Academic Excellence

STRATEGIC GOAL: Maximize opportunities to increase academic achievement and strengthen vertical and horizontal curricular integration and alignment

• Accreditation: Maintain SACS, NAIS, and MAIS Accreditation

• ACT Scores: Continue the ACT Prep course during the academic year and develop a summer ACT Prep Course with a goal of raising the average ACT score for the senior class by 2.0 points by 2018

• College Preparation: Formalize a systematic curriculum review focused on college preparation, advanced placement, and dual enrollment courses

• Faculty: Consistently recruit, retain, mentor, and develop an excellent faculty

• Fine Arts: Provide opportunities for increased student participation in all aspects of a Fine Arts Program on and off campus

• Foreign Languages: Examine alternatives for introducing foreign languages to students before high school

• STEM: Continue the strategic innovation in STEM education and technology with the establishment of appropriate applications for each grade level

• Technology: Enhance the infrastructure and pedagogical use of information technology

Student Enrichment

STRATEGIC GOAL: Develop programs that will provide strategies and opportunities to support student academic, athletic, and leadership opportunities needed to achieve success; college and career readiness; and social, athletic, and emotional development

• Athletics: Continue to develop and improve athletic programs that are competitive and encourage teamwork, sportsmanship, and hard work

• Community Service: Consider implementing a senior class service- learning project

• Ethics: Implement a character education support system specific to each grade

• Honor Code: Establish an honor code and honor council

• Leadership: Increase leadership opportunities for students through student clubs and student ambassador programs

• Recognition: Review and enhance awards programs for both academics and athletics

• Support: Provide adequate support regarding funding, personnel, and equipment for athletic and academic teams, clubs, and organizations

Community Development

STRATEGIC GOAL: Communicate operational policies and strategic plans to all patrons to underscore institutional viability, academic & programmatic distinction, and a coherent sense of community

• Alumni Development: Organize an Annual Alumni Weekend and recognize distinguished alumni

• Annual Giving: Develop and implement strategy to increase Annual Giving to support Starkville Academy

• Development: Create a comprehensive development plan to reinforce and expand partnerships/relationships among constituents and within the community

• Policy: Revise the content, format, and delivery of the policies and procedures, including student and faculty handbooks

• Print Media: Create a high-quality public relations and academic profile document

• Social Media: Develop policies to use social media to enhance patron/student communication

• Website: Review and enhance Starkville Academy’s web presence

Governance & Leadership

STRATEGIC GOAL: Operate in a fiscally responsible manner and manage expectations through improved communication and trust

• Balance: Maintain a balanced budget that provides for steady improvement while remaining fiscally sound

• Facilities: Review and maintain a multi-year financial plan focused on facility renovation and enhancement

• Innovate:Evaluatealternativefinancialmodelsregardingschool revenues and expenses

• Master Plan: Develop and follow a master plan for campus growth and aesthetics

• Safeguard: Continue to ensure that adequate controls are in place to protect and enhance the financial stability of the school

• Strategy: Monitor the progress toward the implementation of the strategic plan

• Training:EstablishanannualSummerBoardWorkshopforall board members and the administrative leadership team