Strategic Plan

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.

• Evaluate current mission statement and create separate but aligned vision and philosophy statements.
• Purposefully integrate the mission, vision and philosophy statements to enhance Catholic identity throughout the campus.
• Identify ways to increase collaboration and communication with the parish and Pastor to build a stronger Catholic community.
• Increase the presence and understanding of the purpose of St. Joseph Church and School to the local community.
• Evaluate current practices in the preparation and engagement of the liturgy, seeking ways to enhance faith-filled experiences for all grades.
• Create distinct, faith-filled experiences that relate to the liturgical calendar/seasons.
• Create a comprehensive community service program that allows the participation of students at all age-groups.
• Review the hiring process to ensure that the Catholic mission is clearly evident in the hiring practices of all faculty, staff, and athletics.

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.

• Participate in the review and approval of the mission, vision and philosophy statements; supporting integration and implementation
• Support faculty in the completion of  religion certification hours by creating a system for tracking progress and keeping faculty informed of training opportunities.
• Review and update parent/student handbook to meet requirements of Diocesan policy.
• Review and update the employee handbook to meet requirements of Diocesan policy.
• Review and update student discipline procedures.
• Initiate a process to create a long range strategic plan, reflecting TCCB ED and diocesan requirements considering stakeholder input.
• Create a 5-year Financial Plan for the school that includes sources of revenue and projected expenditures to align with the mission of the school and identified needs.
• Create a comprehensive Advancement Plan that focuses on the areas of admission, development, and communications.
• Evaluate the support necessary for the students and families of the Our Kids at Heart program.
• Solicit feedback from all stakeholders throughout the school year to assess annual progress.
• Administrative staff will implement regular walk-throughs of faculty and a timeline for formal teacher and staff evaluations.
• Research, collect and distribute information regarding opportunities for ongoing professional development.

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.

• Assess curriculum resources for foundation in the Catholic faith and provide access to needed resources.
• Audit the curriculum being used for grade-level instruction (TEKS) and vertical alignment.
• Consider extensions for the curriculum in special areas of study.
• Provide and deliver professional development opportunities on the use of technology in the classroom.
• Create a five-year Technology Plan to monitor curriculum, inventory/assets, and infrastructure to support learning in the classroom.
• Provide opportunities for staff and students to meaningfully engage with technology to understand how to use it as a tool for learning.
• Provide adequate resources for teachers to differentiate instruction.
• Operate two school libraries at full capacity.
• Review and disaggregate achievement data to inform instructional practices and analysis of instructional systems.

Student services enhance the curriculum and serve as an integral part of the learning process.

• Assess current counseling services and implement resources and structures for ongoing support across all grade levels and student groups.
• Establish guidelines for documentation and implementation for student support plans.
• Explore options for providing additional instructional services to students.
• Establish a process to welcome and orient new families to our school family.
• Create opportunities to address other student needs (social, emotional, physical, etc) that potentially impact their success as a young adult.
• Evaluate current athletic and student organization offerings to meet the needs and interests of the students.

The physical plant/facilities and safety practices of the school promote a safe environment conducive to student learning.

• Assess physical space for the functionality of teaching and learning across all campuses/locations.
• Update practices to increase safety and security of the school community.
• Establish a transportation maintenance program to keep the fleet fully operational.
• Create a comprehensive Crisis Plan to include full emergency operations and regular safety reporting options.