Moreau Catholic High School

Strategic Plan

vision

goals

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2010-2015

STATEMENT OF PHILOSOPHY

Moreau Catholic High School enters into a partnership with the family and provides opportunities and means by which students are guided to higher levels of spiritual, social and academic development. We believe this partnership is given meaning through the legacy and values established by Blessed Basil Moreau, founder of the Congregation of Holy Cross. This partnership is enhanced by the spirit, vision, and collaboration shared among the entire school community and the Diocese of Oakland.

As a community of faith, we believe a Holy Cross education is centered in Christian values and adheres to high standards and expectations for individual achievement and social responsibility. We are guided by Jesus Christ to give witness to our faith through lived experiences—prayer, liturgical celebrations, retreats, and community service. These experiences nurture dignity and respect for religious and cultural diversity.

A Moreau Catholic High School education facilitates the formation of qualities such as integrity, justice, stewardship, love, compassion, and hope. We educate students to become people of values as well as scholars. By cultivating heart and mind, our students become responsible citizens and a positive force in the transformation of our global community.

Through our college-preparatory curriculum, our students become life-long learners and effective communicators. Our commitment to outstanding achievement ensures that our students become knowledgeable and skillful in areas of moral and ethical decision-making, critical thinking, accountability, technology and adaptability. Our cocurricular programs enhance the academic and spiritual dimensions of our school by providing formative activities that foster community, leadership, creativity, and sportsmanship. These learning experiences are achieved in a safe, caring educational environment facilitated by a professional and dedicated faculty and staff.

The fulfillment of our mission as Holy Cross educators is facilitated through the partnership between the family and school community. The knowledge, skills, and values taught to and embraced by our students help them shape their future and the world.

STATEMENT OF MISSION

Moreau Catholic High School is

dedicated to the legacy and values of

the Congregation of HOLY CROSS

and its founder

BLESSED BASIL MOREAU.

We are a college-preparatory school

committed to OUTSTANDING

ACHIEVEMENT.

As a COMMUNITY of FAITH,

we prepare our students through

academic, social and spiritual

learning experiences that FORM

and TRANSFORM them as they

become responsible citizens of our

global community.

ACCREDITATION

Moreau Catholic High School is accredited

by the Western Association of Schools

and Colleges and the Western Catholic

Educational Association for the maximum

allowable term.

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

National Catholic Educational Association

Western Catholic Educational Association

Council for American Private Education

American Educational Research Association

Association for Supervision and Curriculum Design

Phi Delta Kappa International

A commitment to outstanding achievement ensures that students become knowledgeable and skillful in areas of moral and ethical decision-making, critical thinking, accountability, technology and adaptability.

A UNIQUE RELATIONSHIP

The mission of our school does

not exist independently of the

educational mission of the

Diocese of Oakland.

The Most Reverend Salvatore Joseph Cordileone, Bishop of Oakland, with President Terry Lee and Principal Lauren Lek ‘97 at the 2009 Parish Leadership Recognition Dinner.

CATHOLIC IDENTITY

AND HOLY CROSS MISSION

The mission of our school does not exist independent of the educational mission of the Diocese of Oakland. Blessed Basil Moreau taught that ministries of Holy Cross should be carried out based on the needs of Bishops and only then the needs of the Congregation. Our identity is rooted in Gospel values and the charisms of the Congregation of Holy Cross. Our school’s bylaws reflect the unique relationship between the school and the Diocese.

A strong and vibrant Catholic Identity and Holy Cross Mission is integral to the life of the school, and the formation and transformation of the whole student.

• The school will complete our Catholic Identity and Holy Cross Mission Assessment, and implement the recommendations.

• The school will implement the new standards of the Western Catholic Educational Association (WCEA) into the WASC/ co-accreditation process.

In February 2010, the Holy Cross Mission Assessment Team interviewed students, faculty and administration and offered recommendations. From the top left are: Br. Donald Blauvelt, CSC; Angel Cedillo; Terry McGaha. Br. Michael Winslow, CSC; Susan Marquess; Theresa BillingsDinner

KEY AREAS

The school is committed to teaching the basic beliefs of Catholicism and engages the Spirit through prayer, liturgical celebrations and opportunities for reflection during retreats.

FINANCIAL PLANNING

AND INTEGRITY

We are active fiduciaries of the resources entrusted to us; ever mindful of our mission to the students and families we serve. The school promotes Christian stewardship, integrity, ethical conduct and accountability in all of its financial and operational practices.

Resource planning will focus on mission and the needs of the school, and to this end we will invest portions of the school’s operational resources to achieve long-term results.

• The school will rebuild its financial reserves to the levels set by the Board of Trustees.

• The school will develop strategies to build the endowment.

The school will allocate the necessary resources to support all curricular and cocurricular programs.

• The school will use this Strategic Plan as a guide for financial planning and for establishing budgetary priorities.

The school will find ways to make the Moreau education affordable for future generations of students.

• The school will meet the tuition assistance needs for those qualified students enrolled at Moreau.

Moreau Catholic High School will allocate the necessary resources to support all curricular and cocurricular programs.

