STRATEGIC PLAN 2018-2021
MISSION For the UMS Wright family to educate all students to their highest potential in mind, body, and spirit; and to produce in each student character of the highest possible order. STRATEGIES I. Financial Sustainability...............................3 II. Marketing & Enrollment.............................4 III.Student Development.................................5 6 IV. Personnel..................................................7 V. Facilities & Technology...............................8
MOTIVATED AND INNOVATIVE
Intellectually engaged with an intensity of effort fostered by relationships formed with teachers and peers.
BODY
DISCIPLINE AND TEAMWORK
Challenged physically and motivated to persevere with courage and determination.
REVERENCE AND PURPOSE
Internally driven with confidence and spiritual wisdom that exudes humility and compassion.
MIND SPIRIT CHARACTER
HONOR AND RESPECT
Grounded purposefully with a genuine passion and commitment to the improvement of self, school, and community.
"Bless our school, and all who teach, and all who learn."
Continue to grow the UMS-Wright Foundation Initial Investment in 1991 - $1,490,292 December 2021 balance - $13,852,987 Expand programs to fully utilize UMS-Wright facilities year round. Summer & Auxiliary Programs Enrollment for summer camp (registration numbers) Camp Brain Non-tuition revenue 1. a. b. 2. a. Maintain Financial Sustainability1
3. Optimize Enrollment [consider what enrollment is overall and by grade level to be able to prepare resources – staffing, facilities] a.
Enrollment numbers from 2018-2022 vs. what we budgeted the year for.
Childhood Challenges 2 classes -> 3 classes -> 4 classes
has the potential to fill 6 classes. K3 space must be identified/built before a K2 program is considered.
Early
2023
i.
Marketing & Enrollment
Execute and develop a comprehensive enrollment management program FACTS Enrollment Rollout in 2020 Strengthen connections and relationships with our extended community and clearly define the UMS-Wright experience. Social Media Platforms Brand Guidelines, Logo Improvements, Website, Video Campaigns Bulldog Ambassadors Profile of a UMS-Wright student Podcasts 1. a. 2. a. b. c. d. e.
2 "Develop and implement a strategic marketing plan."
Increased average annual salaries for instructors Southern Teachers Faculty spotlights through social media platforms [Video Introductions] Faculty onboarding Faculty notes in magazine Partnered with universities for student teachers Offering professional learning opportunities, i.e. curriculum & instruction 3. Utilize Parent Representatives to promote UMS-Wright 4. Continue to recruit and retain premier faculty. a. b. c. d. e. f. g.
3 Student Development
1. a. b c 2. a. i. 3 a b. c. d. e.
Institute K-12 comprehensive character and leadership initiative
Dedicated staff member; Dana Stewart
Dana Stewart Service based on CORE values At Your Service
Blair Schoenvogel, Rick Cleveland
Expand experience based learning opportunities
Project Engage
The mission of Project Engage is one of thinking outside the box, offering cross curriculum experiences and exploring opportunities beyond the classroom.
Provide students and parents with the highest quality college and career counseling services
7th & 8th into to College Counseling terminology, familiarizing with office & resources available.
9th orientation as well as class guidance. Family meetings being in the spring. College
Visits begin starting in 9th grade.
10th expose to college exploration, campus tours with the class, and strengths/career assessment
11th 4 classroom guidance sessions, career fair, one on one family conference in the spring
12th applications, interview prep, essay writing, letters of recommendation guidance.
"Support our students as they strive to reach their full potential while preparing them to navigate the world beyond our gates."
Redefinition of courses to ensure vertical alignment Vocabulary, spelling implementation [LS/MS) Morphology Middle School History & Science Alignment of Math [K5 12 Resource] Computer Discovery (Upper School) AP Courses Seminar & Statistics Setting foundation for AP research & AP Pre Cal Semester Offerings for Fine Arts Upper School Elective Offerings Digital Media & Production, Digital Design Leadership & Service Coding/Robotics Speech & Debate f. College Campus Tour g. MAGOOSH self prep ACT online tool starting junior year 4. Sustain vertically aligned standards in order to provide a seamless academic experience a Evaluation of current standards & modification i. ii. iii. iv. v b Addition of : i. ii. iii. iv. v 1 2. 3. 4.
4
"Inspire a love of learning through attracting and retaining an exceptional, mission driven faculty committed to implementing best practices." Utilize a multi-facetted approach to attracting, recruiting, developing and retaining highly qualified personnel Setting the foundation for the UMS-Wright Teacher Research Institute Pedagogy & Methodology Development of Professional Learning Communities 1. a. i. b.
Personnel
c. Partnered with universities for student teachers d. Online applications on school website e. Job openings listed on Southern Teachers website f. 35 Alumni on Faculty & Staff g. Supporting teacher education excursion during summer months through the Foundation h. Professional Growth Committee through C&I Department i. Increased average annual salaries for instructors
the most functional and advanced facilities and technology
to meet the educational, administrative and instructional needs of the school."
1. a.
all facilities and technology provide consistent, creative, and dynamic
for the UMS-Wright
and prioritize facility and technology
technology
Wireless, Servers,
and
Ensure
support
mission Identify
improvements FACTS, PowerSchool, SMART
Refreshed Network Intercom, Phones,
Battery Backups, Firewalls
Switches
i. 1. "Provide
infrastructure
5 Facilities & Technology
Partnership with Building Solutions [facility audit] Construction of new dining facility Divisional dining facility & board room 450 seating capacity for dining space Repurposing of Deal Hall Addition of 4 classrooms Develop sequencing of building, vacating facilities, what does it look like for next capital plan. 2.Buildings & Grounds committee – Board of Trustees a. b. i. ii. c. i. d.
STRATEGIC PLAN 2018-2021
