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Strategic Plan - 2003/2007
Executive Summary
The St. Mary School strategic plan, for 2003-2007, has been compiled. The process has taken one year to complete and involved many people. Three different surveys were given to our parents, the Catholic identity survey, diocesan survey, and school survey. Our school survey was given to some parishioners without children in the school as well. A planning committee was formed and they worked closely with the school board, Fr. Paul O'Connell and Mrs. Gannon during this process.
One of our most important assets was affirmed on all three surveys, our Catholic identity. Our Catholic identity will always be at the forefront of any decision-making. Prayer is an integral part of our discernment process for both current issues and for those that involve our future. Be assured that Jesus is the reason we are present at this school. We will bring His words and be His example to those who come in contact with us along our journey of life.
Another important asset is our faculty and staff. The success of your children’s education is connected to our dedicated faculty and staff. We are committed to the development and retention of our teachers. Each component of our plan will assist our teachers in the growth of their spirituality, improve their working environment, and help them reach their professional goals.
The key components of this strategic plan are as follows:
Development
- Provide alternative means to defray rising costs of catholic education.
- Allow for the formation of a Development Committee to drive and provide focus with this crucial activity.
- Areas of interest include Alumni, company match programs, endowments, grants, etc.
Diversity
- Incorporate this into the fabric of our school culture.
- Ensure staff provides understanding and lead by example.
- Incorporate into curriculum, as appropriate.
Facilities
- Introduce a wireless lab using the most up-to-date technology.
- Expand current library facilities through the development of a media center.
- Evaluate existing facilities to ensure maximum utilization of existing school floor plan.
- Work with wider parish community on potential projects whose scale is beyond that of the school alone.
Catholic Identity
- Increase visibility and awareness of school population among parishioners through involvement in parish activities.
Enrollment
- Ensure all classes are filled through the active promotion of the school within the local community.
Extra Curricular
- Identify the appropriate activities to service extra curricular needs.
- Evaluate the facilities and resources required.
Governance
- Ensure the continued close ties already developed between school and parish.
- Evaluate the feasibility of extending school support structures to include such positions as Counselor, Development Director and Athletic Director.
Public Relations & Recruitment
- Ensure school is promoted as positive contributor to local community.
- Evaluate the use of cable TV and other forms of media to increase school exposure.
- Further develop alumni contact with formation of Alumni Committee.
Curriculum
- Review all aspects of the current curriculum every 7 years to ensure that appropriate materials and time-based content are available to teachers and students. Currently we are reviewing the World Language curriculum and Religion curriculum.
During this process our school mission remained the focus of an incredible, hard working group of people to who we give our thanks. We are all working in the same vineyard, together let us enjoy the fruits of our labor.
| School Board Members |
Planning Committee Members |
| Dot Henry – Chair |
Kris McGuinn |
| Tricia Kelly – Planning Committee Chair |
Christina Preskenis |
| Kathleen Buckley |
John Ruggieri |
| Paul Cournoyer |
William Sex |
| Maura Egan |
Mary Beth Vilandre |
| Jack Evans |
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| Erik Johnson |
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| Anne Keegan |
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| Joanne Gannon |
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| Fr. Paul O'Connell |
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Strategic Plan Area: Catholic Identity
Goal 1: Increase involvement in Sunday Liturgy and increase visibility and awareness of the school population to the parishioners.
| Objectives |
Timeline |
Oversee |
Budget |
Comments |
| Present this goal to faculty at faculty meeting. |
September 2003 |
Religion coordinator/teacher |
0.00 |
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| Religion Coordinator to meet with Fr. Paul and or Liturgy Committee to discuss logistics of having school Masses on the weekend with parish |
2003-04 |
Community service co-ordinator |
0 |
Liturgy Committee, parents of each grade, teachers of each grade and religion teacher to plan for Mass. All students in the grade to attend the grade level Mass with their family; in school uniform; and take part in the ministries as servers, readers and other.. |
| Students and families to assist in hospitality after the Mass |
2003-04 |
Community service co-ordinator and Sunday Coffee co-ordinator |
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Parents’ Assoc. Pres. to coordinate hospitality with Sunday coffee people |
| Monthly School Mass to vary from First Fridays in order to celebrate saints feast days and each holy day. |
2003-04 |
Administrative team, Fr. Paul, and Fr. Dennis |
0 |
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Strategic Plan Area: Development
Goal 1: Create an Annual Campaign.
| Objectives |
Timeline |
Oversee |
Budget |
Comments |
| Identify most pressing needs facing St. Mary school and develop an Annual Campaign to address this need
(Media Center, admin. Office, gymnasium…)
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2003 -Annually |
Principal, Pastor, and
Development Committee
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approx. $2000.00 |
Consider possibility of hiring professional group to maximize campaign. Expand campaign beyond school and parish community to alumni, |
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friends of St. Mary School, and local businesses.
