Strategic Plan for Laurel School | Shaker Heights, Ohio

Strategic Plan for Laurel School | Shaker Heights, Ohio
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Strategic Plan
Beyond the Circle: Empowering Girls, Changing the World
A STRATEGIC PLAN FOR LAUREL'S NEXT CHAPTER OF EXCELLENCE, INNOVATION AND DISTINCTION
OUR JOURNEY TO THE FUTURE
As we emerge from the pandemic, Laurel is proud to reaffirm the mission “To inspire each girl to fulfill her promise and the better the world.” and our values statement, “Committed to building a just and inclusive world, Laurel girls are courageous, creative, ethical and compassionate.” We are also proud to present a new strategic plan for Laurel School.
Beyond the Circle: Empowering Girls, Changing the World
, builds on Laurel’s legacy of excellence; celebrates and strengthens Laurel’s culture of innovation and distinction; and inspires us to be bold and visionary in our continued quest to be the school of choice for standout girls in Ohio.
Strategic Priorities
Powered by exceptional talent and a culture of excellence, distinctive assets and expertise, and prestigious and exclusive offerings, Laurel attracts, develops, inspires and graduates powerful girls who make their mark and thrive over a lifetime—the “Laurel Difference” is unmistakable in any student or alum.
This declaration of the
“Laurel Difference”
is the overarching vision for our work going forward. And it was the guiding principle used to develop our framework of three distinct strategic pillars—
A Culture of Excellence Fueled by Outstanding Faculty and Students
• Extraordinary Academics and Programs that Attract, Support and Develop Stellar Girls and Women
• Distinctive Assets and Expertise that are Enduring and Relevant
—to focus our efforts, and to
articulate our goals and achievement in each area as the plan comes to fruition.
Limitless Possibilities
Ambitious plans require financial commitment, which is why
Beyond the Circle
is aligned with
Laurel is Where She Begins
, the campaign for Laurel School. As we build on a proud tradition of educating Laurel girls to become women of distinction, we look towards a future of limitless possibilities.
Actions
The programs, initiatives and actions we will take to move Laurel “Beyond the Circle” in the months and years ahead will constantly reinforce that Laurel is the best school in Northeast Ohio and one of the best in the nation—as rated by faculty, staff, students, parents, alumnae, and the community.
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Laurel's Mission and Values
Mission:
To inspire each girl to fulfill her promise and to better the world.
Values:
Committed to building a just and inclusive world, Laurel girls are courageous, creative, ethical and compassionate.
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Lyman Campus | Laurel School
1 Lyman Circle
Shaker Heights, OH 44122
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216-464-1441
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Butler Campus | Laurel School
7420 Fairmount Road
Novelty, OH 44072
Phone:
216-464-1441
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admissions@LaurelSchool.org
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