Saying ‘No’ to the Board

Every parochial school principal must say no to the board periodically. Here is how. […]

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Every Level of Decision Making Needs Client Input

Every parochial school exists to serve the community. They provide their service through their graduates and alumni. The great attributes the graduates develop strengthen the community. […]

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Create the Vision

It is March and many parochial schools are beginning to plan and budget for the next school year. How will you make next year more successful? […]

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Bad Habits

It is easy for a parochial school to develop bad habits. It often takes years to notice that bad habits are hurting enrollment and student retention. […]

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What Success Requires

If a parochial school is going to be sustainably, it must be unique, provide real value, and be economically sound. […]

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Hang on to Alumni for Help with Enrollment and Retention

Alumni can be great sources of funds, referrals, volunteers, and advocates. However, many small parochial schools have a hard time engaging and keeping track of alumni. It is time consuming to engage and track alumni. For a small school it also taxes their skills, time, and money. […]

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Value Determines Relevance

Most parochial schools provide significant value to the families, children, and community. We would assume the schools are extremely relevant to those families, students, and communities. However, there are many examples of high value schools with low enrollment. Why? […]

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Is Being Effective Having High Achievement Scores?

What are the standards your school uses to determine its effectiveness? Are they the same standards the prospective families, community, and enrolled families use? […]

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Changing Lives Will Increase Enrollment

The reputation of your school is a leading factor in enrollment. We have suggestions to help you use your reputation to increase enrollment. […]

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