HCA Strategic Plan - Christ in the Center

OUR MISSION We are a Christ-centered learning community focused on equipping minds, transforming hearts, and impacting culture.

OUR PILLARS OF IMPACT

TRANSFORMING HEARTS

EQUIPPING MINDS

IMPACTING CULTURE

We provide an intentional environment

We provide excellence in the classroom

We unapologetically challenge students to

of spiritual growth, student activity,

through personalized learning, integrated

discover God’s calling for their lives and

and servant leadership to promote the

technology, and the individual care

emerge as catalysts to boldly transform

development of students as Christ-

of every student in an environment

the world for Jesus Christ.

followers.

immersed in a biblical worldview.

EPHESIANS 3:17-21 “I PRAY THAT YOU, BEING ROOTED AND ESTABLISHED IN LOVE, MAY HAVE POWER, TOGETHER WITH ALL THE SAINTS, TO GRASP HOW WIDE AND LONG AND HIGH AND DEEP IS THE LOVE OF CHRIST, AND TO KNOW THIS LOVE THAT SURPASSES KNOWLEDGE – THAT YOU MAY BE FILLED TO THE MEASURE OF ALL THE FULLNESS OF GOD. NOW TO HIM WHO IS ABLE TO DO IMMEASURABLY MORE THAN ALL WE ASK OR IMAGINE, ACCORDING TO HIS POWER THAT IS AT WORK WITHIN US, TO HIM BE GLORY IN THE THE CHURCH IN CHRIST JESUS THROUGHOUT ALL GENERATIONS, FOREVER AND EVER.”

OUR CORE VALUES >>

FAITH We integrate a biblical worldview throughout every aspect of school life to better afford students the opportunity to discover and embrace God’s ultimate purpose for their lives.

EXCELLENCE Our primary responsibility is the development of students spiritually, academically, emotionally, socially, and physically. Students will learn, grow, and flourish in a Christcentered environment of excellence that encourages reaching their unique potential.

SERVICE Learning, modeling, and practicing servant leadership is essential to worldview and leadership development. Tangible evidence of placing the needs of others before self is expected. We encourage students to follow Christ’s example of leadership through servanthood.

COMMUNITY Building, enhancing, and maintaining community are integral to all aspects of school life.

We promote strong relationships with each other and all stakeholders through respect and acceptance of one another. We embrace and encourage parent participation and open communication between the school and the home.

STUDENT ENGAGEMENT Understanding that learning and growth occurs in a variety of formats and environments, we offer engaging activities for our student body. We desire to advance student development and leadership capacity, support students in the pursuit of their passions, connect students with one another, enhance creative competence, and increase the overall sense of community and enjoyment.

LISTENING TO GOD’S PLAN FOR HCA In developing our strategic plan, I am humbly aware of the words of John 15:5, “I am the vine, you are the branches. Whoever abides in me and I in him, he it is that bears much fruit, for apart from me you can do nothing.” We can do nothing unless Christ is firmly at the center of our school. The preparation of this institutional roadmap for the years ahead is intended to be an exercise in submission. We affirm that God directs all of our steps, but we must also make the decision to boldly “go” where He directs. Our goal at HCA is to actively listen, quickly see, and boldly respond to the Lord’s direction in our midst. So while our Strategic Plan for 2024-2030 is a roadmap to the future, we fully acknowledge that we follow God’s direction in His perfect timing for every academic initiative and new project.

At Hebron Christian Academy, we stand in awe of God’s continual provision and direction. Since the inception of HCA in 1999, we have marveled at the countless ways God has increased the impact of our school on our region both academically and spiritually. These past few years have been no exception with myriad fulfilled dreams and extraordinary blessings. As we continue to seek God’s direction for our school, we affirm these historical blessings and eagerly anticipate His path for our future.

