Covington Latin School Strategic Plan

i n D F E A G I R T H O F “As iron sharpens iron, so one person sharpens another.”

(Proverbs 27:17)

STRATEGIC PLAN 2022 – 2027 21 East Eleventh Street | Covington, KY 41011 | 859-291-7044 | covingtonlatin.org

OUR MISSION The Covington Latin School is a Catholic institution prompted by the Gospel message of Jesus Christ to accelerate the unique abilities of its students by fostering an environment rich in belonging, classical in thought, modern in approach, which cultivates leadership in service to others.

OUR VISION To invite gifted students to achieve their full potential through rigorous Catholic education, preparing them to exceed their expectations and prove the world their unique talent.

Founded in 1923, Covington Latin School offers a Catholic, coeducational, accelerated, classical curriculum designed to allow bright students to move at a pace and complexity that best suits their academic needs. Covington Latin School is a learning sanctuary where students develop a lifelong love of learning.

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STRATEGIC PLANNING PROCESS For 98 years, Covington Latin School has educated the Greater Cincinnati area’s brightest students who become leaders in their communities. Over the last five years, Covington Latin School has undergone a paradigm shift that prompted the school to create a strategic plan to move into its second century of education.

Stakeholders joined the Covington Latin School Board to study the school’s history, examine the current status, identify strengths and opportunities, and create cornerstones to ensure sustainability and success as it moves into its second century of educating gifted learners.

The process began in 2019 and ended in the spring of 2022. All stakeholders were engaged throughout the process with interviews, surveys, a weekend retreat, and listening sessions. Five clear strategic goals emerged, and the purpose of this strategic plan is to provide Covington Latin School with a roadmap for achieving its full potential over the next five years.

-And just like iron sharpens iron, one man sharpens another.

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STRATEGIC GOAL 1 Integrate Catholic Identity in all we do, through the Gospels’ message, inspiring our students to recognize and respond to their call as faith leaders.

Objectives • Assess and support campus ministry and Catholic leadership programs to integrate faith in all areas of the Covington Latin experience.

• Provide ongoing faith formation opportunities for the entire Covington Latin School community.

STRATEGIC GOAL 2 Educate students in an academically challenging environment that supports our gifted students’ unique educational and social-emotional needs that stimulate their imagination and desire to use their gifts to improve their community.

Objectives • Continually implement an innovative, rigorous, and classical college preparatory curriculum tailored to meet every student’s intellectual, spiritual, and social-emotional needs.

• Enhance support programs to provide academic scaffolding for neurodiverse students.

• Create pathways to improve each student’s executive functioning in every discipline.

• Evaluate current technology usage and develop an advanced technology plan to equip students to meet an ever-changing technological landscape.

• Recruit, develop, and retain highly qualified faculty and staff.

• Establish a professional learning community to enhance the development of best teaching practices and gifted learning.

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STRATEGIC GOAL 3 Build a strong and transparent Financial Future on a foundation for excellent financial management, effective fundraising, inspiring branding, and robust community engagement.

Objectives • Maintain the finance committee’s role in overseeing a solid balance sheet that meets enrollment, financial aid, and revenue goals while balancing administrative, programming, and operational expenses.

• Grow and develop endowments to fund capital improvements and financial aid.

• Develop and execute a comprehensive strategic marketing plan to achieve and maintain target enrollment; establish a clear brand strategy to inspire pride, engagement, and support.

• Develop a culture of philanthropy and engagement by cultivating long-lasting relationships with school families and alumni while strengthening alliances with local foundations, businesses, and organizations that support education.

• Develop an ongoing commitment to alumni/ae by providing a continued value of a Covington Latin School education through career networking opportunities and outreach.

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STRATEGIC GOAL 4 Advance Student Life Programs that develop and strengthen the mind, body and spirit to achieve the personal, academic, and spiritual goals of each student.

Objectives • Maintain exemplary student life programs, including beloved traditions and co-curricular activities, and promote the value of these programs to the broader community.

• Provide a comprehensive student leadership program to inspire and develop leadership skills across all grade levels.

• Define and implement programs and support services that promote wellness, foster self-worth, prepare students to navigate life in high school confidently, and prepare students to thrive academically and social-emotionally in college

STRATEGIC GOAL 5 Pursue campus improvements that are consistent with Covington Latin School’s mission.

Objectives • Develop a master plan for facility maintenance and capital improvements that include security, technology, and aesthetics, focusing on underutilized areas of Latin School’s campus and facilities.

• Evaluate adequacy of current facilities and plan for future needs to maintain excellence.

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STRATEGIC PLANNING COMMITTEE Dr. Kevin Reynolds Board Chair William Purtell Past Chair Anna Pfaehler ‘02 Julie Cruts Barry Henry Chuck Finney ‘74 Thomas Rauf ‘89 Amy Darpel Christina Rauf Noah Osterhage ‘03 Dr. Scott Spille ‘95 Very Reverend Ryan Maher Dr. John Kennedy Thomas Lonnemann Most Reverend John Iffert, Bishop of Covington

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OUR MISSION The Covington Latin School is a Catholic institution, prompted by the Gospel message of Jesus Christ, to accelerate the unique abilities of its students by fostering an environment rich in belonging, classical in thought, modern in approach, which cultivates leadership in service to others.

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21 East Eleventh Street | Covington, KY 41011 | 859-291-7044 | covingtonlatin.org