Strategic Plan 2024

Jr. Kindergarten - 8th Grade Lower and Middle Schools Campus 4385 Lower Roswell Road, Marietta

9th - 12th Grade Upper School Campus 2509 Post Oak Tritt Road, Marietta

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February 2024

The

mission

of Mt. Bethel Christian Academy is

to provide a truly Christ-centered education for our children through an environment which develops and encourages academic excellence, spiritual growth, and a lifelong love and desire for learning.

Overview:

It’s encouraging to see how the scriptures provide a roadmap for strategic planning. We are admonished to balance the wisdom of careful planning (Proverbs 21:5, 6:6-8, Luke 14:28) with the humility of knowing that our plans are of no value if they are not God’s plans (Proverbs 16:3, 16:9, James 4:13-15).

We are reminded that “unless the LORD builds the house, those who build it labor in vain”. (Proverbs 27:1).

Here at MBCA, we are keenly aware that this school is God’s and that we are simply his stewards, tasked with managing it well for his glory.

We are excited to share The MBCA Strategic Plan, which gives an overview of how we will continue to thrive by stewarding the time, talent, and treasure which God has entrusted to us.

The process:

Academy leadership has involved

faculty and staff, parents, students, alumni parents, as well as experts and professionals in developing this plan.

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Initiative VIII :

Facilities

////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// From surveys, to focus groups and committees, to open forums, we have been blessed with a breadth of insight

Our goal is to

that is incorporated into this plan.

provide stellar facilities

to enhance student success and fulfillment of our mission.

The details:

Here you will see a broad overview

This supports enrollment growth, existing and proposed

which represents detailed executable plans. The SMART

programs, and attracts and retains mission-fit students and staff.

(Specific, Measurable, Assignable, Reasonable, Time-

> > >

bound) goals which flesh out the overview you see here requires a team effort, and everyone in our community

Develop and Phase Master Facility Plan

will have an opportunity to be involved through

Complete Phase 1 of the Master Facility Plan Develop and complete future phase: academic buildings, performing arts, dining hall, gymnasium, and more

leading, volunteering, praying, giving, and participating.

Already underway with many of these initiatives, we are realizing the power of a purpose-driven community

Ph ase 1 Details: • • • • • • • • •

Performance turf field (completed) Parking and campus beautification (completed) STEM Engineering lab (completed) Cross Country trail (completed) Conversion of softball/baseball field (completed) Digital Media Production Studio (completed) STEM Biomed lab Construct fine arts studio Complete 20,000 s.f., state-of-the-art Student Center, complete with weight rooms, training rooms, locker rooms, offices, meeting space, multipurpose event space, concessions, press box, flex classroom space, balcony overlooking the field, and more.

Fute Ph ase, details: Move Middle School, and Lower School if needed, to the Upper School campus to allow all three divisions to grow and provide much needed space. This will be done through the construction of the following: 1.

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Academic facilities Expanded dining facilities Commercial kitchen Student commons areas Performance gym New traffic entrance and exit

which comes together to accomplish a common goal.

The purpose and implementation: An effective strategic plan is not one that is simply completed and put on a shelf. It’s a living concept that continues to develop and improve as it is implemented.

It acts as a road map, and as we discover new horizons and pursue new opportunities, the plan will continue to grow with us. We are thrilled to join together to accomplish these exciting goals!

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Initiative VII :

Psnel

Our goal is to

hire and retain the highest

quality, mission-focused faculty and staff who are invested in the lives of students and their development, both academically and spiritually.

national and local search opportunities > Broaden with partnerships and professional networks that focus on recruitment of Christian faculty

Initiative I : Acadic Developmt

Our goal is to

build on MBCA’s reputation of

providing high-quality academic programs that attract build on MBCA’s reputation of providing high-quality and retain mission-fit students andand develop well-rounded, academic programs that attract retain good-fit students and develop students who will be well-rounded, lifelong learners who are committed to excellence in all lifelong learners who are committed to excellence in all facets of their lives. facets of their lives

. . . . . .

to increase pay and benefits for > Continue faculty and staff

> Develop coaching programs for faculty and staff funding and strengthen process for ongoing > Increase professional development > Enhance HR processes > Reinforce security training for faculty and staff

Develop departmental structure led by department chairs Develop a school-wide scope and sequence/curriculum map Deepen STEM and Arts programming Strengthen opportunities for students who thrive on additional challenge with advanced and honors tracks as well as expand targeted academic support Develop faculty peer-mentorship programs Complete development of a new US course catalog and crossdivisional curriculum mapping

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Initiative II :

Spitual Developmt

Our goal is to ensure spiritual growth is a

foundational element in every facet of the school's planning, programming, personnel, and operations.

. FURTHER STRENGTHEN our chapel program at each level

. P A R T N E R W I T H like-minded Christian organizations, leveraging their strengths to supplement inhouse spiritual development

. CO N D U C T a c o m p re h e n s i ve Biblical integration coaching

Our goal is to

provide robust opportunities

outside the classroom for student development spiritually, emotionally, socially, intellectually, and physically.

program, training all faculty in

Complete program director alignment in sports, arts, and other co-curriculars Complete expansion of football, softball, swim, and tennis programs

2

. . .

Establish a coach training and mentorship program Work with Campus Planning Committee to develop facilities to support our co-curriculars

Expand fine and performing arts offerings and strengthen club offerings Increase participation in national organizations

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Initiative VI:

Co-Cculs

Mt. Bethel Chsti Acady is mmitted to missi-propate grth in all eas.

how to most effectively integrate

. ALIGN and coordinate all

a Biblical worldview in the

facets of MBCA spiritual

classroom

development: Bible classes,

. DEVELOP cohesive Bible

chapel, retreats, student

curriculum that follows a sequence

leadership, discipleship

from JK -12th grade which includes

groups, Biblical integration,

cross-disciplinary connections

and more

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Initiative V :

Finces

Our goal is to

build on today’s

momentum of strong stewardship, ensuring quality management strategies, efficiency, stability, and long-term sustainability in all Academy operations.

. . . . .

Complete automation of financial processes Strengthen finance and investment committee with experts in the community Provide more deliberate management of endowment funds Formalize comprehensive business office policy and procedure manual Expand strategic approach to budgeting through broader involvement and ongoing five-year budgeting process

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Initiative III :

Enrollmt Our goal is to > > > >

expand enrollment to 80 mission-fit students per grade.

Maintain small class sizes and a personal feel where every student is known, but expand to create critical mass in all programs Continue to build momentum on eighth-to-ninth-grade retention Increase recruitment of mission-fit families from public schools Meet enrollment goals, including filling empty seats remaining in Upper School, as we continue to grow our newest division: August 2023: 700 (172 in Upper School) August 2028: 830 (240 in Upper School) August 2033: 1000 (320 in Upper School)

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Initiative IV:

Advct Our goal is to

raise sufficient funds

to complete the master facility plan and support annual operational needs to provide the h i g h e s t -

q u a l i t y e d u c a t i o n for our students.

. R a i s e $ 8 . 7 M i l l i o n for Phase 1 by July 2024 . R a i s e $ 1 . 5 M i l l i o n in grants by December 2024 . R a i s e $ 8 0 0 , 0 0 0 in annual giving . E Ss tTaAbBl Li sI hS HP lPaLnAnNeNd EGDi vGi nI VgI NPGr oPgRr aOmG R A M . S t r e n g t h e n the Alumni Association through formalizing its structure and activities

. Develop i n n o v a t i v e marketing initiatives

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