To make this a reality, we will

• Continue and deepen our leadership role in the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston

• Develop the character of our students through mentorship into manhood

• Identify, test and deploy "best practices" educational approaches that enable all students to fulfill their potential

• Deliver an exemplary education to each St. Thomas student

This will result from our commitment to

• Support the professional development and growth of the faculty so they are enabled to deliver a leading-edge education

• Ensure a working environment that will retain our quality teachers

• Recruit and attract dedicated teachers and staff committed to Basilian education and its high standards

• Hire teachers able to articulate and embody a belief in the vocation of teaching to improve the lives of students

We will accomplish this by

• Strengthening connections, with timely messaging, to the St. Thomas community

• Implementing a regular schedule of communication and marketing efforts to target all audiences

• Identifying and tracking metrics to measure reach and effectiveness of communications

• Ensuring consistency of the St. Thomas brand

To make this a reality, the school will

• Meet the immediate facilities needs of the current student population

• Respond to a projected Catholic population increase in Houston by increasing the student body to 1000+ students over the next ten years

• Ensure that the growth of the student body includes a commitment to the traditions and ideals of the Basilian Fathers and St. Thomas

This will result from our efforts to

• Increase participation and financial contributions from all donor segments

• Provide a variety of avenues for contributions

• Be accountable stewards of funds and transparent to our donor base

• Balance long-term growth plans with financial capabilities