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School The Catholic Benedictine Prep School, Grades 6-12 The Catholic Benedictine Prep School, Grades 6-12 Transformational Learning Collaborative Leadership Professional Excellence Innovative Campus Advancing Our Journey Go Boldly The Hill-Murray Strategic Plan During the 2020-2021 school year, members of the Hill-Murray community came together to consider the school’s priorities for the next five years. The result is Go Boldly: The Hill-Murray Strategic Plan . The plan’s five strategic pillars draw on the latest educational research and are grounded in our Benedictine and Lasallian Catholic traditions. Our goal is ambitious: Hill-Murray will be one of the finest independent Catholic schools in the country. In an era of unprecedented change, our graduates need new skills, experiences, and perspectives—and so Hill-Murray needs to embrace new ideas and practices. Go Boldly is a blueprint for a modern Catholic school. We will foster a love of learning in our students, deepen their faith, and give them the tools and support to fulfill their God-given potential and make a difference in our world. Identity Statement Hill-Murray is an independent, Catholic, co-educational, college, and life-preparatory school serving students in grades 6–12. Rooted in our Benedictine and Lasallian traditions, we embrace the journey of each student and are committed to the growth and well-being of each member of our community. Mission Hill-Murray empowers students to reach their fullest potential by inspiring them to utilize their God-given strengths to become leaders who will make a positive difference in the world. Vision Hill-Murray will become the preeminent school that partners with families to develop transformational leaders grounded in the teachings of Christ. Portrait of a Hill–Murray Graduate Grounded in the Teachings of Christ… Inquisitive Driven by curiosity, an independent thinker and lifelong learner A critical thinker and innovator willing to take risks A problem solver with the intellectual courage to consider new perspectives Resilient Demonstrates perseverance and grit–to keep going when it gets hard–A PIONEER! Acts with the courage to navigate the challenges they know are a part of the journey Develops the muscles of their body, mind, and spirit, which they know only get built by discomfort, mistakes, and the productive struggle inherent to growth Compassionate Sees the face of Jesus in everyone they meet–We Welcome All Guests As Christ Demonstrates personal courage, empathy, and uses their voice to help others Acts with humility and considers how their actions affect the world around them Leader Lives their values and leads by example Embraces their journey and awareness of being created in God’s image Understands their strengths and weaknesses Empowers those around them Seeks to live out their faith by building bridges and serving others Core Values Catholic Faith Our Catholic identity permeates our school community and strengthens us as we seek to live out the teachings of Christ. We believe that Jesus Christ is both the source and summit of the realization of full human potential. As a Catholic school community, we meet students where they are and support them as they learn and grow in their faith journey. Community of Belonging We believe in the commitment to sharing our faith, values, and experiences with students, alumni, parents, faculty, staff, and friends of the Hill-Murray community. We believe our Benedictine and Lasallian traditions influence everything we do. We take care of each other. Every individual will be known, loved, and respected and in turn, has the responsibility to know, love, and respect others. We are committed to connection and evangelization in a diverse educational community rooted in God’s love, with the profound belief in the dignity of the human person. We believe it is our privilege and duty to ‘Welcome all guests as Christ’ (Rule of St. Benedict, 53), and this belief permeates Hill-Murray. Mind-Body-Spirit We believe that educating the whole student is a hallmark of Catholic education. The intellectual, emotional, social, spiritual, and physical wellness of each of our students is a top priority. Current research informs our understanding of what our young people need in order to learn, grow and reach their fullest potential. Supporting our students in finding balance in their lives is rooted in our Benedictine tradition and will pay dividends throughout their lives. Ethical Leadership We believe that every student is capable of leadership and will empower them to recognize, develop and use their strengths and gifts to serve their communities. We believe students are transformed by service to others and each will find their own way to provide ethical leadership within their sphere of influence. We believe every student will graduate as a confident, ethical, and humble servant leader inspired to lead and serve. Global Stewardship We believe that for students to be prepared to contribute to a complex and interconnected global society, they need the skills, mindsets, and values that will help them work collaboratively and respectfully across cultures and borders. Stewardship is defined as the responsible management of something entrusted to one’s care. We believe that educating the next generation of global stewards, problem solvers, and faith-based changemakers is critical to Hill-Murray’s success and will provide the kind of leaders our world needs. Strategic Pillar #1 Transformational Learning Our goal is to offer rich and diverse transformational learning experiences beyond the traditional classroom that ignite passion, curiosity and reveal the talents of each student. Our Benedictine and Lasallian traditions nurture and guide students. With a focus on the whole person, our students will fall in love with learning and be challenged to grow and exceed even their own expectations. Key Results Result #1 All students will have a portfolio of credentialed transformational learning experiences that reflect a journey of growth during their years at Hill-Murray. Key areas include skill development (creativity, curiosity, collaboration, critical thinking), an understanding of self and a sense of self-efficacy, and the role of faith and values in one’s life. Result #2 All students will participate in the Pioneer Institute for Health and Wellness during their time at Hill-Murray. Students will be supported and challenged in their physical, spiritual, social and emotional growth journey, as they learn the skills, mindsets and beliefs that will endure over time. Result #3 All students will be supported in their faith journey as they grow and mature over time in their understanding of the values, beliefs and actions that define their path in life. Result #4 All students will experience a sense of belonging and inclusion during their time at Hill-Murray. Performance Measures Measure #1 Percent of students on track in portfolio development, reported annually by grade level. Measure #2 Track the number and percentage of students who are graduating with a Pathway certificate . Include a measure that shows the level of innovative opportunities available to students. Measure #3 Student survey data that measures: (Benchmarked to national standards and compares ourselves to ourselves annually) The sense of belonging among the student body, Students’ perception of being supported in their faith journey Students’ level of commitment to maintaining a healthy lifestyle. Measure #4 Annual executive summary of the projects and internships of each graduating class. Using a rubric for scoring, demonstrate the quality of the experience with the goal that 80% of students score in the top two performance levels. STRATEGIC PILLAR #2 Collaborative Leadership Collaborative leadership defines our working relationships and propels our school to the next level. We value open communication, cultivating connections, accountability for shared goals,...