BUILDINGOURFUTURETOGETHERII

ASTRATEGICPLANFORST.PIUSSCHOOL

SEPTEMBER2016

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TABLEOFCONTENTS

Pages

TheStrategicPlanningProcess 3-10

• History,Context,andProcess

• DataandPerspectivestoSupportStrategicPlanning

StrategicPriorities11-15

1. CatholicIdentity

2. Academics

3. Technology

4. Finances

5. Communication&CommunityEngagement

6. FacilitiesEnhancements

ImplementationPlan 26-33

Acknowledgements 34

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TheStrategicPlanningProcessforSt.PiusSchool

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TheStrategicPlanningProcessforSt.PiusSchool–BuildingOurFutureTogetherII

History&Context

St.PiusSchoolhasbeenpreparingyoungstudentstobecomeCatholic leaders inthecommunityforover60years.Foundedby MonsignorMichaelFitzsimonin

1953,St.PiusSchool isaparishschool,primarilyservingthecommunityofSt.PiusChurch,andwelcomingall familieswhodesireaCatholiceducationfor their

children.

St.PiusSchoolprovidesahighqualityeducationinalovingenvironment.Administrators,faculty,andstaffworkinpartnershipwiththeprimaryeducatorsofthe

children,theirparents,toensurethebestexperienceforeachstudent. ParentssendtheirchildrentoSt.PiusSchoolbecauseit isasupportivecommunitythat

teachesandexpectsrespectofeveryone.Administrators,faculty,andstaffwantthechildrenintheircaretofeelsafeandspecial.

St.PiusSchoolhasbeenblessedwithmuchsuccessandisintheenviablepositionofplanningfromapositionofstrength.WhilemanyCatholicschoolsacrossthe

countryareexperiencingdecliningenrollmentsandclosures,St.PiusSchoolcontinuestoflourish.FatherPaulRossi,thepastor,isastrongandcommittedadvocate

ofCatholicschools.RitaCarroll, the long-termprincipal, isagiftedandrespected leader. Theschoolhasastablegroupofdedicated,credentialedteachersand

capable staff. Over the years, the academic and enrichment programs have grown significantly; the school has kept pacewith technological and pedagogical

changes. Throughagenerousendowment fund, significantcommunity investment in fundraising,andprudent financialmanagement, tuitionhas remained low

enoughtoattractawiderangeoffamiliesandmaintainclosetofullenrollment. Infact,St.PiusSchool’stuitionisthemostaffordablerelativetootherCatholic

schoolsinthesurroundingarea.Familiesareactivelyinvolvedinthelifeoftheschoolandmanyareengagedintheparish.St.PiusSchoolisfullyaccreditedbythe

WesternCatholicEducationalAssociation(WCEA)andtheWesternAssociationofSchoolsandColleges(WASC).

In 2012, St. Pius School developed a three-year strategic plan to leverage opportunities in the areas of Catholic Identity, Academics, Finances, Marketing,

CommunicationandCommunityEngagement,andFacilities.InadditiontoaddressingSt.PiusSchool'sstrategicplanningneeds,the2012StrategicPlanresultedin

thecreationofapreschoolfortheparish.BuildingOurFutureTogetherIIbuildsontheschool'scurrentthree-yearstrategicplanandisintendedtofullyintegrate

withtheParish'sfive-yearPastoralPlan.

Process

InJanuary2016,PrincipalRitaCarrollandPastorFr.PaulRossiformallyre-initiatedstrategyplanningforSt.PiusSchool,withtheintentofbuildingontherecent

WCEA/WASCaccreditationprocessand thePastoralPlanningprocess. Theplanningeffortswereguidedbya small Strategic LeadershipTeamthatconsistedof

diverse representatives fromtheparishandschoolcommunities. TheStrategicLeadership teamconvenedregularlyoveraperiodof sixmonths, to reviewand

analyzedata,shareperspectives,provideadviceandcounsel,anddevelopstrategicplanningrecommendationsthatwouldbeultimatelyreviewedandapprovedby

FatherRossiandRitaCarroll.

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Consistentwiththe2012strategicplanningprocess,therewasadesireforthestrategicplanningprocesstobeinclusive,andtoengagetheentireSt.PiusSchool

and Parish Community in generating ideas. The St. Pius School and Parish Community directly contributed to this strategic plan by sharing their ideas and

perspectives:

o DuringtheSeptember2015PTGmeeting

o ThroughtheWCEA/WASCaccreditationprocess

o ThroughtheMarch2016St.PiusSchoolCommunityOn-LineSurvey

o DuringtheParishPastoralPlanninglisteningsessions

o DuringFacultyandStaffmeetingsfacilitatedbyoneofthefacultymemberswhowasalsoamemberoftheStrategicLeadershipTeam

TheStrategicLeadershipTeamconsideredandincorporatedthediversethinkingofthecommunityintotheirstrategicplanningdiscussionsandrecommendations.

