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Strategic Plan2018-2023

Strategic Plan2018-2023

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In the fall of 2014 Christ the Redeemer Catholic School opened its doors to 172 students in grades Pre-K 3 - 4th led by a dedicated faculty and staff of 20. Established to offer a Catholic education in the Cypress-Fairbanks area of Houston, Texas, as well as deepen and strengthen an already dynamic, faith-filled CtR parish community, CtRCS has grown to 440 students, a faculty/staff of 50, and graduated our first 8th grade class in the spring of 2018. While we have just begun to write our history, there are already many rich stories to tell. Through our focus on Science, Technology, Religion, Engineering, Art and Math (S.T.R.E.A.M.), to our Inspired Learning - a sense of purpose in encountering Christ in all we do - CtRCS has established itself as an outstanding Catholic school in the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston. We are dedicated to continue to fulfill our purpose - to foster academic excellence with a love of God and neigh-bor that inspires and challenges our children to become leaders who proclaim the Gospel of Jesus Christ in word and action - through a new Strategic Plan. The development of this plan is a testament to the power of our communi-ty. With the work of our Strategic Planning Committee along with feedback gained from our parent surveys, we publish a Strategic Plan that not only lays out a bold, forward-thinking vision for the next five years, but one that we all have a stake in. Thank you to our pastor, Fr. Sean Horrigan, for his initial vision and belief in a Catholic school at Christ the Redeemer. Thank you to the administrators, faculty, staff, parents, and board members who were a part of this plan’s development. Most of all, thank you to our dedicated families, who have committed to our growth and sustainability, both as founding families, and those who have joined us along the way. It is with your commit-ment and faith that we will be able to fully realize the goals and objectives set forth in our Strategic Plan.

In Christ and Kindness,

Daniel J. Courtney, M.A., M.Ed. Principal

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The development of the Strategic Plan began with the two planning sessions involving various stakeholders from the Christ the Redeemer Catholic School community. Among these members where the pastor, principal, administration, board members, faculty, staff and parents. Session one was held on June 23, 2018 and included a review of the school’s purpose (mission) and philosophy statements. These two state-ments were used as the central focus and guiding principles to which all goals and objectives would be formed. In addition, all stakeholders where given a clear understanding of the purpose of a strategic plan, the process and timeline of creating the plan, and a review of each focus area. In keeping in line with TCCB-ED accreditation standards, along with the purpose of Christ the Redeemer Catholic School, to foster academic excellence and inspire children to proclaim the Gospel of Jesus Christ in word in action, the following six domains were outlined as areas of focus:

1. Catholic Identity2. Governance, Administration and Management3. Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment4. Student Services5. Plant and Facilities6. Advancement

A clear explanation of each of these domains was outlined to all stakeholders. Each stakeholder was given a summary of the 2017-18 Parent Survey, which ensured as many voices as pos-sible became part of this Strategic Plan. A review of the current plan was reviewed indicating items that were complete, ongoing and incomplete. Using the aforementioned documentation, small groups were formed to discuss, review and brainstorm assigned domains. Ideas were generated and shared among the entire group. Time was given for a large group discussion of all ideas generated within each domain. The follow-up session was held on August 25, 2018. Committee members were asked to arrive having re-viewed the compilation of ideas generated at the previous session. Committee members shared additional feed-back, identified common threads, eliminated duplications, consolidated items and ultimately created a refined list in each domain. A system of voting ensued where members identified their top priorities for CtRCS. The school administration along with the pastor, Fr. Sean Horrigan, used the ideas generated at the two plan-ning sessions to form the outline of the plan. During subsequent weeks of deliberation, the Strategic Plan was finalized. What follows is CtRCS’ five-year Strategic Plan outlining areas of continual school improvement. We are grateful for everyone’s thoughtful participation, both as members of the planning committee and those who took time to complete our annual parent survey. We look forward to working with all CtRCS stakeholders to fully realize this plan.

