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SJCES Strategic Plan 2022-2027

Did you know that Catholic Schools within the diocese of Salt Lake go through a rigorous accreditation process every 1-6 years (based on the most recent accreditation findings) to ensure schools meet strict academic and faith formation standards.

The Accreditation Process includes:

  • Self-Study- Schools complete a comprehensive internal self-evaluation. This process begins more than a year before the next accreditation cycle. Principals, teachers, admin personel, students, and families all participate focusing on key areas- Catholic Identity, leadership, curriculum, operational vitality, and student learning.

  • Visiting Committee- A team then conducts an on-site evaluation (typically lasting 2 to 4 days) to review evidence, interview stakeholders, and assess school operations.

  • Commission Vote- The visiting committee recommends an accreditation status, which is officially voted on by the WCEA commission (typically in May). Terms commonly last up to 6 years.

Once completed, the school begins implementing their self created strategic plan for the duration of time until the next accreditation. These plans help keep schools on track, forward focused/planning, and accountable. Check out the chosen goals from our last accreditation. While there is always work to be done, much progress has been made.

Strategic Plan Overview 2022-2027

Plant & Facilities Improvement:

Goal #1 Construct addition to existing facility to add gym, replace extended day facility, add office and conference room space, special education space, science lab, and art room.

Goal #2 Provide a safe and pleasant learning environment on the exterior and interior of the building.

  • Included cameras on exterior of building

  • Installation of carpet in classrooms

Finance Resource Management:

Goal #1 Build a cash reserve for use in case of emergency

  • Included 20% of fundraising activities for cash reserve

  • Cash reserve to grow to 4 months of operating expenses not including building funds

Advancement:

Goal #1 Establish a secure financial future for SJCES

  • Included revision of Annual Appeal to increase by 10% each year

  • Increase funds from alternate sources

  • Marketing & community relations to increase enrollment, maximizing class size per grade

Goal #2 Establish a Successful Donor-Giving Program

  • Updated donor lists

  • Regular and targeted communication

  • Endowment Program

Program Development:

Goal #1 Expand differentiated learning in all classrooms

  • Teacher professional development and training

  • Blended learning in classrooms with evaluations

Goal #2 Develop an improved system to analyze whole school data

  • Teacher professional development and training with STAR testing and evalutions

Goal #3 Improve science instruction across all grades

  • Science curriculum maps based on collected data

  • Team meetings

  • Vertical alignment evaluation, teaching strategy evaluation using data and student need

Catholic Identity:

Goal #1 Increase school involvement in community service projects

Goal #2 Increase school prayer and understanding of Mass