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DataandPerspectivestoInformPlanning

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AboutSt.PiusSchool

MISSION

AsacommunityofactiveChristians,wepromotefaith,awakentalents,anddevelopcharacterandacademicstrengthinallstudents.

VISION

St.PiusSchoolwillcontinuetoofferaCatholic,academicallyexcellent,andaffordableeducationtofamilieswhodesireaCatholiceducationfortheirchildrenforall

generationstocome.

PHILOSOPHYSt.PiusSchooliscommittedtocarryingouttheministryofJesusChristintheeducationofyouth.Weemphasizetheeducationofthewholeperson,fostering

spiritual,intellectual,social,physical,andpsychologicalgrowth.Westrive,inpartnershipwiththefamilyandparish,toprovideaqualityeducationinaCatholic

environmentofpeace,security,andlove.

Weacknowledgethattheresponsibilityofinstillinggoodself-concept,loveofneighbor,andanatmosphereofalivedCatholicfaithrestsprimarilywiththeparents.

Therefore,we,thefacultyofSt.PiusSchool,recognizethattruecooperationwiththeparentsstrengthensoureducationalendeavors.

Oureffortsaredirectedtosendingforthstudentsfortifiedwithpersonalconfidence,academicskills,andareligiouscommitmenttohelpthembecomeresponsible,

matureandactiveChristians.

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RESEARCHONCATHOLICSCHOOLS

The National Catholic Education Association (NCEA), Boston College, and University of Notre Dame have conducted numerous studies to identify factors that

contributetothesuccessofCatholicschools.Thesekeyfactorsinclude:

EffectiveLeadership

• APrincipalwhoiscompetentandcommitted

• APastorwhobelievesthattheschoolisanimportantmissionoftheparishandtheChurch

• ASchoolBoardwhosupportstheschool

• Facultywhoiscommittedtotheschool’smission

FavorableDemographics

• Asufficientnumberofschool-agechildren

StrongEnrollment

• K-8enrollmentofatleast25perclass

FinancialStability

• Abalancedbudget;85%ofthebudgetcomesfrom“hard”sources–tuitionandfees,endowment

• Familiesareabletoaffordtuition;sufficienttuitionassistanceisavailable.

AcademicQuality

• High,yetattainable,standardsandperformance;qualitycurriculumandexcellentteachers.Thisisthe“wordonthestreet”abouttheschool.

CatholicIdentity

• Thevalue-addedcomponentintermsofaCatholicculture,curriculum,andacommunityoffaithisstrongenoughtodifferentiateitfrompublic,charter,or

privateschools.

StrategicPlanning

• Acomprehensive,multi-yearplanofhowschoolviability,vitality,andeffectivenesswillbeachieved

Theseelementsprovidedaframeworkforcollectingdatato informthestrategicplanningprioritiesforSt.PiusSchool. Followingisanoverviewofthedataand

perspectivescollected.

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HighlightsofParentPerspectives

WCEA/WASCAccreditationProcess-September2015PTGMeeting-March2016On-LineSurvey

St.PiusSchoolStrengths-WhatParentsAppreciateAboutSt.PiusSchool

A) Catholicidentityandvalues-astrong,faithbasedcommunity.

B) APastorwhobelievesinCatholiceducation.

C) Consistentlystrongacademicprogram,includingavarietyofco-curricularenrichmentactivities.

D) Stableanddedicatedfacultyandstaff.

E) Capableandapproachableleadership.

F) Highstandardsforbehaviorandacademicperformance.

G) Commitmenttothedevelopmentofthewholechild-studentsarehappy.

H) Itfeelslikeafamily-supportive,nurturing,caring,loving,warm.

I) Theactive,engagedandcommittedparentcommunity.

J) Centrallylocatedandaffordable.

OpportunitiestoStrengthenSt.PiusSchool

Academics

A) Continuetofocusoncoreacademicsubjects-EnglishLanguageArts,science,andmath.

B) Expand21stCenturylearningstrategies-morehands-on,projectbasedopportunities.

C) Strengthendifferentiationtoaddressthefullspectrumofstudents'proficiencyandlearningneeds.

D) Retaingreatteachers,especiallyinmiddleschool.

E) Continuetosupportthedevelopmentofconflictresolutionskillsandanti-bullyingprograms.

Technology

A) Continuetoenhancetechnologytosupportteachingandlearning.

B) Increasetechnologytosupportadministrativeneeds.

C) Provide1:1devicesformiddleschoolstudents.

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Facilities

A) Updateclassroomsandbuildings.

B) Beautifythecampus.

C) Strengthencampussafety.