Strategic Planning Committee:Pastor: Fr. Sean HorriganPrincipal: Daniel J. CourtneyConsultant: Claire Mueller (Regional Manager at Children’s Literacy Initiative)School Board President: Brian CaravantesBoard Members: Linda Corbett, Jim Rambousek, Odette Muraski, Rodney BassAdministration: Randi Serey, Megan Dillingham, Bridget Richardson, Tony Croes, Aimee OncaleFaculty/Staff: Michelle Matlock, Linda Hecker, Lisa Sansbury, Leslie Haugh, Andrea LeachParents: Katie Moffitt, Gerardo Pruneda, Aaron Leach, Danny Zander, Carol Neslony, Laura Tijerina

Executive Summary - The Strategic Planning Process

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Purpose StatementThe purpose of Christ the Redeemer Catholic School is to foster

academic excellence with a love of God and neighbor that inspires and challenges our children to become leaders who proclaim the

Gospel of Jesus Christ in word and action.

Philosophy StatementChrist the Redeemer Catholic School strives to be an

expression of the teaching mission of the Church, passing on Christian hope and faith, deriving its philosophy from the Gospel and

the teachings of the Catholic Church.

Students, staff, teachers and parents purposefully create a community infused with religious truths and Christian values where self-discipline,

respect and responsibility are taught and lived.

Education is directed toward the whole child, spiritual, intellectual, moral, social and physical, in order to bring each child to full potential.

The school maintains high expectations and standards of academic excellence, where human knowledge and skills are valued for their own

worth, but also are seen as deriving their most profound significance from God’s plan for His creation.

Individual talents are developed and children are encouraged to use their gifts in service to God, neighbor and community.

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AREA OF FOCUS: CATHOLIC IDENTITY

Goal 1 of 2 - Increase depth and breadth of religious faith formation among students.

OBJECTIVES ACTION ITEMS TARGET DATE(S) PERSON(S) RESPONSIBLE

Increase presence of religious in school

Deacons adopt a grade-levelGrade level adopts a clergy member

2018-19 Pastor/PrincipalReligion Teachers

Expand vocations day to include more religious Ongoing Religion Teachers

Continue to seek out religious as quality teachers 2019-2020 Principal

Adopt a seminarian 2019-2020 Religion Teachers

Increase service learning opportunities throughout grade-levels

Enhance action-based service learning/social outreach

OngoingReligion TeachersGrade Level Teachers

Focus on Corporal and Spiritual works of mercy Ongoing

Add retreats at various grade-levels

In-school mini-retreats for elementary 2019-2020

Religion DepartmentGrade Level TeachersOff-campus retreats for

middle school 2019-2020

Build on and enhance religious activities throughout school-year

Living rosary 2019-2020AdministrationReligion DepartmentGrade Level Teachers

School-wide May Crowning 2018-2019Saints Parade 2018-2019Living stations of the Cross 2019-2020

Regularly review religion curriculum and curricular resources

Religion texts as part of text-book rotation schedule (every five years)

Next Adoption 2020-2021

AdministrationReligion Teachers

Enhance Catholic Schools Week

Dominican Sisters visit (assembly or in classrooms)

OngoingCatholic Schools Week CommitteeReligion Teachers

Mini-retreats on campus at PK-1st, 2nd-4th, 5th/MSPep Rally/Prayer ServiceTalent Show

Ensure teachers of all subjects are knowledgeable in our Catholic Faith

Continue to hold all full-time Catholic teachers to full Catechist certification requirement, and non-cath-olics 50 hours of religion course work

OngoingPrincipal

Hire a religion coordinator 2021-2022

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AREA OF FOCUS: CATHOLIC IDENTITY

Goal 2 of 2 - Heighten awareness of our Catholic identity within our school, parish and greater community for evangelization and growth of school.