If parish has plans for their own Annual Campaign, this would
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have significant impact on the scope and timing of any proposed school campaign. |
Goal 2. Expand Endowment Program at St. Mary School.
| Objectives |
Timeline |
Oversee |
Budget |
Comments |
| Add to present endowment to
increase the principal to
generate a consistent yearly
income.
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2003-2008 |
Principal, Pastor, and Development Committee |
$500.00 |
Yearly income could be used for tuition assistance, operating budget, and special capital projects.
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| Existence of present endowment should be publicized and promoted to school and parish community. |
2003-2008 |
Development Committee |
0 |
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Goal 3: Create a formal Development Office at St. Mary School
| Objectives |
Timeline |
Oversee |
Budget |
Comments |
| Identify and recruit a parent volunteer who has experience in Development to lead new position. |
2003-04 |
Principal, Pastor, and
School Board.
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Parent volunteer should have significant experience in Development as well as time needed to establish new office/committee. |
| Coordinate the various aspects of development to support St. Mary School |
2003-08 |
Principal, Pastor, School
Board, Development Committee
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Grant Funding
Endowment
Annual Campaign
Alumni Development Company Match Corporate Sponsorship
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| Create a systematic and organized approach to development |
2003-08 |
Principal, Pastor, School Board,
Development
Committee
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Approx.
$2,500.00
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Special Gift/Bequest
Position may start as a volunteer position. If Development Office can generate significant yearly revenue, this could become a salaried position.
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Goal Four: Expand and develop St. Mary School Alumni Association
| Objectives |
Timeline |
Oversee |
Budget |
Comments |
| Expand and update present database. |
2003-2008 |
Alumni Committee and Development Committee |
$1200 |
Possibly open web site to communicate two ways so information can flow to us as well as go out from our school. |
| Expand Alumni newsletter and web site to improve communication with alumni |
2004-05 |
Alumni Committee and Development Committee |
$500.00 |
Improved communication may lead to an increase in participation from our alumni in future events and fundraising activities |
| Develop annual fundraising function |
2004-2008 |
Alumni Committee and Development Committee |
SMPA budget will support set up to begin initiative |
Collaborate with Parents’ Association on annual event. Revenue generated through annual event will eventually offset expenses of Association and begin to generate consistent financial support for the school. |
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Create a way for our alumni, family, and friends of St. Mary School to help support the educational needs of our present students. |
Strategic Plan Area: Enrollment
Goal 1: To promote St. Mary School to the local community and to enhance enrollment.
| Objectives |
Timeline |
Oversee |
Budget |
Comments |
| to create a new sign/banner promoting enrollment during application time
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2004 Open House |
Administration and Fr. Paul |
$500.00 |
Advertise the openings |
| Investigate cost and style of two new school signs
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2003-2004 |
Administration and Fr. Paul |
0 |
Type of sign will determine cost |
| Purchase signs and place them in a visible location in the back and front of the school. |
2004-05 |
Administration and Fr. Paul |
$1000.00 |
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| Promote the school outside of Shrewsbury at enrollment time |
2004-05 |
School Board/SMPA/ and school families |
$50.00 |
Visit area churches or insert info in bulletins |
| Examine and discuss empty seats. What do we do with open seats? Create a policy. |
2005-06 |
School Board |
0 |
Connects to Faith and Finance Video |
Strategic Plan Area: Extra-Curricular
Goal 1: To determine the interests of the student body for additional extra curricular activities.
| Objectives |
Timeline |
Oversee |
Budget |
Comments |
| Develop a survey for the students and parents, including asking to participate and teach a session |
2003-04 |
Planning Committee |
0 |
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| Survey teachers to gather skills and willingness to offer a class |
2003-04 |
Planning Committee |
0 |
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| Frame the possibilities from the survey results to organize, space needs, fees, materials, staffing… |
2004-05 |
Planning Committee |
0 |
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| To gain approval of the School Board and Principal to sanction activities |
2005-06 |
Planning Committee |
0 |
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| Implement approved activities |
2005-06 |
Coordinator/principal/
School board
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Cost not investigated yet. |
Goal 2: To determine the ability to house the activities chosen from the first goal.