Communication

A) Enhancecommunicationwithparentsaboutschoolactivities.

B) Providemorecommunicationandsupporttoparentstoenablethemtobetterunderstandthecommoncorestandardsandcurriculum.

Finance

A) Developandcommunicateamorepredictablefundraisingplan.

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THEFUTUREOFST.PIUSSCHOOL

STRATEGICPRIORITIES

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ST.PIUSSCHOOLSTRATEGICPRIORITIES

Informedbythestrengths,challenges,needs,andopportunitiesforchange,sixstrategicprioritiesprovidedirectionforensuringthatSt.PiusSchoolwillcontinueto

providea21stCenturyCatholiceducationthatisacademicallyexcellent,affordable,andaccessibletoanyfamilythatdesiresaCatholiceducationfortheirchildren,

withanemphasisonservingfamiliesintheparish.

A) CatholicIdentity

ContinuetoinfuseCatholicvaluesandpracticesinallaspectsofacademicandcommunitylifeandstrengthentherelationshipwiththeparish,integrating

theschool'splanningwithprioritiesfortheParish'sPastoralPlan.

B) Academics

Continuetobuildandcontinuouslyimproveaninnovative,comprehensive,andacademicallyexcellentprogram,emphasizingWCEA/WASCpriorities,that

addressestheuniquelearningneedsofallstudentsandpreparesthemforthehighschoolsofchoice.

C) Technology

Continuetodevelop,implement,andrefreshatechnologystrategythataddressesteaching,learningandadministrativeneeds.

D) Finances

Continuetoeducatethecommunityandstrengthenthefinancialhealthoftheschoolthroughbuildingtheendowment.

E) CommunicationandCommunityEngagement

Enhanceengagementwithcurrentparentsandrefreshthemarketing,communication,andoutreachstrategies.

F) FacilitiesEnhancements

Redesignfacilitiestoenhanceopportunitiesforcollaborationandinnovation,integratingspaceplanningfortheschoolwiththeParishPastoralPlanforthe

greater"campus,"keepingthesafetyofthecommunityattheforefrontofpriorities.

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StrategicPriority:CatholicIdentity

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STRATEGICPRIORITY1:CATHOLICIDENTITY

St. Pius Schoolwill continue to infuse Catholic values and practices in all aspects of academic and community life and strengthen the

school'srelationshipwiththeparish,integratingtheschool'splanningwithprioritiesfortheParish'sPastoralPlan.

ContextforPlanning

CatholicIdentityisthesoulofCatholicschoolsandoneoftheprimaryreasonsthatfamilieschoosetosendtheirchildrentoSt.PiusSchool.Catholicschoolsare

uniqueintheircommitmenttothedevelopmentofthewholehumanperson-mind,body,andsoul-andthetotalintegrationofCatholicfaithintoeveryaspectof

schoollife.ManySt.PiusSchoolfamiliesbelievethattheschool'sCatholicIdentityisoneofitscorestrengths.BecauseoftheimportanceofCatholicIdentityinthe

lifeofaCatholicschool,opportunitiestosustainorenhanceCatholicIdentitywillalwaysbeincludedinaStrategicPlanforSt.PiusSchool.

StrategicActionsthatsupportCatholicIdentity:

A) IntegratingwiththeParish'sPastoralPlan,engagemoreschoolfamiliesinthelifeoftheParish.

B) Expandandincreasetheimpactofservicelearningopportunitiesforstudents.

C) IdentifyopportunitiesandactivelyencouragestudentstoputtheirCatholicbeliefsintoactioninandoutoftheclassroom.

D) LeveragethedatafromACRE(AssessmentofCatechesis/ReligiousEducation)tostrengthenreligiousinstruction.

E) IncreaseandidentifynewmethodsofcommunicationwithparentsregardingallaspectsoftheCatholicIdentityoftheschool.

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StrategicPriority:Academics

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STRATEGICPRIORITY2:ACADEMICS

St. Pius School will continue to build and continuously improve an innovative, comprehensive, and academically excellent program,

focusedonWCEA/WASCpriorities,thataddressestheuniquelearningneedsofallstudentsandpreparesthemforthehighschoolsoftheir

choice.

ContextforPlanning

St.PiusSchoolhasareputationforofferingit'sfamiliesacomprehensiveandexcellentacademicandco-curricularprogramthatincludeschallengingstandardsfor

studentachievement. Almostall8thgradestudentshavebeenaccepted intoandattendtheir firstchoice forhighschool, includingCatholic,private,andpublic

schooloptions.AlumniofSt.PiusSchoolhavegraduatedfromprestigiouscollegesandenjoysuccessfulcareers.Yearafteryear,theschoolcontinuestoinvestin

educational technology, including hardware, software, and professional development, to advance student learning. Almost all St. Pius School teachers are

credentialedandmanyhaveorareworking towardanadvanceddegree. Continuedprofessionalgrowth isbothvaluedandsupported. St.PiusSchool is fully

accreditedbyWCEA(WesternCatholicEducationAssociation)andWASC(WesternAssociationofSchoolsandColleges).

