Fostering a deeper understanding and practice of the school’s Catholic, Xaverian Brothers Sponsored School identity within every aspect of the community is a core priority for Good Counsel. A key component of this is to enhance the faith formation experiences for all members of the Good Counsel community, providing students, faculty, staff, and parents with opportunities to grow spiritually and embrace the school’s Xaverian values. 

For students, this means cultivating a deeper awareness of the significance of Good Counsel’s Catholic and Xaverian roots, allowing them to live out these values in their daily lives. Faculty and staff formation will also be strengthened, ensuring they are well-prepared to educate and guide students within this rich faith tradition. Parents will have new opportunities to learn about the school’s Catholic and Xaverian history and charism, further uniting the broader community in its shared mission.

The Xaverian identity will be infused into multiple areas of school life, including the athletic program, which will be integrated to support character development and sportsmanship. Additionally, alumni engagement will be enhanced through activities and publications highlighting the enduring influence of the Xaverian charism in their lives.

To ensure the continued growth of these efforts, the Office of Mission and Identity will be equipped with the resources necessary to meet the community's evolving needs. As part of this focus, the school will expand its commitment to community engagement by offering more opportunities for students to participate in service projects and social justice activities, encouraging them to live out the values of compassion and justice. 

By connecting with peer institutions and mission-aligned organizations, Good Counsel will strengthen its network and make a meaningful impact in areas that intersect Catholicism, multicultural affairs, and inclusion. In doing so, Good Counsel aspires to be a leading voice in promoting Catholic values and social responsibility in today’s diverse and evolving world.

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GOALS & INITIATIVES
Mission & Identity

Deepen the Faith Formation Experiences of the Good Counsel Community 

Further students’ understanding of the significance of Good Counsel’s Catholic, Xaverian Brothers Sponsored School identity.

Strengthen faculty & staff formation as educators in a Catholic, Xaverian Brothers Sponsored School.

Provide formation opportunities to the parent community regarding Good Counsel’s Catholic and Xaverian history and charism.

Integrate Xaverian identity into the development of the athletic program.

Incorporate Xaverian identity into alumni activities and publications.

Ensure that the Office of Mission and Identity is well-resourced and positioned to meet the needs of the community.

Strengthen the Expression of our Catholic, Xaverian Identity through Community Engagement

Expand community service opportunities for students.

Increase the frequency and broaden the scope of social justice activities for students.

Network with peer and mission-aligned institutions.

Make Good Counsel an influential voice at the intersection of Catholicism, Multicultural Affairs, and Inclusion.

Dedicated to ensuring that every student has access to the best educational practices and a learning environment that prepares them for success in the 21st century is a core priority at Good Counsel. Essential to this vision is articulating a clear and dynamic approach to teaching and learning that engages all students, offering relevant and innovative courses that inspire academic growth and curiosity. 

A key focus will be enhancing the rigor of College Prep courses, ensuring that students are challenged and supported in meeting high academic standards. By incorporating International Baccalaureate best practices across all grade levels and subjects, the school will create a globally informed, inquiry-based approach to learning. In addition, the curriculum will be culturally responsive and innovative, addressing the diverse needs and perspectives of the student body.

In college counseling, Good Counsel is committed to broadening access and guidance for students as they navigate their post-secondary options. By expanding resources and fostering strong relationships with professional organizations and college admissions offices, the school will offer comprehensive support, ensuring that the counseling structure reflects the highest standards in Catholic and independent education. 

Student well-being and belonging are also central to this plan. Good Counsel will review and restructure student support services to ensure they align with best practices, fostering a positive and inclusive learning culture that extends to all areas of student life. By nurturing physical and psychological safety, the school will continue to be a space where students can thrive academically, emotionally, and socially. 

Finally, Good Counsel will continue to invest in state-of-the-art facilities that meet students' evolving needs. Completing a campus master planning project, alongside efforts to secure financial resources for facility maintenance and explore opportunities for land expansion and partnerships, will ensure that the physical environment supports the school’s mission of academic excellence and student well-being.

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GOALS & INITIATIVES
Student Experience & Academic Excellence

Provide Every Student Access to Best Practices in 21st Century Teaching and Learning
Articulate the Good Counsel Vision for teaching and learning.

Serve all students by increasing dynamic, relevant, and engaging courses and programs.

Increase the rigor in College Prep courses and support students in meeting that standard.

Apply International Baccalaureate philosophy in teaching and learning across all grade levels and courses.

Provide culturally responsive and innovative curriculum.

Broaden College Counseling Access and Advising

Expand resources, access, and opportunities for students to explore college pathways.

Strengthen institutional relationships with professional counseling organizations and college admission offices.

Ensure the college counseling structure and services reflect the best Catholic and independent school education practices.

Continue to Cultivate Student Belonging and Well-Being

Review and restructure student support services and staffing to reflect best practices in Catholic and independent school education.

Expand and enhance a positive learning culture and inclusive environment in all aspects of student life.

Nurture physical health, well-being, and psychological safety for students.

Continue to Provide State-of-the-Art Facilities that Meet the Students’ Evolving Needs 

Complete campus master planning project.

