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[b]This is the  former parent. I  am going to try to answer your questions to the best of my ability.[/b]
The various pieces of the puzzle I'm curious about are:
1) Why such a big exodus a year ago?
[i]Some teachers  were ready to retire or ready for a different role. Some were unhappy with the AP [u]at that time.[/u][/i] 
2) Why additional departures this year?
[i]It sounds like a difficult year.[i]
3) How can the school do better at hiring, training, and support?
[/i]There is a teacher shortage so there are limited candidates. Increasing pay could be helpful. When my DC's were at SMS, there were many  different ability levels in one classroom similar to public school. It could be overwhelming for many teachers especially new ones.That is one area the school could support teachers by either hiring more support staff or finding ways to instruct students who are far below or far above grade level.
When DC's attended, a new math program was put in place. The training for teachers was inconsistent. The school should consistently implement new programs.

Losing so many veteran teachers was difficult as there were few or no mentors for new teachers.

During DC's time, teachers did leave mid-year, but there were replacements put in rather quickly.[i]
4) And most importantly, what is the principal doing or not doing that is causing problems?
[/i] His background is in independent Catholic schools. Parish schools run very differently than those schools. There is a greater range of students.[i]
 
[b]Are there other parents you can find who would meet with Father to share your concerns and some solutions? I cannot speak to whether the new principal is causing these problems, but if that is in fact true, then lobbying the priests and the Diocese to replace him is important.

Are there schools who are [u][color=red]not[/color][/u] having retention issues. Can you find out what those schools are doing?

It is worth paying attention to the HTS thread because it sounds like they are having similar issues.[/b]
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