Academy Family: We are honored to present Light the Way 2023-2028, the next Strategic Plan for the Academy of the Holy Names. With this plan, the school will be positioned to pursue new and emerging opportunities, while also honoring and strengthening the rich tradition that has been evident at the Academy for over 140 years.
The 12-month endeavor was led by the Strategic Plan Steering Committee comprised of SNJM sisters, trustees, administrators, parents, and alumni. We believe the goals and objectives outlined here will best meet the needs of our students and school community today and in the future.
It is critical that the school community has clarity and a shared understanding of our core mission and purpose. Our mission statement is the “north star” for the 2023-2028 Strategic Plan.
The Academy of the Holy Names is a Catholic, independent school founded and guided by the Sisters of the Holy Names of Jesus and Mary. In a faith community of exceptional love, the Academy empowers students to be authentic individuals who, in pursuing their highest academic potential, engage in critical thinking, are inspired by creativity, and lead culturally aware, spiritually rich lives.
The collaborative process that included all Academy constituent groups helped determine our direction to ensure that high quality and faith-filled education is maintained for generations to come. In addition to analyzing facts and figures, a dialogue was key to providing knowledge, insight and understanding—a fundamental ingredient to sustainability, growth, and change. The result is a bold plan that defines strategic goals and objects for seven pillars that will inform the next chapter for the Academy.
months and hundreds of hours
interviews and roundtable discussions
survey responses
comments, suggestions and open-ended feedback
committee members and staff liaisons digging into data
two-day retreat participants working to define future priorities
Over the past 12 months, we examined eight critical domains and focused on where we have been, where we are currently, and where we want to be in the future. The process was a highly participative and collaborative effort, where we collected input from the Academy community through surveys, roundtable discussions, and conversations. The result is a five-year plan that defines strategic goals and objectives for seven pillars that will inform the next chapter in the Academy’s history and be the basis of our decisions from now through 2028.
Proclaim the Catholic faith & love for the Holy Names of Jesus and Mary through the lens of our SNJM vision & values, so that the entire community will experience a culture where the primacy of the love of God is at the forefront of everything done at the Academy.
Evolve a leading, innovative & student-centered academic program that embodies our Catholic mission & SNJM values & serves to further strengthen educational outcomes to the highest standards of excellence.
Strengthen its focus on developing the whole child by ensuring that character education, extra-curricular offerings, community involvement & the celebration of student achievements enhance our ability to hone faith-filled, responsible & resilient leaders.
Attract, develop, and retain exemplary teachers & staff who are highly skilled, mission-committed & are life-long learners dedicated to continuous growth and improvement.
Welcome & engage its students, parents, employees, alumni, trustees & community partners to build affinity & strengthen a culture of trust, support & philanthropy.
Leverage a targeted marketing & enrollment strategy, sound fiscal operation & strategic governance structure to ensure that the ongoing vitality, viability & reputation of the Academy & its brand promise to deliver a high-quality Catholic education, is maintained for generations to come.
Commit to offering a top tier physical campus with technology & infrastructure to ensure market competitiveness & support the evolving faith, academic, athletic, artistic & student life experiences for all.
Thank you to everyone who made the forming of the Strategic Plan possible, including our incredible Steering Committee including Sisters of the Holy Names of Jesus and Mary, AHN trustees, administrators, parents, and alumni. In addition, thank you to every student, current parent, and faculty and staff member who participated in the process. We are grateful to you for choosing and supporting the Academy, as we work together to sustain and strengthen our school defined by faith, excellence, and love. The Academy of the Holy Names continues to be blessed by so many who give generously for the betterment of our community. Let us continue to pray for one another and all those within our AHN community whose efforts enable the Academy’s light to shine brighter than ever.