State of the School Address
Visitation Academy is a community that exists to educate children and young women and to receive and share Jesus as Mary did in her visitation to Elizabeth.
Mission Statement
In an environment which values excellence in scholarship, spirituality, leadership, and service, this Visitation Community encourages students to develop their unique gifts. As students learn to Live Jesus with gentleness, humility, joy and freedom, they are prepared to continue to grow and to respond to others, the Church, and the global community.
Vision Statement
“Be who you are and be that well in order to give glory to the divine artist, whose handiwork we are." - Saint Francis de Sales
Selects Head of School
What Does the Board of Trustees Do?
Strategic Direction of the School: Not Involved in Day-to-Day Operations
Fiduciary Responsibility Maintain the Mission and Values of the Institution
Hiring Head of School
Viz Board Accomplishments
Strategic Plan Master Planning Funding the Master Plan Promoting the Charism
Viz Now Snapshots
Independent Schools Association of the Central States (ISACS)
ISACS ISSL NAIS
Independent Schools of St. Louis (ISSL) National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS)
By the Numbers
Applications
2018-2019
2107-2018
2016-2017
Viz
180
140
153
ISACS
145
145
161
ISSL
111
114
116
NAIS
181
181
191
By the Numbers
Enrollment
2018-2019
2017-2018
2016-2017
Viz
539
532
538
ISACS
400
391
406
ISSL
290
285
318
NAIS
370
374
371
By the Numbers
Attrition
2018-2019
2017-2018
2016-2017
Viz
6.7
7.2
6.3
ISACS
8.7
8.4
7.9
ISSL
8.5
7.2
6.7
NAIS
8.4
8.0
7.6
By the Numbers
New Students
2018-2019
Viz
122
ISACS
79
ISSL
59
Financials • No Debt • $19 million endowment
By the Numbers
Faculty: Excellent veterans • For 18/19, 73% of our faculty have advanced degrees • For 18/19, the average years of teaching experience for our faculty is 16 years
ISACS Survey
Administered in October 1-5 Scale showing the aggregation of 4 and 5 scores ISACS benchmarked
The school’s mission is largely achieved. 100
93.8
90 80
76
76.5
70
Mission
60 50 40 30 20 10 0 2018 Parent
Student
Faculty
The school incorporates Salesian spirituality, Salesian values, and character development into all aspects of its programs. 120
Salesian Identity
98.5
100 81.9 80
77.2
60 40 20 0 2018
Parents
Student
Faculty
Students feel well known by faculty and are appreciated for who they are.
Do we know your child?
My family feels welcome in the Visitation community. 80
Welcoming Community
79.4
79.1
75
73.5
Parent
70
Student Faculty 65
60 2018
The school is innovative in its educational offerings.
120 95.3
100 80
Innovation
81.1
79.3
60 40 20 0 2018
Parent
Student
Faculty
Classroom Facilities
Enrich Educational Spaces
70 68
68
66 64 62
62 60.3
60 58 56 2018 Parent
Student
Faculty
Positive School Spirit 96 93.8
94
School Spirit
92 90 88
86.9
86 84
82.4
82 80 78 76 2018
Parent
Student
Faculty
Would you recommend Viz? 100
93.8
90 80
Net Promoter Score
83.7 78.1
70 60 50 40 30 20 10 0 2018 Parent
Alumnae
Faculty
The Strategic Plan A Vision of the Future
Formation of Faculty and Staff Theology Sophomore Conversations
Embrace an Inclusive Catholic Salesian Community
Formation of Students Annecy Board Formation ACF Family Mass Rosary Pro Life Campus Ministry Iconography Class
Prepare Students for Life
Entrepreneurial Program Pitch competition Global Trips Peru France Costa Rica China Leadership, Education and Development Health and Wellness Women’s Leadership program Emerging Media Girl Talk Mentoring Program Owning Up
Prepare Students for Life
Makerspace STEM Robotics Coding Presenting Ideas, Advocacy Mock Trial PBL: Parent Coffee Presentations
Enrich Educational Spaces
New Campus Ministry Area Flexible furniture Master Plan MS/US spaces More to come...
Celebrate Viz’s Unique Identity Better Communications
Knowing your child: 1) New/revised process A)Individual communications B) Formal opportunities • Parent/teacher conferences • Student-led conferences • Sophomore conversations
Celebrate Viz’s Unique Identity Communications
Calendar Population Publications Visitor Viz Stories Viz Week Divisional Communication (coming back) Mission Integration Newsletter The Portal Vivette Times Podcasts Social Media Give STL Day
A Call to Action: We need your help!
Commitment to Continuous Improvement
Thank you!