Welcome Thank you for joining us for our Annual State of the School Presentation

State of the School Purpose Inform Inspire Clarify Converse

Mission St. John School equips children through excellent Christian education to courageously serve Christ in a changing world.

Vision St. John School is a community of parents, students and staff that empower and equip children to impact the world for Jesus Christ.

Core Values Spiritual Growth Academic Excellence Leadership Development Quality Learning Environment

AdvancED Accreditation 5 STANDARDS of Excellence: Purpose and Direction Governance and Leadership Teaching and Learning Resources and Support Systems Using Results for Continuous Improvement

AdvancED Accreditation Process What WE Did Completed an internal review / self study using the 5 standards and 32 indicators Administered stakeholder surveys Completed student performance diagnostics Provided evidence for the external review team (documented and collected over 19 months)

AdvancED Accreditation Process What THEY Did Reviewed our evidence Analyzed the stakeholder survey feedback Observed every classroom in action (some more than once) Scored us on the 5 standards /32 indicators Interviewed 42 different stakeholders Compiled an extensive report

AdvancED Accreditation Results Commendations for our Early Childhood Center: Low student to teacher ratios The Studio Space Student portfolios Constructivist approach to engaging young minds Housing Jr. K classes in the same wing as K and 1st CPR and ongoing other safety certification and training Clean, bright, organized, spacious, welcoming environment

AdvancED Accreditation Results Powerful Practices identified in our K-8 programs: Student-Led Conferences and Portfolios in our Middle School Bring-Your-Own-Device in Middle School House Groups and Leadership Development in Middle School Fine Arts emphasis across grade levels, with level of quality seldom seen in elementary schools Communication with families which now includes a Learning Management System (Canvas) Our dedication to Mission, Vision and Core Values

AdvancED Accreditation Results

AdvancED Accreditation Results Our “Homework” for Continuous Improvement: Improvement Opportunity = “Develop, fund, and implement a comprehensive and sustainable technology plan that meets the needs of all stakeholders.” Improvement Priority = “Develop and implement a formal, systematic process to gather, compile, analyze and utilize student performance data. Formalize the process to include teacher written common formative assessments. Use the data to direct and improve instructional practices. Educate faculty on the evaluation, interpretation and use of data to enhance student performance.”

Questions and Comments AdvancED Accreditation

Parent Teacher League [PTL] 3-fold purpose Raises Funds for Monetary Support Provides Vast Network of Volunteers Fosters Christian Community

Parent Teacher League [PTL] Volunteer Teams 7 Leadership Board Members 10 Committee Chairs 11 Event Chairs 25 Room Parents 32 Library Helpers Countless other volunteers serving by giving of their time and talents in various ways

Parent Teacher League [PTL] Funding Support $ 3,400 offset field trip fees $12,650 contributions to 5th-8th class trips $ 5,000 athletics $ 1,000 library operating expenses $30,000 classroom equipment (fund-a-need) $90,000 tuition support

School Advisory Team [SAT] Structure 9 parent members with 2-year terms Cross-section of parents from EC – 8th grade Nominated by existing members and school staff

School Advisory Team [SAT] Purpose Sounding boards representing parent perspective Advocates for continuous improvement and school support

Questions and Comments Parent Involvement

Organizational Structure School Worship Church Operations Lifejourney

Financial Model $2.3 million School budget $700,000+ additional support from church Ministry Fund budget.

Financial Model Tuition $6,490 Church Support 2,288 3rd Source Funding 654 Unfunded Difference 1,152 Total Cost of Education $8,300

Enrollment Ideal enrollment financially and educationally is to average 17 students per class with 2 classes per grade. We are currently averaging 13 students per class, leading to a budget shortfall.

Marketing Two Key Parts Messaging must make us stand out. Internal External Messaging must make us stand out. We are beyond classroom walls, test scores, expectations We are innovative & intentional not trendy or typical

Questions and Comments Financial Model, Enrollment & Marketing

Annual Fund The Annual Fund is a key piece of the school’s fundraising efforts for the year which help to make up the difference between the actual cost to educate a child and the cost of tuition. The Annual Fund also demonstrates the pride, commitment and generous spirit of our St. John School community. Contributing to the Annual Fund shows you believe in our school and want to make a difference in each student’s educational experience.

Annual Fund Recent Results Ways to give 13/14 fell short of our $100k goal by $644 14/15 exceeded our $100k goal by $19,614 Ways to give One time gift Matching gift Monthly gift

Annual Fund This year’s theme is “Together We Rock!” Our goals: 100% Participation $110,000 100 Days We have already raised $8,798

Questions and Comments Annual Fund

Together We Rock Talk to people you know about our school Bring a family to experience Chapel and take a tour or to an Admissions Open House Be involved through PTL events, classroom trips,… Donate to the Annual Fund

Thank you for being here! Have a great night.