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Objective 1: Develop action steps to better
communicate the admission philosophy,
profile of the ideal Cary Academy student
and profile of the ideal Cary Academy class. |
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Implementation: |
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ACTION ITEM |
RESPONSIBILITY |
INITIATION DATE |
COMPLETION DATE |
COSTS/RESOURCES |
TARGET: MEASURES OF SUCCESS |
APPRAISER |
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Prepare a video addressing: Who is a Cary
Academy Student?" |
Director of Admissions Director and
Advancement |
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Update CA Viewbook, update application
packet |
Director of Admissions Director and
Advancement |
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underway |
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Align “Applicant Questionnaire” with vision
criteria, develop essay prompt in alignment
with vision criteria |
Director of Admissions |
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US and MS Open Houses |
Director of Admissions |
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ongoing |
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Present student profiles of at-risk admits
to faculty and staff during full employee
meetings. Recommended to select students
6-12 for November training week; select
students from graduating class in June
meeting; present financial aid information,
including # of students as well as total $
amount granted; best done in August
pre-service meeting. |
Director of Admissions, Head of School |
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ongoing |
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In Access
Newsletter, run a series of articles: first
article will perhaps summarize overall
profile; others would profile one student
each month (alternate MS with US) who
typifies one criterion; be sure copies
reach Board members, alums and parents as
well as faculty and staff |
Marketing Coordinator |
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Check with SAS on format of
Access—can
there be an electronic version created in
addition to the hardcopy so that students
could read it as well. |
Director of Advancement |
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Use Discovery Magazine
to profile an entire class in terms of that
vision. Perhaps once per year? |
Director of Advancement |
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Strengthen “Community Builders” recognition
program since it was designed to recognize
students who typified our vision |
Head of Upper School |
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Have Director of Diversity get actively
involved in promoting our vision to all
stakeholders and prospective families |
Diversity Director |
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Track the number of inquiries and cost of
measures |
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