| Objectives |
Timeline |
Oversee |
Budget |
Comments |
| To understand the needs of the chosen activities |
2004-05 |
Planning Committee/School Board |
0 |
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| To research the availability of space to house these activities |
2004-05 |
Planning Committee/ School Board |
0 |
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Goal 3: To assign volunteers to the tasks necessary to initiate the new activities for the fall of 2003.
| Objectives |
Timeline |
Oversee |
Budget |
Comments |
| Determine coordinators for each activity |
2005-06 |
Planning Committee Principal |
0 |
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| Establish the volunteers |
2005-06 |
Coordinator of activities |
0 |
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| Create a syllabus for the year for each activity |
2005-06 |
Coordinator/ Principal/ |
0 |
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| To obtain CORI verification for all volunteers and coordinators |
2005-06 |
Coordinator/Principal/ |
0 |
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Strategic Plan Area: Facility
Goal 1: To develop a blueprint to achieve the maximum utilization of space within the existing school floor plan.
| Objectives |
Timeline |
Oversee |
Budget |
Comments |
| Plan for a new space for the media center |
2003-04 |
Media Committee |
0 |
Research other media centers in the area schools. Include furniture needs in plan. |
| Create an architectural design from plans |
2003-04 |
Fr. Paul, Administration and media committee |
$1000 |
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| Construction to create the new media center |
2004-05
to open fall 2005
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Fr. Paul, Administration and media committee |
$40,000 |
Cost not investigated yet. |
| Brainstorm and Identify what improvements are needed or could be added within the existing structure. |
2003-04 |
Erik, school board |
0 |
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| Carry out an architectural evaluation of the school floor and structural plan |
2004-05 |
Fr. Paul, School Board |
$5000 |
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| Identify the costs associated with the proposed changes |
2005-06 |
finance
school board
architect and/or contractor
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Cost not investigated yet |
| Develop an implementation plan in conjunction with other goals |
2006-07 |
School Board |
0 |
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| Define what is needed to keep competitive from an enrollment and quality of education standard |
2007-08 |
School Board |
0 |
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Goal 2: Develop a plan to update the existing facility to keep competitive with both private and public education facilities in the area.
| Objectives |
Timeline |
Oversee |
Budget |
Comments |
| Understand what is needed under the confines of local regulations and then develop a plan to accommodate our needs |
On-going during planning and construction |
School Board/ Parish building committee |
0 |
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| Consult with parish committee and collaborate with them to see what are the joint needs |
On-going during planning stages |
School Board/ Parish Staff and other ministries effected |
0 |
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| Define what is needed to keep competitive from an enrollment and quality of education standard |
2006-07 |
School Board/ Principal/ |
0 |
Consult accreditation standards |
Strategic Plan Area: Governance
Goal 1: Improve communication and relationship between the school and the parish
| Objectives |
Timeline |
Oversee |
Budget |
Comments |
| Two Grades sponsor a Mass |
2003-04 |
Faculty, Parents |
0 |
-strongly encourage students to participate in Mass
-May include service project as well
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| Continue to be part of the ministry weekend |
On-going |
Administration, faculty, and families |
0 |
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| Formulate additional ways to communicate school happenings to larger parish |
2004-05 |
School Board |
0 |
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Goal 2: Build an extended support system for administration team to include a counselor, development director, and athletic director
| Objectives |
Timeline |
Oversee |
Budget |
Comments |
| Create additional part time positions
Development Director
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2004-05 |
Principal/
School Board
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15,000 |
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| Counselor |
2005-2007 |
Principal/
School Board
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15,000 |
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| Athletic Director |
2007-2008 |
Principal/
School Board
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15,000 |
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Strategic Plan Area: Public Relations & Recruitment
Goal 1: Make brochures more available
| Objectives |
Timeline |
Oversee |
Budget |
Comments |
| Update brochure including mission statement |
2003-04 |
Principal & Asst. Principal |
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Revise content to reflect changes that have occurred since last printing. * Available by Catholic Schools Week 2004. |
| Print new brochures |
2003-04 |
Assistant Principal/
Middle school teachers
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$300.00 |
Include info about sports, after school program, Alumni Assoc., other |
| Request permission from other parishes to display brochures in their churches or other suitable locations. |
2003-04 |
Public Relations from Parents’ Association |
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| Distribute brochures on an annual basis |
2004-2008 |
Public relations from parents’ association |
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Goal 2: Explore the possibility of using cable TV & other media to increase school exposure