Lookingforward,itisimportantforSt.PiusSchooltocontinuallyandproactivelyassessandadapttochangesineducationandstudentlearningneeds.Operating

fromacontinuedpositionofstrengthandfocusingonWCEA/WASCpriorities,St.PiusSchoolhasidentifiedseveralopportunitiestosustainitscompetitiveacademic

advantage:

StrategicActionstosupportAcademics:

A) MorefullyintegrateStudentLearningExpectationsintothedailylivesofthestudents.

B) ImplementallWCEA/WASCprioritieswithafocusonthefollowingareas:

a. EnglishLanguageArts(ELA)

b. Enhanceandleveragedatatoinformteaching.

c. Continuetoutilizedifferentiatedteachingstrategiestoaddressindividualneedsoflearnersacrossabroadspectrumofstyles,interests,abilities.

C) Continuetoenrichanacademicprogramthatsupports21stCenturyteachingandlearningstandards.

a. Investigateresearch-basedprogramsthatfocuson21stCenturylearning.

b. Exploreopportunitiestostrengthenscienceandmath

c. Integratemore"hands-on"teachingandlearningopportunitiesintothecurrentsciencecurriculum

d. Identifyandimplementcreativeoptionsfordifferentiatingmathteachingtoaddressthedifferentneedsoflearners

e. Createlessonplanstoexplicitlyteachandmodellearningskills.

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D) Continuetosupporttheprofessionaldevelopmentoffacultyandstaffinsupportofachievingallprioritiesforteachingandlearning.

E) Deepenfamilies'understandingoftheacademicprogram.

F) Enhancethecommunity'sunderstandingofhighschoolexpectations.

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StrategicPriority:Technology

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STRATEGICPRIORITY3:Technology

St. Pius School will continue to develop, implement and refresh a technology strategy that addresses teaching, learning, and

administrativeneeds.

ContextforPlanning

The2012-2015StrategicPlanresultedintheimplementationofanumberofpracticestoenhanceandsupporttechnologyonanongoingbasis.Allofthese"best

practice" prioritieswill be carried forward into the 2016-2019 Strategic Plan to ensure that St. Pius School continues to provide and support a technology-rich

learningenvironment for its students. In addition to focusingon technology to support teachingand learning, St. Pius Schoolparentswould like the school to

exploreopportunitiestoutilizetechnologytoenhanceadministrativefunctions.

StrategicActionsthatwillsupportTechnology:

A) Evaluateresourceneedsforongoingsupportofeducationaltechnology.

B) ConveneaTechnologyCommitteecomprisedofstaffandothersubjectmatterexpertsthatmeetsonaregularbasistodiscussanddevelopstrategiesfor

school-wideuseoftechnologythatsupports21stcenturyteachingandlearninggoals.

C) Refreshthecurrent3-yearTechnologyPlanthatincludeshardware,software,andprofessionaldevelopmentneedsthatwillenableSt.PiusSchooltooffer

themostcurrenteducationaltechnology.

D) Continuetoprovideprofessionaldevelopmentopportunitiesforfacultyandstaffthatwillenablethemtoeffectivelylearnaboutandleveragetechnology

intheclassroom.

E) Provideopportunitiesformutualexchangeof informationacrossfacultyandstafftosupportcontinuous learningandintegrationoftechnology intothe

curriculum.

F) Evaluatethetechnologyavailabletosupportschooladministrativefunctionsandengagementwithparents.

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StrategicPriority:Finances

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STRATEGICPRIORITY4:FINANCES

St.PiusSchoolwillstrengthenitsfinancialhealthandcontinuetoofferthemostaffordabletuitionmodel,primarilythroughbuildingthe

endowment.

ContextforPlanning

St.PiusSchool'sfinancesarestrongandresponsiblymanaged.TheschoolendowmentenablesSt.PiusSchooltoofferfamiliesatuitionmodelthatmaybethemost

affordable option, relative to other Catholic elementary schools in the area. Although the endowmentmay be one of St. Pius School's unique strengths and

differentiators, its valueand impact couldbebetter communicatedand leveraged. Building greater awareness about theendowmentand developing targeted

strategiestoactivelygrowtheendowmenthavethepotentialtofurtherstrengthenSt.PiusSchool'sfinancialposition.

Strategic actions to ensure the long-term financial healthof St. Pius School and to enable the school to continue tooffer themost affordable

tuitionmodel:

A) Developandimplementacomprehensivestrategyforactivelygrowingtheendowment.