Increase Catholic Identity and symbolism through art/environment within our school

Catholic art pieces displayed throughout school

2018-2019; First phase

AdministrationPastorFacilities

Continued presence of faith based, student-centered bulletin boards

Ongoing Teachers

Crucifix in front school entrance 2018-2019


School Cross next to our name on front of school 2021


Further integrate school with parish ministries

Student outreach opportunities with various parish ministries

Ongoing

Religion DepartmentAdministrationParish Ministry HeadsTeachers

Increase Family Faith Formation

Increased parent numbers at school Mass Ongoing

Religion DepartmentAdministrationOutreach CommitteeInstill importance of Sunday

mass attendance with their children

Ongoing

Add Presence of CtR students in Uniform at Sunday Mass

Student Councilrepresentatives to greet at Mass

Ongoing Student Council SponsorPastor

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AREA OF FOCUS: GOVERNANCE, ADMINISTRATION, AND MANAGEMENTGoal 1 of 1 - Strengthen governance, administration, and management planning, policies, and procedures to ensure sustained improvement in educational outcomes.


Active service of board members to advance the purpose and priorities of the school

Ongoing board and committee participation, as guided by the bylaws

Ongoing

PastorBoard PresidentPrincipal

Annually update five year strategic plan based on current and projected budgets

PastorPrincipalFinance Committee

Further enhance transparency of monthly board meetings

Continue with open invitation of parents to all board meetings

Ongoing


Continued monthly posting of board minutes on Parent Portal, along with a hard copy available at front desk


Further development of sub committees of Board

Finance committee established 2018

PastorBoard PresidentPrincipalAd-hoc committees formed

as needs arise Ongoing

Continued accountability of teachers to maximize student achievement through ongoing observation and evaluation

Review/Enhance current teacher evaluation tools 2019-2020

PrincipalAssistant PrincipalTeachers

Implement a teacher ob-serve teacher program 2019-2020

Continued formal and informal observation and evaluation of all staff by school administration

Ongoing

Sustain and Expand Professional Development opportunities

Annual attendance of two-three faculty at NCEA Conference

Ongoing PrincipalAssistant PrincipalTie school-wide curriculum

objectives to professional development opportunities

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AREA OF FOCUS: CURRICULUM, INSTRUCTION, AND ASSESSMENTGoal 1 of 2 Enhance and align curriculum and curricular resources to ensure rigor, critical/analytical thinking, and continuity of instruction across all grade-levels.


Evaluate current curricular resources and alignment

Build professional learning communities (PLC’s) to assess current practices and resources

2018-2019

CurriculumInstruction and Assessment PLCAdministration

Align curriculum and curricular resources vertically

Development of quarterly curriculum maps across grade-levels and content areas

2018

TeachersAdministration

Evaluate and adjust curriculum mapping yearly to ensure continuity of instruction

Ongoing

Further align curriculum to the TEKS (Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills)

Working with the archdiocese, further integrate TEKS standards to our curriculum

2018-2019 (ELA)2019-2020 (Remaining Subject areas other than Religion)

AdministrationCatholic Schools Office (CSO)

Develop a textbook/curriculum resource adoption plan

Evaluate current curricular resources 2018-2019


Finalize a five year adoption plan for curricular resources/textbooks

2019-2020


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AREA OF FOCUS: CURRICULUM, INSTRUCTION, AND ASSESSMENTGoal 2 of 2 Enhance and align instructional strategies and assessment to ensure rigor, critical/analytical think-ing, and continuity of instruction across all grade-levels and for all learners.

OBJECTIVES ACTION ITEMS TARGET DATE(S)

PERSON(S) RESPONSIBLE

Integrate learning skills for lifelong learning

Evaluate and adopt a study skills program 2018-2019 Library managerAdministration, Teachers

Evaluate and adopt a typing resource for grades 2-8 2019-2020 Technology Department

Administration, Teachers

Further integrate and align 21st century research practices across grade levels Ongoing

Library ManagerAdministration, TeachersDirector of Technology

Further incorporate study and organizational skills into daily framework/daily lesson plans Ongoing Teachers, Administration

Further integrate and account for S.T.R.E.A.M. instruction across grade levels

Provide professional development opportunities related to S.T.R.E.A.M.