| Objectives |
Timeline |
Oversee |
Budget |
Comments |
| Showcase academic events, science fair, class projects, May procession, sports, other... |
2003-04 |
Volunteer- Technologist & Students |
~Video Camera
~Mthly payment for Cable hook- up
~Digital Camera
$700.00
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| Create a Cable TV Student Club to train students to record events. |
2004-05 |
Volunteer technologist/
media
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$1000.00 stipend |
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| Videotape School events.. Christmas play, classroom projects, sports, other... |
2005-06 |
Volunteer technologist/
media
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$100.00 |
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Goal 3: Continue to develop a relationship with alumni through the alumni committee
| Objectives |
Timeline |
Oversee |
Budget |
Comments |
| Plan a fall/winter activity of entertainment or recreation |
2003-04 |
Development Committee, Alumni,
Parent’s Association
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Self-funding |
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| Find other activities to draw alumni back to SMS |
2004-05 |
Development Committee |
Possible fund raiser |
Suggestion: Alumni vs 7th & 8th grade basketball game |
| Support Development Committee’s efforts to assist school budget with an alumni fund |
2003-2008 |
School Board/ Parents’ Association |
0 |
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Curriculum Review Cycle
| 1999-2000 |
Silver Burdett Ginn Reading Series (K-3), implemented |
| 2000-2001 |
Silver Burdett Ginn Reading Series (4-5), implemented |
| 2001-2002 |
Rebecca Sitton Spelling (K-4) and John Collins Writing (K-8), implemented |
| 2002-2003 |
Scott Foresman Science (K-4) and Prentice Hall Social Studies (5-8), implemented |
| 2003-2004 |
World Language and Religion, research stage |
| 2004-2005 |
Social Studies (K-4) and English (5-8) |
| 2005-2006 |
Math and Homework |
| 2006-2007 |
Reaccredidation year |
| 2007-2008 |
Reading/Literature |
| 2008-2009 |
Spelling and Writing |
| 2009-2010 |
Science |
Stage One: Research
Stage Two: Implement
Stage Three: Assess strengths and needs for improvement to program
Strategic Plan Area: Curriculum-World Languages
Goal 1: Examine possibility of introducing World Languages at lower grades and additional choices. More class time for upper grades
| Objectives |
Timeline |
Oversee |
Budget |
Comments |
| Full time World Language teacher |
2005-06 |
Admin. |
Full time salary for language teacher |
-increase upper grades class time (5x per wk.)
-start lower grades with language teacher
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| Collect data from graduating students placement in Spanish |
2003-04 |
Language Teacher |
$100.00 |
-gather statistics on the three graduating classes with regards to placement |
| Examine the possibility of adding additional languages,Latin and French, during the process of curriculum review |
2003-04 |
Admin., Language committee |
0 |
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| Develop and present cultural experiences to expand present exposure in order to appreciate diversity. |
2005-06 |
Language Teachers |
$500.00 |
Additional material cost
International fair
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Strategic Plan Area: Curriculum-Religion
Goal 1: To communicate to parents the focus of the Religion curriculum in its academic and formational components.
| Objectives |
Timeline |
Oversee |
Budget |
Comments |
| Review religion curriculum for K-8 |
2003-04 |
Religion committee |
0 |
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| Purchase any new program suggested by the religion committee |
2004-05 |
Religion teachers |
12,000.00 |
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| Clarify the curriculum content of the religious program and present to parents. |
2004-05 |
Religion teachers |
0 |
Use web site and curriculum night as well |
| Expand assessment tools to include authentic performance and implement.
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2004-05 |
Religion teachers |
$300.00 |
Cost of assessment materials |
| Communicate the way in which faith formation is an essential component of the religion curriculum as well as values. |
2004-05 |
Religion teachers |
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Also make the connection with Benzinger program |
| All teachers are religion teachers in our school. Teachers continue to work towards religious education certification. |
On-going
2003-2008
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Administration and Fr. Paul |
Worcester Diocese pays |
Remind parents homeroom teachers teach family life. |
| Whole School will focus on Corporal works of mercy. |
2004-05 |
Religion teacher |
$200.00 |
materials |
| Introduce a religion club for students to join |
2005-06 |
Religion teacher |
0 |
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Strategic Plan Area: Curriculum-Social Studies
Goal 1: Examine current books for replacement needs, focus on geography, expand into the younger grades
| Objectives |
Timeline |
Oversee |
Budget |
Comments |
| Research for new social studies text books and materials for grades K-4 |
2004-05 |
Grade level group of teachers |
0 |
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| Purchase new social studies text books and materials for grades K-4 |
2005-06 |
Grade level group of teachers |
$7000.00 |
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| Purchase new social studies books for grades 5-8 |
2003-04 |
Grade level group of teachers |
$6500.00 |
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| Develop and present cultural experiences to expand present exposure in order to appreciate diversity |
2005-06 |
Social studies Teachers |
$200.00 |
New materials |
Strategic Plan Area: Curriculum-Homework
Goal 1: Evaluate homework policies, particularly those in effect in the upper grades.