B) Bringmoretransparencytocommunicationabouttheschool'sfinancialpictureincludingannualplanning,thebudget(incomeandexpenses),useofthe

endowment,andlonger-termfinancialneeds.

C) Createandpublishamasterannualfundraisingscheduleforfamilies.

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StrategicPriority:Communication&Community

Engagement

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STRATEGICPRIORITY5:Communication&CommunityEngagement

St. Pius School will expand outreach, communication, and engagement with current and potential families, alumni, supporters,

parishioners,andpartnerssothatthecommunityfeelseffectivelyinformed,isactivelyengaged,andSt.PiusSchoolisfullyenrolledand

supported.

ContextforPlanning

St. Pius School continues to consistently experience very close to full enrollment because of an active parish, an excellent reputation, strong word-of-mouth

referrals,andsupportivedemographics.Theschoolhascontinuedtorelyonitstraditionalmarketingandcommunicationstrategiesincludingactiveoutreachto

parish families with newly baptized children, open house during Catholic Schools week, andmarketing through the St. Pius Parish bulletin and other Catholic

publications.Theschoolhasalsosignificantlyupgradeditswebsiteandrelianceontechnologytocommunicatewithcurrentfamiliesandalumni.Thereisadesire,

throughthisstrategicplan,tostrengthentheconnectionwithcurrentfamiliesandtoexploreopportunitiestospreadthegoodwordaboutSt.PiusSchoolthrough

socialmediaoptions.

Strategicactionstoexpandcommunityengagement:

A) Intentionallycreateuniqueopportunitiestoengagenewandcurrentfamiliesinthelifeoftheschool.

B) Promoteopportunitiestomakevolunteeringmoreaccessibletoparents.

C) Developstrategiestoincreaseattendanceateventsbyfamiliesforwhomthecostmaybeprohibitive.

D) Continuetosupporteffectivetraditionalmarketingandcommunicationstrategies.

E) Exploreopportunitiestoleveragesocialmediatoexpandengagementwiththecommunity.

F) Developaplanforincreasingtheengagementofalumniinsupportoftheschool.

G) ConsistentwiththeParish'sPastoralPlan,expandoutreachtodiversegroupsintheparishcommunitytostrengtheninclusioninthelifeoftheschool.

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StrategicPriority:FacilitiesEnhancements

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STRATEGICPRIORITY6:FACILITIESENHANCEMENTS

St.PiusSchoolwillredesignfacilitiestoenhanceopportunitiesforcollaborationandinnovation,integratingspaceplanningfortheschool

withtheParishPastoralPlanforthegreater"campus,"keepingthesafetyofthecommunityattheforefrontofpriorities.

TheContextforPlanning

The2012-2015StrategicPlanresultedinanumberoffacilitiesimprovementsincludingpaintingtheexterioroftheschoolbuildings,upgradingthebathrooms,and

reroutingthepathforyoungerstudentstomoreeasilyaccessthebathrooms.Apriorityfortheparents,schooladministration,andtheparishistocontinueto

upgrade and enhance the school's and parish's external and internal footprint. The planned improvements are expected to enhance the external aesthetics,

functionality,andsafetywithanemphasisoncreatinga21stcenturylearningenvironmenttosupportacademicpriorities.

Strategicactionsthatwillcontributetofacilitiesenhancements:

A) Workingwithaprofessionalarchitectandspacedesigner,redesigntheschool'sinternalandexternalspacetooptimizethelearningenvironment.

B) WorkinginpartnershipwiththeParish,supportthe"campus-wide"facilitiesenhancementsthatarecalledforinthePastoralPlan.

C) Maintainfamilies'confidenceinthesafetyoftheschool.

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IMPLEMENTATIONPLANS

FOREACHSTRATEGICPRIORITY

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StrategicPrioritiesandActions SchoolYear PrimaryLead ContributorsFinancialResources

RequiredStatus

Priority1:CatholicIdentity

ContinuetoinfuseCatholicvaluesandpracticesinallaspectsof

academicandcommunitylifeandstrengthentheschool's

relationshipwiththeparish,integratingtheschool'splanningwith

prioritiesfortheParish'sPastoralPlan.

A.IntegratingwiththeParishPastoralPlan,engagemoreschool

familiesinthelifeoftheParish.

• Targetindividualgrades/groupsforspecialSundayMasses

toincreaseattendanceandfamilyinvolvement.

o IntroduceaSportsMass-teamswearjerseys

andsittogether

o EnlistspecificgradestohelpwithaMass

o Studentsandfamiliesattendbybuddy-grades

o SponsorsocialsafterMass(e.g.pancake

breakfast)

o Increaseschoolfamilyparticipationduringthe

children'schoirMasseverythirdSundayofthe

month.(PTGdonuts,Eucharisticministers,etc.)

o ASt.PiusSchoolFamilybringsupthegiftsat

every9amMass.

