These strategic goals were established in 2007 and are to be accomplished by the conclusion of the 2010-2011 school year.
 
1. Capital Improvement – SLS envisions building a new Junior High wing to house six classrooms and renovating the existing gym.
 
2. Academic – SLS envisions renewing its Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS) accreditation and receiving Blue Ribbon recognition.
 
3. Faculty – SLS envisions providing competitive compensation for its faculty and staff.
 
4. Student Enrollment – SLS envisions reaching and maintaining full student enrollment.
 
5. Parental Involvement – SLS envisions parents and families supporting the school with twenty hours of contributed service annually.
 
6. Faith Formation – SLS envisions educating and encouraging parents in fostering students’ prayer life.

BELIEFS

Our lived motto "We are Family" commissions students, parents, SLS staff and the community to share in promoting and practicing these beliefs:

• SLS staff, parents, and students establish high religious and academic standards.
• Students develop a deep faith in Christ through knowledge, worship, prayer, and service.
• Students learn by being actively engaged in a variety of instructional, technological, and developmentally appropriate activities.
• Students are supported and challenged to achieve their spiritual, personal, social, physical and academic development.
• Students build positive self-esteem and character through respectful relationships, appropriate behavior, and a variety of achievement, both curricular and extracurricular.
• Students learn and appreciate our American rights and responsibilities by practicing patriotism and good citizenship.
• Students learn acceptance and appreciation of others by embracing the diversity of our school community in a safe, secure and loving environment.