February 20, 1999 11:27 PM
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OBJECTIVE The objective of this presentation is to communicate Holy Trinity Episcopal School's request for a donation to fund the start-up of Holy Trinity Episcopal School. BACKGROUND HOLY TRINITY EPISCOPAL SCHOOL will be the only Episcopal college preparatory school planning grades K- 12 in the Kingwood, Atascocita, Humble area. The School will open in 1999, with about 80 children in grades P-K - 3, in response to community needs and interest. The school intends to add one grade per year through the 12th grade. Research shows that parents in the Northeast Harris County area who are seeking quality education strongly desire a school of this caliber. LOCATION HOLY TRINITY EPISCOPAL SCHOOL will be located in Northeast Harris County near Humble. A 96-acre site on Beltway 8 at North Lake Houston has been donated for the development of a church and school. Initially, grades PK - 3 will be housed in space adjacent to Christ the King Episcopal Church, Atascocita. PHIL0SOPHY & GOALS Holy Trinity Episcopal School's mission is "to prepare students for higher education and a meaningful life experience through a program emphasizing academic excellence, spiritual development, and social responsibility. Within a diverse community that values each individual as a child of God, we seek to nurture the truth-seekers and leaders of tomorrow. The school has as its foundation the belief and tradition of the Episcopal Church, and its historic commitment to the ministry of education. Our philosophy of education is based on the following: • We recognize each child as a unique creation of God. • We are committed to discovering, nurturing, and developing each child's individual gifts, while guiding the child toward the maturity necessary to manage his or her own learning. • We actively seek a diverse student body and welcome children of all races, cultural backgrounds, and religious faiths. • We maintain a program of financial assistance aimed at helping applicants who, except for inability to pay full tuition, would otherwise quality for full enrollment ORGANIZATION HOLY TRINITY EPISCOPAL SCHOOL OF GREATER HOUSTON, INC. is a 501 (c)(3), nonprofit corporation, incorporated in the State of Texas and operating under applicable canons of the Episcopal Diocese of Texas. It is currently governed by a Board of Trustees comprised of five members. The future administration will consist of a Board of Trustees and a Head of School who will report to the Board. The Head will be supported by Senior Teachers/Division Heads, a Business Manager Admissions Director, and a Development Director. The Board of Trustees will provide fundraising leadership, but the Director of Development will provide day-to-day direction and execution of fundraising. MASTER PLAN & FACILITIES The School facilities will initially be on leased property adjacent to Christ the King Episcopal Church until it becomes financially viable to build a campus. The School site will have at least six basic classrooms and office space for the administration, faculty, and staff. A gymnasium or large open room will be a necessity, as will rooms dedicated to art, science, computers and music. Initially, about 12,000 square feet of space will be required. Many start-up independent schools find their first "home" in unused church classrooms or temporary buildings, as will be the case with HOLY TRINITY EPISCOPAL SCHOOL.FINANCIAL INFORMATION HOLY TRINITY EPISCOPAL SCHOOL operations will be extremely efficient; the cost of educating a child at HOLY TRINITY EPISCOPAL SCHOOL will be about $7,000 compared with an average of $10,400 ('93-'94) for schools in the National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS). The School's projected 1999-2000 tuition of $6,000 for kindergarten through fifth grade will be low by national independent school standards, yet will cover about 90% of operations initially. The operating deficit will narrow and almost disappear by the fifth year of operations. The School is thus poised to operate without a significant deficit beyond the first five years, an unusual accomplishment for an independent K- 12 school.Additional fundraising will be used to build a reserve for financial aid, and to provide for capital facilities. As funds become available, the School will construct quality facilities on its 96-acre site. These facilities will include lower, middle, and upper schools, a fine arts auditorium, a gymnasium, a student center/cafeteria, administration building, and athletic fields. FUNDRAISING Annual Campaign The annual fundraising campaign will kick-off in the fall of 1999 when the school first opens. The goal for that year is $110,000, which will be sufficient to cover the budgeted operating deficit for the first year. Start-Up Campaign The "We Are Starting A School" Campaign, with a target of $700,000 has received verbal understandings for funds from Steering Committee Members, foundations, corporations, and individuals. |
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