Strategic Plan 2012 2017

CORE VALUES 1. The Authority of Scripture (2 Timothy 3:15-17)

2. The Priority of Parenting

STRATEGIC PLAN 2012-2017 God entrusts parents with the responsibility of

(Deutoronomy 6:7-9, Psalm 127:3-4)

raising children. Our desire is to assist them in the accomplishment of the task.

3. The Uniqueness of the Child (Genesis 1:27, Psalm 139:13-16, 1 Corinthians 12:18-20)

As image-bearers of God, each child is unique and valuable, possessing individual gifts, talents, and needs.

4. Christ-Centered Excellence (Proverbs 2:6-8; 1 Corinthians 10:31; Ephesians 3:1223; Philippians 4:8; Colossians 1:16-18; Colossians 3:23; Titus 2:6-8)

Striving for biblical faithfulness and continued improvement in all aspects of the school; rationale for academic rigor, educational effectiveness, parent/student/teacher relationships, worldview development, strength of leadership, integrity, transparency and fiscal responsibility.

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CORE VALUES

Heritage Christian School Strategic Plan 2012-2017

Heritage Christian School continues to pursue Christ-centered excellence as it grows to serve a greater number of families in the Corridor area. The direction of the school is greatly influenced by this Strategic Plan that was put into place in 2012 by the Heritage Christian School Board of Directors. The Heritage Mission Statement, Vision Statement and Core Values are in the forefront of strategic planning.

This comprehensive plan includes five themes:

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1. The Authority of Scripture (2 Timothy 3:15-17)

2. The Priority of Parenting Mission Statement At Heritage Christian School, located in North Liberty, Iowa, we are committed to providing a Christ-centered, academically challenging education, which reinforces each parent’s responsibility to raise children who love and serve Jesus Christ.

Education Marketing and Communications Finance Facility Leadership

Vision Statement Our vision is to offer an exceptional education, presenting students fully equipped to defend their faith, purport a Christian world view, excel in future studies and impact their community.

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(Deutoronomy 6:7-9, Psalm 127:3-4)

God entrusts parents with the responsibility of raising children. Our desire is to assist them in the accomplishment of the task.

3. The Uniqueness of the Child (Genesis 1:27, Psalm 139:13-16, 1 Corinthians 12:18-20)

As image-bearers of God, each child is unique and valuable, possessing individual gifts, talents, and needs.

4. Christ-Centered Excellence (Proverbs 2:6-8; 1 Corinthians 10:31; Ephesians 3:1223; Philippians 4:8; Colossians 1:16-18; Colossians 3:23; Titus 2:6-8)

Striving for biblical faithfulness and continued improvement in all aspects of the school; rationale for academic rigor, educational effectiveness, parent/student/teacher relationships, worldview development, strength of leadership, integrity, transparency and fiscal responsibility.

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Education Educational Goals: • Establish a distinguished Christcentered focused learning environment.

Metrics:

• Offer extra-curricular and co-curricular activities based on interest and demand.

• Meet or exceed average performance level of 80% (National Student Score) on all areas tested through Iowa Assessments.

• Develop an undeniably superior academic program balanced with co-curricular programs.

• Expand co-curricular course offerings to include foreign language.

Accountable Leaders:

• Implement mobile computer laboratory.

• Curriculum Committee Chair • Director of Curriculum and Instruction • Administrator

• Execute the 7-year Curriculum Review Plan.

Strategies: • Guide students to enrich their Christian faith through curricular, co-curricular, and student life programming.

• Enrich academic programs through utilization of the most effective teaching / learning techniques and systems and class schedules.

• Provide students with the tools and technology to prepare them for future studies and occupations

Resources:

• ACSI and visiting faculty and staff • Local high school evaluations of our students • IT Professionals 4

Tactics:

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• Provide age appropriate technological tools to all classrooms in an acceptable tool: student ratio.

• Equip teaching faculty with technological hardware necessary for quality, advance instruction.

• Implement school management software with library management and grade book capabilities.

• Establish professional relationships with local high schools with the objective of obtaining feedback on Heritage student performance in 1st and 2nd year.

• Standardize communication related to classroom work and activities.

• Identify a high quality entrance testing program and implement.

• Meet or exceed determined benchmark for ACT Explore exam taken by 8th grade.

• Positive, qualitative feedback from area high school teachers on students transition, behavior, and academic performance in the 1st and 2nd year of high school.

• Meet written curriculum goals in accordance with the approved Curriculum Review Cycle.

• Develop an effective system that supports parents in directing their child’s transition in High School.

