Strategic Plan

Our Mission

At River Oaks Baptist School, we prepare students to meet life’s challenges and lead tomorrow’s world through a superior educational program undergirded by faith in Jesus Christ and Christian principles.

We believe that strong foundations are built upon:

Balanced growth of the interdependent aspects of human nature—intellectual, physical, spiritual, moral, and social;
Principles of responsibility, diligence, and cooperation, as well as respect for diversity and the dignity of the individual; and
Skills in critical thinking, creative problem-solving, and effective communication.

We believe that our students will reach their fullest growth in a school environment which:

Encourages students, faculty, and staff to see themselves as uniquely created by God with special qualities and gifts for development;
Balances high expectations with developmentally-appropriate nurturing; and
Works cooperatively with parents in concert with the School’s mission for the benefit of the student.

View Letter from the Head of School and Board Chair

Strategic Pillars

Community Voices

Parent Testimony

Student Testimony

Staff Testimony

Our Commitment to Diversity

River Oaks Baptist School is committed to a diverse school community whose members embrace the School’s mission, religious teachings and values, and policies.

The River Oaks Baptist community acknowledges and respects the diversity that exists in our ethnic, cultural, and religious backgrounds, the languages we speak, the traditions we observe, our financial and educational resources, how we learn, and the special needs and gifts that we may have. River Oaks Baptist School believes that welcoming people with diverse points of view and being sensitive to the interests and traditions of others while remaining true to our Christian foundation emulates Christ-like principles of living.

The school is committed to diversity by:

Attracting, retaining, and supporting a diverse student-body and their families who acknowledge and accept that Christian principles will be integrated into all areas of school life;
Attracting, retaining, and supporting a diverse faculty and administration who accept Jesus Christ as their Lord and Savior;
Actively teaching and advocating the appreciation and valuing of diversity throughout the School and community.

Core Values

The Holy Spirit produces this kind of fruit in our lives

– Galatians 5:22-23

Essential Questions Framing the 2024-2029 Strategic Plan:

What steps can we take to clearly define and communicate our mission of providing a ‘superior education’ to all stakeholders?
How can we enhance our approach to differentiated learning to effectively meet the needs of each student?
How can we best establish and promote our unique value proposition to ensure we remain relevant and future-ready?
What strategies can we employ to ensure the wellbeing of faculty and staff, fostering a positive, morale-boosting work environment?
How can we expand experiential learning opportunities that allow students to make meaningful connections between classroom lessons and the real world?
What opportunities can we create to incorporate impactful and ongoing service learning at every grade level?
How can we ensure that faith in Jesus Christ and Christian principles permeate all aspects of our students’ educational experience?

So then, just as you received Christ Jesus as Lord, continue to live your lives in him, rooted and built up in him, strengthened in the faith as you were taught, and overflowing with thankfulness.

- Colossians 2:6-7