Assisting our students grow academically and spiritually has always been a goal of our school. Our motto "Faith In The Future" reinforces our belief in our students. This current Strategic Plan, adopted by our School Advisory Council continues our tradition of excellence in Catholic education.

Our plan is a roadmap for our school's goals and aspirations. It serves to promote our direction in a concise manner. The reader should be aware of the fact that any Strategic Plan is living document. The School Advisory Council continually reviews the needs of our students and the school community.

We are proud of our tradition of providing an excellent Catholic education and welcome questions and suggestions about our school.

Facilities Plan
Within the next three years Saint Rose Catholic School will eliminate the need for temporary rental classrooms and upgrade the current classroom facilities. Upgrades will include: heating/air, lighting, emergency systems, ADA compliance and sports facilities.

Scholarship Plan
Within the next five years Saint Rose Catholic School will eliminate the dependence on the general fund to subsidize scholarships. The Father Douglas Keating Scholarship Endowment, the parish subsidy and scholarship specific fund raisers will fund annual scholarship needs. Additional funds above the requested scholarship amounts will be added to the principal of the above mentioned endowment fund.

Endowment Plan
Within the next five years Saint Rose Catholic School will reduce the need on general fundraisers to subsidize the general fund and stabilize the amount of tuition increases annually. The funds will be placed in endowment with the goal of increasing the principal annually. Only the interest from this endowment will be used for general fund additions.

Technology Plan
Within the next three years Saint Rose Catholic School will establish a totally interactive technology environment. This will include full access to resources via the Internet and Intranet by students, parents and staff. Parents, teachers, administrators and students will have the ability to interact electronically at their classroom and home workstations.
Beginning the 2001 - 2002 school year, all staff members will receive the first year of a three-year training program on integrating technology into their classrooms. All credentialed staff will be required to obtain Level I Technology Certification within one school year.

Recruitment & Retention Plan
The School Advisory Council will establish a sub committee to study and make recommendations to administration on recruitment and retention of both staff and students.

Curriculum Plan
Curriculum will exceed California State Framework expectations and Curriculum Standards established by the California Department of Education. An annual review by faculty and administration is currently required.