• Partnerwiththeparishontheirpastoralstrategiestomore

activelyengagefamiliesinthelifeoftheparish.

2016-2017RoomParents

Faculty

Families

VolunteersMinimal

B.Expandandincreasetheimpactofservicelearningopportunities

forstudents.

• Introducemorehands-onserviceopportunities.

• Cultivatelonger-termrelationshipswithservice"partners."

• Teachersactivelyengagestudentsinleadingreflectionson

charitydrives/servicelearningopportunities.

2016-2017 FacultyParentVolunteers

OrganizationsintheCommunityNone

C.Identifyopportunitiesandactivelyencouragestudentstoputtheir

Catholicbeliefsintoactioninandoutoftheclassroom.

• AdvertiseFaithinAction

2017-2018 FacultyParents

SpeakersNone

D.LeveragethedatafromACRE(AssessmentofCatechesis/Religious

Education)tostrengthenreligiousinstruction.2017-2018 Faculty Faculty

Costoftests-Alreadybuilt

intothebudget

E.Increaseandidentifynewmethodsofcommunicationwithparents

regardingallaspectsoftheCatholicIdentityoftheschool.2016-2017 Administration

Faculty

VolunteersNone

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StrategicPrioritiesandActions SchoolYear PrimaryLead Contributors

Financial

Resources

Required

Status

StrategicPriority2:Academics

Buildandcontinuouslyimproveaninnovative,comprehensive,andacademicallyexcellent

program,focusedonWCEA/WASCpriorities,thataddressestheuniquelearningneedsofall

studentsandpreparesthemforthehighschoolsoftheirchoice.

A. MorefullyintegrateStudentLearningExpectations(SLEs)intothedailylivesofthestudents.

• FacultywillpromoteSLE'sandmakethemrelevantforstudents.2016-2019 Faculty Faculty None

B. ImplementallWCEA/WASCprioritieswithafocusonthefollowingareas:

a. EnglishLanguageArts(ELA)

• Understand, implement and assess Common Core ELA teaching

methodologiestoincreasestudentmastery.

• Enhance student application of conventions in writing across the

curriculum.

b. Enhanceandleveragedatatoinformteaching.

• Usedatatofurtherguideplanningandcurriculumimplementation.

• Reviewcurriculummaps,annually,andreviseasneeded.

c. Continue to utilize differentiated teaching strategies to address the individual

needsoflearnersacrossabroadspectrumofstyles,interests,andabilities.

• Updateandincreasedifferentiatedcurriculumresources.

• Explorenewapproaches todifferentiate learning for higher achieving

students.

• Modify lessons and assignments for different class groups to address

differencesinlearning.

2016-2019

a.Faculty

b.

Administration

andFaculty

c.

Administration

Faculty

Professional

Development

Costs

STARtesting

costs

C. Continue to enrich an academicprogram that supports 21st Century teaching and learning

standards.

a. Investigateresearch-basedprogramsthatfocuson21stCenturylearning.

• Exploreopportunitiestostrengthenscienceandmath

• Integrate more "hands-on" teaching and learning opportunities

intothecurrentsciencecurriculum

• Identifyand implement creativeoptions fordifferentiatingmath

teachingtoaddressthedifferentneedsoflearners

b. Teacherswillcreatelessonplanstoexplicitlyteachandmodellearningskills.

• The principal will support teachers by regularly reviewing and

providingfeedbacktothemonthequalityoftheirlessonplans.

• Teacherswillcollaborateingradelevelstoreceiveinputonlesson

plans.

a.2017

b.2016-2019

a.

Administration

b.

Administration&

Faculty

Faculty

a.TBD

b.None

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StrategicPrioritiesandActions SchoolYear PrimaryLead Contributors

Financial

Resources

Required

Status

D. Continuetosupporttheprofessionaldevelopmentoffacultyandstaffinsupportofachieving

allprioritiesforteachingandlearning.

• Onanannualbasis,createaprofessionaldevelopmentcalendar/schedulethat is

focused on areas identified by faculty and supported by data as critical to

improvingstudentlearningoutcomesforallstudents.

• Provide professional development opportunities for teachers in the area of

twenty-first century learning to increase critical thinking, creative thinking,

communicating,andcollaborating.

• Provide opportunities for teachers to learn about and implement differentiated

instructionstrategies.

o Teacherswillattendworkshopsondifferentiatedinstruction.

• Increasecollaborationtimeforteachersaroundcurriculum.

o Teachers will collaborate within St. Pius School and with the

ArchdioceseofSanFrancisco.

• Consider opportunities to collaborate with other schools (e.g. Redwood City

Schools)toobserveandlearnfromtheirpractices.

