Hanger Hall

Nurturing the girl & empowering the emerging woman.

  • About
    • Welcome Letter
    • From Our Founder
    • History and Traditions
    • Our Campus
    • Faculty & Staff
    • Board of Directors
    • 2017-2020 Hanger Hall Strategic Plan
    • Testimonials
    • School Calendar
    • Employment Opportunities
  • Academics
    • Academic Overview
    • Benefits of Attending an All-Girls School
    • Curriculum
    • Arts
    • Athletics
    • Community Service
    • Transition to High School
  • Admissions
    • Admissions Procedures
    • Admissions Calendar
    • Tuition Information
    • Tuition Assistance
    • Admission Policies
  • Support
    • Hanger Hall 2020 Annual Fund Campaign
  • Parents
    • Parents Overview
    • Parent Resources
    • Parent/Teacher Council (PTC)
    • Documents & Downloads
    • Weekly BLAST for January 20, 2021
  • News
    • School News
    • Photo & Video Gallery
  • Contact
    • School Information / Directions
    • Whom To Contact
You are here: Home / Summary Version of Strategic Plan

Summary Version of Strategic Plan

Strategic Plan Summary, 2011-2016

The Hanger Hall Strategic Plan was developed through a 2-year collaborative effort of the board of directors, administration, teachers, parents, and student representatives.  Goals 1-4 will be targeted for full implementation in the next five years with personnel and fiscal resources to be focused on these goals.  We are committed to maintaining awareness of and energy for achieving other goals (5-16) to the extent that these can be accomplished with minimal investment of time and expense.

 

Goal 1: Provide appropriate levels of challenge and support for all students

1.1               Strengthen Math Program

1.2               Strengthen Science Program

1.3               Provide appropriate levels of challenge for all students

1.4               Provide appropriate levels of support for all students

1.5               Provide on-and off-site counseling services for students and families

1.6               Create and implement a Personal Development Program for Hanger Hall   Students

Summary of Implementation Plan: Providing the right levels of challenge and support for every Hanger Hall student throughout their middle school years is a key component of our Strategic Plan.  We will continue to “raise the bar” and increase opportunities within our math and science programs through a  multi-pronged approach: defining expectations and developing curriculum, providing enrichment programs (clubs, competitions, camps, tutoring and mentoring), improving facilities and acquiring resources for teaching/learning, and differentiating the curriculum to meet the varied needs of our students.  The addition of counseling services on site, in addition to a clearly-defined personal development/wellness program, will provide much needed support for adolescent girls and their families.

Goal 2: Support and Develop the Teaching Faculty

2.1               Strengthen recruitment efforts, competitive pay, and benefits for faculty

2.2               Strengthen professional development program

Summary of Implementation Plan: Recruiting and retaining an outstanding teaching faculty is central to our ability to continue to offer an exceptional academic program and unique learning environment.  This plan includes the goals of more competitive salaries and benefits for Hanger Hall’s teachers.  Over the next five years, for example, we hope to move toward compensation at 95% of local public school salaries (including supplement), 90% employer payment of health insurance for employees, and a 2% employer contribution to a retirement plan with a 2% employee match.  In addition, teachers will have significantly increased opportunities to learn and develop new teaching techniques through participation in professional organizations and workshops and seminars, with the goal of budgeting $1000 per year per full-time teacher for professional development.  The plan also calls for clearer personnel policies and a structured system for teacher growth.

Goal 3: Ensure the long-term sustainability of the school through improved fiscal management and development efforts

3.1               Improve business practices and fiscal responsibility

3.2               Create a development program to support the school in achieving goals

Summary of Implementation Plan:  With an eye toward the future, the Strategic Plan spells out a number of initiatives to build our fiscal reserves and provide the financial resources to achieve goals 1, 2, and 4. These include the development of new fiscal policies and procedures that are consistent with “best practices” in independent schools, including annual audits.  The Plan establishes a minimum goal for a contingency fund equal to 6% of the total budget within 5 years.  In addition, a Development Committee, working with the Head of School, will establish a development plan and calendar to coordinate fundraising efforts of various constituent groups.  A strong Annual Fund campaign, along with grants and partnerships, will be central to the development program.  The success of all of these efforts will require some contractual grant writing services and part-time development support.

