School leaders look at 

strategies for enrollment

Representatives from Catholic schools in the Diocese of Corpus Christi attended two days of professional development training on April 18-19 at St. Pius X Youth Center. Teams of five from each school—representing the principal, pastor, members of the School Advisory Council, faculty and staff, and volunteers—participated in the two-day event.

The workshops, sponsored by the Office of Catholic Schools, included subjects on marketing and enrollment management as well as strategic approaches to optimizing Catholic school enrollment. 
“Our Catholic schools must focus on marketing, branding, enrollment management and recruitment platforms to ensure vibrant and flourishing school communities with Christ-centered environments,” said Dr. Rosemary Henry, Superintendent of Catholic Schools.

Henry said all schools were engaged in exploring these platforms, tools and procedures for immediate implementation. 

“As a system of schools, we embrace important transformations to create irresistible schools and to provide benchmarks of excellence for all students and families,” Henry said.