| Focus |
Goals |
Overall School development
- 5 Year Strategic Plan
- School Vision
- Annual Development Plan
- Policies and Procedures
- Growth and Development
- Accreditation/External Review
- Calendar Review
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- To finalize the 5 year strategic plan and develop an annual plan based on the strategic plan • Lead staff discussion on what the vision means in relation to classroom teaching and expectations for staff and students.
- Complete an annual plan
- Ensure regular policy review
- Establish a committee to look at our physical site and develop plans for strategic development to cater for High School growth.
- Establish options for external review, cost and timing for 2007/2008 school year
- Evaluate the existing calendar, implement a new calendar by June 2007
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High School
- Overall High School
- Communication
- Delivery
- High School Identity
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- Review curriculum internally to strengthen consistency of delivery and overall structure
- Develop regular intentional communication with parents around curriculum and programmes
- Develop an effective CIE training and induction program for new teachers
- Establish a Parent committee to organize High School functions that promote school identity and character
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Elementary School
- Overall Elementary School
- Communication
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- Review curriculum internally to strengthen consistency of delivery and overall structure
- Develop clear scope and sequence from K-6 that will be compatible with the Middle and High School curriculum
- Establish a K1 Class (for 4 year olds)
- Further develop an effective communication program to parents and faculty
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Staffing
- Leadership
- Recruitment
- Retention
- Induction
- Professional Development
- National Support Staff
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- Develop a united, effective leadership team
- Develop networks for effective recruiting and a support package for staff
- Stabilize staffing and ensure that sufficient teachers are in place to meet growth goals
- Manage teacher workload through staffing and a supportive curriculum framework
- Develop a structured induction programme
- Provide ongoing professional development opportunities for faculty
- Redevelop job descriptions and develop goal setting
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Resourcing
- Finance
- Property
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- Long term financial planning in place
- Annual budget aligned with annual development plan/long term plan
- Form a building committee to develop a long term strategy for facilities.
- Renovate the current facilities, as necessary, Complete the new Multi Purpose facility by December 2007
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Support Services
- Guidance Counselor
- Special Needs
- Home School Program
- Boarding Program (O/S missions responsibility)
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- Develop the Councilor position which guides students into the entry needs of high school, college, and home countries.
- Recruit a Special Needs Coordinator who will identify and cater to students with special needs
- Recruit a Home School Coordinator who will support home school families
- Review the policy and philosophy behind the boarding program and look at future planning
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Communication and Public Relations
- Communication
- Community Involvement
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- Ensure regular communication with stakeholders (O/S missions/parents) by November 2006.
- Strengthen links with other international schools
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