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Home My WebLink AboutWA Strategic Planning handout DRAFT DRAFT DRAFT o WESTLAKE ACADEMY STRATEGIC PLANNING RETREAT RESULTS September 12- 3, 2008 1 DRAFT DRAFT DRAFT Westlake Academy Perceived Strengths (Arranged Alphabetically) All 3 IB programs Black Cow Blacksmith Apprentice program Building and Setting Building sports program—secondary and primary Committed individual Student Achievement Common goals Consensus building Diversity in Race, Religion, Education, Economic status Effective curricula articulation through student progress tracking Exemplary Rating Flexibility for extra-curricular activities Full control of Asset Head of Schools/Town Manager/Board/Teachers / Staff IB —MYP—PYP and DP No Tax Support Owned by town Parental Support Passionate people Pioneer spirit Retreat Size State/Fed/International Recognition Student Teacher ratio Students Team Building Uniqueness Well informed political representation 2 DRAFT DRAFT DRAFT Westlake Academy Perceived Weaknesses (Arranged Alphabetically) Admissions Policy Black cow Communication Constitution—governance structure Divided history Facilities present and future Failure to engage all relevant stakeholders Failure to regularly revisit charter Financial obligations by the town—past present and future Full development of the "the arts" across all grades Haven't marketed the school well Image with residents Inability to compensate teachers in order to get the best Inequitable public funding Lack of community outreach Lack of distinction between sections (particularly HS grade levels) Lack of parent IB knowledge Lack of secondary electives Lack of TEA knowledge "roles/SME" Lack of track and fields gym Lack of traditions Landlocked Limitation of size and land availability Mascot No 8th grade graduation Not enough celebrations Poorly written charter(lack of knowledge of it) "Pueblo Chico, infierno grande" Quality of teachers Safety Size of school(1/2 size of master plan) Spanish instruction& integration Sports program—facility Staff wearing too many hats DRAFT DRAFT DRAFT Westlake Academy Perceived Threats (Arranged Alphabetically) Charter renewal/revocation Competition(Byron Nelson) or another IB Downturn in the Economy Drop in housing and real estate values Funding—lack of Revenue stream(TEA fine, taxes, donations) High teacher turnover High volume of residential development and large increase in students Internal conflict Lack of facilities Lack of funding Land use certainty vis-a-vis the associated revenue stream Legislature support or lobbying against us (federal and state) Low % of college matriculation Maintenance of building Negativity from users/community/lavers Non IB renewal (authorization) Non support of IB curriculum from community Out migration of Westlake residents and students Overstepping boundaries Perceived low% of graduating IB diplomas Publicity (Negative) Resting on our laurels (pride) Stalling of all development—residential and commercial Teacher compensation Town demographics over time 4 DRAFT DRAFT DRAFT Westlake Academy Perceived Opportunities (Arranged Alphabetically) A model School—Public IB School (K-12) Alumni Build strong ties to Westlake Business and residential Community CIS accreditation/evaluation Communicate to all audiences why WAS is value-added to them Community service model Graduation—showcase graduates as global citizens Healing Higher education—support sponsorships Increased DP electives Integrate students effectively with innovation into the wider Community Links with other DP schools and charter schools Mentoring programs; kid-kid; student—staff—Community Promote inter-town relationships Pursue endowment and grant opportunities Source of pride and symbol of the values of the Westlake community. Sport (select a few to excel) Take WAS to the next level To be able to teach students how fortunate they are &prepare them to take their place in the world Use of facilities by Community Utilizing community resources other than money Westlake Academy Mission Statement Westlake Academy is a nurturing, community-owned International Baccalaureate charter school whose mission is to achieve academic excellence and to develop life long learners who become responsible global citizens. Westlake Academy [1SP Westlake Academy—We Are Lifelong Learners Westlake Academy—Creating Lifelong Learners 5 DRAFT DRAFT DRAFT Westlake Academy Values • Academic Achievement • All 3 IB Diplomas • Appreciating Individuality • Children allowed to think outside the box • Children are lifelong learners • Children First • Community Integration • Community Owned • Critical and Creative Thinking • Educating Socially Responsibility Citizens • Families • IB Curriculum • Inviting • Lifelong Learners • Nurturing • One of a kind • Public Private Partnerships • Rural Nature • Small Size • Social Responsibility • Solvency • Successful Children who achieve greatness • Unique Town Owned School • Warm The 113 Profile • Balanced • Caring • Communicative • Inquirer • Knowledgeable • Open Minded • Principled • Reflective • Risk Taker • Thinker 6 DRAFT DRAFT DRAFT Westlake Academy School Outcomes Graduate % IB Diploma Grads % of Graduating Seniors Matriculate to College SAT Scores are in the top % Rated Exemplary High Rates of Student Acceptance at top universities Financially Secure Community School Westlake Academy Means Salaries for staff are at 100%+ of our peer institutions There are student teacher mentors WA is a Mentor School BB and Golf Teams are State Champs WA Teachers and Staff are highly qualified There are genuine and sustained links with the Community Facilities are appropriate Arts and Sciences Center Expanded Gym Expanded Track High number of electives Grants are sought and secured 7 DRAFT DRAFT DRAFT Westlake Academy Success Indicators Successfully evaluated for all 3 IB Programs Achieve TX Standards Land is secured for expansion There is a dramatic increase in schools modeled after WA Westlake Academy Retreat "Parking Lot" Create a Board Policy Manual Role of the Chair Role of the Board Members Perform a Charter Review Board Education- What is a Charter School? Perform a Key Policy Review Safety—Physical, Health, Emotional Create a Board of Trustees Informational Update Finalize the Admissions Policy Create Strategic Goals (3 to 5 year plan) Concrete Steps for Head of School and Senior Management Team Perform a Community and Parental Survey Nurture and Bring Community Back Around Adopt a Mantra/Mascot 8