2005-10 LCSS Long Range Plan

Mission

Our mission is to serve God by providing a challenging academic education integrated with Catholic values and morals developing the whole person spiritually, intellectually, physically and socially.

Vision

He Shepherds       We Shape         They Shine

S   Strong Catholic formation
H   High academic standards
A   Accessibility
P   Positive Christian Environment
E   Excellent teachers and facilities

Vision Priorities

• Students, staff and parents model Catholic behavior.
• We have and maintain excellent religious instruction.
• We have and maintain excellence in teaching.
• Our students' and families' spiritual formation is strongly influenced by professed religious and priests.
• Our sources of funds are maintained and expanded.
• We have strong Catholic leadership
• We have an excellent Science Program
• Our staff, parents and students communicate openly and effectively.
• The diverse needs of our students are met.
• Our facilities support our needs
• Student enrollment continues to expand.

Goals

1. To expect, educate, promote and reinforce positive Catholic behavior by students, staff, parents and leaders as identified in the belief statement.
2. To provide a comprehensive K-12 religion curriculum through exemplary instruction.
3. To increase visibility and involvement of priests and religious throughout the education process.
4. Administrators, department heads and faculty to work together to ensure exemplary instruction meeting the needs of all students.
5. To increase communication between school and home.
6. To promote a supportive environment for the holistic development of faculty, staff and students.
7. To create and implement a plan for retention, recruitment and promoting our message.
8. To create and implement a comprehensive development and fundraising plan which addresses our instructional and faculty needs.