Westminster Schools of Augusta
strategic plan 2021 - 2025
Thrive 2025
A word from the
head of school and Chairman Dear Wildcat Community, More than five years ago, REALIZE 2020 propelled Westminster toward higher levels of missional excellence. Having achieved many of our strategic goals, we now set a path to achieve even greater objectives. Much as we challenge our young Westminster graduates to constantly press forward, seeking growth and development while pursuing excellence for God's glory, we now answer the call to continue the school's legacy of teaching and learning from a biblical worldview, modeling Christian faith and character, and leading boldly for the glory of God. THRIVE 2025 details the vision outlined by the Board of Trustees and faculty for the future endeavors of Westminster Schools of Augusta. By collectively focusing for the next five years on these four missions and their associated goals, we will continue to THRIVE through 2025. Significant progress has already been made as we step towards the celebration of our 50th year next fall. We look forward to working with our community to accomplish all of these wonderful projects, which enhance the instruction of today's students as well as benefit those who will join us in the next 50 years. Please continue to pray for Westminster as we execute an exciting strategic plan that will help us glorify God daily by providing an excellent education that equips students to live extraordinary lives for Jesus Christ. Blessings,
Brian Case Head of School
John Weaver Chairman, Board of Trustees
Mission Statement Westminster seeks to glorify God by providing an excellent education that equips students to live extraordinary lives for Jesus Christ.
Core Values Jesus Christ we endeavor to place Jesus christ at the center of everything we do.
made in god's image We believe that every person is created in God’s image.
Christ-like character We develop students of integrity and honor who embrace and emulate Christ-like character.
Excellence We strive toward excellence in academics, arts, athletics and all areas of school life for God’s glory.
education for influence We positively influence our school, local community and the world.
therefore: We strive to have love and grace permeate and influence all relationships. We seek to integrate Christian thought, faith and practice into every Westminster experience. We prepare students to understand and lead lives from a biblical perspective. We desire that students know and enjoy Jesus Christ as their personal Lord and Savior and grow in relationship with Him.
therefore: We seek to know, love and serve all students as individuals, recognizing and developing their unique gifts and abilities, that they may accomplish God’s purpose for their lives. We acknowledge, appreciate and adjust to the various ways that students learn. We develop well-rounded students in academics, arts and athletics. We strive to be a school community that reflects the racial and ethnic diversity in the body of Christ.
therefore: We prepare students to have knowledge, skills, courage and leadership to engage the challenges of today’s world. We develop students who find joy in serving others before self. We strive to be a school community known for love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. We instill in our students love and respect for our country, which provides us religious freedom to live out our faith.
therefore: We set high academic standards and expectations for our students and challenge them to do their very best. We prepare students for extraordinary success in college and life.
therefore: We challenge students to take action with their Christian faith. We steward our school’s resources to serve others.
WESTMINSTER'S "C.0.R.E." STRENGTHS C
Deep commitment to prepare a generation of students who exhibit Christian character and who honor others. Fun, positive, diverse, joy-filled community of BELIEVERS COMPRISED OF students, faculty, staff, parents, grandparents and alumni. SOLID CHRISTIAN FOUNDATION PROVIDED THROUGH PRAYER, BIBLICAL STUDIES, ADVISORY, WORSHIP, AND SERVICE TO OTHERS.
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Generous financial aid program for students who demonstrate academic ability and financial need. Exemplary Advanced Placement program with 17 courses offered and the strongest exam results in the region. Excellent lower school academic support program with an emphasis on targeted early reading interventions to ensure a strong reading foundation for every student.
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Distinguished, committed and innovative faculty who are called to deliver Westminster’s mission and who genuinely love and care for each of their students. over 1,000 alumni making a profound difference in their spheres of influence around the world. One-of-a-kind middle school with a unique philosophy and experience tailored to today’s pre-teens.
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Unsurpassed academic excellence from pre-kindergarten to graduation that challenges each student to achieve his or her God-given potential. Safe and beautiful 34-acre park-like campus that enriches each student’s educational experience. 40 athletic teams with a tradition of individual and team state championships in multiple sports. Exceptional fine arts programs and perennial award-winning theatre productions.
Christian Worldview
OPPORTUNITIES
RELATIONSHIPS
EXCELLENCE
Thrive 2025 Westminster Schools of Augusta will continue to thrive by 2025 by focusing on four missions.
Mission 1 :
preparation grow and develop educational programs that will prepare Westminster students for college and life
Preparation Goal 1
Goal 2
Goal 3
Goal 4
Goal 5
Be Known for a Relational and Supportive Community.
develop a unified curriculum for pk-12 that expands the effective use of technology and increases course offerings and academic programs that reach a variety of learners. strengthen student support systems to better meet the social, emotional academic and spiritual needs of a diverse community of students.
Provide for a growing, engaging athletic, fine arts and extra-curricular classroom.
Through enhanced college and career counseling, and new learning experiences, engage and empower students to become more adaptable and active participants in their learning and life calling.
Mission 2:
Community Expand and mature Christian community
Community Goal 1
Goal 2
Strengthen the school's biblical perspective around the important core value of image-bearing.
develop school culture and sense of school pride.
Goal 3 One school community - create unity between all divisions.
Goal 4
Goal 5
establish community outreach opportunities to maximize involvement and participation in school events.
capitalize on westminster's 50th anniversary by celebrating god's faithfulness and engaging wsa alumni.
Mission 3:
Advancement Advance the mission of Westminster Schools of Augusta in the CSRA to increase brand awareness, grow enrollment and enhance revenue streams
Advancement Goal 1
Goal 2
Goal 3
Goal 4
Goal 5
Achieve an optimal enrollment that is sustainable and supports the missions of the school.
re-establish current wsa brand in the greater csra community to strengthen community partnerships with local churches, businesses and military personnel. enhance both internal and external communication with students, teachers, parents and alumni.
create additional revenue streams to help supplement and stabilize tuition costs for students.
all members of the westminster community will be actively involved in promoting the school's advancement priorities.
Mission 4:
future Ensuring the school’s future by stewarding Westminster’s finances, facilities, and faculty
future Goal 1
Goal 2
Goal 3
Goal 4
Goal 5
develop a comprehensive ongoing maintenance and beautification plan to address an aging campus.
continually strive to improve the safety, functionality, energy efficiency and security of campus.
complete a master plan for the future development of the campus facilities and grounds.
implement a strategic financial plan that ensures long-term financial stability.
recruit, develop and retain the best employees in the csra.
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