2018-2019 Ongoing

TeachersAdministration

Monthly S.T.R.E.A.M. mini-courses at Faculty meetings 2018-2019 Technology Team Leader

Integrate S.T.R.E.A.M. into new observation/evaluation tool 2019-2020 Administration

Technology Team LeaderHire a S.T.R.E.A.M. Lab coordinator 2019-2020 PrincipalResearch/Implement S.T.R.E.A.M./S.T.E.M. standards and document/record in weekly lesson plans

Ongoing AdministrationTechnology Team Leader

Increase instructional strategies within classrooms to ensure best practice

Develop and implement an instructional coaching initiative by identifying on-campus “experts” (teachers obs. teachers)

2019-2020 AdministrationTeachers

Evaluate yearly school-wide learning goals based on data, providing professional development to meet said goals

Ongoing Administration

Ensure that all instructional staff uses a variety of formal and informal methods and assessments to measure student learning, growth, and understanding, making necessary adjustments to their practice when students are not at grade-level or above grade-level.

Continuous evaluation of informal, formal assessment data to meet needs of all learners

Ongoing TeachersAdministration

Professional Development opportunities geared toward differentiation in the classroomEngage in data chats twice a year with administration to set and monitor teaching and learning goals.Collaborative lesson planning amongst grade level teams for sharing of resources, ideas, and strategiesWeekly documentation and review of lesson plan objectives and implementation

Increase national standardized test scores in ELA and math to top 15% in nation allowing for application to National Blue Ribbon recognition.

Use data gained through standardized tests, formative and summative assessments of learning to base instruction in the classroom.

Ongoing TeachersAdministrationEngage in data chats twice a year with

administration to set and monitor teaching and learning goals.

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AREA OF FOCUS: STUDENT SERVICES

Goal 1 of 1 Enhance and expand student services school-wide.


Further meet the social/emotional needs of students across grade levels

Counselor-Led Guidance Classes on quarterly basis and as needed

2018-2019 Counselor

Hire counselor full-time 2020-2021 Principal

Enhance the learning center to further meet the needs of remedial learners, and begin to service advanced learners

Hire additional learning center professional 2021-2022 Principal

Increase extra-curricular and elective opportunities for students

Expand after-school clubs 2018-2019 Administration Enrichment and Classroom TeachersElectives in middle school 2019-2020

Continue to grow elementary sports program (WHCAA)

Increase participation from school/parish to include two teams per sport/per grade-level

Ongoing Athletics Director Administration

Continue to grow and enhance middle school competitive sports program (GHCAA)

Increase quality of teams by continuing to field two-three teams per sport

Ongoing Athletics Director AdministrationContinue formal tryouts

Contract quality coaching staff

Health/Wellness/Theology of the Body

Completely integrate, develop and train teachers in implementation of Circle of Grace

Spring 2019 Religion Teachers

Further integrate health/wellness classes into Science and P.E.

2018-2019 ScienceP.E. Teachers

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AREA OF FOCUS: : PLANT AND FACILITIES

Goal 1 of 1 - Maintain and improve facilities which are safe, conducive to learning and remain aesthetically pleasing.


