Clairbourn Forward is the result of 18 months of thinking, dreaming and envisioning the future of Clairbourn School.

The Strategic Plan, Clairbourn Forward, commits us to move with purpose toward our stated goals and keeps us focused on the steps required to achieve these goals. We continue our mission of Creating Scholars and Leaders with Heart while inspiring engaged learners, critical thinkers and empathetic leaders to embrace the next phases of their education and lives with an open mindset, gratitude and purpose.

We are grateful for the collaborative effort from everyone in our community including parents, alumni, faculty, staff, students and trustees. The community contribution showed a strong commitment to Clairbourn’s vision and future goals. In the spring of 2024, the Clairbourn Board of Trustees approved the proposed plan, and we began to implement our vision for the future of Clairbourn.

As we begin this transformative journey, we invite you to support our efforts in making Clairbourn Forward our guide in the years to come!

Pillar 1: Supporting Our Clairbourn Community

Goal Statement: Empower and cultivate an inclusive community that embodies Clairbourn’s mission and core values.

• Ensure families feel welcomed into our community through volunteer opportunities, educational programming, and intentional ways to connect with faculty, staff, and fellow parents 
• Prioritize building enrollment and retention by attracting and retaining diverse, mission-aligned families
• Explore new ways to connect with the broader community and continue to expand service-learning projects
• Grow the alumni program to deepen connections to Clairbourn through mentorship, collaboration, and communication
• Support the well-being of faculty and staff with programs and benefits that facilitate personal growth and wellness

Pillar 2:
Learning and Scholarship at Clairbourn

Goal Statement: Evolve an innovative and adaptable program to prepare our students for their future by ensuring academic rigor, intentional social-emotional learning, and independent thinking.

• Support innovative teaching practices and programming to enhance student experience, well-being, and individualized learning
• Create a shared understanding of the intersection of academic rigor, global citizenship, and Clairbourn’s core values 
• Extend the innovation program into additional aspects of the curriculum, emphasizing design thinking and problem-solving
• Ensure Clairbourn’s facilities are in service to exceptional teaching and learning experiences for our students and faculty

Pillar 3: Modeling Leadership at Clairbourn

Goal Statement: Attract, develop and retain a diverse mission-aligned faculty and staff who embrace the vision of the school and practice the qualities to create scholars and leaders with heart.

• Continue to support ongoing professional development opportunities for faculty and staff to support their growth, enhance the program, and prepare our students for future success
• Prioritize the well-being of our faculty and staff to promote the close community and open communication at Clairbourn
• Develop and support a culture of leadership to support continued agency among faculty and staff

Pillar 4: Strengthening Clairbourn’s Future 

Goal Statement: Establish that financial stewardship and sustainability remain at the forefront of our exceptional educational program and dynamic student experience. 

• Promote long-term stability and future growth through strong fiscal management
• Engage in targeted community outreach to promote our mission, our resources and what programs we have to offer our broader community to cultivate a culture of philanthropy and support the strategic vision of Clairbourn
• Invest resources to enhance the student experience such as our exemplary faculty and staff, innovative campus strategy, diversity efforts, and state-of-the-art technology