Academics • Arts • Athletics • The Impact of Support

1. PREPARED MINDS Welcome toEducation at Nazareth Area School District Academics • Arts • Athletics •The Impact of Support

2. The Impact of Support Academics • Arts • Athletics •The Impact of Support

3. Academics Academics • Arts • Athletics •The Impact of Support

4. Enrollment Trends A growing district means growing demands on infrastructure and needs for new capital investment # of Students Grade Total enrollment grew from 4,059 in 2001 to 4,621 in 2006 Academics • Arts • Athletics •The Impact of Support

5. Money Carefully Spent NASD is attentive to issues of cost control. NASD PA County Operating Expenditures per Student $7,929 $9,286 $8,494 Instructional Expenditures per Student $4,977 $5,718 $5,344 Academics • Arts • Athletics •The Impact of Support

6. Money Carefully Spent Despite cost containment, NASD students outperformed students countywide and statewide on state math and science tests Nazareth Nazareth State County County State Academics • Arts • Athletics •The Impact of Support

7. Money Well Spent Despite cost containment, NASD students scored better than statewide counterparts on college entrance exams Academics • Arts • Athletics •The Impact of Support

8. Investment in Technology and Capital Assets • Supports superior showing of NASD students in performance metrics • Drives the district’s abilityto support the best, most active learning experiences Academics • Arts • Athletics •The Impact of Support

9. The School Building as Teaching Tool • New 7/8 building: high-performing, highly capable middle school • Smart classrooms with interactive whiteboards/clickers • Green building certification • Dashboard system, ability to monitor building’s real-time fuel and energy consumption and learn from that information • Media center and TV production programs Academics • Arts • Athletics •The Impact of Support

10. Benefits • Better citizens • Competitiveness for college/scholarship opportunities • Better quality of lifein our community • Community technology workshops Academics • Arts • Athletics •The Impact of Support

11. The Arts Academics • Arts • Athletics •The Impact of Support

12. High School Auditorium and Music Wing • Outstanding technical support (sound, lighting, seating, acoustics) • Exceptional band/individualperformance practice spaces • A real contribution to personal growth – the ability to perform in professional-caliber setting • Many of these advantages will be shared by the equivalent spaces in the new 7/8 building Academics • Arts • Athletics •The Impact of Support

13. Skills Growth in Supporting Technologies • Lighting • Sound • Set design and prep • Stage management Academics • Arts • Athletics •The Impact of Support

14. Growth by These Young Performers Contributes to Their Opportunities • Heightened performance and ensemble abilities • College acceptance • Scholarships • Participation in professional and community groups Academics • Arts • Athletics •The Impact of Support

15. Community Use of Facilities • Theater Troupe • Local string orchestra • Dance recitals • Taste of Home Academics • Arts • Athletics •The Impact of Support

16. Potential for Expanded Use • Miss Pennsylvania Pageant as notable example • Paint Box Art Group • Additional concerts and recitals • Fundraising events Academics • Arts • Athletics •The Impact of Support

17. Graphic and Fine Arts Events and Opportunities • Eagle’s Nest Gallery • Artist-in-Residence programs: enrichment to students thanks to ability to work with professionals Academics • Arts • Athletics •The Impact of Support

18. Athletics Academics • Arts • Athletics •The Impact of Support

19. Excellent Facilities Contribute to Athletic Excellence • Enable most effective training • Maximize individual performance • Reduce chances of injury • Promote team success across a variety of sports • Boost school and community pride Academics • Arts • Athletics •The Impact of Support

20. Capitalizing on Improved Facilities • High School stadium, with new turf • Wrestling Room • 7/8 Building Natatorium • 7/8 Building Practice and Playing Fields Academics • Arts • Athletics •The Impact of Support

21. Field Usage Statistics • Field is used every weekday 8 A.M. to 9 P.M. • Usually at least one event takes place on the fieldeach weekend (seasonal) • Used by Football, Band, Girl’s & Boy’s Lacrosse, Girl’s & Boy’s Soccer, Field Hockey, and Clipper Football Academics • Arts • Athletics •The Impact of Support

22. Facilities • Improved facilities help athletes improve their college acceptance and scholarship opportunities • New facilities enable us to offer new programs, such as boys’ lacrosse • Use by physical education classes confers fitness and wellness benefits Academics • Arts • Athletics •The Impact of Support

23. Focus on the New 7/8 Building Swimming Pool • Superior training for swimmers • Better team performance • Health and fitness benefits to other students • Community use of the facility Academics • Arts • Athletics •The Impact of Support

24. Value to Community of Good Schools & Capital Projects • Maximizing educational/employment opportunities for our young people • Development of good citizens • Support of business through maintenance of strong employee base • Perception of good schools boosts real estate values • Better schools attract educated and involved citizenry • Quality of life in our community Academics • Arts • Athletics •The Impact of Support

25. Tax Implications of Support • Private support to public schools can help control property tax burdens • Contributions enrich and enlarge existing programs/facilities • Contributions make possible programs and facilities not possible otherwise • Our district becomes competitive with wealthier districts • Tax benefits accrue to the giver Academics • Arts • Athletics •The Impact of Support

26. The Role of the Foundation • An existing organization that helps manage giving • A commitment to making the most of such philanthropy • A well-developed understanding of the needs of the district • A recognition of the resources needed to achieve the best schools Academics • Arts • Athletics •The Impact of Support

27. We Invite You to Contribute • Naming opportunities are available at several levels • Funding may be used to structure school or community programs • All contributions are welcome;it is not necessaryto earmark Academics • Arts • Athletics •The Impact of Support

28. Naming Opportunities for Contributors • The New 7/8 School • The High School Auditorium • The High School Stadium • The 7/8 School Natatorium • The 7/8 School Auditorium Academics • Arts • Athletics •The Impact of Support

29. Naming Opportunities for Contributors • The Senior High Art Gallery • The Wrestling Room • The High School Media/Video Studio • “Smart Classrooms” Academics • Arts • Athletics •The Impact of Support

30. Sponsorships of School/Community Events • An opportunity to create an entirely new program • Helps maximize community participation in the schools • Wide range of possibilities– arts, athletics, citizenship, more Academics • Arts • Athletics •The Impact of Support

31. Join Us! Contribute Today to the Nazareth Area School District Academics • Arts • Athletics •The Impact of Support