Shaping Our Future - Regis Strategic Plan, 2020-2025

SHAPING OUR FUTURE T H E R E G I S S C H O O L S T R AT E G I C P L A N 2020 - 2025

OUR MISSION

The Regis School is an Independent Catholic School where boys become scholars and gentlemen in the Sacred Heart tradition.

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OUR COMMITMENT

As a Sacred Heart school, Regis commits itself to educate to:

A personal and active faith in God A deep respect for intellectual values A social awareness which compels to action The building of community as a Christian value Personal growth in an atmosphere of wise freedom 02

OUR OBJECTIVES 01

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Provide a strong Catholic culture in the Sacred Heart tradition which includes welcoming and embracing those of other faith traditions

Inspire students to become people of strong moral character, contributing positively to family, Church and community

Invite students to participate fully in academics, athletics and co-curricular activities

Per the Regis Experience and the five Sacred Heart goals, educate the whole person

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Motivate each student to continue successfully onto high school, college and beyond

Attract and retain a highly qualified faculty and staff

Help each student grow in faith, expand his mind, discover his purpose, exercise leadership, act compassionately and serve others

Develop scholars and gentlemen; help each student discern his unique gifts

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THE REGIS SCHOOL STRATEGIC PLAN

What is a Strategic Plan?

Contributors Four Areas of Focus Summary

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WHAT IS A STRATEGIC PLAN?

An evolution of our 2015-2019 Strategic Plan, the 2020 Strategic Plan is a Board-driven initiative that serves as a comprehensive roadmap for:

Implementing the mission of an Independent Sacred Heart Catholic education Establishing objectives and action steps Setting priorities Bringing about systemic and strategic change Developing a common vision and direction Practicing faithful stewardship of resources

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CONTRIBUTORS

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O F FA M I L I E S RESPONDED TO S U R V E Y

GAINED INPUT VIA INTERVIEWS AND SURVEYS FROM:

S T R AT E G I C P L A N N I N G CO M M I T T E E :

Current Regis families

Brett Agee, Parent/Former Board Member

Regis alums

Catherine Weldon, Teacher

Former Regis Board members

Charles Shears, Parent

Members of the school faculty and administration

Dennis Phillips, Head of School

Parents of Duchesne students

George Rizzo, Grandparent/Board Member

High school administrators Education consultants (Meitler)

Enisha Roberson, Parent, In Memoriam Jacque Townsend, Alum/Parent/Former Board Member Lauren Summerville, Parent/Board Chair Maricarmen Cano, Board Member Mark Goulas, Architect/Former Parent Michelle Malloy, Grandparent Tom Lloyd, Alumni Parent/Board 06

STRATEGIC PLAN: AREAS OF FOCUS

Academic Excellence

Operational Vitality

Mission and Sacred Heart Identity

Governance and Leadership

Academics, Technology, Sports/Co-curricular

Enrollment, Facilities, Advancement

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SHAPING ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE AC A D E M I C S • T E C H N O LO G Y • S P O R T S /CO - C U R R I C U L A R P R O G R A M S

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HIGHLIGHTS: ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE AC A D E M I C S

• A competent/qualified faculty and academic excellence consistently rate as very important to parents.

• Most parents believe an expectation for academic excellence is evident at the school, the school is doing a good job of preparing their sons academically, and the academic program is rigorous and challenging.

• Regis students’ scores consistently exceed the ERB norm for Independent Schools, with improvements and growth occurring in writing mechanics, verbal reasoning, and mathematics.

• Some parents and students expressed a desire for heightened rigor around mathematics, writing and AP/honors prep.

• The recent curriculum changes have caused some concern and misunderstandings among parents and teachers.

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HIGHLIGHTS: ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE TECHNOLOGY

• Although most parents believe their sons are learning appropriate technology skills, parents and students would like to see more opportunities to develop computer programming, coding, robotic and advanced technological skills.

S P O R T S/CO - C U R R I C U L A R P R O G R A M S

• Although co-curricular and sports programs didn’t rank in the Top 10 “very important” reasons to choose a school for their son, most parents believe quality sports teams/ programs and sufficient co-curricular programs exist at The Regis School.

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YOUR VOICE: WHAT’S IMPORTANT TO YOU?

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A competent/qualified faculty and academic excellence consistently rate as “very important” to parents.

Up-to-date technology ranked #9.

