St. Joseph Catholic School began the strategic planning process in Fall 2021 as an opportunity to identify and address the opportunities and challenges that face our school over the next several years. Through a needs assessment process, our stakeholders were asked for feedback to help us identify our current needs as well as future needs. Once the data was collected and disaggregated, our staff went to work to identify goals and action steps. The Texas Catholic Conference of Bishops Education Department identifies five domains for Catholic schools to comply with accreditation. Those Domains are the framework of this Strategic Plan. Based on the needs assessment data, goals have been identified in each domain area, with identification on persons responsible, resources available or used, timeline, and evidence of success requirements.
The Catholic school is a unique environment which has its primary purpose the continued formation of the Christian person. The mission and beliefs of the school shall reflect the integration of Catholic faith and Gospel values and promote a community of believers and learners. Members of the school are a community and are called to unite in prayer, to proclaim the Gospel message and to serve others.
School governance and leadership support an educational program of quality with systematic, legal, and fiscal responsibilities that support the school’s mission. School governance and leadership effectively plan and monitor school growth and viability in all areas. School governance and leadership support an effective and efficient instructional program.
The purpose, design, and implementation of the curriculum represent the school’s mission. A Catholic atmosphere, which is shared as well as understood by the teachers, students, and parents, permeates all areas of the curriculum. Instructional decisions support the school’s academic goals, objectives, and priorities. Evaluation of the curriculum is continuous and responsive to student needs.
Student services enhance the curriculum and serve as an integral part of the learning process.
The physical plant/facilities and safety practices of the school promote a safe environment conducive to student learning.