| Objectives |
Timeline |
Oversee |
Budget |
Comments |
| Evaluate the amount of homework assigned, especially in the upper grades. |
2005-06 |
Teachers, Administration |
0 |
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| Survey the parents for their assessment of the amount and effectiveness of homework assigned. |
2005-06 |
School Board, sub-committee |
0 |
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| Make adjustment to homework policy according to information gathered last year. |
2006-07 |
Faculty, Administration School Board |
0 |
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Strategic Plan Area: Curriculum-Math
Goal 1: Examine small group instruction in regards to size, enrichment opportunities, continuity and extra help
| Objectives |
Timeline |
Oversee |
Budget |
Comments |
| Define different Math group/levels to parents |
2003-04 |
Math Department |
0 |
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| Outline and communicate enrichment opportunities |
2004-05 |
Math Department |
0 |
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| Outline and communicate extra help opportunities |
2003-04 |
Math Department |
0 |
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| Examine small group instruction size |
2005-06 |
Math Department |
0 |
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| Research and communicate rationale for switching Math teachers in grades 4-7 |
2004-05 |
Math Department |
0 |
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Goal 2: Examine small group instruction in regards to size, enrichment opportunities, continuity and extra help
| Objectives |
Timeline |
Oversee |
Budget |
Comments |
| Examine possibility of after school Math club |
2004-05 |
Math Department, Parent Volunteers |
0 |
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| Curriculum review K-8 |
2005-2006 |
Faculty and administration |
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Strategic Plan Area: Curriculum-English/Literature
Goal 1: Build on the strengths of this program, particularly the expertise of the teachers and the creative writing experience; to look at smaller groups and enrichment opportunities.
| Objectives |
Timeline |
Oversee |
Budget |
Comments |
| Examine small group instruction for writing and reading in the upper grades, based on interest and ability |
2004-05 |
English teachers/
Curriculum Committee
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0 |
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| Stay current with the John Collins writing program and to illustrate its integration and effectiveness in all subject areas. |
As needed
2003-2006
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Administration
English teachers
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$300.00 per teacher training |
New teacher training
Update FCA’s
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| Identify and communicate enrichment opportunities for students |
2004-05 |
English teachers |
$500.00 |
Any additional material cost |
| Seek out a variety of writing opportunities such as KIDS WRITE, poetry anthologies, and writing contest to involve more students. |
2003-04 |
English teachers |
Fees paid by parents |
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| Review present K-8 Lit./reading curriculum
Review English 5-8
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2007-08
2004-05
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Administration curriculum committee, teachers |
$15,000.00
$6000.00
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New series cost for 2008
School year
New series cost for 2005 school year
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Strategic Plan Area: Curriculum-Spelling
Goal 1: Monitor Terra Nova scores over next couple of years for improved scores and possibly more challenging words
| Objectives |
Timeline |
Oversee |
Budget |
Comments |
| Retrospective, as well as prospective study of Terra
Nova spelling scores
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2004-05 |
Administration and curriculum committee |
0 |
Three years after new spelling adopted, Rebecca Sitton and Zaner Bloser |
| Make changes in spelling to improve spelling scores |
2005-06 |
Teachers, Administration |
$1000.00 |
Material and supply changes |
| Move toward independent spelling list for each student |
2006-07 |
Curriculum Team |
0 |
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Strategic Plan Area: Curriculum-Cursive Writing
Goal: parents need to be made aware that cursive writing is monitored and assessed throughout all these grades
| Objectives |
Timeline |
Oversee |
Budget |
Comments |
| Include cursive writing on curriculum night |
2003-04 |
Homeroom teacher |
0 |
Written communication as well |
| Save writing samples from third grade and encourage upper grades to use cursive when writing. |
On-going
2003-2007
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Third grade teacher |
0 |
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Strategic Plan Area: Curriculum-Science
Goal 1: To build on the strengths of the program to further enhance it, by looking at small group instruction, more lab time, and earlier exposure to a formal science program.