As part of the strategic planning process, our board, administration, teachers, parents, students, graduates, and even local business leaders shared their HCA stories and dreams through numerous focus groups, many surveys, multiple listening sessions, and purpose-driven meetings designed to ask bold spiritual questions about our next steps. These stories were vital in the preparation of this document.

This strategic plan provides a roadmap to guide Hebron Christian Academy toward a bright future by ensuring Christ remains at the center. The HCA Strategic Plan draws attention to, and focuses on, our three Strategic Pillars of Impact: Transforming Hearts (focused personal and corporate faith), Equipping Minds (comprehensive academic excellence and the campus expansion necessary to meet needs), and Impacting Culture (intentional student leadership and community engagement).

We eagerly anticipate remarkable years ahead as Hebron Christian Academy courageously insists on Christ as our Center.

Loving the journey,

Dr. James E. Taylor Head of School

STRATEGIC PLAN OVERVIEW EXPLORE OUR STRATEGIC INITIATIVES »

TRANSFORMING HEARTS » 1. HCA will strive to have every student know Jesus Christ as their personal Savior.

2. HCA will boldly assert the preeminence of Christ in every facet of our school.

3. HCA will train students to understand their life and vocation as their spiritual calling.

4. HCA will expand opportunities for current parents, alumni, and parents of alumni to remain involved spiritually.

5. HCA will advance the gospel in the home, in our nation, and in the world.

EQUIPPING MINDS » 1. HCA will develop a detailed curriculum aligned both horizontally and vertically that will exceed all state standards.

2. HCA will emphasize an applied learning philosophy with the expansion of STEM related courses and opportunities on all levels.

3. HCA will hire and retain passionate educators who desire to pursue academic excellence and spiritual discipleship.

4. HCA will create a new school – Lions Learning Academy – to minister to students with mild to moderate intellectual disabilities.

5. HCA will conduct and complete a long range campus plan and complete the planned projects while remaining fiscally responsible.

IMPACTING CULTURE » 1. HCA will increase student training and expectations for community service and internship opportunities.

2. HCA will cultivate a more engaged relationship with our 180 representative churches and community organizations.

3. HCA will challenge our students to solve global challenges through the development of Capstone Projects.

4. HCA will provide expanded offerings for domestic and international mission trips and educational travel for students and families.

5. HCA will become a leader in the growing School Choice movement.

1 TRANSFORMING HEARTS Strategic Initiative 1 » HCA will strive to have every student know Jesus Christ as their personal Savior.

1.1

Focus Chapel Services on Evangelism

1.2

Expand Discipleship Groups

1.3

Use Teaching as Discipleship Model

1.4

Expand Church Involvement

1.5

Provide Evangelism Training

Strategic Initiative 2 » HCA will boldly assert the preeminence of Christ in every facet of our school.

2.1

Exemplify a Christian Worldview in All Extracurricular Activities and Events

2.2

Align Biblical Worldview in All Curriculum

2.3

Expand Spiritual Student Activities

2.4

Align Marketing Materials

2.5

Prioritize Partnerships with Global Missions

1 TRANSFORMING HEARTS Strategic Initiative 3 » HCA will train students to understand their life and vocation as their spiritual calling.

3.1

Expand the Community Impact of Discipleship Groups

3.2

Increase Student Involvement in Chapel

3.3

Develop Student Capstone Projects

3.4

Emphasize Christian College Counseling

3.5

Begin spiritually Applied Career Training

Strategic Initiative 4 » HCA will expand opportunities for current parents, alumni, and parents of alumni to remain involved spiritually.

4.1

Hire an Alumni Coordinator

4.2

Publish Online Alumni Spotlight

4.3

Expand Alumni Opportunities on All Mission Travel

4.4

Partnership with Orphanage Emmanuel

4.5

Originate Annual Illustrious Alumni Awards

1 TRANSFORMING HEARTS Strategic Initiative 5 » HCA will advance the gospel in the home, in our nation, and in the world.

5.1

Continue Culture Series for Chapel

5.2

Develop “Christian Parent University”

5.3

Expand Global Mission Partnerships

5.4

Align Volunteer Hours with Ministries

5.5

Partner with Local Churches and Pastors to Increase Engagement

2 EQUIPPING MINDS Strategic Initiative 1 » HCA will develop a detailed curriculum aligned both horizontally and vertically that will exceed all state standards.

