strategic plan for 2011-2016 - Frankfurt International School

Strategic Plan
2011-2016

MISSION
Our mission is to be the leading, culturally diverse and
family-oriented international school with English as the
principal language of instruction.
We inspire individuals to develop their intellect, creativity
and character to become independent, adaptable,
socially responsible and internationally minded citizens,
by ensuring a dynamic, inquiry-driven education of the
highest standard.
We Believe That:
BELIEFS
• Honesty, integrity and respect are essential for building trusting relationships.
• Each person is unique and has equal worth.
• All people are responsible for their actions.
• Open-mindedness, empathy and compassion are essential for living in a diverse
community.
• Developing head, heart and hand is necessary to realize one’s potential.
• Leading a healthy and active lifestyle improves the quality of life.
• Expectations that are challenging lead to higher levels of performance and
improve results.
• Commitment, enthusiasm and perseverance lead to success.
• Education is a shared responsibility of students, family and school.
• Contributing positively to society and the environment is our shared responsibility.
• Our lives and the life of the community are enriched by diversity.
• Nurturing curiosity and creativity stimulates exploration and discovery throughout
life.

We will examine all revenue sources to ensure long-term
Strategy I financial sustainability in order to meet our infrastructure,
Strategy II
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facility and educational needs.
Execute a capital campaign to finance all or part of a new or
improved facility to be determined by the Board of Trustees.
Increase annual funding of the Tuition Reduction Program
(TRP) through a targeted giving strategy and seasonal giving
campaign.
Implement a successful corporate partnership program to raise
additional revenues per year.
Develop a sustainable alumni network and implement a targeted
fundraising campaign to raise a majority of the funds to execute
specified projects.
Long-term fundraising strategies will include securing donations
from foundations, endowments, and government grants.
Fundraising will include new avenues for corporate sponsorship of
academic and extra-curricular programs, including professional
development, athletics, performing arts, and specialized faculty.
Pricing strategies will be explored for additional costs for
supplemental services, academic credits and extra-curricular
programs.
Mission-aligned, revenue producing activities for the community
will be investigated (evening classes, local faculty professional
development, sports and leisure, and adult education).
The master schedule and program offerings in each division will
undergo a cost-effectiveness review.
We will continue to develop and implement a FIS Master
Plan that minimizes disruption to learning and that
supports realization of our mission.
Specific Result 1: Develop a Master Plan for the Wiesbaden campus.
Specific Result 2:
Create a set of protocols to ensure security is enhanced and safety
is maintained during the implementation of the Master Plan.
Specific Result 3:
Establish communication protocols that keep all stakeholders
informed of the Master Plan’s implementation.
Specific Result 4:
Determine off-site facility solutions to maintain curricular and cocurricular
programs during construction phases.
Specific Result 5:
A schedule and building use plan will be developed for each phase
of construction.
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A plan will be created for traffic flow (vehicles and people) during
the construction period.
Ensure our Master Plan reflects the appropriate security
recommendations made by the US Consulate’s Regional Security
Officer (RSO).

