Woodlands Academy 2024 Strategic Plan

2024 STRATEGIC PLAN

The 2024 Strategic Plan will act as a forward-facing roadmap to ensure continued progress and prosperity for Woodlands Academy. We strive to expand upon the achievements of the 2013 Strategic Plan, which included the creation of The Center for Global Studies, more robust professional development opportunities for our faculty, and the strengthening of our academic program. These initiatives have helped equip our students with the tools they need to succeed in an increasingly competitive and connected world. Now we look to build upon these successes.

The 2024 plan is the culmination of a two-year extensive and inclusive journey centered on listening to the people of Woodlands Academy, including current and prospective students and families, alumnae, leaders from local middle schools, school administration, and all board members. Informed by the experiences and perspectives of our community, the planning committee, members of the board, and our consultants put together a robust plan to guide the future of Woodlands Academy.

STRONG ENROLLMENT Our students are the lifeblood of our school. They embody and enliven our mission, values, and culture. We must continue to attract and enroll mission-aligned students through an enrollment management culture that maintains – and grows – our exceptional student body.

How we’ll achieve this:

FINANCIAL STRENGTH

• Optimize tuition and tuition assistance so every mission-aligned girl can attend Woodlands Academy.

• Create a culture of philanthropy to increase fundraising revenue, understanding that philanthropic support is essential to the success of our independent school.

• Increase awareness of the Woodlands Fund and its important role in supplementing tuition income to help ensure strong student outcomes and cultivate a lifelong commitment to the Sacred Heart tradition.

• Commit to the growth of endowment giving.

FACULTY EXCELLENCE

STUDENT ENGAGEMENT Happy, productive, and engaged students are essential to a thriving school community. We want our students to enjoy their time both inside and outside the classroom. We will enhance the Woodlands student experience to promote social, emotional, and spiritual well-being.

How we’ll achieve this:

CAMPUS ENVIRONMENT