POSITIONING FOR
PROMINENCE, PERFORMANCE, & PERMANENCE The 2019-2023 Strategic Plan for OLSH
Over the course of the past five years, OLSH has experienced a steep trajectory of growth and advancement. Building upon the momentum that has been achieved, our school’s next strategic plan is primarily focused upon further elevating our status; developing in-depth plans, structure and systems; measuring our performance and outcomes; and strengthening our short and long-term financial position. The Plan focuses on seven main strategic goals, addresses needs and suggests new initiatives to not only sustain the school, but allow it to continue to advance and progress to meet student needs. Here you’ll find an overview of the Strategic Goals and Initiatives in the Plan. In future issues of this publication, we will share progress and outcomes.
Bolstering Academic Excellence, Student Outcomes and College Readiness Initiatives supporting the first new strategic goal include the development of a Comprehensive Guidance and Counseling Plan and a long-range Athletics and Extracurricular Activities Plan. The OLSH curriculum will be aligned vertically and horizontally and will include courses that provide students with greater exposure to global cultures. Options for dual credit enrollment with area colleges and universities, as well as AP course offerings, will be expanded. OLSH will be readily recognized and highly regarded for integrating the Catholic Church’s teachings throughout the disciplines included in its curriculum, and will continue to enhance its 21st century learning environment through collaborations with an increasing number of community-based, national, and international partners. OLSH students will have access to Naviance, a comprehensive college and career readiness solution that helps to align student strengths and interests to postsecondary goals. This program will improve student outcomes and provide a better resource for tracking and reporting these outcomes. An increasing number of OLSH students will gain acceptance to the nation’s top tier colleges and universities.
Articulating and Advancing the OLSH Mission and Brand To achieve this goal, initiatives include the development of content that effectively encapsulates the OLSH brand and value proposition, and the creation of a Comprehensive Strategic Marketing and Communications Plan, which will guide outreach to internal constituents, as well as targeted external constituents and markets, including new community partners. OLSH will explore collaborative and innovative relationships with elementary schools, high schools, and post-secondary institutions. Greater efforts will be made to increase knowledge of and participation in mission integration activities and initiatives, and OLSH will continue to provide formation for faculty, staff, and coaches/ moderators in order to deepen its Felician-Franciscan tradition. OLSH will demonstrate excellence in mission by deepening its relationship and level of collaboration with other Felician-Sponsored Ministries, locally and across North America.
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