1. State of the School Yesterday, Today, Tomorrow
The John Thomas Dye School
State of the School Yesterday, Today, Tomorrow
William S. Calvert
President of the Board of Trustees

2. The John Thomas Dye School
Mission Statement John Thomas Dye School, an independent elementary school, provides for its students a program of academic excellence, one both traditional and dynamic, with a commitment to family and community. The school encourages its students to reach their highest individual potential intellectually, artistically, and physically; it nurtures their emotional, moral and social development, and prepares them to meet the challenges of a diverse and competitive world.

3. The John Thomas Dye School
The Role of the Board of Trustees
Has the ultimate responsibility for the establishment of school policy that is implemented by the administration
Oversees the financial operations of the school
Establishes fund-raising goals and implements strategies to achieve those goals
The Board is not involved in the day to day running of the school operations nor the admissions process.

4. Composition of the Board of Trustees
The John Thomas Dye School
Composition of the Board of Trustees
18 elected members who serve 2-3 three year terms
Past and Present Parents, Alumni
Individuals not otherwise affiliated with JTD
but special expertise
Headmaster and Parents’ Association President
serve as ex-officio members

5. Standing Committees of the Board of Trustees
The John Thomas Dye School
Standing Committees of the Board of Trustees
Each member of the Board serves on at least two of
the standing committees of the Board.
Academic/School Life
Ad Hoc
Audit
Executive
Development
Finance/Building and Grounds
Nominating
Strategic Planning

6. Annual Fund Participation 1995-2005

7. Annual Fund

8. Operating Expenses 2004/05 ANNUAL REPORT
The John Thomas Dye School
Operating Expenses 2004/05 ANNUAL REPORT

9. The John Thomas Dye School
Operating Revenue

10. The John Thomas Dye School
Tuition Comparison
6th Grade
School
Crossroads
Buckley
Brentwood
Turningpoint
Oakwood
JTD
Center
Curtis
St. Matthews
Carlthorp
Tuition
$23,707
$23,250
$19,800
$18,980
$18,79
$17,600
$16,925
$16,800
$16,645
$15,600

11. The John Thomas Dye School
Tuition Increases %

12. Capital Expenditures 1995-2006
The John Thomas Dye School
The Benefits of Giving
Capital Expenditures
2002 Classroom Remodel $2,173,102
Lower School Playground $844,725
-Plumbing, Electrical,Handicap Access
Lower School Science/Kindergarten $182,300
Technology $971,000
Teacher Wish Lists $766,678
Property Purchases $3,385,529
Total $8,323,334

13. Honoring the Dream, Sustaining the Vision
The John Thomas Dye School
Honoring the Dream, Sustaining the Vision
Campaign Components
Annual Fund
Faculty Endowment
Financial Aid
Property Acquisition
Capital Campaign Goal $14,500,000
Gifts, Pledges as of January 31 $12,219,108

14. State of the School Yesterday, Today, Tomorrow
The John Thomas Dye School
State of the School Yesterday, Today, Tomorrow
Raymond R. Michaud, Jr.
Headmaster

15. JTD: A Decade of Change
In only 10 years the following shifts have occurred at JTD:
Out of 214 families today only 16 were here in 1995
In 1995 we had 245 families, 229 have graduated since 1995
The class of 1995 has graduated from college
The kindergarten class of 1995 are now juniors in high school
94% of our parent body has changed in just 10 years
46% of the faculty in 1995 is still at JTD
teachers for 345 students 1:9 ratio
teachers for 321 students 1:7 ratio
1995 Median Faculty Salary $45,350
2005 Median Faculty Salary $68,000
1995 Financial Aid Budget $108,813
2005 Financial Aid Budget $328,375

