Mission And Strategic Plan

Our School Goals

At the heart of our school lies a profound mission: to cultivate an inclusive community rooted in service and compassion through a holistic approach to education. We strive to inspire a lifelong love of learning and a deep sense of empathy and integrity in every student. In order to help us carry out our mission, the Strategic Plan outlines measured ways we can achieve these goals.

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Our Mission Statement

Hampton Roads Academy is an inclusive community of service and compassion that prepares students to excel intellectually, artistically, physically, and morally in higher education and in life.

Our ​​Strategic Plan

At Hampton Roads Academy, our success is measured by the success of our students—in the classroom, on stage, on the field, and in our community. Our mission is to create an environment where every student can succeed, learn from failure, and grow. We strive to be ambitious and bold while staying true to our mission of preparing students to excel intellectually, artistically, physically, and morally in higher education and life. We are committed to enhancing our academic programs, co-curricular activities, athletics and arts offerings, while maintaining a safe and nurturing environment for the social and emotional development of our students. Our goal is to be recognized as a leader in education and student development, and we are dedicated to driving change to better serve our students, faculty, families and community.

Dynamic Program

Hampton Roads Academy prepares students for life in college and beyond by offering a comprehensive program of excellence that includes strong academics, athletics, and extracurricular activities. We foster an environment of honor, integrity, service, diversity, and inclusion. Our goal is to develop curious, creative, critical thinkers and leaders who can communicate effectively and persuasively from a global perspective. We will build upon our strong Pre-K-12 educational program with a focus on innovation and hands-on learning.

Dynamic Program Commitments:

  • Nurture a culture of academic risk-taking, innovation, and creativity to instill a lifelong love of learning.
  • Continue to support, develop, and attract exceptional faculty and staff to promote excellence in academic and extracurricular programs.
  • Diversify our academic offerings to encourage exploration, creativity, and experiential learning, with a strong focus on college preparation.
  • Strengthen STEM offerings and promote effective use of technology to develop digital expertise.
  • Adjust extracurricular activity opportunities to promote well-rounded students through participation in athletics, arts, community service, and other club activities, preparing them for life in college and beyond.

Engaged Community

Hampton Roads Academy fosters meaningful engagement both on campus and in the greater community. By connecting current and former students, faculty, staff, and families, we build lasting relationships that enhance the student experience and help students develop intellectual independence. Our off-campus partnerships provide experiential and service-learning opportunities that inspire a lifelong commitment to positively contributing to the broader community.

Engaged Community Commitments:

  • Inspire students to embody school values as they gain the skills and experiences to become responsible global citizens.
  • Encourage faculty and staff to build strong interpersonal relationships with students and challenge them to explore and push boundaries academically and beyond.
  • Develop, enrich, and supplement reciprocal relationships with community partners to provide unparalleled experiential learning opportunities.
  • Strengthen communication between the school and parents to stimulate family partnership and involvement.
  • Motivate alumni to reconnect and revitalize their relationship with the school.

Advancing Our Future

Strong enrollment, generous philanthropy, and prudent fiscal management are critical to our continued success. Strategic stewardship of our resources will ensure the long-term relevance and sustainability of Hampton Roads Academy. We must build and nurture connections with our current families, alumni, and the broader community.

Advancing Our Future Commitments:

  • Develop a comprehensive enrollment management plan that includes marketing and outreach, student retention efforts, flexibility to adapt to market demand, and successful student/family onboarding.
  • Cultivate a culture of philanthropy.
  • Utilize our financial resources responsibly and strategically.
  • Ensure the Board of Trustees works to uphold the vision, mission, and core values of Hampton Roads Academy and secures the school’s long-term sustainability.

Evolving Our Facilities

Our campus supports three unique environments between our lower, middle, and upper schools, each essential to meeting our students’ needs. We will continuously evaluate the effectiveness of our campus, optimizing it to cultivate an environment for teaching and learning while inspiring our students to create, innovate, and collaborate.

Evolving Our Facilities Commitments:

  • Manage and maintain our existing facilities through a robust and evolving 5-year maintenance, renovation, and upgrade plan, with ongoing funding commitments.
  • Create a long-term facility plan to support our dynamic program.
  • Ensure our facilities can respond to enrollment needs.
  • Leverage tools and technology to manage and support ongoing maintenance effectively.

Inclusion, Equity & Diversity

Hampton Roads Academy is committed to building and supporting a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion. Preparing our students for life in college and beyond requires integrating diversity and inclusion throughout our curriculum, programs, policies, and hiring practices. We aim to create an inclusive and compassionate environment while promoting awareness, acceptance, and diversity within the HRA community.

Inclusion, Equity & Diversity Commitments:

  • Foster an inclusive community where everyone feels valued, accepted, protected, and safe, even if not always comfortable.
  • Develop diverse young leaders who excel intellectually, artistically, physically, and morally in higher education and life.
  • Commit to hiring diverse candidates for all faculty, staff, and trustee positions.
  • Build and teach a curriculum that reflects diverse views and experiences.
  • Celebrate and grow a diverse student body.

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