2012 Strategic Plan for The Lexington School 2012 Strategic Plan for The Lexington School

2012 Strategic Plan for The Lexington School
The Lexington School Mission
The mission of The Lexington School is to provide an education of the highest quality
to students in preschool through middle school. In a structured, nurturing
environment, The Lexington School seeks to instill integrity, a life-long enthusiasm
for learning, and a strong work ethic.
The Lexington School Philosophy
Because we are a nurturing environment, children feel confident.
When children are confident, they will take risks.
Because risk taking is inherent in learning, the possibility of failure exists.
When a nurturing community exists, challenges lead to growth.
Our success is defined when our students have the life skills to make wise choices
and overcome obstacles.
The vision for this Strategic Plan is guided by The Lexington School’s Mission and
Philosophy. At its core The Lexington School is a close-knit community. Since its
founding in 1959, The Lexington School has evolved to serve its students, parents,
faculty, and alumni in a much deeper way than simply educating its students. In
today’s society, many people may not know their neighbor, thus the sense of
community has weakened. In addition, many parents worry about allowing their
children to play in an unsupervised setting. The Lexington School has become a
figurative “neighborhood” for its families. We are not only a school that educates
children. We are where people feel connected. The Lexington School is a place
where not only its students make friends, but its parents do also. We provide a safe
place for children to play and learn. Teachers work closely with parents to raise TLS
children and instill lasting values. When families are faced with challenges, they often
turn to the school community for support and comfort. The Lexington School is
where life’s successes and joys are celebrated.
The Lexington School has genuinely earned this reputation as a community. It has
evolved into a special neighborhood authentically. A true community is not formed
by words but by deeds. The Lexington School takes its responsibility to serve as a
community base for its students and families seriously, and this core value guided the
2012 Strategic Planning Committee as it sought to plan for the School’s future. As
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