2016-2019Administration&

FacultyFaculty

TBD

Professional

Development

Costs

E. Deepenfamilies'understandingoftheacademicprogram.

• Deepen families' understanding of the school's curriculum including intended

academicgoalsbygradeandinpreparationforhighschool.

• Providemoreopportunitiesforfamiliestounderstandspecificcurricularchanges

relatedtocommoncorestandards,especiallyintheareaofmath,ELA.

• Enhance academic highlights and accomplishments in communications from the

principal.

2016-2019 Administration Faculty None

F. Enhancethecommunity'sunderstandingofhighschoolexpectations.

• Developamorethoroughunderstandingofthelocalhighschools'expectationsof

incoming freshmen for the purpose of enhancing students' preparation, and

supportingthoughtfulcommunicationandexpectationsettingwithfamilies.

• Continuetoprovideinformationabouthighschoolsatback-to-school/openhouse

events

• Continuetosponsorahighschoolinformationnight/assembly

2016-2019 Administration

Administration

Faculty

HighSchool

Admission

Directors

None

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StrategicPrioritiesandActions SchoolYear PrimaryLead ContributorsFinancialResources

RequiredStatus

StrategicPriority3:Technology

Continuetodevelop,implementandrefreshatechnology

strategythataddressesteaching,learning,andadministrative

needs.

A. Evaluateresourceneedsforongoingsupportofeducational

technology.2016-2017 Administration TechnologyCommittee None

B. ConveneaTechnologyCommitteecomprisedofstaffand

othersubjectmatterexpertsthatmeetsonaregularbasisto

discussanddevelopstrategiesforschool-wideuseof

technologythatsupports21stcenturyteachingandlearning

goals.

• DevelopafinancialplantosupporttheTechnologyPlan.

2016-2017 AdministrationFaculty

TechnologyCommitteeNone

C. Refreshthecurrent3-yearTechnologyPlanthatincludes

hardware,software,andprofessionaldevelopmentneeds

thatwillenableSt.PiusSchooltoofferthemostcurrent

educationaltechnology.

• Integratetechnologyathigher,morecomprehensive

levels.

• Identifynewtechnologytrendsandresourcesthatallow

forgreaterdifferentiation.

• Allteacherswillselect,leverage,andassessthesuccess

ofnewtechnologytoolstosupportlearning.

• CommunicatetheTechnologyPlantotheschool

community.

2016-2017 AdministrationTechnologyCommittee

FacultyNone

D. Continuetoprovideprofessionaldevelopmentopportunities

forfacultyandstaffthatwillenablethemtoeffectivelylearn

aboutandleveragetechnologyintheclassroom.

2016-2019 Administration

Faculty

ProfessionalDevelopment

Resources

TBD

E. Provideopportunitiesformutualexchangeofinformation

acrossfacultyandstafftosupportcontinuouslearningand

integrationoftechnologyintothecurriculum.

2016-2019 Vice-Principal Faculty None

F. Identifytechnologyavailabletosupportschooladministrative

functionsandengagementwithparents.

• Evaluatethefeasibilityofon-lineregistrationforms.

• Evaluatethefeasibilityofanon-linedebitaccounting

systemthatwouldallowfamiliestopayforadhoc

expensesduringtheschoolyear.

2016-2017 AdministrationTechnologyCommittee

Volunteers

TBD

Nocostforafeasibility

study;expensesrelatedto

adoptionoftechnologyTBD

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StrategicPrioritiesandActions SchoolYear PrimaryLead ContributorsFinancialResources

RequiredStatus

StrategicPriority4:Finances

Strengthenthefinancialhealthoftheschoolandcontinue

toofferthemostaffordabletuitionmodel,primarily

throughbuildingtheendowment.

A.Developandimplementacomprehensivestrategyfor

activelygrowingtheendowment.

• Conveneacommitteetogenerateideastogrowthe

endowment.

• Enhancecommunicationabouttheendowment.

o Educatefamiliesabouttheschool's

endowmentandhowitisusedtosupport

St.PiusSchool,emphasizingthebenefits

toeveryfamilyinthecommunity.

o Communicatetheexistenceofthe

endowmentwhenmarketingtheschoolto

thecommunity,emphasizingitsvaluein

enablingSt.PiusSchooltoprovideahigh

qualityeducationatalowercostto

families.

• Provideatargetedopportunityforcurrentfamiliesto

contributetotheendowmenteachyear.

• Developandimplementaplantooutreachtoalumni

tosupporttheendowment.

2016-2019 Administration SchoolCommission

TBD

Costsrelatedto

marketingand

communication

B.Bringmoretransparencyabouttheschool'sfinancial

picture,includingplanning,budgeting(incomeand

expenses),useoftheendowment,andlonger-term

financialneeds.

