Strategic Plan
Green Hedges School is a strategic organization. We are constantly assessing our work and looking ahead at ways to grow, both in our areas of strength and in areas needing improvement. We do this in our everyday work—in evaluating our students’ success, through faculty assessment, and in regular faculty and administrative team meetings. Moreover, through our accreditation by the Virginia Association of Independent Schools (VAIS), we are reviewed and evaluated every 10 years, with a mid-term accreditation visit at the five-year mark. Finally, we periodically conduct a more formalized “strategic planning process” which allows us additional time for reflection and assessment.
Our charge now is to continue to build upon the School’s strengths as well as address areas needing improvement within the encompassing four categories of 1) Mission, Identity, and Program, 2) Faculty, 3) Community, and 4) Finance.
Over the past six months, the Executive Committee of the Board and the Strategic Planning Committee worked thoughtfully to update the 2007 plan. The result is our road map for approximately the next 24 months, when the community will once again engage in a comprehensive strategic planning process much like 2007. Our charge now is to continue to build upon the School’s strengths as well as address areas needing improvement within the encompassing four categories of 1) Mission, Identity, and Program, 2) Faculty, 3) Community, and 4) Finance.
Mission, Identity, and Program
Articulate and deliver a dynamic educational program consistent with our philosophy and community needs.
Actions to be taken:
- Investigate and advocate instructional strategies and educational programs that challenge and engage all students.
- Develop and implement assessment vehicles that measure congruence of our mission, educational philosophy, and academic program.
- Execute marketing plans to promote Green Hedges School to current and prospective families.
Finance
Assure the long-term financial health of the School.
Actions to be taken:
- Secure funding for excellent faculty and staff, a comprehensive and challenging curriculum, and inviting spaces for optimal teaching and learning.
- Practice budgetary discipline to ensure yearly balanced budgets.
- Maintain an effective facilities asset management plan.
- Optimize enrollment and retention consistent with the School’s vision.
- Nurture the philanthropic culture among Green Hedges School constituencies to maximize annual giving and build reserves.
- Explore and implement mission-appropriate revenue generating activities.
- Investigate and develop a plan for permanent endowment.
- Continue to assess long-term facility improvements to enhance learning spaces for students and teachers.
Faculty
Retain and attract excellent faculty members who embrace the mission of Green Hedges School.
Actions to be taken:
- Promote a vibrant learning community.
- Provide ongoing professional development for the faculty.
- Ensure ongoing competitiveness of compensation at Green Hedges School relative to local and national benchmark groups.
- Maintain and evaluate the faculty/staff mentor and orientation programs for new employees.
Community
Honor the community that defines Green Hedges School.
Actions to be taken:
- Create and support opportunities for the School and families to work collaboratively to foster our core values in every student.
- Cultivate and encourage volunteerism and community service to support the school and the greater community.
- Sponsor parent education programs and events continually assessing fresh and new initiatives.
- Improve communications and relationship building within the School community.
- Strengthen and broaden associations across the greater Vienna community.
