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January 22, 2013. Cornerstone Christian School. Academic Update: Philosophy. MINIMAL BUSYWORK MAXIMAL THOUGHT PROCESSES VALUE THINKING OVER FOLLOWING ALLOW FOR INDIVIDUAL DEVELOPMENT MAKE ROOM FOR CREATIVE PURSUITS READING & MATH TRUMP EVERYTHING. Academic Update:.
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January 22, 2013 Cornerstone Christian School
Academic Update: Philosophy • MINIMAL BUSYWORK • MAXIMAL THOUGHT PROCESSES • VALUE THINKING OVER FOLLOWING • ALLOW FOR INDIVIDUAL DEVELOPMENT • MAKE ROOM FOR CREATIVE PURSUITS • READING & MATH TRUMP EVERYTHING
Academic Update: • Drama (Shakespeare and Tartuffe) • Elementary Drama (This Quarter) • Backpack Buddies (student-driven) • Chapel Groups (student – driven) • Internships (Graphic Design, Web Development, Engineering, Agricultural / Retail, Law Enforcement) • Career Day • Math Flexibility
ELEMENTARY TRENDS • SAT TESTING • April 8-12 • Update to come late May • Math / Reading: +1 / -1 • High School Mentoring
Academic Update: upcoming • New Hires @ 200 students • Bible, Electives, and elementary staff • Elementary Chapel Rotation • Continue to refine Campus Service Program • Tied to Diploma Requirements • HS: Dual Science Track • HS: Math / Grammar Peer Remediation • Peer Math Tutoring is a busy program this semester • Elementary Music • Makers’ Room
Budget Update: Fundraising • SSS 2012: Cleared $25,780 • <50% participation • April12 : Auction 2013 • Budget Target: $5000 (Last year made $15,000) • May: Pizza Kit Sales • Budget Target: $750 (Last year made $2000)
BUDGET UPDATE: Grants • TWO PRAYER REQUESTS: • Arizona-based donor • Will receive a letter from me next week. • Daniel Foundation of Alabama • Finalized grant application on the table. Meeting this month.
Enrollment Update: • Tuition stays flat • NBT continues • Better communication re: expenses • Stakeholder Surveys • Online Tomorrow
Enrollment Update • 12% discount: • paperwork by Friday, paid by 2/22 • Open Enrollment begins 2/25 • 10% discount: paid by 3/8 • 5% discount: paid by 5/3 • 2% discount: paid by 6/7 • Referral Fees: $100-$400 per student • Direct to CornerstoneChargers.com
THANK YOU FOR COMING • Staff, board, and administration will be around afterward for questions and discussion. • Office staff will be in the lobby to take re-enrollment paperwork. • Opportunities to volunteer are also available in the lobby.