The inaugural Funding Hopes and Dreams luncheon raised more than$41,000 for tuition assistance. Christine Orlina ‘01 and Brian Copeland ‘82 delivered powerful messages to the audience. They credited their success to a Moreau Catholic education and the generosity of donors.2009 Parish Leadership Recognition Dinner

ENROLLMENTOur mission calls us to educate those in the communities which we serve. Strong efforts to market and promote the school to potential students are made each year to our support schools, public schools, and the greater communities we serve.

The school will consistently enroll the articulated number of academically qualified and motivated students who bring diversity and unique gifts and talents to the MCHS community.

• The school will maintain an enrollment within a range of 900-950.• The school will maintain an overall retention rate of 97%.• The school will increase the ratio of accepted-to-registered

students by 2%.

FACULTY We believe in the continual development of a professional learning community where Holy Cross educators model the virtue of life-long learning to their students. Commitment to outstanding achievement will be evident at all times.

The school attracts and retains qualified and mission-focused teachers committed to ongoing learning and growth.

• The school will provide rigorous professional development to support faculty learning and growth.

• The school will investigate other ways to show appreciation and value for highly engaged faculty and staff.

• The school will research alternative models of teacher compensation.

Teachers support the individual learning needs of all students, with a focus on improving the achievement of struggling students.

• Teachers will share and utilize a variety of student achievement data to inform their instruction.

• Teachers will collaborate in subject-level teams to develop common assessments.

• Teachers will work together to respond appropriately to the needs of individual students.

• Teachers will use innovative curricular approaches including differentiation, student-centered learning, and technology-enhanced lesson plans.

Moreau Catholic has 20 faculty and administration members who have provided over 20 years of service. Thirty-three faculty members hold advanced degrees.

DIVERSITY AND OPPORTUNITY

Our mission calls us to educate those in the communities which we serve.

The school has 900 students currently enrolled in grades 9 through 12.

The ethnic composition of the student body is 4% African-American;

44% Asian; 17% European-American;

17% Hispanic; 1% Native-American; 2% Pacific Islander;

and 15% declaring other cultural backgrounds.

ACADEMICSWe affirm the values of a college preparatory education through a curriculum which affords maximum opportunities and preparation for living in a global community, possession of life-long learning skills, and success in the pursuit of a higher education. To this extent, no one teacher or department provides resources and opportunities for student learning and achievement in isolation from other colleagues, departments, or programs. We contend that careful planning and creative curriculum design are without meaning unless coordinated and implemented with consistency across the curriculum.

The school’s academic program supports students’ development in faith, character and community service.

• The school’s curriculum will address the ethical use of information and tools.

• The school’s curriculum will include prayer and spiritual learning opportunities across all subject areas.

• The school will incorporate service learning and the inclusion of the Catholic Social Teaching themes throughout the curriculum.

The school provides all students with the strategies and tools to succeed academically.

• The school will disaggregate student achievement data to determine targeted areas for improvement.

• The school will study the reasons for students not academically succeeding, and develop and implement strategies for reducing the number of students who are on academic probation.

• The school will provide and develop intensive academic support systems for students who are struggling.

The school provides a curriculum and course offerings to ensure student success in college and life.

• The school will eliminate the gaps and redundancies across the curriculum in order to increase student achievement.

• The school’s curriculum will foster the development of higher order thinking skills amongst all students.

The school is committed to maintaining an exemplary visual and performing arts program, and will continue to investigate ways to improve and expand program offerings and facilities.

• The school will continue to investigate ways to improve and expand course offerings and facilities.

• Marketing and admissions materials will highlight and promote the arts as integral to the complete educational experience.

At Moreau Catholic, our students have the opportunity to participate in a wide range of art offerings including courses in Dance, Music, Theater, Choir, Drawing, Sculpture and Clay, Ceramics, Painting and Photography.

Moreau Catholic prepares its students for future careers in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) by offering interdisciplinary courses that allow students opportunities to apply their knowledge by solving problems and creating solutions.

TECHNOLOGYWe affirm the belief that technology is an integral part of our students’ lives and futures. Our responsibility to our students includes preparing them for a world in which technology is powerful, embedded and ubiquitous. That responsibility requires the access to training for students, teachers and staff, a curriculum infused with ethical and innovative use of technology, and access to professional technology tools.

Technology is a ubiquitous part of the learning environment. • The school will develop and begin implementing the five year

technology plan. • The school will identify and/or develop tools to measure the

impact of technology on student achievement and the development of 21st century learning skills.

• The school will provide an infrastructure capable of supporting a technology-infused learning environment.

Technology facilitates and supports the development of a community of learners.

• The school will provide ongoing training and support to faculty, students, and parents through formal and informal learning opportunities.

• The school will develop 21st century learning skills throughout the community for students, teachers and staff.

• The school will address ethical decision making in the use of technology across the curriculum.

Robotics Engineering, one of Moreau’s first STEM courses, challenges students to utilize their mathematical, scientific and technological skills by applying engineering concepts to the creation of robots.