Strengthen financial resources for facility maintenance.

Explore land expansion and partnership opportunities.

Emphasizing the role of the Board of Directors in guiding the school’s mission, governance, and philanthropic efforts is a core priority of Good Counsel. By recruiting and educating Directors with expertise in philanthropy, professional experience, and diversity, the Board will be better positioned to support the school’s long-term success.

In addition, greater involvement of community members on Board committees will further enrich the school’s governance by infusing diverse perspectives and expanding Directors' outreach to engage with key stakeholders. 

An essential element of this core priority is ensuring the recruitment, development, and retention of faculty & staff who are aligned with Good Counsel’s mission. The school will develop and implement a targeted professional development program that equips faculty & staff with the skills and knowledge to excel in their roles and emerge as thought leaders in Catholic and independent school education.

By fostering a professional environment that prioritizes growth and excellence, Good Counsel will continue to attract and retain educators who reflect the community’s diversity and are committed to providing a transformative educational experience.

To support this work, the plan includes expanding human resources functions and services, ensuring that faculty and staff are fully supported in their development, well-being, and contributions to the school’s mission. This strategic focus on governance and leadership will position Good Counsel to thrive as a forward-thinking institution dedicated to excellence in Catholic education.

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GOALS & INITIATIVES
Governance & Leadership

Strengthen Board of Directors Leadership in Governance, Mission, and Philanthropy

Recruit and educate Directors in philanthropy, professional experience, and diversity.

Identify community members to serve on Board of Director committees.

Involve Directors in engagement and outreach with alumni and donor prospects.

Ensure the Recruitment, Development, and Retention of Faculty & Staff, Allowing them to Deliver the Good Counsel Mission

Develop and implement a targeted professional development program for faculty & staff to improve mid-level managerial, supervisory, and leadership skills.

Emerge as thought leaders in Catholic and Independent school education.

Attract and retain faculty & staff who reflect the community’s diversity.

Expand human resources functions and support.

A focus on securing the school’s long-term financial health and operational excellence through a series of targeted initiatives is a core priority of Good Counsel. Central to this effort is increasing philanthropic support by growing the school’s endowment to bolster tuition assistance and ensure fiscal stability. This includes launching a campaign feasibility study to identify key funding priorities and increasing annual fundraising efforts to maintain operational excellence.

Ensuring access and affordability for students remains a top priority, and the plan calls for a sustainable approach to managing tuition increases, alongside implementing and evaluating a new tuition assistance policy. To support enrollment goals, Good Counsel will strategically manage its domestic enrollment pipeline while also increasing international student enrollment, diversifying the student body and enhancing the school’s global reach.

Reducing reliance on tuition increases is critical for long-term financial stability. Good Counsel will establish an endowment draw policy and explore new opportunities for non-tuition revenue, while also reducing annual debt service. To optimize financial performance, the school will conduct thorough financial and market analysis across all programs. 

In the realm of technology, Good Counsel aims to enhance leadership, data security, and information management. This includes strengthening the school’s technology infrastructure, assessing database and network security, and developing best practices for data access and sharing, ensuring that all operations are secure and efficient.

Alumni outreach and engagement will also be a key focus. The plan outlines efforts to expand regional networking events, grow alumni affinity groups, and determine areas of particular interest for alumni involvement. Good Counsel aims to strengthen its community and broaden its support base by deepening alumni connections.

Additionally, the plan seeks to expand community engagement by enhancing outreach and advocacy efforts with local business and government leaders. It also calls for streamlining parent programming and creating more opportunities for parents to engage with the school. Together, these initiatives will ensure that Good Counsel remains operationally strong, financially stable, and deeply connected to its community for years to come.

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GOALS & INITIATIVES
Operational Vitality

Increase Philanthropic Support

Grow endowment to support tuition assistance goals and provide fiscal stability.

Assess campaign readiness and identify priorities.

Increase annual fundraising to support operational excellence.

Reduce Reliance on Tuition Increases to Ensure Financial Stability 

Set and implement an endowment draw policy.

Explore opportunities to increase non-tuition revenue.

Reduce annual debt service.

Conduct program-level financial and market analysis to inform strategic decisions about the scope of programming.

Provide Access and Affordability for Accepted Students

Develop and implement a targeted professional development program for faculty & staff to improve mid-level managerial, supervisory, and leadership skills.

Emerge as thought leaders in Catholic and Independent school education.

Attract and retain faculty & staff who reflect the community’s diversity.

Expand human resources functions and support.

Maintain Sustainable Enrollment

Strategically manage the domestic enrollment pipeline.

Increase international student enrollment.

Enhance Technology Leadership, Data Security, and Information Management to Support the School’s Operations

Enhance technology leadership and structure.

Assess database and network security.

Develop and implement data access and sharing practices.

Strengthen and Expand Community Engagement Opportunities

Cultivate outreach to and invite government leaders and community business owners to school-wide events.

Streamline parent programming and opportunities.

Expand Alumni Outreach and Engagement

Assess alumni interest in their engagement with the school.

Strengthen regional alumni event series.

Continue to build affinity engagement opportunities.