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Catholicity/MissionGoalThe Marymount community will bear witness to the Catholic identity of theschool through catechesis, Christian living rooted in Gospel values, and respectfor the diverse religions of the world.

RationaleLiving the mission of the Religious of the Sacred Heart of Mary, as manifestedin the Goals and Criteria, allows us to be transformed by the Gospel and to fulfill

the mission of the school. We empower each individual to understand, live, andbear witness to her/his faith in a respectful awareness of one anothers beliefs.

Suggested ImplementationContinue to incorporate the mission of the school into all areas of school life,such as the curriculum, celebrations, extra-curricular activities, staff retreats,orientation programs, and publications.

Provide the Marymount community with greater and more diverse opportunitiesfor growth and spiritual enrichment through liturgies, retreats, pilgrimages,and religious education programs.

Continue to develop a variety of service projects within the school, the localcommunity, and the world.

Celebrate the variety of religions and cultures represented in the school t hroughstructured activities.

Faculty, Administration, StaffGoal 1Marymount will ensure open dialogue and effective communication amongadministration, faculty, and staff.

RationaleEffective communication is the key to enabling administration, faculty, and staff tounderstand, embrace, and actively collaborate in the work of the school.

Suggested ImplementationsProvide effective and regular guidance, support, evaluation, and feedback foradministration, faculty, and staff.

Provide opportunities for the whole school community to engage in constructivedialogue and creative problem-solving.

Enhance the effectiveness of in-service days and meeting times.

Goal 2Marymount will attract, reward, and retain the highest caliber of diverse administration,faculty, and staff, who embody the core values of the school.

RationaleMarymount attracts and retains leaders who will challenge, inspire, and nurture theschool community by rewarding them with opportunities for personal, professional,and financial growth.

Suggested ImplementationsContinue to ensure that the Catholic mission of the school is effectively communicatedto all current and prospective employees.

Offer a competitive compensation package.

Offer a comprehensive and well-coordinated employee orientation program.

Make better use of faculty expertise.

Study the feasibility of further reducingschool tuition for the children of employees.

ProgramGoalMarymount will offer its students excellent academic and extra-curricularprograms that reflect a world without boundaries and emphasize a criticalawareness of and a generous response, rooted in Gospel values, to global issues.

RationaleMarymount is dedicated to the harmonious growth of the whole person through

each individuals spiritual, artistic, emotional, intellectual, moral, physical, andsocial development.

Suggested ImplementationsContinue to offer outstanding academic programs that are designed to enablestudents to reach their full potential.

Create and monitor a language policy, placing particular emphasis on English,the schools official language, so that students are successful in academicprograms and are prepared to communicate effectively and articulately in aglobal society.

Identify and apply best practices for incorporating leading edgetechnology,including virtual education, into the curriculum in response to continual andrapid advances in this field.

Continue to offer extensive and varied extra-curricular programs and reviewthose programs regularly.

Continue to promote awareness of and respect for Italian culture.

Encourage a variety of approaches to teaching and learning, such ascollaborative learning, project-based investigations, interactive activities,alternative forms of assessment, and classroom learning centers.

FinanceGoalMarymount will support its mission, programs, and facilities through responsiblestewardship of its financial resources and an ambitious and ongoing developmentprogram.

Rationale

Careful management of Marymounts financial and human resources along withan ongoing development program will ensure the financial stability of the schooland the continued excellence of its faculty, staff, programs, and facilities.

Suggested ImplementationsRevise the current Long-Range Financial Plan and the current DevelopmentPlan to support the implementation of the Strategic Plan.

Develop creative ways to finance competitive compensation and benefits.

Investigate ways to reduce waste and integrate environmental issues into thefinancial plan.

Effectively communicate information about school finances to parents, faculty,staff, and alumni.

Image/MarketingGoalMarymount International School Rome will be known by its unique mission andoutstanding achievements as a leading English Language international schooland as part of the global Network of RSHM Schools.

Rationale

By continuously communicating its mission, values, and accomplishments,Marymount will keep its constituents and the larger international communityengaged in the life of the school. This in turn will assist the school in attractingand retaining students, faculty, and staff; forging and building upon relationshipslocally and internationally; and garnering support for school initiatives.

Suggested ImplementationsCreate a marketing plan that showcases the unique identity of Marymount tothe external community.

Foster awareness within the school community that we are all ambassadorsfor Marymount and encourage a culture of responsibility for promoting theschool.

Create a virtual community using the schools website as an effective marketingtool, a portal for constituencies, and a contact point for the Marymountcommunity.

PlantGoalMarymount will provide safe and modern facilities suitable for the fulldevelopment of the students. Marymounts physical plant will be developed inaccord with a master plan in order to provide a facility that meets the needs ofits evolving programs.

RationaleMarymounts physical plant has a direct impact on the schools ability to offernew or expanded programs in an atmosphere conducive to learning and personalgrowth. Therefore, plans regarding the schools evolving programs must incl udeconsideration of appropriate physical environments.

Suggested ImplementationsDevelop an overall master plan for the design, development, and maintenanceof all facilities.

Set priorities within the master plan so that it provides for: appropriate spacesfor prayer and worship; comfortable, stimulating, and well-equipped learningenvironments; physical education and sports facilities; spaces for music, drama,and fine arts; and attractive and comfortable common areas.

Ensure that the schools facilities continue to meet all safety and healthstandards and that relevant certificates are updated and available.

Finalize and implement the crisis management plan and communicate it to theMarymount community.

Parents/Families/AlumniGoalMarymount will be characterized by a strong and sustained partnership amongfamilies, faculty, staff, administration, and alumni.

RationaleA strong and sustained partnership among all members of the Marymountcommunity in support of the RSHM mission and school philosophy promotescommunity pride and spirit.

Suggested ImplementationsCreate more effective avenues of communication, including the adoption oftechnologies such as Edline, e-mail, an interactive website, and Atlas curriculummapping.

Promote the continued growth of active parent involvement through the ParentsOrganization, fundraising projects, and school activities.

Provide guidance to parents in order to increase their involvement in and supportof student learning.

Offer families opportunities for spiritual enrichment.

Effectively communicate Marymounts educational expectations to parents andfamilies.

Foster an active alumni association.

StudentsGoalMarymount will welcome a full enrollment of students of diverse cultural andreligious backgrounds and will encourage and challenge them to achieve theirpotential.

RationaleMarymount shapes and inspires students to be leaders in the local and globalcommunities.

Suggested ImplementationsImprove the orientation program for new students.

Continue to respond to students specific learning needs by providing programsin such areas as ESL, Special Needs, Gifted Education, etc.

Develop programs to foster responsibility, teamwork, leadership, and schoolspirit.

Promote opportunities for the views of students to be included in shaping thelife of the school.

Participate in local, national, and international activities and celebrations.

Develop plans and activities that promote greater integration of the diversecultural groups within the school community.

Celebrate student achievements.

Describe the expected qualities of a Marymount student.

MarymountInternational School Rome

STRATEGIC PLANAPPROVED MAY 2007