Page 24 - Priorities #61 2015-April/May

24 PDear Priory Community,
Priory is in the strongest position in our history. Applicants
for admission are at an all-time high, showing that so many families value a first-rate education rooted in timeless Benedictine values. Additionally, we are in the unique situation of being the only school in Silicon Valley that provides on-campus housing to faculty and staff. This allows us to recruit and retain the best teachers and staff who otherwise may not be able to teach and interact with our students every day.
Our focus of the next five years is to build upon our strengths by continuing to offer students countless opportunities to develop the skills and values needed to navigate a dynamic world. After conducting an extensive Feasibility Study several years ago, our Board of Trustees concluded that our teachers’ and students’ maximum potential has become limited by the inflexible physical space and impractical technology. The good news is that we recognize these challenges and are taking multiple steps to match our innovative teaching styles and advanced learning strategies with our facilities and surroundings. In the next five years we will focus on fostering and BUILDING INGENUITY in each and every one of our students. Staff, teachers and buildings will all promote
We are BUILDING INGENUITY by modernizing the classroom learning experience while strengthening the school community.