Head of School Forum
October 4, 2010
Mission Statement Charlotte Christian School is a Christ-centered, college preparatory school, equipping and developing students to effectively integrate Biblical truth and learning into their daily lives and to impact the culture for Christ.
60th Anniversary Celebrate God’s
faithfulness in protection and provision Incorporate celebration
into normal school activities and events
School Theme & Bible Verse 2010-11
The Image of Christ “Be imitators of God, therefore, as dearly loved children and live a life of love, just as Christ loved us and gave himself up for us as a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God.� Ephesians 5:1-2
Board of Trustees Jamie Harris, Chair (1, 8)
Jim Kallam
Paula Banks, Vice-Chair (9)
Tony Norwood (7, 9)
Mike Seelig, Treasurer (3, 9, 11)
John Putnam (8, 10, 12)
Andy Calhoun, Secretary (11,12)
Christy Reid (A)
Bill Blank (4, 11)
Charles Saleh (7, 9, A)
Julie Deuink (7, A)
Steve Smith (A)
Erica Donnalley (5, 7, 9)
Kathy Trotter (4, 6)
Greg Gombar (A)
Rick von Gnechten (12, A)
Iris Hubbard (A)
Marty White (JK, 3, 5)
Steve Israel (1, A)
Board of Trustees Three Primary Roles of the Board: 1. Protect the Mission of the School 2. Ensure the School’s Financial Sustainability 3. Hire, Retain, Evaluate, and/or Release the Head of School
Head of School’s Responsibilities Strategic Vision Financial Management Lead the Senior Staff Liaison to the Board of Trustees Chief Fundraiser School’s Spokesperson
Recent Reading Christ Among the Dragons: Finding Our Way
Through Cultural Challenges by James Emory White Christians Are Hate-Filled Hypocrites… and Other
Lies You’ve Been Told by Bradley Wright Paul: A Man of Grace and Grit by Charles
Swindoll
Senior Staff Tom Tuttle
Lower School Principal
Amanda Poole
Middle School Principal
Allen Nielsen
Upper School Principal
Terry Efird
Chief Financial Officer
Cathie Broocks
Director of Admissions
Tom Jamerson
Director of Athletics
Laura Goodyear
Director of Communications
George Courtney
Director of Development
Michelle Long
Director of Fine Arts
Shannon Edwards
Director of Human Resources
Senior Staff Goals Unity MBWA (Management By Walking Around) Face-to-Face Communication Robust Dialogue
Enrollment Trends 1200 1000 800 600 400 200 0 95
96
97
98
99
00
01
02
03
04
05
06
07
08
09
10
Enrollment Trends 1200 1000 800 Total Enrollment 600
Lower School Middle School
400
Upper School
200 0 95 96 97 98 99 00 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10
Enrollment Trends
RETENTION & DIVERSITY TRENDS Year
03-04
04-05
05-06
06-07
08-09
07-08
09-10
10-11
Retention Rate
88%
92%
93%
94%
93%
91%
90%
92%
Diversity Representation
7.8%
8.7%
9.8%
10%
11%
13%
14%
15.3%
Enrollment Trends ¾ Retention Rate: Lower School: Middle School: Upper School:
92.4% 94.3% 90.2% 91.5%
¾ 69 students representing 57 families did not return ¾ New school for students leaving:
22 14 10 8
Public School Christian School Independent School Homeschool
7 6 2
Unknown Family Relocation Boarding School
Enrollment Trends Reason for Not Returning: 16 Financial Hardship
5 Finances
10 Personal (reason not
3 CCS did not enroll a family member
disclosed)
8 Family Relocation
2 School Decision
7 Academic Struggle
1 Fine Arts Program
7 Social Situations
1 Expanded Academic Offerings
7 Athletic Program
1 Religious Reasons
Enrollment by Grade 120 100 80 60 40 20 0 JK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Raised $10,167,305 (received $7,460,457) Next Phase is Academic Building to replace
cottages Pledges needed for next phase $1,146,527
Reduced Long Term Debt Upper School Addition Classroom Additions & Renovations Locker Rooms & Wellness Area Renovations Guy Gymnasium Renovations External Improvements
Goal, $475,000 ($475,315 in 2009-10) To Date, over $129,000 pledged or given Participation, to date: 100% of Board of Trustees
88% of faculty and staff (full-time)
Summer Improvements New Service Partners (Corporate Cleaning Group
& W.M. Warr & Sons Middle School Building Roof Replacement 4 Restrooms Renovated Baseball Dugouts Sidewalk repair, prayer garden, stair treads,
stadium fence SMART Boards installation
Lower School Update SLAM Week (Spiritual Life & Meaning) Student Worship Team at chapels New Reading Curriculum (Daily 5 & Reading Cafe) SMART board integration
Middle School Update Initiatives for 2010-11: Service Requirement New Lunch Routine Parent Forums
Upper School Update
Increased chapel choice program Service Requirement Accountability Focus on Male & Female image bearing
Standardized Testing Test Area
ERB Charlotte Christian Scores Combining Average Norms and Above Average Stanines (4 to 9)
Year Tested 2010
National
Suburban
Verbal Reasoning
77
99 or higher in all grades
89 or higher in all grades
Vocabulary
77
98 or higher in all grades
89 or higher in all grades
Reading Comprehension
77
95 or higher in all grades
82 or higher in all grades
Writing Mechanics
77
96 or higher in all grades
80 or higher in all grades
Writing Concepts & Skills
77
97 or higher in all grades
88 or higher in all grades
Quantitative Reasoning
77
98 or higher in all grades
85 or higher in all grades
Mathematics 1 & 2
77
99 or higher in all grades
89 or higher in all grades
SAT Report CCS
NC
Nat. Ave.
2006
2007
1200 1150 1100 1050 1000 950 900 2003
2004
2005
2008
2009
2010
* Based on a 1600 scale (reading & math) for comparison purposes
ACT Report CCS
NC
Nat. Ave.
30 25 20 15 10 5 0
2005
2006
2007
2008
2009
2010
Advanced Placement Scores Students who scored a 3 or better on AP Exam: 2005
73%
2006
73%
2007
72%
2008
79%
2009
79%
2010
80%
Discipline Philosophy Action that is swift and severe Consequences that encourage changed
behavior Potential consequences that provide
students for a reason to say “no”
Operating Income
Operating Expenses
Financial Snapshot 13600 13400 13200 13000 12800 12600 12400 12200 12000 11800 11600
Total Expenses Total Revenue
07‐08
08‐09
09‐10
10‐11
Financial Snapshot
Total Debt Outstanding
Our Collective Vision Spiritually - developing a Biblical worldview in
our students and mentoring them in their walk with Christ Academically - preparing our students for
institutions of higher learning with a rigorous program Financially - establishing a stable and sustainable
school for generations to come
The Future New Building (Lighting The Way): Replace Cottages Educational Space Evaluate the Media Center space
Strategic Plan: Academics Co-Curricular Finances Facilities
The Future Data Driven Decisions: Gather Analyze Change
Partner with Parents: Understanding culture Preparing our students
CESA
ƒ Mission Statement: The Council on Educational Standards and
Accountability exists to motivate, support, and hold accountable Christian schools that aspire to superlative academic standards, institutional best practices, and collaboration with like-minded schools. ƒ 15 Charter Schools including Charlotte Christian