We will develop and implement a comprehensive plan
Strategy III whereby technology is updated, reliable, flexible, well
Strategy IV
supported and properly integrated throughout the
curriculum and for the effective operation of the school.
Specific Result 1:
Research and design a proposal for the implementation of a 1:1
program.
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All employees will have a professional development goal related
to technology integration. (Cross reference to Strategy 8.)
When recruiting new administration, faculty, and staff,
consideration will be given to those who meet the International
Specific Result 3: Society for Technology in Education National Education
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Technology Standards (ISTE NETS) standards and performance
indicators. (Cross reference to Strategy 8.)
Develop and implement technology workshops for administration,
faculty, and staff to facilitate the realization of FIS’s technology
integration vision. (Cross reference to Strategy 8.)
Specific Result 5:
Ensure FIS budget and performance metrics support ICT strategic
objectives.
Specific Result 6:
Provide ICT staff training and professional development to meet
the growing needs of the school. (Cross reference to Strategy 8.)
Specific Result 7: Strengthen ICT security.
Specific Result 8: Ensure the most efficient and effective use of the school’s servers.
Specific Result 9: Ensure the most efficient and effective use of software and data.
Specific Result 10: Improve campus communication technologies.
Specific Result 11:
Build a culture of innovative technology use and integration
within the school.
Specific Result 12:
Ensure technology integration goals and plans are communicated
to stakeholders. (Cross reference to Strategy 5.)
We will ensure that the written, taught and assessed
curriculum is documented, aligned and differentiated in
order to challenge each learner.
Specific Result 1:
Develop a format to communicate the written, taught, and
assessed curriculum to the FIS community.
Develop a consistent process of documentation into Rubicon
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and assessed curriculum.
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Establish a process and protocol for teams to use when reviewing
assessment data and student work.
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Review and implement the use of results from common internal
and external assessments.
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Research and recommend
differentiation (C2.5)
school-wide approaches to
Specific Result 6: Ensure the vertical and horizontal alignment of curriculum.
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Develop and implement ‘indicators of success’ and ‘assessment
means’ for the FIS transdisciplinary learning model.
Specific Result 8:
Evaluate the written, taught, and assessed curriculum of FIS as
compared to other top international schools.

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We will ensure effective, timely communication so that all FIS
constituents understand and accept shared responsibility
for achieving the mission.
Establish and execute communication guidelines and create
clear expectations for what, when and how information will be
distributed to all FIS constituents.
Increase opportunities for constituents to offer feedback about
the work of the school and provide a timely dissemination of their
input so that constituent groups know their voice is heard and
valued.
Redesign the school’s website to make it a comprehensive
communication tool, with a user-friendly interface that makes
information easily accessible.
Update and broaden the use of communication tools to incorporate
new or emerging information and technologies. (Cross reference
to Strategy 3.)
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We will develop and implement plans to improve the
physical, social, and emotional well-being of all FIS
community members.
Develop a coordinated, school-wide health education and pastoral
care program.
Ensure all students have the opportunity to engage in a
developmentally appropriate amount of physical activity.
Provide opportunity and support for all students to take part in
extra-curricular activities.
Promote and support the health and well-being of the school
community through the expansion of sport, fitness, and
recreational opportunities.

Strategy VII
We will develop and implement plans to ensure
environmental citizenship is promoted and practiced
throughout our school.
Specific Result 1: Achieve Year 1 Eco Schools European Environmental School status.
Create protocols to ensure successful implementation of
Specific Result 2: a minimum of two environmental projects per year, while
maintaining Eco School status.
Create and present a recommendation to the Curriculum Council
Specific Result 3: to align and implement a comprehensive First Steps - Grade 12
Environmental Citizenship curriculum component.
Specific Result 4:
FIS resource consumption and reduction data will be accurately
collected and analyzed to support reduction goals.
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FIS resource and consumption reduction goals will be created and
implemented.
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Environmental sustainability will be considered for all future
building projects.
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All Grade 2 - 12 students will be given the opportunity to participate
in Environmental Action extra-curricular clubs and activities.
Students will facilitate increased awareness and lead environmental
Specific Result 8: action throughout the school community as part of the CAS / PYP
action program.
Strategy
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We will attract, develop, retain and evaluate the highest
quality employees.
Specific Result 1:
Allocate increased resources for professional development to
achieve the strategic plan and fulfill individual professional goals.
Specific Result 2: A comprehensive hiring / relocation protocol will be established.
Gather, assess and disseminate information annually from all
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faculty/staff and use this data to target areas of improvement
and address workplace concerns. (Cross reference to Strategy 5,
Action Plan 2.)
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Ensure that faculty/staff are evaluated by regularly trained
administration /evaluators.
Specific Result 5: Provide increased and ongoing support for living in Germany.

Frankfurt International School e.V.
An der Waldlust 15
61440 Oberursel
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