A state-of-the-art television studio and editing labs give students real-world opportunities to produce their own programs and prepare for a career in media.

21ST CENTURY LEARNING

Moreau Catholic was recently named an APPLE DISTINGUISHED SCHOOL for the 2009-2010 school year — one of eight schools in California and only 54 schools nationwide. Distinguished Schools are recognized by Apple for their demonstrated success in implementing a 21st century learning environment.

STUDENT LIFE/STUDENT ACTIVITIESWe affirm that the beneficial outcomes of the school’s cocurricular program are an effective response to the mission of the school. We recognize the sizeable investment of resources it takes to maintain the high standards necessary for cocurricular programs to be administered within the context of the school’s mission and philosophy. To this end, the school shall maintain a balance between support for the goals and expectations of cocurricular activities and the goals and expectations of curricular activities.

The school provides ongoing formative experiences to strengthen student’s spiritual growth.

• The school will increase student engagement and participation in liturgies and prayer services.

• The school will increase student participation in the retreat programs in order to achieve a 75% participation rate.

• The school will research and develop new opportunities for students to participate in Holy Cross Immersion activities.

The school provides co-curricular programs that foster developmental growth of the whole student including social, spiritual, creative and leadership opportunities.

• The school will study the quality and effectiveness of our co-curricular offerings as it best meets the needs of our students.

• The school will continue to see at least 75% of our students involved in co-curricular activities.

• The school will develop new ways to build student leadership capacity and opportunities.

Moreau Catholic is a 1-to-1 laptop school in which all students and teachers have a laptop computer for classroom learning.

STUDENT LIFECocurricular opportunities include 33 clubs that give students a chance to explore interests outside of their academic focus and to make friends.

Liturgical celebrations and rallies provide an opportunity for students to experience community and cultural diversity.

ATHLETICSWe believe that participation in athletics is an integral part of the educational process at Moreau Catholic. The many lessons that athletics can teach: sportsmanship, self-discipline, teamwork, commitment, and developing self confidence, as well as dealing with success and overcoming adversity, are lessons that will last a lifetime. We are dedicated to giving as many student-athletes as possible the opportunity to participate in a well-equipped, well-staffed athletic program.

We attract and develop talented student athletes and qualified and committed coaches; we will upgrade our athletic facilities and promote our success in the broader community.

• The school will increase publicity and promotion for all sports.• The school will improve athletic facilities for our current students,

and to help with attracting and developing student athletes with the completion of phase one of the Master Site Plan.

• The school will recruit and retain mission-focused coaches who have achieved a high level of proficiency in their respective sports.

Seventy percent of Moreau Catholic students participate in athletics.

ATHLETICSMoreau Catholic fields 45 teams in 18 sports played throughout the school year. In the fall, students participate in football, cross country, girl’s tennis, girl’s volleyball and rally squad. In the winter, students participate in basketball and soccer for both boys and girls and in the spring baseball, softball, badminton, track & field, swimming, boys tennis, golf and boys volleyball. In addition, students can become team managers, equipment or clock managers, statisticians, and videographers.

INSTITUTIONAL ADVANCEMENT

As a non-profit organization, we depend on tax-deductible gifts and grants to implement our mission beyond tuition. Through dedication and practice of good stewardship, our board of trustees ensures that the school’s Holy Cross tradition of educational excellence will be available for future generations of Mariners.

We advance the mission of the school by raising funds to effectively support the current and future needs of our students, and by promoting a positive public image.

• We will increase fundraising by a minimum of 10% each year while decreasing annual fundraising costs.

• We will launch a capital campaign to raise funds for phase one of the Master Site Plan.

• We will develop and market giving opportunities targeted at growth in the school’s endowment.

• We will strengthen the brand identity of the school by communicating consistent and compelling messages through relevant publications, a current and innovative website and by securing positive media placements

• We will increase outreach with Moreau Catholic High School alumni.

FACILITIES

We believe that upgrading and maintaining the facilities necessary for an enriched student learning experience supports the mission and philosophy of Moreau Catholic High School.

We will renovate, expand, and build facilities that enhance teaching and learning in the academic, social and spiritual programs of the school.

• Completion of phase one of the Master Site Plan.

We provide a safe, clean, and well planned environment in all of our campus facilities.

• Annual budgets will support the maintenance of the physical plant.

The 2009 class attends 58 different universities and colleges, located in over 11 states, and garnered hundreds of thousands of dollars in scholarships and grants.

The five-year strategic plan provides for the completion of Phase One of the Master Site Plan.

Key components include:• All-weather track and field• Fitness Center/weight room• Bleachers and announcer’s booth• Toilets/snack bar/storage

Terry Lee, Joe Connell, Bishop Allen H. Vigneron, Mayor Roberta Cooper, and Dave Capurro ’77

On April 30, 2006, nearly 600 current and former faculty, alumni, alumni parents, current students and parents, and community members gathered at Moreau to break ground on the Transforming Tomorrow project. The project was completed in August 2007, but the ambition and determination to enhance the quality of the campus and the facilities of Moreau Catholic continue.

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Hayward, California 94544

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