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Marketing and Communication Tactics:

Marketing and Communication Goals:

• Equip parents with the knowledge and tools to spread the word about Heritage.

• Meet enrollment Projections.

• Increase student retention.

• Increase community awareness.

Accountable Leaders: • Marketing Director • Administrator

Strategies: • Create an effective annual marketing strategy that sets forth the means by which the school advertises.

• Create a comprehensive communication plan that keeps families informed and engaged with what is happening at Heritage.

• Increase involvement of families in school activities.

Resources:

• Working the Finance Committee Chair, create a financial policy to retain current students from Pre-K to Kindergarten and from Kindergarten to 1st Grade.

• Identify tactics designed to recruit students from local preschool programs.

• Conduct exit interviews for those graduating and/or leaving Heritage

• Meet and exceed annual enrollment projections.

• Operating 2 sections of pre- k through 3rd grade by 2016.

• Quantify the results of marketing strategies.

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Finance Goals:

• Tuition

• Establish a sustainable positive financial cash flow and a stable financial position.

• Fundraising • Grants

• Make Heritage accessible to those who value Christcentered education.

• External Borrowing

Strategies:

• Establish 5 year enrollment glide path.

• Design annual operating budget to be 95% funded by tuition revenue and 5% funded by annual fundraising.

• Ensure financial responsible spending and cash management practices.

• Save 2% of total revenue to establish 6 month rainyday fund.

Accountable Leaders:

• Conduct a monthly review of financial statement.

Tactics:

• Referral incentives.

Metrics:

Resources:

• Create media tool-kits.

• Begin tracking alumni and maintain relations.

• Development fund

• Deliver annual actual spending vs. budget at plus or minus 5%.

• Strengthen outreach to area churches.

• Website, blog and other internet mediums.

Finance

• Positive year end financials.

• Maintain efficient financing of existing debt and obtain additional financing for new capital projects.

• Increase positive community awareness.

• Recruitment Packets and other marketing materials.

Metrics:

• Finance Committee Chair • Administrator

• Maintain a positive 5-year rolling budget.

• Conduct an independent audit of financials at least once every three years.

• Conduct Annual Internal Control Audit.

• Pursue grants that are aligned with our Mission, Vision and Values.

• Review/Revise existing cash management investment policies.

• Refinance existing debt to lower interest cost.

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Facilities

• Website

• Newsletter

Metrics:

• Action taken on parent/faculty survey results.

• Low turnover of staff and students.

Accountable Leaders:

• Increased association meeting and forum attendance

• Facilities Committee Chair • Administrator

Strategies:

Tactics: • Draft facility expansion plans to accommodate two sections of Pre-k through 8th grade.

• Heritage H.A.N.D.S.

• Maintain safe, clean and attractive facilities.

• Partnerships with outside club sports

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• Convert usable space to classroom space as needed to two tracking classes through 2014.

• Have new classroom space available to accommodate two sections of PK-3rd grade by 2016.

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Accountable Leaders:

• Faculty Committee Chair • Board of Directors • Administrator

Strategies:

• Annual review and updating of Policy Manual

• Professional development plans for all faculty and staff.

• Provide teaching faculty with professional development/training on effective teaching/ learning techniques (including classroom technology integration) • Maintain open Board and Association meetings and encourage dialog

• Maintain topic-specific forums at least two times a year

Metrics:

• Support parents in directing their child’s education.

Tactics: • Conduct annual surveys of parents and faculty

Resources: • Priority/targeted donation requests

• Maintain an accountable Board of Directors.

• Productive Board meeting objectives of strategic plan.

• Plan to accommodate growth and development necessary to offer a superior educational environment

• Provide for grounds keeping and maintenance

• Develop a top quality faculty and staff.

• Parent and faculty surveys

• Provide outstanding and orderly learning facilities.

• Minimize expense and generate revenue from use of the land.

Leadership Goals:

• Forums

Facilities Goals:

• Expand current facility for additional classrooms, including permanent art and music rooms.

Leadership

Resources:

• Offer parent/teacher conferences and provide feedback to parents regarding their child/ren’s progress throughout the school year

• Increase volunteer opportunities in classrooms • Conduct exit interviews for those graduating and/or leaving Heritage.

• Continuous evaluation of organizational development and planning.

• Improve support staff and teaching faculty evaluation tools and processes.

• Maintain accreditation.

• Increase teaching faculty retention.

• Increase board candidate recruitment and improve orientation process.

• Increase involvement of families in school activities.

• Teacher evaluations and observations

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