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2010‐2015
Strategic Plan American International School of
Mozambique
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Strategic Plan 2010‐2015
Message from the Director
In 2010 AISM celebrated the 20th anniversary of its founding
and embarked on a new five‐year Strategic Plan. Working
closely together over a period of several months, the Board of
Directors, administrators, parents, teachers and students
developed strategies to face the challenges and to take full
advantage of the opportunities of a growing school.
This Strategic Plan of 2010 represents an exciting chapter in
AISM’s history. We have purposely set our sights high to
create the most exciting, challenging and innovative learning
environment for our students possible. Our strategy is to
encourage every stakeholder to envision the American
International School of Mozambique as a leading international
school in Africa within the next five years, and to work
together to make the vision come true.
Our commitment to international recognition is more than
just words. We have been on this path for many years and
recent milestones include authorization in all three IB
programs: PYP, MYP and DP; a well‐trained and experienced
international faculty; increased enrolments with waiting lists
at many levels; and the expansion and renovation of facilities.
Today, we have the opportunity to build on our strengths and
exceed the dreams of the past. Our goals are established and
our priorities are identified to take us to the next level and
beyond. Student learning is always at the center of our
decision making. The Strategic Plan contained within this
document is designed to provide our students with
educational programs and facilities truly fit for learning in the
21st century.
Mary Jo Heatherington, PhD
School Director
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Our School Mission
The American International School of Mozambique is a
partnership of engaged students, dedicated parents, and a
highly qualified staff. Together, we create a learning
environment
that
inspires
students
to
cultivate
their
unique
talents and perspectives, and that prepares them to
contribute in purposeful ways to the world that they will
inherit and shape. Our students enjoy a stimulating and
balanced educational program that is rooted in the principles
of excellence, ethics and engagement. Our Values
Values define who we are as individuals and as communities.
In
this
Strategic
Plan
three
core
values
have
been
identified
that are woven into the fabric of our school’s way of life and
serve as touchstones for our mission to achieve educational
excellence.
Our core values are:
Excellence
Ethical Living
Engaged Learning
These values define the culture of our school and explain to
students, their families, staff, and the community the norms
that will guide our actions and behaviour. We believe these
values are the seeds that bear fruit for good learning, good
habits and character development.
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At AISM, Excellence is:
Taking personal initiative to learn, be informed, and
gain knowledge, skills and understanding;
Envisioning the future with confidence, enthusiasm,
and perseverance and committing to shape the future
as
an
agent
of
positive
change;
Preparing to be culturally literate citizens of the world;
Achieving a balance in physical, emotional and social
development;
Setting and achieving ambitious goals.
At AISM, Ethical Living is:
Embracing the values of respect, honesty and integrity
in our interactions with others and the world around
us;
Respecting the uniqueness of individuals and their
varied backgrounds, perspectives and abilities;
Acting with sensitivity and a sense of fairness;
Taking responsibility for our actions, accepting the
consequences of our decisions and learning from
experience;
Setting a good example and inspiring others;
At AISM, Engaged Learning is:
Thinking critically and making connections among
information and ideas;
Asking valuable questions, using a variety of
techniques to find answers and probing for
clarification;
Collaborating and sharing in an environment that
supports and encourages risk taking;
Developing divergent thinking through understanding
diverse perspectives;
Demonstrating
passion and
enthusiasm for
continuous learning.
Imagine…education as life‐long learning
for all, to allow us not only to dream of
a better world through intercultural
understanding and respect, but to
develop the capabilities to make this
dream come true.
Source: International Baccalaureate Organization
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Our Vision
AISM will be recognized
as a leading international school in Africa by 2015
by:
Enriching educational programs
Providing organized sports and activities programs
Connecting with Mozambique
Planning for growth and expansion
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EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM
Goal One: Expand and enrich a balanced educational program in a
stimulating learning environment.
FINANCE AND OPERATIONS
Goal
Three:
Maintain
sound
and forward‐thinking finance
and operations management.
FACILITIES
Goal Two: Provide safe,
flexible and functional
facilities based on current and
future needs of school.
