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Hope. We all need something positive to look forward to. We have that for VCHS – hope for our school today and its future outlined in Imagine God’s Masterpiece – VCHS in 2030.
Almost three years ago, I wrote this opening paragraph in the strategic plan’s introduction letter.
Like an artist with a vision, VCHS is painting portraits of our students at graduation and of our school's future in 2030. The Portrait of a Graduate – who our students are becoming – illustrates our mission and values. The strategic plan is the roadmap, providing the guideposts to achieve our bold vision.
What is the vision? Almost three years into the plan, it still provides the picture of what VCHS will look like in 2030!
VCHS will be the number one choice for local and international families, providing students an exceptional academic foundation for life, a deep school commitment to Christian faith, top faculty, and a world-class campus with cutting-edge technology. Graduates will make the world a better place through their personal and professional lives.
How are we getting there? What’s the roadmap? We have three BIG goals: Product Superiority, School Sustainability, and Growth.
First with product superiority, we’re giving extra attention to recruiting, retaining, and growing top faculty; academic excellence; and athletics and fine arts distinction.
Second, the more sustainable VCHS is, the more we’ll be able to deliver on the first goal – product superiority. That’s why financial health (growing endowment, no debt, etc.) and community partnerships are so vital to our overall institutional strength.
Third, we want to grow the number of students who experience our school’s mission. To do that we’ve been and will continue to explore new market expansion opportunities, enhance our school’s campus, and be exceptional with marketing.
Why is this important? Two reasons resonate with me. First, our nation and world need more people doing our vision statement – ‘making the world a better place’. VCHS Alumni already are. Second, the pursuit of excellence in everything is a byproduct of our Christian commitment. The Apostle Paul put it this way – in whatever you do, do all to the glory of God. Honoring God compels us to give Him our very best. That means the very best for our students.
Steve O'Neil
Head of School
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