The cooperation of warm water temperatures and atmospheric conditions combine to form tropical storms known as hurricanes. There is great energy and momentum has hurricanes form. Similarly, there is great energy and positive momentum within the Cape Fear Academy community. We are poised on a wave that will carry us forward into the future. This Strategic Plan, Capturing the Energy of the Cape Fear Academy Hurricanes, is a map of the path of this energy and how we will focus that energy to accomplish our goals. Join us as we chart the course of the CFA Hurricanes.

CATEGORY 1: Student Programs
Strategies:

1. Establish CFA as a Mel Levine "School Attuned"
2. Review entire CFA curriculum
3. Expand performing arts and video educational opportunities
4. Increase physical education opportunities
5. Establish a writing laboratory
6. Expand marine science within an environmental science program
7. Add additional foreign languages to curriculum

CATEGORY 2: Faculty Sustenance and Improvement
Strategies:

1. Begin a merit compensation system
2. Increase faculty and staff salaries
3. Increase faculty and staff professional development opportunities

CATEGORY 3: Facilities Planning and Management
Strategies:

1. Improve and increase academic classroom space
2. Improve and expand athletic facilities
3. Build a new fine arts center
4. Finance and manage new facilities

CATEGORY 4: Financial Soundness and Institutional Advancement
Strategies:

1. Increase support of the Annual Fund
2. Develop an alumni program
3. Develop a stewardship program for major donors
4. Increase comunication and marketing efforts
5. Increase scholarships and financial aid
6. Develop and implement an Integrated Campaign