2017-2020 Strategic Plan Update

2017-2020

STRATEGIC PLAN UPDATE

IDENTITY OBJECTIVE #1 - COMPLETED

PHILOSOPHY OF CHRISTIAN EDUCATION Refine our philosophy of education to reflect our core values: Christ-centered, caring community and the pursuit of excellence.

The Philosophy of Christian Eduction reflects the why, who and how of Second Baptist School: Why (Christ-centered) - what we believe about truth.

Who (caring community) - what we believe about students, faculty and the community.

How (pursuit of excellence) - what we believe about education.

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IDENTITY

OBJECTIVE #2 - IN PROCESS PORTRAIT OF A GRADUATE

Using our Philosophy of Christian Education, create a portrait of graduate. The Portrait of an SBS Graduate will reflect the mission and passion of our school and include the core values and skills every student will have developed upon graduation from Second Baptist School.

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CURRICULUM OBJECTIVE #1 - COMPLETED

VERTICAL ALIGNMENT IN EACH GRADE AND COURSE. Clarify learning objectives in each course and grade level.

Define and document the content, skills, and learning outcomes covered in each grade level or academic course.Â

Second Baptist School has a history of rich academics and quality instruction. In years past, we dedicated resources to ensure curriculum was aligned in lower school -- our goal being to eliminate gaps and overlaps. In the last two years, we have taken vertical alignment to the next step; working closely with middle school faculty and administrators to create the best possible foundation for our students that can upon which we can build. Our goal is that every student promoting to middle school is prepared to soar!

- Head of Lower School Evette Haberman

OBJECTIVE #2 - COMPLETED

VERTICAL ALIGNMENT IN EACH SCHOOL DIVISION Vertically align curricula between division levels so that individual courses and grade levels effectively build upon one another.

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CURRICULUM OBJECTIVE #3 - COMPLETED

VERTICAL ALIGNMENT ACROSS ALL GRADE LEVELS Vertically align curricula across division levels so that in grades PK3 - 12, individual courses and grade levels work strategically with one another to reach desired student outcomes.

OBJECTIVE #4 - IN PROCESS

VERTICAL ALIGNMENT SUSTAINABILITY Utilize the comprehensive account of our vertically aligned curricula to set goals and make informed academic decisions moving forward.

OBJECTIVE ONE

"Vertical alignment is the process by which we create a seamless curricular experience for students. This process not only directly benefits learning at each level, but it fosters collaboration amongst faculty. Ultimately, vertical alignment is an ongoing process that fosters a strong, professional learning community."

- Head of Middle School Ellen Barrett

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TECHNOLOGY

OBJECTIVE #1 - COMPLETED

MEANINGFUL CURRICULAR CONTENT FOR STUDENTS Through purposeful and effective use of technology, provide training and support for teachers to be confident and competent in using technology resources to deliver effective curriculum, instruction and assessment to students.

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TECHNOLOGY OBJECTIVE #2 - COMPLETED

SCHOOL-WIDE ACADEMIC TECHNOLOGY THREAD Develop and purposefully align technology curriculum in grades PK3 - 12.

OBJECTIVE #3 - IN PROCESS

SUSTAINABLE TECHNOLOGY INFRASTRUCTURE Invest in sound technology infrastructure to maintain reliability and connectivity throughout campus.

"Not all students excel in Athletics or the Arts, we are ensuring that students with high interests in technology are expanding this interest at the same level of excellence that parents expect from Second Baptist School. Through collaborative learning programming robots, applications, drones and more, students are able to develop high level teamwork, communication and critical thinking skills. Students have the opportunity to showcase these skills in various technology competitions."

- Technology Instruction Designer Blake Alderfer

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SUSTAINABILITY OBJECTIVE #1 - COMPLETED SCHOOL MARKETING Implement a comprehensive marketing plan to enhance awareness of the school in the Houston community in order to increase admissions inquiries and applications.

OBJECTIVE #2 - COMPLETED ENROLLMENT Establish programs to increase class size in early childhood and lower school programs to impact the school’s long-term enrollment.

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SUSTAINABILITY

OBJECTIVE #3 - COMPLETED RETENTION To improve retention, create opportunities for engagement that students and parents can participate in as they transition through grade levels.

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FACILITIES OBJECTIVE #1 - COMPLETED BASEBALL STADIUM Upgrade the baseball stadium and facilities to increase seating capacity for spectators and create consistent sight lines. Update the apron, scoreboard and dugouts.

OBJECTIVE #2 - COMPLETED SOFTBALL STADIUM Upgrade the softball stadium and facilities that include the practice and dugout areas, the batting cage and backstop wall. Overall improvement of the visual appearance of the stadium and surrounding area to provide a better athletic experience for softball athletes and their families.

"The recent upgrades to the baseball and softball facility were important aspects of the school's strategic plan. We are all excited to have our facility match the level of excellence to which our teams perform. The upgrades are meant to display excellence in the Second Baptist School brand and inspire pride in our players, coaches and fans. God has blessed SBS in big ways, this is just one more example of how great it is to be an Eagle" - Director of Athletics Mike Walker SECOND BAPTIST SCHOOL

FACILITIES

OBJECTIVE #3 - COMPLETED E GYM LOBBY AND LOCKER ROOMS Improve the experience of our female athletes by renovating and upgrading the locker room and E Gym lobby area.

Updating spaces for middle and upper school male athletes who use E Gym lockers.

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EMPLOYEES OBJECTIVE #1Â - COMPLETED HIRING PROCEDURES Create procedures that allow the head of school and division heads to navigate the hiring process clearly, confidently and smoothly, which in turn will impact the quality of educators placed in each division.

OBJECTIVE #2 - COMPLETED HANDBOOKS Review and modify handbooks so that policies, expectations, and procedures for employees and students/parents are clear and accurate.

OBJECTIVE #3 - IN PROCESS EVALUATIONS Create relevant, meaningful tools for the head of school and division heads to evaluate their faculty, administrators and staff. Provide valuable feedback and institutional support to enhance the employee's ability to effectively impact each student.

Updating both our student/parent and employee handbooks were significant undertakings. Our goal was to bring clarity and accuracy to the community while making sure the contents aligned with our mission, educational philosophy, policies and expectations.

- Director of Finance Karen Keir SECOND BAPTIST SCHOOL