these key areas:

• Catholic Identity

• Curriculum Development

• Information, Technology, and Media Skills

• Innovative Programs

• Marketing and Recruitment

• Service Learning and Civic Engagement

Schools chosen to receive Exemplary Recognition display outstanding achievement in one of the areas listed above, as demonstrated by verifiable data presented in the application and validated by a visiting team selected by the Archdiocesan Office for Schools.

General Program Outline:

• Information for the Exemplary Recognition program is available on the Archdiocesan website biennially in the month of April in the year prior to the Educators Convention.
• Schools seeking Exemplary Recognition must possess and maintain a fully accredited status.
• The application process consists of selecting a key area to apply for, and submitting a narrative addressing how your school meets and/or exceeds the corresponding criteria.
• The school community must be involved in preparing the application narrative.
• Completed application narratives are due to the Office for Schools no later than the first week of January.
• All application narratives will be reviewed by the Office for Schools. If your school demonstrates exemplary status in a qualifying area, it will be selected for a site visit to validate the data submitted. Site visits take place the second semester of the school year.
• Award winners will be announced in early June the year of the visit.
• Awards will be distributed at the biennial Educators Convention.
• Awards are valid for 4 years with a required annual verification.
• Schools with Exemplary Recognition may publish their status in their marketing materials.
• Schools with Exemplary Recognition will be listed on the Archdiocesan website as resources.