Visitation Academy State of the School

State of the School Address

Visitation Academy is a community that exists to educate children and young women and to receive and share Jesus as Mary did in her visitation to Elizabeth.

Mission Statement

In an environment which values excellence in scholarship, spirituality, leadership, and service, this Visitation Community encourages students to develop their unique gifts.

As students learn to Live Jesus with gentleness, humility, joy and freedom, they are prepared to continue to grow and to respond to others, the Church, and the global community.

Vision Statement

“Be who you are and be that well in order to give glory to the divine artist, whose handiwork we are."

- Saint Francis de Sales

 Selects Head of School

What Does the Board of Trustees Do?

 Strategic Direction of the School: Not Involved in Day-to-Day Operations

 Fiduciary Responsibility  Maintain the Mission and Values of the Institution

 Hiring Head of School

Viz Board Accomplishments

 Strategic Plan  Master Planning  Funding the Master Plan  Promoting the Charism

Viz Now Snapshots

Independent Schools Association of the Central States (ISACS)

ISACS ISSL NAIS

Independent Schools of St. Louis (ISSL) National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS)

By the Numbers

Applications

2018-2019

2107-2018

2016-2017

Viz

180

140

153

ISACS

145

145

161

ISSL

111

114

116

NAIS

181

181

191

By the Numbers

Enrollment

2018-2019

2017-2018

2016-2017

Viz

539

532

538

ISACS

400

391

406

ISSL

290

285

318

NAIS

370

374

371

By the Numbers

Attrition

2018-2019

2017-2018

2016-2017

Viz

6.7

7.2

6.3

ISACS

8.7

8.4

7.9

ISSL

8.5

7.2

6.7

NAIS

8.4

8.0

7.6

By the Numbers

New Students

2018-2019

Viz

122

ISACS

79

ISSL

59

 Financials • No Debt • $19 million endowment

By the Numbers

 Faculty: Excellent veterans • For 18/19, 73% of our faculty have advanced degrees • For 18/19, the average years of teaching experience for our faculty is 16 years

ISACS Survey

 Administered in October  1-5 Scale showing the aggregation of 4 and 5 scores  ISACS benchmarked

The school’s mission is largely achieved.

100

93.8

90 80

76

76.5

70

Mission

60 50 40 30 20 10 0 2018 Parent

Student

Faculty

The school incorporates Salesian spirituality, Salesian values, and character development into all aspects of its programs.

120

Salesian Identity

98.5

100 81.9 80

77.2

60 40 20 0 2018

Parents

Student

Faculty

Students feel well known by faculty and are appreciated for who they are.

Do we know your child?

My family feels welcome in the Visitation community.

80

Welcoming Community

79.4

79.1

75

73.5

Parent

70

Student Faculty 65

60 2018

The school is innovative in its educational offerings.

120 95.3

100 80

Innovation

81.1

79.3

60 40 20 0 2018

Parent

Student

Faculty

Classroom Facilities

Enrich Educational Spaces

70 68

68

66 64 62

62 60.3

60 58 56 2018 Parent

Student

Faculty

Positive School Spirit 96 93.8

94

School Spirit

92 90 88

86.9

86 84

82.4

82 80 78 76 2018

Parent

Student

Faculty

Would you recommend Viz? 100

93.8

90 80

Net Promoter Score

83.7 78.1

70 60 50 40 30 20 10 0 2018 Parent

Alumnae

Faculty

The Strategic Plan A Vision of the Future

 Formation of Faculty and Staff  Theology  Sophomore Conversations

Embrace an Inclusive Catholic Salesian Community

 Formation of Students  Annecy  Board Formation  ACF  Family Mass  Rosary  Pro Life  Campus Ministry  Iconography Class

Prepare Students for Life

 Entrepreneurial Program Pitch competition  Global Trips Peru France Costa Rica China  Leadership, Education and Development  Health and Wellness  Women’s Leadership program  Emerging Media  Girl Talk Mentoring Program  Owning Up

Prepare Students for Life

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Makerspace STEM Robotics Coding Presenting Ideas, Advocacy Mock Trial PBL: Parent Coffee Presentations

Enrich Educational Spaces

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New Campus Ministry Area Flexible furniture Master Plan MS/US spaces More to come...

Celebrate Viz’s Unique Identity Better Communications

Knowing your child: 1) New/revised process A)Individual communications B) Formal opportunities • Parent/teacher conferences • Student-led conferences • Sophomore conversations

Celebrate Viz’s Unique Identity Communications

 Calendar Population  Publications  Visitor  Viz Stories  Viz Week  Divisional Communication (coming back)  Mission Integration Newsletter  The Portal  Vivette Times  Podcasts  Social Media  Give STL Day

A Call to Action: We need your help!

Commitment to Continuous Improvement

Thank you!