One St. Paul’s
A Strategic Plan for The St. Paul’s Schools
Who are we and where are we headed?It’s a question every organization should ask itself. For The St. Paul’s Schools, which was formed from the union of multiple schools, each with its own traditions and culture, these questions of identity take on extra importance. |
Strategic Priorities
The circular flow of the diagram indicates that the strategic priorities are interdependent and support one another.
The Diamond Model
OUR APPROACH
Our distinctive “diamond model” blends the best of coeducational and single-gender learning—designed to meet students’ needs at every stage of development.
- In the early years, boys and girls thrive together in the collaborative environment of our coed preschool and lower school.
- As they enter middle school, students transition into small, single-gender divisions that provide the space and support to build confidence, develop leadership skills, and find their voice.
- During upper school, students gradually return to a coed classroom setting—expanding the number of courses available to them and preparing them for the diverse and dynamic world beyond campus.
Inspired by leading schools in the United Kingdom, this thoughtfully structured model offers the optimal balance of focus, freedom, and connection—supporting each student’s academic and social growth
Our Episcopal Values
At St. Paul’s, we believe learning should be joyful. We celebrate community life, including times for collective worship and occasions to simply gather. We serve others, value all voices, and use our moral courage to pursue justice and equality. Above all, we find strength in God’s love and in knowing we are part of something bigger than ourselves.
Our Mission
Guided by Episcopal values and a commitment to each student’s full journey, a St. Paul’s education inspires us to lead with love, discover and pursue our unique gifts, and act with courage in all we do.
Our Vision
St. Paul’s students thrive and serve in a global community. We create transformational experiences through innovative and responsive teaching in a diverse community of authentic belonging.
Thank You“One St. Paul’s” is a clear statement of who we are and what we are becoming, and the five priorities—Transformative Education, Balance & Well-Being, Professional Excellence, Vibrant Community, and Financial Strength—will propel us even further toward excellence. We are grateful for the outpouring of ideas and input from our community, the work of the design team to coalesce those inputs into an actionable plan, and the guidance provided throughout the process by our partners at Leadership+Design. Your participation strengthened this plan in countless ways. We hope you are proud of what we have created together. Executing the strategic initiatives will be a collective effort involving individuals across the schools. Accountability is key, and the board, president, heads of school, leadership team, faculty, staff, and our entire community will work diligently in the coming months and years to achieve the transformative vision outlined in this document. |