16. Secondary School Placement 1995-2005
1996
1997
1998
1999
2000
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
Total
Archer 1 3 12
Brentwood 10 5 2 6 4 60
Calvary
Campbell Hall 18
Crossroads 7
Curtis
Harvard-Westlake 23 26 25 33 21 29 24
268
Landmark
Marlborough 8 9 63
Milken
Mirman
Pasadena Poly
Oaks Christian
Oakwood
St. Matthew's
St. Paul's
Turningpoint
Wildwood
Windward 11 30
Viewpoint
Public/Moved 48 45 46 47 38
508

17. College Matriculation 1990-99
Art Institute/Chicago 3
Barnard College 4
Boston College
Boston University
Brown 5
Columbia 8
Cornell
Dartmouth
Duke 6
Emory
Georgetown
Harvard 13
LMU
Michigan 17
Northwestern 10
NYU
Penn 28
Princeton
Stanford 13
Syracuse 3
Trinity
Tufts 6
Tulane 7
UC Berkeley 11
UC Irvine
UC Los Angeles
UC San Diego
UC Santa Barbara 5
UC Santa Cruz
University of Arizona
University of Oregon
USC 36
Vanderbilt
Vassar
Washington University 8
Weslyan
Yale

18. Continual Refinement of the Curriculum
The John Thomas Dye School
Continual Refinement of the Curriculum
Technology
Grade level configuration
Mathematics Program/ Pre-Algebra
Community Service
Writing Program K-6
Lowering of student/teacher ratio
K-3 Science Program
Expansion of Student Services-School Psychologist

19. Academic Consistency
Last year’s ERB test showed that our median student (50%) compared to other independent school students in the same grade level scored at the following levels:
Reading Math
Second
Third
Fourth
Fifth
Sixth
The average JTD student scores percentile points
higher than the average student in independent schools nationally.

20. Professional Development-Teachers as Learners
The John Thomas Dye School
Professional Development-Teachers as Learners
Over the past two years the faculty and administration have attended over 100 conferences, educational meetings and classes.
National Association of Independent Schools
California Association of Independent Schools
California Kindergarten Association
National Association of Educators for Young Children
National Council of Teachers for Mathematics
Museum of Contemporary Art
National Service Learning Conference
California Science Teachers Conference

21. JTD on the National and Regional Scene
Member-National Association of Independent Schools
The NAIS is a membership organization and national voice of independent education. It represents nearly 1,200 U.S. independent schools. NAIS members schools are non-profit, belong to a state independent school association and are accredited by a NAIS -recognized accrediting agent. The schools demonstrate sound financial operations and adhere to the NAIS Principles of Good Practice.
Member/Accredited
-California Association of Independent Schools
CAIS is a non-profit organization of 190 elementary, middle and high schools in
California. The Association serves and strengthens its schools by setting standards
of academic quality and ethical conduct. To be a full member schools must have
received accreditation by the Association.
-Western Association of Schools and Colleges
WASC is one of six regional accrediting associations in the United States. The affairs of
WASC are administered by a board of directors from three commissions for colleges,
community colleges and schools. It provides service and assistance to over 3,500 public,
independent, and church-related schools.

22. Progress Report Chapters
CAIS/WASC Accreditation
Progress Report Chapters
The School’s Philosophy
The Governing Body
Finances
Development/Fundraising
Administration, Faculty, Staff
Students
The Community of the School
The Program
The School Library
The School Plan
Health and Safety

23. The John Thomas Dye School
The Governing Body
Criterion for CAIS/WASC Self-Study
The governing body (1) sets policy consistent with the school’s purpose (2) delegates implementation to the head of school; (3) ensures the fiscal stability of the school through financial oversight and fundraising; and (4) monitors results
Standards to Be Applied:
1. The governing body actively supports the policies and philosophy of the school.
2. The governing body ensures that the purposes of the school are being met.
3. The governing body sets and reviews policies
4. The governing body is appropriately informed of the school-wide learning expectations.
5. The governing body understands its responsibility to support the head of school
and respect the boundaries that separate the board and administrative roles.