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Message A Living Guide2025The Compass School’s Strategic Plan
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Who We AreVisionMissionCore Values
A Living DocumentTCS’s Strategic Plan A Path that Reflects Our ValuesA Future Plan for Everyone
Curiosity-Driven LearningCourageous CollaborationSchool AgencyCompassionate CommunityFour Strategic Themes
Why These MatterAt TCS, we see curiosity as the engine fordeveloping intrinsic motivation and a growthmindset.Through collaboration, TCS designs rich,responsive learning experiences that centerstudent growth. .Curiosity-Driven LearningCourageous Collaboration
Compassionate CommunitySchool AgencyRelationships are at the heart of learning atTCS. Preparing students for the future meansreimagining education today.
EDUCATOR GROWTHSTUDENT GROWTHSCHOOL GROWTHGrowth in All Areas
What Guides TCSAt TCS, we...
I. Launch PhaseStrategic ExplorationsII. Establish PhaseIII. Inspire Phase
In the following pages, you'll find ourCommunity-Wide Strategic Explorations.In the appendix, you’ll find additional Educator& Board-Focused Strategic Explorations thatfocus on internal operations
Curiosity-Driven LearningDeveloping, practicing, and refining a learner-centered pedagogical approach. [Learning]ntentionally incorporating developmentallyappropriate technology as a resource to enrichthe learning experience and to foster digitalliteracy. [Technology]Attracting and inviting families that also valuecuriosity as an aspect of our learningcommunity. [Enrollment]Courageous CollaborationCollaboratively designing inclusive andculturally-conscious school milestones with allstakeholders. [Culture]Fostering a collaborative learning communitywhere educators exchange knowledge andlearn from each other. [Culture]I. Launch Phase
Compassionate CommunityImplementing learning experiences thatencourage a variety of perspectives. [Learning]Welcoming new families with focus onrelationship development. [Enrollment]Actively engaging families in their student'slearning journey through consistent andtransparent communication. [Communications]School AgencyOffering and funding an income-based tuitionmodel. [Finance]
Partnering with research institutions to stay atthe forefront of brain development andeducational research. [Partnerships]Partnering with philosophically aligned Austindaycares and preschools to support children'sprogression to their next educational stage.[Enrollment]II. Establish PhaseCuriosity-Driven LearningCourageous Collaboration
Providing avenues for our community tosupport and serve the broader community.[Partnerships]Becoming an accredited institution.Governance]Exploring year-round programming. [Learning]Achieving school sustainability with consistentfull enrollment. [Enrollment]Compassionate CommunitySchool Agency
Developing a network of philosophically alignedlocal and national high schools to supportstudents’ transition to their next learningenvironment. [Partnerships]III. Inspire PhaseProviding programming to support early-careereducators. [Talent Operations]By partnering with local higher educationinstitutions to cultivate future educators. [TalentOperations]Curiosity-Driven LearningCourageous Collaboration
Compassionate CommunityDeveloping an Early Childhood center andapproach that immerses children in innovativeresearch-based education at an early age tobuild foundational skills for lifelong learning.[Learning]Securing a permanent location for our school.[Operations]School Agency
Success for TCSOur students arrive with curiosity and genuine desireto learn.Our educators lead with compassion, expertise, andadaptability. Our school families thrive as a vibrant and connectedcommunity.
Our trustees are engaged and effective stewards ofour mission. We maintain strong financial health and operationalsustainability. We build relationships with neuroscience andcognitive science researchers.
The Compass School is not just a school—it’s a livingecosystem of curiosity, courage, compassion, andagency, where education evolves alongside the world itserves. Fifty years intothe future...
We’re excited to grow together.Together, we have thepower to shape whatcomes next.
Educator & Board Focus Strategic ExplorationsI. Launch Phase Appendix
II. Establish Phase III. Inspire Phase Appendix
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