Strategic Directions
Santa Catalina School is dedicated to preparing students to lead lives of meaning and purpose. Our two Strategic Directions of Health and Wellness and Real-World Problem Solving represent areas that are essential to this aim—to equipping students with the tools to be leaders who are healthy, kind, curious, courageous, and empathetic. Our Strategic Directions guide our intentional Catalina community as we improve and develop programs that benefit students as whole people today and for their futures.
Health & Wellness
Our Strategic Direction for Health & Wellness encompasses the following key elements:
- Well-Being for All: Catalina students work hard. We are committed to fostering a culture where learning is joyful.
- A Community of Belonging: The research is clear: When students feel a sense of belonging, when they are known and valued, they thrive and find success. We want every child to feel they are part of the Santa Catalina community every day.
- Lifelong Academic Habits: Resilience is essential for happiness and good mental health. We aim to integrate resilience strategies into the curriculum so students more intentionally create and practice healthy lifelong habits.
Real-World Problem Solving
Our Strategic Direction for Real-World Problem Solving encompasses the following key elements:
- Critical Thinking Skills: We want students to hone their skills, to be more curious, to dig deeper into research, to develop empathy, and to engage in civic discourse in our complex world.
- Technical Skills: Basic technical competencies are essential. We want to integrate design and engineering competencies across the curriculum, from PreK–Grade 12.
- Hands-On Service Learning: We are committed to increasing opportunities for hands-on community service so that students may come to better understand the world.