Sports/Co-curricular programs did not rank in the Top 10; however, contributors deemed them highly beneficial.

TO P 10 (O F 22) FAC TO R S D E E M E D “ V E RY I M P O R TA N T ” I N C H O O S I N G A S C H O O L F O R YO U R S O N

97% Competent and qualified faculty 94% Safe and secure learning environment 91% Academic excellence 81% Welcoming culture/climate 80% Class size 75% Communication between school and parents 60% Creating a good local community and global citizen 55% Sacred Heart values 55% Up-to-date technology 50% Catholic faith formation, values, morals 11

YOUR VOICE: EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM

Most parents believe an expectation for academic excellence is evident at the school, the school is doing a good job of preparing their sons academically, and the academic program is rigorous and challenging.

An expectation for academic excellence is evident.

The school is doing a good job of preparing my son academically.

The academic program is rigorous and challenging.

95% 5% YES NO 92% 8% YES NO 89% 11% YES NO

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YOUR VOICE: TECHNOLOGY

Although most parents believe their sons are learning appropriate technology skills, parents and students would like to see more opportunities to develop computer programming, coding, robotic and advanced technological skills.

98% 2% YES NO

Quality technology is available.

93% 7% YES NO

My son is learning appropriate technology skills.

Digital citizenship is promoted.

My son benefits from using technology in the classroom.

91% 9% YES NO 86% 14% YES NO 13

YOUR VOICE: CO-CURRICULAR PROGRAM

Although co-curricular and sports programs didn’t rank in the Top 10 “very important” reasons to choose a school for their son, most parents believe quality sports teams/ programs and sufficient co-curricular programs exist at The Regis School.

90% 10% YES NO

Quality sports teams/programs are available.

83% 17% YES NO

My son benefits from the co-curricular activities.

80% 20% YES NO

The school has sufficient co-curricular programs.

A quality performing arts program exists.

69% 31% YES NO 14

ACTIONS: ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE

An academic masterplan has been put in place with the addition of an innovative curriculum mapping tool that strengthens and aligns the academic program throughout all divisions.

A new research-based comprehensive faculty development program has been implemented to guide faculty toward instructional excellence.

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SHAPING MISSION AND SACRED HEART IDENTITY

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HIGHLIGHTS: MISSION AND SACRED HEART IDENTITY

• Parents, faculty, staff and students value the charism of the Sacred Heart lived out at the school.

• All questions on the survey regarding the Catholic identity of the school were received favorably (agree or strongly agree).

• Parents of Catholic students—who comprise 59% of the student body—said they are pleased their sons are learning about other religions as a result of the religious diversity at the school.

• Parents overwhelmingly feel The Regis School is a safe environment and there is a strong sense of community in the school.

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YOUR VOICE: CATHOLIC/SACRED HEART IDENTITY

All questions on the survey regarding the Catholic identity of the school were received favorably.

The Sacred Heart mission and values are a valuable part of my son’s education.

98% 2% YES NO

Service to others is an important aspect of the school program.

98% 2% YES NO

The Regis School effectively teaches the Catholic faith.

97% 3% YES NO

Faculty and staff model Sacred Heart values/behavior.

97% 3% YES NO

Prayer is part of daily school life.

96% 4% YES NO 18

YOUR VOICE: WHAT’S IMPORTANT TO YOU?

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A safe and secure learning environment ranked as extremely important to parents.

TO P 10 (O F 22) FAC TO R S D E E M E D “ V E RY I M P O R TA N T ” I N C H O O S I N G A S C H O O L F O R YO U R S O N

97% Competent and qualified faculty 94% Safe and secure learning environment 91% Academic excellence 81% Welcoming culture/climate 80% Class size 75% Communication between school and parents 60% Creating a good local community and global citizen 55% Sacred Heart values 55% Up-to-date technology 50% Catholic faith formation, values, morals 19

YOUR VOICE: SCHOOL ENVIRONMENT

Parents overwhelmingly feel The Regis School is a safe environment and there is a strong sense of community in the school.

The Regis School is a safe environment.

99% 1% YES NO

My son feels good about his school experience.

99% 1% YES NO

There is a strong sense of community in the school.

The School provides programs/services to help address my son’s social/emotional needs.

96% 4% YES NO 91% 9% YES NO 20

ACTIONS: MISSION AND SACRED HEART IDENTITY

Connection with the Sacred Heart charism and goals will be strengthened across all constituencies and all aspects of school life, to highlight leadership development, service to others, student-to-student mentorship and social/emotional growth.