Specific Goals to achieve our Strategic Plan
The Strategic Plan is founded on three interconnecting goals which encompass every aspect of the life of the school:
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Our Objectives
To accomplish our goals, AISM establishes objectives that:
Best serve the needs of our students
Support our educational program
Are clear, concise and attainable
Are measurable
Have a target date for completion
Include responsibility for taking action
Where will AISM be in five years?
AISM will take positive steps over the next five years to
accomplish the goals and objectives in this Strategic Plan. Five
years from now, the following statements will describe AISM:
A leading school in Africa with a high level of
excellence in education in a stimulating learning
environment.
A school committed to the development of diverse
sports and activities programs.
A place where community engagement is actively
cultivated.
A school with ambitions for continued growth and
expansion.
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STRATEGIC PLAN The following strategies have been developed to ensure that the Mission is supported and to position AISM to be effective over the
next five year period in reaching the stated goals in the Vision. They build upon the previous five‐year strategic plan that guided
AISM from 2005 through 2010. The high‐level strategies will guide specific actions by the school, which will in turn be assessed by
measurable outcomes which have been defined by the administration and Board.
Goal One: To expand and enrich a balanced educational program in a stimulating learning environment. _____________________________________________________________________________________
High Level Strategies 1.1 Academic Excellence:
Provide students with a stimulating learning experience in which they can achieve their personal best. 1.2 Integrated Learning Activities:
Provide purposeful learning and growth beyond the classroom. 1.3 Staff Excellence:
Invest in and promote a culture of life‐long learning and collaboration.
1.4 Planning
for
Program
Expansion:
Consider how increasing the size of the student population will impact on the student experience both in and beyond the
classroom.
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Goal Two: Provide safe, flexible and functional facilities based on current and future needs of school. ____________________________________________________________________________________________
High Level Strategies 2.1 Safe Facilities:
Ensure that learning and working environments are safe and secure for all students and staff.
2.2 Flexible Facilities: Address changing needs by demonstrating creativity, adaptability and practicality.
2.3 Functional Facilities: Provide stimulating, interactive and appropriate facilities designed to support the learning objectives of the school.
2.4 Planning for Campus Expansion: Explore various options to enlarge the school’s campus and adhere to environmental standards.
Goal Three: Maintain sound and forward‐thinking finance and operations management.
__________________________________________________________________
High Level Strategies 3.1 Finance:
Sustain sound financial management practices.
3.2 Operations: Ensure institutional compliance and adherence to best practices in operations.
3.3 Planning for Financial Sustainability: Plan for financial sustainability in sync with the school's growth.
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Board Commitment 2010‐2011
By March 2011 the Board will have directed a feasibility study and decided on the expansion path that AISM will
undergo in the next five to ten years.
The option to conduct a detailed evaluation and feasibility study for growth and expansion of the school will be considered to
help us:
Determine the impacts, both positive and negative, of increasing the size of the student population from curricular,
pedagogical and philosophical perspectives. Explore and evaluate various options to enlarge the school’s campus.
Assess the financial implications of student growth and facility expansion and investigate possible sources to help finance
the school’s projects.
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Action Plans, Monitoring and Evaluation
AISM’s vision and mission are the touchstones for all
educational and business decisions. The Strategic Plan
articulates three overarching goals and key objectives to
provide a strategic focus in all three domains: Educational
Programs, Facilities, and Finance and Operations.
At the beginning of each school year, members of the
administration and staff create new action plans with clearly
defined yearly objectives which are in alignment with the
overarching goals of the Strategic Plan.
A frequent assessment of progress is necessary in order to
ensure that objectives are achieved in a timely manner. To
this end, a yearly Monitoring Plan is used by the board and
administration to ensure that focus is maintained throughout
the year. At the end of each semester, the AISM Board Task
Forces for each strategic goal and the Board’s Strategic Plan
Oversight Committee meet with staff and report to the
Association on progress toward the goals of the Strategic
Plan.
Strategic Plan
• Three
Overarching
Goals
Action Plans
• Annual staff
objectives
Monitoring Plan
• Annual Plan to
monitor and
evaluate
progress
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Thank you to all stakeholders for your contribution!
Teachers
Administration
PerformanceAppraisal
Compensation Selection
Recruitment
Suc
Planning
Training & Development
Primary School Student Council
Grade 11 students
Secondary School Student Council
The Board
Parents
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