• Communicatetheoverallbudgetattheendof

theyear.

2017-2018 AdministrationParishFinance

CouncilNone

C.Createandpublishamasterannualfundraising

scheduleforfamilies.2016-2017

PTG

AdministrationNone None

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StrategicPrioritiesandActions SchoolYear PrimaryLead ContributorsFinancialResources

RequiredStatus

StrategicPriority5:

Communication&CommunityEngagement

Expandoutreach,communication,andengagementwithcurrentand

potentialfamilies,alumni,supporters,parishioners,andpartnersso

thatthecommunityfeelseffectivelyinformed,isactivelyengaged,and

St.PiusSchoolisfullyenrolledandsupported.

A.Intentionallycreateuniqueopportunitiestoengagenewandcurrent

familiesinthelifeoftheschool.

• Planatleastoneactivityoreventeachschoolyearthatisdesigned

tosociallyreconnectfamilieswithintheirgradelevel(e.g.aclass

social).

2017-2019 Parents Administration None

B.Promoteopportunitiestomakevolunteeringmoreaccessibleto

parents.

• Developandpublishalistofvolunteeropportunities.

2017-2018

Parents

Volunteer&

FaithinAction

FaithinAction None

C.Developstrategiestoincreaseattendanceateventsbyfamiliesfor

whomthecostmaybeprohibitive.

• Publicize:Don'tletthecoststopyoufromparticipating.

• Evaluateaflatfeeforsocialeventsfortheyeartocoverfamilies

thatcan'taffordtoattend.

• Fortheauction,offertheopportunitytosponsoracoupleora

person.

2016-2017PTG

AdministrationParents None

D.Continuetosupporteffectivetraditionalmarketingand

communicationstrategies.2016-2019 Administration VolunteerParents

TBD

Costofmaterials

E.Exploreopportunitiestoleveragesocialmediatoexpandengagement

withthecommunity.2016-2017

School

Commission

Administration

ParentVolunteersTBD

F.Developaplanforincreasingtheengagementofalumniinsupportof

theschool.2016-2017

School

Commission

Administration

Parent,Alumni,andParish

Volunteers

DevelopmentDirector

G.ConsistentwiththeParish'sPastoralPlan,expandoutreachtodiverse

groupsintheparishcommunitytostrengtheninclusioninthelifeofthe

school.

• DuringCatholicSchoolsWeek,makeanappealatSpanish

MassestoinviteHispanicfamiliesintothelifeoftheschool.

• Continuetoutilizetheparishbulletintocommunicatewith

familiesintheparishaboutschoollife.

2016-2017 Administration

SisterNorberta

ParentandParishVolunteers

Pastor

None

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StrategicPrioritiesandActions SchoolYear PrimaryLead Contributors FinancialResourcesRequired Status

StrategicPriority6:FacilitiesEnhancements

Redesignfacilitiestoenhanceopportunitiesfor

collaborationandinnovation,integratingspaceplanning

fortheschoolwiththeParishPastoralPlanforthe

greater"campus,"keepingthesafetyofthecommunity

attheforefrontofpriorities.

A.Workingwithaprofessionalarchitectandspace

designer,redesigntheschool'sinternalandexternalspace

tooptimizethelearningenvironment.

• FocusonK-5library/computerlab

renovation/resourceroom

• Continuetosolicitandevaluatebidsforfurniture,

carpet,andwindowcoveringstocompletemodel

classrooms.

2016-2018 AdministrationParents

Faculty

TBD

Implementationwillrequirea

significantfinancial

investment

B.Workinginpartnershipwiththeparish,supportthe

"campus-wide"facilitiesenhancementsthatarecalledfor

inthePastoralPlan.

2017-2019 Pastor Administration TBD

C.Maintainfamilies'confidenceinthesafetyofthe

school.

• Moredisciplinedsign-in/sign-outprocedures

• Securitycameras

• Communicateemergencyandsafetyplanstoschool

families.

2016-2019 Administration

Pastor

FacultyandStaff

Parents

$500

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ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

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ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

ThanksareduetomanypeoplewhogenerouslyinvestedtheirtimeandtalentstobuildthefutureofSt.PiusSchoolthroughthisstrategicplanningprocess.

StrategicLeadershipTeam

RichardBoitano

RitaCarroll

JenniferCuneo

BarbaraDrake

PattiFama

MaryKahn

MimiKoberlein

PaulMolinelli

JulianneMoore

CherylRaffetto

FatherPaulRossi

DavidTomatis

RaulVelez

PeggyZappelli

St.PiusSchoolFacultyandStaff

PTGLeadership

TheSt.PiusSchoolandParishCommunity

Enright&Associates

CarolWicklundEnright,Principal