 Goal 4: Ensure adequate facilities and resources for teaching and learning

4.1               Establish a permanent home for Hanger Hall that meets the needs of the school

4.2               Acquire and maintain resources to support teaching and learning

Summary of Implementation Plan: A Facilities Committee will support the Head of School in identifying the best long-term home for Hanger Hall within the next three years.  Coordinated efforts of faculty, administration, parents and board will ensure the timely acquisition and maintenance of resources necessary for full implementation of the strategic plan and continued high quality experiences for Hanger Hall girls.

Goals 5-16: Continue to work on a variety of issues to improve program and operations at Hanger Hall, including communications, more office help, board visibility and leadership, financial aid, diversity within the community, program audits and possible accreditation, transportation, community service, visibility in the greater community, building an alumni network, improving athletic and PE programs, cleaner environment and better custodial support.

 

Parent Resources

Hanger Hall Parents can use these resources to help engage their children while we are out of our classrooms.

  • Advice For new parents
  • Ideas for Home
  • Optional Art Activities
  • Science Experiments for Home

Hanger Hall Annual Fund Campaign

Donate

Discover Hanger Hall

The student-teacher relationship is what makes such a difference at Hanger Hall.

Whether we are in the classroom, on stage, or in our community, our students are engaged and inspired by our incredible teachers and staff.

Connect with us today to discover the difference we can make in your girl’s life. 

Inquire Apply Give

Latest News

Online Virtual Tour of Hanger Hall

New Hanger Hall Head of School Jen Schoolfield featured in Lake Life Magazine

Hanger Hall School for Girls

Hanger Hall

64 W. T. Weaver Boulevard
Asheville, NC 28804
phone: (828) 258-3600
info@hangerhall.org

  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • LinkedIn
  • Twitter

© Copyright 2021 · All Rights Reserved. · Privacy Policy

Hanger Hall COVID-19 Updates

Hanger Hall Health & Safety 

As a small school with small class sizes , we are confident in our capability to implement all health and safety recommendations to ensure a safe reopening, given the current guidance received from federal, state, and local levels of government.  Hanger Hall’s highest priority is the health and safety of our students, families, faculty and staff.

Our efforts to prepare for the upcoming school year is led by Hanger Hall’s leadership team under the guidance of a COVID-19 task force, comprised of Hanger Hall Staff, Board Members and Parent Volunteers who are in the Healthcare Field.  To support this priority, safety protocols will be in place for the 2020-21 school year.

This team is working over the summer to develop a variety of mitigation measures that will be implemented in classrooms, along with various contingency models so that Hanger Hall is prepared to support any COVID-!( related scenario within our school community.

Please visit this page regularly to receive additional communication related to school reopening that will be shared over the coming weeks.

One of the guiding principles in the development of Hanger Hall’s plan has always been to closely adhere to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s guidelines for the reopening of schools as well as public health guidance issued by the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services. You can find these health and safety protocols in our handbook and updates will be made here.

COVIDS-19 School Policy

Hanger Hall Return to Campus Update

Hanger Hall Re-Opening Policies & Procedures Manual

CDC Guide to reopening schools

 

Mask

Wearing of cloth face coverings / masks on campus.

Wash hands

Frequent hand washing and cleaning.

Distancing

Physical distancing and use of individual (not shared) classroom materials.

Cohort

Adopting a “cohort model” throughout the school day where possible, ensuring that student and staff groupings are as static as possible and mixing between groups is restricted.

Arrival

Implementing new arrival and dismissal procedures.

Commitment to health and safety

A commitment by all members of the Hanger Hall community to follow all safety protocols and to stay at home if you are exhibiting symptoms of illness.