St. Catherine's School Strategic Plan

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The Strategic Plan for St. Catherine’s School 2014

Since the day we opened our doors, we have prepared girls for a lifetime

of learning, leadership and service.

125 It’s a legacy

Y EAR S I N T HE MAKI N G. Today we look to the next 125 years, and we know we must continue to act.

We act so that she will have a foundation of

character and faith.

We act so that she will reach her

full potential.

We act so that she will have a

remarkable intellect.

We act so that she will live a

life of meaning.

We act so that she will pass on our

tradition of strength.

We act to fulfill

our promise. ou r mo tt o

What we keep we lose; only what we give remains our own. ou r mis si on

St. Catherine’s School provides a rigorous education that prepares girls with diverse perspectives for a lifetime of learning, leadership and service in a global community.

ou r c ore values

Pursuing academic excellence Developing character Nurturing spiritual growth Celebrating individuals Building community

We act for our mothers, our daughters, our sisters, ourselves.

We act for girls in our community, in our country and around the world.

We act with unwavering purpose.

s t r ate gic pr iori ty # 1: Gi r l center ed

We base every decision on what’s best for girls, so that they will reach their full potential.

By advancing our teaching and learning

By applying our experience and recent research

By embracing our culture of excellence

we provide an education that prepares girls for their future

we become the model school for girls’ education

we become the destination for talented girls and teachers

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INTeLLeCT

s t r ate gic pr iori ty # 2: REMARK A B LE INTELLECT

We build on our legacy of rigorous academics, and equip each girl to compete in a complex, ever-changing world.

By integrating experiential learning, innovation and reflection

By expanding independent research opportunities for our students

By strengthening global understanding and cultural competency

we will enhance their entrepreneurial spirit

we will offer every girl the intellectual breadth and depth she deserves

we will prepare girls to become engaged world citizens

s t r ate gic pr iori ty # 3: li fe of m ea n in g

We will provide girls the skills and tools they need to pursue lives of promise, purpose and fulfillment.

By offering real-world leadership opportunities

our girls emerge as credible and courageous leaders

By propelling, promoting and elevating girls’ essential literacies and competencies

By embracing our Episcopal identity and community of honor

our girls become skilled collaborators, confident communicators and critical thinkers

we will help each girl grow her spiritual heart and ethical mind

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TraDiTiOn OF

sTreNGTH

s t r ate gic pr iori ty # 4: Tr adit io n o f S tr en gth

We will be good stewards of our resources to enable St. Catherine’s School to flourish well into the future.

By further engaging our alumnae in the life of the School

By investing in a new visual and performing arts facility

By exploring emerging initiatives and revenue sources

we will provide meaningful connections between our past and our future

we will ensure that our creativity soars

we will generate funding to advance our educational goals

Guided by our Episcopal identity, our strategic priorities come together to form one powerful vision.

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purpose Girl Centered Remarkable Intellect Life of Meaning Tradition of Strength

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