Strategic Plan
A Pathway to the Next Decade
All growth stems from a foundation with God. That foundation is the heart of our strategic plan, which provides a pathway to our next decade; no matter where we go, we go there with God as a guide.
The five pillars in this plan embody our traditions and our understanding of ourselves and show us what we want for the next generation. Cemented in our Basilian Charism, we will continue to offer an exceptional St. Thomas High School experience, developing our facilities as we grow our state-of-the-art campus while ensuring strong financial stewardship. Because we are proud of our efforts and want you to be part of them, we promise captivating communications as we share our milestones with you. Our goals are our very purpose, and in meeting them, we strengthen the traditions of our past while ensuring the success of our future.
Father Murphy
A Campus for the Future
Our 28-acre campus is more than a place for learning. It is a space to create lasting community.
Our Campus Master Plan looks to our future needs while remaining rooted in our traditions. We will not forget where we came from, even as we step forward into a new decade. The St. Thomas High School campus will offer places for expressions of faith, rigorous study, and engaging extracurricular activities.
The Five Pillars
We will always embrace the Basilian charism and remain faithful to our St. Thomas traditions.
We will create
a Board and school leadership that helps us meet and advance our strategic goals.
We will ensure
that our students are surrounded by faculty and leadership that promote the teachings of the Catholic faith and enrich the community through Christian brotherhood.
We will honor
our future by creating succession plans for our school so we are fully prepared integrate new leadership into our community.
We will share
our history with those in our community to create a union with the men and women whose efforts help build the school and thus create our future.
An exceptional school deserves exceptional financial stewards who work closely with the greater St. Thomas High School Community.
We will streamline
fundraising efforts between the STH Board of Directors and the Foundation Board to ensure St. Thomas High School’s future.
We will utilize
data-driven strategies to maximize our financial projections and help us determine budgets, tuition forecasts, staff compensation, and overall fiscal health.
We will work closely
with our families to create a clear understanding of need and support between the two, finding innovative solutions to ensure our student body and faculty receive the tools needed to succeed.
We will protect
the financial assets of St. Thomas High School by exercising best practice systems and fiduciary responsibilities.
Our 28-acre campus is more than a place for learning. It is a space to create a lasting community.
We will implement
a Campus Master Plan that builds spaces for collaboration and learning and provides an infrastructure designed for future growth.
We will develop
an exceptional campus experience with facilities for school assemblies, performing arts, student recreation, elite athletics, and alumni events.
We will ensure
all campus locations are continuously upgraded, well-maintained, and funded, and where safety is a priority.
We will ensure
the safety of our students, faculty, staff, and visitors by promoting personal responsibility while executing procedures to protect and identify safety concerns.
St. Thomas is an experience that crosses generations. Staying connected to our past is as important as our vision of the future.
We will engage
our current families, alumni, and the greater community with powerful storytelling, showcasing the depth of achievements happening on our vibrant campus and with our alumni worldwide.
We will engage
in two-way communications between all audiences on and off campus.
We will ensure
that we attract the best of Houston to our campus through our compelling narratives.
We will ensure
that our communications reflect the Catholic church’s teachings and promote the Basilian Charisms of our founding.
At St. Thomas High School, young men enter the ninth grade and graduate prepared to embody our tradition of goodness, discipline, and knowledge.
We will provide
an environment where young men excel in the classroom, on the athletic field, through the Fine Arts, in their extracurricular activities, and beyond. Our exceptional education means they’ll attend one of their top-choice colleges, and our excellent programs will provide them with opportunities to challenge themselves across various interests.
We will recruit and retain
exceptional educators whose energy and enthusiasm enhance the classroom experience.
We will create
pathways for students to attend St. Thomas High School supported by robust scholarship and academic enrichment programs.
We will develop
a campus community rooted in faith, reflecting our city’s racial and cultural diversity.
We will provide
daily opportunities for our students, faculty, and staff to grow in their relationship with Christ through experiences rooted in Catholic and Basilian Charism.