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SHAPING OPERATIONAL VITALITY E N R O L L M E N T • FAC I L I T I E S • A DVA N C E M E N T

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HIGHLIGHTS: OPERATIONAL VITALITY ENROLLMENT

• Total enrollment for 2019-20 is at 82% capacity.

• Net retention for past five years averages 92% or above for all grades.

• 100% of 2019 Regis graduates were accepted by their first choice of high school.

• There was an expressed desire by all constituents for the school to identify, articulate and communicate the key descriptors of the school.

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HIGHLIGHTS: OPERATIONAL VITALITY FAC I L I T I E S

•A lthough most parents believe there are adequate classrooms and instructional space, many mentioned the need for the main administration/early childhood building to be rebuilt.

• Parents requested that the school communicate a plan for facility upgrades and expansion to better help them “sell” the school to their friends.

A DVA N C E M E N T

• The long-range goal of advancement is to balance the budget and provide funds for program and facility improvement.

• The Regis School retired its debt from the building of the Miller Family Student Life Center in 2019 and is now debt free.

• In addition to our current campus and paved parking lots, Regis owns 4 additional lots in the neighborhood.

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YOUR VOICE: FACILITIES

Although most parents believe there are adequate classrooms and instructional space, many mentioned the need for the main administration/early childhood building to be rebuilt.

School building and grounds are clean and well kept.

There are adequate classrooms and instructional space.

96% 4% YES NO 98% 2% YES NO

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ACTIONS: OPERATIONAL VITALITY

A comprehensive multi-year advancement plan (encompassing Marketing, Communications, Enrollment, Development) will be created and updated annually.

• School leaders and all constituencies will operate through a spirit of collaboration to advance the Regis mission.

• A marketing and communications plan, including creation of consistent messaging and brand for the school, is being developed.

A facilities master plan will be developed to fully utilize the Regis campus.

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SHAPING GOVERNANCE AND LEADERSHIP

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HIGHLIGHTS: GOVERNANCE AND LEADERSHIP

•9 7% of parents surveyed indicated a competent and qualified faculty and administration is a “very important” factor for choosing a school for their sons.

• T wenty members of the administration, faculty and staff hold advanced degrees, and the school is governed by an active and highly skilled Board of Directors.

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HIGHLIGHTS: GOVERNANCE AND LEADERSHIP

The leadership model for the school will provide clear lines of responsibility and effective operating procedures.

The Board of Directors will continue to provide visionary leadership for the school.

The Strategic Plan will be monitored and updated by the Head of School and Board of Directors.

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SUMMARY: SHAPING OUR FUTURE

AC A D E M I C E XC E L L E N C E

M I S S I O N A N D S AC R E D H E A R T I D E N T I T Y

An academic masterplan will be developed based on key performance indicators (KPIs) to improve student outcomes and teacher effectiveness, and to improve co-curricular and sports programs.

Connection with the Sacred Heart charism and goals will be strengthened across all constituencies and all aspects of school life, curricular and co-curricular, and culture.

A new teacher supervision process has been introduced.

O P E R AT I O N A L V I TA L I T Y

G OV E R N A N C E A N D L E A D E R S H I P

A comprehensive multi-year advancement plan (encompassing Marketing, Communications, Enrollment, Development) will be created and updated annually.

The leadership model for the school will provide clear lines of responsibility and effective operating procedures.

• A marketing and communications plan, including creation of consistent messaging and brand for the school, is being developed.

A facilities master plan will be developed.

The Board of Directors will continue to provide visionary leadership for the school.

The Strategic Plan will be monitored and updated by the Head of School and Board of Directors.

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QUESTIONS?

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BACKUP SLIDES

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YOUR VOICE: EFFECTIVENESS IN PREPARING MY CHILD

Religion

15% 3%

82%

Physical Education

20% 3%

77%

English/Literature/Reading

75%

19%

6%

Math

75%

19%

6%

20%

6%

22%

5%

27%

6%

Science

74%

Social Studies

72%

Sports

67%

World Languages

62%

Music

62%

Health Education/Wellness

59%

Art ABOVE AVERAGE

55% AVERAGE

29%

10% 13%

26% 34% 37%

7% 8%

BELOW AVERAGE

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