John Knox Christian School educates the whole child through excellent Christ-centred programs within a Christian community, to live and serve in God’s world.
John Knox Christian School is recognized within the community as a leader in Christian elementary education through excellent programs, facilities, and resources to better equip children to live and serve in God’s world.
STRATEGIC PLAN
THEMES &
KEY RESULT AREAS |
Theme |
#1 School Culture |
Year |
Key
Result
Areas |
Philosophy of Christian Education
Spiritual Development
School Spirit
Community Service |
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2
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3 |
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Theme |
#2 Program Excellence |
Year |
Key
Result
Areas |
Curriculum Enhancements
Staff Support and Development
Enrichment Program
Extracurricular Programs |
1
2
3
3 |
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Theme |
#3 Financial Resources |
Year |
Key
Result
Areas |
Sustainable Funding Model
Endowment and Foundations
Capital Campaign
Budget Process
Tuition Structures
Fundraising Strategies
Long Range Financial Plan |
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2
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3
4 |
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Theme |
#4 Membership Development |
Year |
Key
Result
Areas |
Parental Education
New Family Orientation
Volunteer Involvement
Community Building |
2
2
3
3 |
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Theme |
#5 Facilities Excellence |
Year |
Key
Result
Areas |
Repairs and Maintenance Plan
Environmental Green Plan
Facility Enhancements
Facility Rental |
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2
3
4 |
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Theme |
#6 Governance and Leadership |
Year |
Key
Result
Areas |
Governance Model
Administrative Structures
Policies and Procedures
Committee Structure
Succession Planning
Board Orientation and Training |
1
1
2
2
2
3 |
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Theme |
#7 Advancement and Promotion |
Year |
Key
Result
Areas |
Broad based Enrolment
Effective Communication
Development and Marketing |
2
2
3 |
Theme |
#1: School Culture |
Target Date |
Key
Result
Area |
Philosophy of Christian Education
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Objective #1 |
To develop our philosophy of Christian education and a statement of core values for
JKCS as a Christian community |
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Goal |
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1.1 |
By creating an ad-hoc committee with mandate |
June 1/07 |
1.2 |
By reviewing current literature to establish a base line & actual practices |
Oct 1/07 |
1.3 |
By researching other philosophies of Christian education and the socio-economic status of our current community |
Oct 1/07 |
1.4 |
By drafting an updated philosophy on Christian education & developing a marketing position statement for JKCS with respect to other private schools |
Dec 15/07 |
1.5 |
By developing our core values from the draft philosophy |
Feb 28/08 |
1.6 |
By Executive Committee submitting final drafts to the Board |
Mar 31/08 |
1.7 |
By Board approving the updated philosophy and core values |
May 31/08 |
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Theme |
#2 Program Excellence |
Target Date |
Key
Result
Area |
Curriculum Enhancement |
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Objective #1 |
To conduct a thorough curriculum review |
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Goal |
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1.1 |
By developing a cycle for regular curriculum review for JK-8 |
May 31/07 |
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Objective #2 |
To communicate to parents the curriculum expectations per grade |
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Goal |
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2.1 |
By preparing standardized template for presentation of curriculum overviews |
June 15/07 |
2.2 |
By teachers preparing an overview per grade on the educational content |
Aug 31/07 |
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Theme |
#3 Financial resources |
Target Date |
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Key
Result
Area #1 |
Sustainable Funding Model |
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Objective |
To develop a workable sustainable funding model |
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Goal |
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1.1 |
By creating an ad-hoc committee with mandate |
June 1/07 |
1.2 |
By identifying the components required for sustainable funding |
Nov 30/07 |
1.3 |
By analysing our current funding model for deficiencies compared to 1.2 |
Nov 30/07 |
1.4 |
By investigating the best funding practices at other Independent schools |
Feb 28/08 |
1.5 |
By creating a draft of a sustainable funding model, with rationale |
Apr 30/08 |
1.6 |
By Finance submitting a sustainable funding model draft to Board |
June 30/08 |
1.7 |
By Board approving the funding model |
Aug 31/08 |
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Key
Result
Area #2 |
Endowment and Foundation
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Objective |
To establish an endowment structure |
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Goal |
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1.1 |
By getting the draft policies in place for an endowment structure |
Oct 30/07 |
1.2 |
By Finance submitting policies to Board |
Dec 15/07 |
1.3 |
By Board approving the policies |
Jan 30/08 |
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Key
Result
Area #3 |
Capital Campaign
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Objective |
To prepare for a capital campaign |
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Goal |
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2.1 |
By Board determining the method used & purpose for the capital campaign |
Sept 30/07 |
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Theme |
#5: Facilities Excellence |
Target Date |
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Key
Result
Area #1 |
Repair and Maintenance Plan
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Objective |
To develop a comprehensive repair and maintenance plan |
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Goal |
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1.1 |
By conducting or reviewing the existing facilities audit |
Aug 31/07 |
1.2 |
By creating 3–5 year timeline for implementation including costs & items prioritize |
Dec 15/07 |
1.3 |
By Board receiving the cost estimates and timeline for information |
Jan 15/08 |
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Theme |
#6:Governance & Leadership |
Target Date |
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Key
Result
Area #1 |
Governance Model |
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Objective #1 |
To implement an effective governance model |
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Goal |
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1.1 |
By approving the organizational chart as a working format |
April 30/07 |
1.2 |
By reviewing docum. of other OACS schools to support best practices for JKCS |
June 30/07 |
1.3 |
By creating a checklist of required documents for writing |
Sept 15/07 |
1.4 |
By writing the documentation to support our governance structure |
May 30/08 |
1.5 |
By getting Board approval for all related governance documents |
Aug 30/08 |
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Key
Result
Area #2 |
Administrative Structures |
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Objective #1 |
To clarify the job description of COO |
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Goal |
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1.1 |
By updating the job description of COO to ensure it fits with new org. structure |
June 30/07 |
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Objective #2 |
To clarify the job descriptions of all other administrative positions |
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Goal |
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2.1 |
By updating job descriptions of administrative positions to ensure they fit with new organizational structure |
Oct 30/07 |