1.1

Lead Alignment Sessions for LS, MS, HS

1.2

Address Curricular Gaps and Overlaps

1.3

Strive for ERB Scores in the Top 10%

1.4

Emphasize Applied Learning Model

1.5

Include Spiritual Goals in Alignment

Strategic Initiative 2 » HCA will emphasize an applied learning philosophy with the expansion of STEM related courses and opportunities on all levels.

2.1

Expand AP Course Offerings

2.2

Add Applied Electives in LS, MS, HS

2.3

Refine J-Term Course Offerings

2.4

Optimize Transition for Grades 5-6 & 8-9

2.5

Enlarge Summer Academic Offerings

2 EQUIPPING MINDS Strategic Initiative 3 » HCA will hire and retain passionate educators who desire to pursue academic excellence and spiritual discipleship.

3.1

Increase Base Pay

3.2

Standardize Recruitment Process

3.3

Provide Additional Staff PD

3.4

Begin Wednesday Late Start for Training

3.5

Refine Teacher Evaluation Format

Strategic Initiative 4 » HCA will create a new school – Lions Learning Academy – to minister to students with mild to moderate intellectual disabilities.

4.1

Complete Soft Start Facility

4.2

Implement Christian Curriculum

4.3

Strategize Fundraising Models

4.4

Finalize Land, Plans, and Renderings

4.5

Initiate Admissions Platform

2 EQUIPPING MINDS Strategic Initiative 5 » HCA will conduct and complete a long range campus plan and complete the projects while remaining fiscally responsible.

5.1

Lions Learning Academy ($20 million)

5.2

Athletic Field House ($8 million)

5.3

New High School ($14 million)

5.4

Expanded Lower School ($8 million)

5.5

Student Center ($6 million)

God-sized Dream: Staff Neighborhood ($6 million)

3 IMPACTING CULTURE Strategic Initiative 1 » HCA will increase student training and expectations for community service and internship opportunities.

1.1

Expand Community Service Expectations

1.2

Develop Local Ministry Partnerships

1.3

Provide Additional Internships for HS

1.4

Assist Community Youth Organizations

1.5

Utilize Capstones to Solve Local Issues

Strategic Initiative 2 » HCA will cultivate a more engaged relationship with our 180+ representative churches and community organizations.

2.1

Involve Churches in Culture Series

2.2

Begin Pastor Lunch & Learns

2.3

Initiate Leadership Social Events

2.4

Partner for Missions

2.5

Invite Leaders to Engage Students

3 IMPACTING CULTURE Strategic Initiative 3 » HCA students will seek to solve global challenges through the development of Capstone Projects.

3.1

Assess Students on Interests & Needs in LS, MS, and HS

3.2

Develop Expectations and Parameters

3.3

Involve Experts in Various Fields

3.4

Create Visual and Verbal Presentations

3.5

Showcase Student Solutions

Strategic Initiative 4 » HCA will provide expanded offerings for domestic and international mission trips and educational travel for students and families.

4.1

Research Strategic Partnerships

4.2

Align Partnerships with Capstones

4.3

Create Mission Rubrics for Service

4.4

Train and Empower Students to Lead

4.5

Initiate Domestic and International Opportunities

3 IMPACTING CULTURE Strategic Initiative 5 » HCA will become a leader in the growing School Choice movement.

5.1

Research Needs and Challenges

5.2

Expand Political Involvement

5.3

Involve Staff & Students

5.4

Invite Movement Leaders on Campus

5.5

Provide HCA as a Conference Location