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

2. State of the School
Purpose
Inform
Inspire
Clarify
Converse

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

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

5. Core Values
Spiritual Growth Academic Excellence Leadership Development Quality Learning Environment

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

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

8. 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

9. 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

10. 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

11. AdvancED Accreditation Results

12. 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.”

13. Questions and Comments
AdvancED Accreditation

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

15. 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

16. 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

17. 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

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

19. Questions and Comments
Parent Involvement

20. Organizational Structure
School
Worship
Church
Operations
Lifejourney

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

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

23. 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.

24. 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

25. Questions and Comments
Financial Model, Enrollment & Marketing

26. 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.

27. 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

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

29. Questions and Comments
Annual Fund

30. 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

31. Thank you for being here! Have a great night.