CASE STATEMENT CAMPAIGN
-St. Catherine of Siena
MESSAGE FROM THE HEAD OF SCHOOL
High schools are living organisms, always evolving to meet the varying needs of students and the ever-changing demands of current educational standards. From its inception St. Pius X High School has sought to meet the needs of its school community—originally mostly the children of Italian, Czech, and Polish heritage of the near Northwest side of Houston; today, a geographically diverse student population which also embodies diversity in cultures, learning styles, and socio-economics. Through more than six decades, our mission has been constant: to educate young men and women to be what they should be and set the world ablaze in the Dominican tradition. Today, St. Pius X High School must embrace the first words of St. Catherine’s challenge: to be what we should be. To remain the premier coed Catholic high school in Houston, we must meet the expectations of a 21st century college preparatory school. In order that students be prepared to meet the rigors of today’s college curriculum, they need not only fundamentals of science and technology but also the challenges and experimentation that can only be gained in modern, well-equipped classrooms and labs. To continue to attract highly-qualified and talented faculty, we must provide teaching environments which compel students to perform at their best. To fulfill our commitment to educational diversity, we must continue to grow our Learning for Success program by providing additional space for testing and program development.
The Set the World Ablaze campaign will enable St. Pius X High School to be what we should be in this, our sixth decade. The undertaking is the most ambitious in the history of the School, a campaign not only to create the learning environments in science and technology that our students deserve, but also to expand our Learning Center as part of our continued commitment to diversity. Our success will rely on the financial endorsement and generosity of the leaders of our community As we strive to be what we should be, will you partner with us to Set the World Ablaze? In Veritas, Donna M. Pollard, O.P. Head of School
PRIORITIES AND CASE STATEMENTS Throughout its history St. Pius X High School has been acclaimed for its athletic and fine arts programs. Over the last two decades, the School has also earned recognition for offering innovative programs to its diverse student body in order to provide the opportunity for academic and personal excellence. Midway through our sixth decade, we continue to address the challenge to be who we should be—in our commitment to our students, their parents, our alumni, our faculty/staff, and our larger community. To be what we should be, as the premier Catholic coed high school in Houston, our students must be prepared for the demanding curriculum found in 21st century colleges and universities. And, as one of the few private college preparatory schools in the Houston area that accepts students with learning differences from wide-ranging socio-economic backgrounds, we must continue to fulfill our commitment to educational diversity.
THE NEW SCIENCE BUILDING Preparing our students for 21st century colleges and universities Attracting talented and qualified faculty The New Science Building will replace the aging science classroom facilities of St. Pius X High School and will house two levels of multi-purpose science laboratory/lecture rooms and meeting space. The design elements of the building will marry construction materials to its use, as contemporary products such as striated metal reflect strands of DNA, and sleek metal panels convey cutting-edge technology. Within the seven flexible, spacious state-of-the-art science laboratory/lecture rooms, students will both experiment at lab workstations and study course work in a classroom lecture setting—all in the same space. The lab/lecture rooms will be connected by shared storage/preparation areas. The 24,000 square foot facility will feature equally advanced technology and also house an additional large classroom/meeting area, as well as two conference rooms/classrooms. This new learning environment, which simulates that found in new construction on college and university campuses, will equip our students for their higher education and attract and retain accomplished teaching professionals. New Science Building Cost………..$4,500,000
5 YEAR BREAKDOWN: BUDGETING YOUR GIFT Total Gift
Initial 10% Investment
$500,000
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THE LEARNING CENTER EXPANSION Fulfilling our commitment to educational diversity The Learning Center will be re-located from its present 700 square foot site to the second floor of the existing School building and housed in an approximately 7,000 square foot build out of presently vacant space. The new Learning Center will feature a multi-purpose classroom, two multi-purpose testing rooms, and a conference room. It will also be equipped with a math and reading lab, as well as additional computers for flexible use. Other areas will be dedicated to accommodating student needs, as well as administrative offices and work areas. This builtout space will also allow for an expansion of technology and additional classrooms. Learning Center Expansion Cost‌.......$500,000
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PEOPLE MAY ASK WHY—why should I give to St. Pius X now? The children in our elementary and middle schools will soon be walking the halls of St. Pius X. I could not think of a better investment than in the future of our School. St. Pius X created a legacy of caring for the Babin family. Thanks to the nurturing, competent faculty and staff, Matthew ‘97 is a successful entrepreneur, loving husband, and wonderful father, and Patrick ‘01 is an attorney and teaching CCE to elementary school students.”
-Anna Babin Set the World Ablaze Advisory Committee member
WAYS TO GIVE
CASH/CHECKS Personal checks should be made payable to St. Pius X High School CREDIT CARD American Express, Visa, MasterCard and Discover are accepted. Credit card payments allow flexibility in making a one-time gift or payments toward a pledge. SECURITIES Gifts of appreciated stocks and bonds offer tax advantages and allow you to make a one-time contribution, or payments toward your pledge with little effect on your spendable income. CORPORATE MATCHING GIFTS Many corporations provide Matching Gift programs for their current and retired employees and will match charitable contributions of cash and securities up to a certain amount. You must initiate the matching gift by requesting a matching gift verification form from your employer. PLANNED GIFTS Making a provision with the principal to benefit St. Pius X either through your will, a trust, or estate plans is an alternative means of giving. Please consult your financial planner or tax advisor on the best avenue for establishing a planned gift.
LEADERSHIP
ADVISORY COMMITTEE Anna Babin Archbishop Emeritus Joseph A. Fiorenza Ralph Marek Raye G. White
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE James A. Black Patrick Murray John Hastings Wayne Norden Vivian Kraft Mike O’Connor Kevin Lilly Neil Thomas Joni Weir
MISSION STATEMENT Prayer, Study, Community, Preaching -
this is Dominican education at St. Pius X High School. Inspired by Veritas, young men and women embrace academic excellence and integrity, celebrate the community’s diverse gifts and heritage and embody social justice and service.
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