Happy New Year!
Have you set your New Year's resolutions yet? Like many, you may be focusing on personal health—exercising more, eating better, or cutting back on indulgences. These are excellent ways to enhance your well-being.
But what about the health of your Catholic school? When was the last time you assessed your school’s vitality and made resolutions for meaningful improvement?
Here are a few essential indicators of your institution's health:
- Mission & Vision: Do you have a clear and concise statement—and are you living it daily?
- Faith Formation Strategy: Is there an ongoing plan for the faith development of students, faculty, and staff?
- Strategic Plan: Is your plan current, comprehensive, and guiding your key decisions?
- Advancement Plan: Does it effectively engage all 13 essential components?
- Enrollment Management Plan: Do you have a proactive strategy to grow and retain your student body?
- Academic Vision: Does your academic vision include horizontal and vertical curriculum maps?
- Policies and Procedures Manual: Are there clear policies in place for the board, administration, faculty, staff, students, parents, and volunteers?
- Branding/Marketing/Communication Plan: Is your school’s messaging clear, consistent, and compelling?
- Master Facility Plan: Do you have a thoughtful roadmap for your school’s physical spaces?
- Long-term Financial Projections: Are your financial plans aligned with your future goals?
The most successful Catholic schools consistently evaluate these key areas to ensure a long, vibrant, and productive future.
At Partners in Mission, we specialize in helping schools build strong, sustainable foundations. Contact us at team@partnersinmission.com to learn more about our advancement, enrollment, and strategic planning services.
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