STRATEGIC PLAN
Mission Statement
Charlotte Christian School is a Christ-centered, college preparatory school, equipping and developing students to effectively integrate Biblical truth and learning into their daily lives and to impact the culture for Christ.
2020 Vision Statement
Charlotte Christian will be the premier Christian School in the Southeast hallmarked by its intentional spiritual formation of students, rigorous as well as varied academic offerings, vibrant fine arts department, and a comprehensive, competitive athletic program. This vision will be actively supported by a passionate and talented faculty, an administration that models servant leadership, supportive parents, a visionary board of trustees, and a vigorous alumni base.
Strategic Planning Committee Greg Gombar, chair Paula Banks Erica Donnalley Barry Giller Jamie Harris John Putnam Mike Seelig Marty White
Dear Charlotte Christian Community, There is a great scene found at the end of the book of Deuteronomy. In chapter 34, Moses was summoned by God up Mount Pisgah which overlooked the city of Jericho. From the mountain top God the Father showed Moses all of the Promised Land and reminded him of God’s covenant with Abraham. Imagine the scene. God is showing Moses the long awaited Promised Land, while the Israelite nation waited camped on the other side of the mountain. This huge contingent of people, whose ancestors had been led from Egypt, through the Red Sea, and in victories against numerous foes, were anxiously awaiting their own triumphal entry to the Promised Land. Moses literally stood at an amazing crossroads in history because he was able to look simultaneously at the past and the future. He remembered where his people came from and imagined where they would go. In 2012, our school community stands at a similar crossroads. We never want to lose sight of God’s provision and protection over the past 62 school years. We are grateful for the way He has providentially led our school through our own trials and tribulations. We also look forward, eagerly anticipating how God will provide for things we cannot even imagine. Our 2020 vision is the result of two years of prayer, planning, and processing. We appreciate all of those who participated in the many focus groups, served on committees, or completed the surveys we sent out. This vision is what we believe to be God’s calling for our school over the next five to eight years. We anticipate that this document will continue to develop over the coming years as our community grows. Our objective is to enable God to work on our campus and to help us become the school of excellence that He desires us to be. Our goal is not to bring praise to our students or administrators, not to amass championships or trophies, but rather bring glory to God the Father through our stewardship of the blessings He has endowed on us. Like Moses, we stand at a crossroads, and I ask that you join us in prayer and support of this plan. As a parent you can partner with us by volunteering on campus and engaging in our community; by participating in the Annual Fund and capital campaign to enhance the educational environment now and in the future; and by sharing the 2020 Strategic Vision for Charlotte Christian with a prospective family and the excitement surrounding your Charlotte Christian experience. God Bless,
Barry Giller Head of School
Initiative
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2020 VISION
Employees Retain, train, and recruit employees and trustees who embody the school’s mission with evident passion for their faith, Christian education, and their grade level/discipline. • Increase employee financial support for advanced degrees and professional development • Recruit diverse employees • Develop a sabbatical program for our faculty • Enhance Biblical curriculum integration • Conduct bi-annual employee engagement surveys • Raise faculty total compensation to be aligned with our peer schools
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Discipleship
2020 VISION
Intentionally disciple students to a closer relationship with Jesus Christ and equip them to integrate Biblical truth and learning into their daily lives in order to impact the culture for Christ. • Increase apologetics trainings in all divisions • Develop a comprehensive missions program • Offer additional spiritual growth opportunities for employees • Employ a spiritual life director for all three divisions • Evaluate the Bible memorization program from a JK-12 overview (completed Spring 2012)
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2020 VISION
Curriculum Offer a rigorous and unified (JK-12) college preparatory curriculum that challenges students of multiple academic abilities and talents. • Differentiate in instruction and assessment in all three divisions • Identify the spectrum of learning disabilities the school can support and specific accommodations the school can offer • Continue to emphasize healthy lifestyle choices • Update our comprehensive classroom technology plan • Increase the emphasis on writing in all disciplines
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Christ-Centered Community
2020 VISION
Foster an atmosphere of Christ-centered community in which the school and home partner together in seeking a collective Biblical worldview. • Hold additional multi-level or all-school chapels • Create more cross-division interaction between students • Develop an online community for book reviews, hot topics, etc. • Host quarterly parent partnership evenings (completed for 2012-13 school year) • Create additional family service opportunities • Offer an adult class each semester taught by a faculty member
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2020 VISION
Financial Prudently plan for the future by maintaining a financial plan that focuses on long term sustainability and growth including widening advancement opportunities featuring development, brand strengthening, and admissions.
• Establish an endowment committee (completed Fall 2012) • Eliminate the school’s debt • Increase lower school enrollment • Complete a comprehensive marketing study and plan
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Initiative 2020 VISION
Facilities Maintain current and develop new facilities that serve the school’s three divisions while providing appropriate common area space for the wide array of co-curricular opportunities.
• Implement the master site plan • Launch the cottage replacement building campaign • Establish a renovation and maintenance plan for current facilities • Build Warner Field House and expand Guy Gymnasium (completed Fall 2012)
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2020 VISION
Co-Curricular Offer a comprehensive co-curricular program in the arts, athletics, service, and leadership arenas that enables students to develop their God-given talents in a meaningful and Christ-honoring manner.
• Increase lower school athletic offerings • Establish a middle school student government • Develop leadership curriculum to be taught in all three divisions • Increase the number of on-campus athletic varsity head coaches
A B C D E
Practice Field Tennis Courts or Practice Field Softball Field Athletic Game Field (Soccer/Lacrosse) Maintenance Building
F Playgrounds G Athletic Center H Pedestrian Court I Center for Arts & Science J Event Lawn
K Fine Arts Facility (Current Lamb/Johnson Gym) L Guy Gym/Warner Field House M Restrooms
P1 P2 P3 P4
Parking 1 - 201 Spaces Parking 2 - 61 Spaces/Bus Parking Parking 3 - 62 Spaces Parking 4 - 231 Spaces
Mission Statement Charlotte Christian School is a Christ-centered, college preparatory school, equipping and developing students to effectively integrate Biblical truth and learning into their daily lives and to impact the culture for Christ. 7301 Sardis Road Charlotte, NC 28270 (704) 366-5657 www.charlottechristian.com