Increase safety of movement between RAC and PLC

Build a covered walkway 2018-2019AdministrationFacilities DepartmentFence-in surrounding areas

between RAC/PLC and sport field


Enhance safety of current “littles” playground

Fence in water fountain 2018-2019School AdministrationFacilities DepartmentGenesis Administration

Provide age-appropriate, safe, recreational space for older students

Build, in phases, second playground area in open green space between RAC and PLC


School AdministrationDevelopment DepartmentP.E. Department

Complete outdoor athletic facilities upon completion of RAC construction

Grate, level and seed field 2018-2019Administration P.E. Department

Install goals 2018-2019

Increase efficiency of daily, monthly and annual maintenance needs

Purchase updated software to log and manage work orders

2018

School AdministrationFacilities DepartmentHeads of all CtR ministries

Continue to develop/use a leveled work order system based on immediacy and importance

Ongoing

Further Develop Mainte-nance schedule (weekly, monthly, yearly)

Ongoing

Increase organization and functionality of middle school wing

Lockers purchased and installed

2018; First phase Principal

Business ManagerFacilities DepartmentPlastic tables replaced with

student desks2020;First Phase

Update strategic technology plan

Ensure infrastructure sup-ports current tech. needs

2018 School AdministrationTechnology DepartmentUpdate current inventory

within plan

Develop five year plan 2018-19

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AREA OF FOCUS: : ADVANCEMENT

Goal 1 of 3: Provide CtRCS parents with more engagement opportunities to further build community.


Provide more parent-only and family-centered social opportunities to enrich the community experience at CtRCS - both revenue and non-revenue generating outreach and events.

Continue Spirit Nights once a semester Ongoing Administration

Volunteers

Expand auction sign-up parties for parents and students

2018 AdvancementVolunteers

Plan events that work in tandem with the school’s schedule for improved accessibility


Empower parents to take leadership roles within the volunteer experience at CtRCS to move the school’s purpose forward.

Develop opportunities that can be parent led and executed


Communicate with parents on the importance of service to the greater school community

Ongoing AdvancementCommunications

Welcome and sustain families throughout their CtRCS school experience.

Develop a Parent Ambassa-dor/Adopt-a-Family Pro-gram to strengthen connec-tivity for incoming families and ongoing

2019 Admissions

Launch a Crusader Dads’ Club 2018-2019

AdvancementCreate a Student Ambassador or Buddy Program to strengthen relationships between grade levels

Ongoing

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Goal 2 of 3: Continue to grow the admissions model and work on a retention plan that shores up enrollment.


Set goals for enrollment growth

Review data and analytics from previous five years and projected enrollment opportunities for the next five years.

2018

AdministrationAdmissions

Plan for three classes per grade level. Ongoing

Establish the CtRCS brand as a leading provider of Catholic education in northwest Houston.

Development of robust school spirit store. 2018 Administration

Communications

Yard signs given to incoming students. TBD Advancement

Communications

Increase and provide varied tour opportunities throughout the school year.

Ongoing Admissions

Develop a retention plan that works in tandem with admissions goals.

Ensure that sustainability is a key component in enroll-ment.

2019 Admissions

Provide exit interviews and follow up to families dis-cerning their enrollment status

Ongoing AdministrationAdmissions

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Goal 3 of 3: Continues to utilize strategic methods to engage support in the CtRCS vision and mission.


Work toward 100 percent participation in The Crusader Fund, the school’s annual-giving program.

Segmented solicitations with an appeal for participation over amount

2018 AdministrationVolunteers

Engage grade-level volunteers to educate fellow parents on the important of The Crusader Fund.

2019 AdvancementVolunteers

Encourage 100 percent participation of faculty/staff. 2018-2019 Administration

Advancement

Strengthen the relationship between church and school through advancement/giving opportunities.

Market the Annual Chili Cook-Off, the school’s largest fundraising event of the year, as a community event.

Ongoing Advancement

Encourage sacrificial giving and expand philanthropy education across the community

Target giving opportunities through research of potential donors.

Grow the amount of staff in the Advancement Office to reach goals and continue to propel the school’s mission forward.

Write job description 2018-2019

AdvancementParish OfficeAdvertise to the industry for

qualified candidates 2019-2020

Train new employee and outline goals to boost success in advancement programming

2019-2020

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