| Strategic Planning Committee
September 17, 2008
Thank you to each of you in the Sterling
community (parents, students, faculty and staff) who participated in the
initial phases of the
Strategic Planning process. Our strategic planning work as a campus
community came at a very opportune time, with the arrival of our new
Executive Director Bill Zajic and with plans for a new facility underway. As
a follow up I want to share with you the outcome of the discussions and the
report prepared by Lilly Skok Bunch. (see Quick Links on right)
By attending one of the SWOT (Strengths,
Weaknesses, Opportunities & Threats) Sessions or Discussion Groups led by
Lilly you have provided invaluable feedback. The result is the adoption of
a new Mission Statement for Sterling Montessori Academy and
Charter School that
reflects the strengths and aspirations as expressed by you. Further the LHU
Board has adopted
Guiding Principles that represent goals for the School and provide a
framework for planning in the months and years ahead.
Revised Sterling Mission Statement
Sterling Montessori Academy and
Charter School is a diverse educational community built on the
Montessori philosophy that fosters curiosity, creativity, and
critical thinking
in its students. At Sterling, teachers follow students’ individual
needs to achieve personal academic excellence and to become
life-long learners who respect themselves, others and their
environment.
Sterling Montessori and Charter Academy
Guiding Principles:
1.) Sterling Montessori will nurture
in its students a life-long love of learning, and respect for themselves
and others, in a “peaceful” environment.
2.) The philosophy of
Maria Montessori
will be the cornerstone of the educational programs at Sterling
Montessori while complying with the requirements of the
North Carolina Department of Public Instruction and Office of
Charter Schools.
3.) The Sterling Montessori campus
will be artistically beautiful and will be an interactive extension of
the classroom by offering a “prepared” and sustainable environment for
students.
4.) Sterling Montessori will be a
community where the voices of the students, parents and faculty are
valued equally and all members of the community are welcomed to actively
participate.
5.) Sterling will have a
strong management team,
led by the executive director, who will create sound procedures guided
by established policies that ensure a safe environment for all.
6.) Sterling Montessori will be
committed to responsible growth driven by genuine Montessori practices,
financial sustainability and the collective needs of the community.
Over the next few months, detailed strategies
will be developed to insure our adherence to our Guiding Principles. Those
goals and strategies will be shared with the community upon their
completion. Thanks again for your commitment to Sterling!
With appreciation,
Sharmila Bristol
President, LHU Board
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