| Objectives |
Timeline |
Oversee |
Budget |
Comments |
| Introduce a new science program in grades K-4 |
2003-04 |
Teachers/
Principal
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$6400.00 |
Hands on science |
| Examine opportunities for small group instruction in both lab and class settings |
2004-05 |
Teachers |
0 |
Parent volunteers, science buddy |
| Present a science curriculum night for parents to share the new science program. |
2003-04 |
Science Teachers |
0 |
Focus on communication between teacher and parents, especially with regard to expectations concerning tests, projects, … |
| Investigate incorporating external resources and integrating their expertise in their field to enrich the science topics. |
2004-05 |
Science Teachers |
Guest fees |
Include clubs and/or fairs in the area. |
Strategic Plan Area: Curriculum-Physical Education
Goal 1: Need for facilities and equipment
| Objectives |
Timeline |
Oversee |
Budget |
Comments |
| Investigate possibilities: Are there any local schools we could use for gym? Rent court time from Teamworks, or the new YMCA in Westboro. |
2003-04 |
Parent volunteers |
0 |
If we can not build a gym, can we share one off campus?
Possibly for gr. 6-8
Need permission from Diocesan office
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| Implement any possibilities from previous plan. |
2004-05 |
Physical Education Teacher/Assistant Principal |
Bus fees? Court rental fees? |
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| Purchase P.E. equipment needed for classes |
2003-04 |
P.E. teacher |
$500.00 |
-portable volleyball nets
-portable basketball hoops
-foam covers for support beams in hall during gym time
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Strategic Plan Area: Curriculum-Music
Goal 1: Examine incorporation of more music theory/appreciation, as well as simple instruments
| Objectives |
Timeline |
Oversee |
Budget |
Comments |
| Introduce small instruments program for all music students |
2003-04 |
Music teacher |
$1000.00 |
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| Introduce more academics, such as music theory, musical scores and music appreciation |
2003-04 |
Music teacher |
$1000.00 |
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| Combine the parish choir and school choir to sing at school sponsored Masses on the weekend |
2003-04 |
Music Teacher |
0 |
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| Work with art teacher to plan and implement an arts fair in May. |
2004 |
Music and Art teachers |
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Every two years |
Strategic Plan Area: Curriculum-Art
Goal 1: To examine space needs, class size, and the variety of mediums offered in this program.
| Objectives |
Timeline |
Oversee |
Budget |
Comments |
| Evaluate effectiveness of class size relative to the nature of studio aspect of art curriculum |
2003-04 |
Art teacher |
0 |
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| Assess the adequacy of space allocated to art for supplies and instruction |
2003-04 |
Art Teacher |
0 |
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| Track the variety of mediums the children are exposed to during the year to see if additional mediums are needed. |
2003-04 |
Art Teacher |
0 |
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| Investigate external opportunities such as museum programs, exhibits, additional art shows and outside contest. |
2004-05 |
Art Teacher |
0 |
Possible field trip or for art club to expand gifted art students. |
Strategic Plan Area: Curriculum-Technology
Goal 1: Examine smaller class size, integrate more technology into other curricular areas and increased technology time
| Objectives |
Timeline |
Oversee |
Budget |
Comments |
| Introduce a Wireless Lab into the school |
2004-05 |
Tech. specialist and technology committee |
$50,000.00 |
This will increase the access to computers for integrating learning in all subjects |
| Include small group instruction time on existing computers for typing and developing software skills |
2005-06 |
Faculty and Technology Specialist |
None |
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| Purchase 30 additional wireless computers to equip both floors |
2007-08 |
Admin., School Bd., Tech. committee |
30 x current market price ($1200) |
If need is justified |
Strategic Plan Area: Curriculum-Enrichment
Goal 1: Offer challenges to students in each subject area
| Objectives |
Timeline |
Oversee |
Budget |
Comments |
| Follow the curriculum cycle and include enrichment activities as each subject is reviewed |
2003-08 |
Curriculum Committee |
$1000.00 |
Needed materials |
| Gather data on the students choosing to participate in enrichment activities. |
2004-08 |
Subject teacher, curriculum committee |
0 |
Self Motivation is the key |
| Research types of enrichment available to our students both inside and outside of our school building. |
2005-06 |
Subject teacher |
0 |
Possible Mentoring program after school |
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