to grow or develop in a healthy or vigorous way, especially as the result of a particularly favorable environment A CHATTANOOGA CHRISTIAN SCHOOL CAMPAIGN
Mondo Ellison spontaneously breaks away to view the Pacific Ocean during a 2017 Interim trip to San Diego, CA.
Our mission is to prepare udents to lead and serve with di in ion while representing Chri and seeking His Kingdom in all areas of the home, ur , society, and culture.
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Chad Dirkse, President
CCS rives to provide the mo favorable environment for udents to grow. The relation ips developed between tea ers and udents e abli the roots that an or the authentic growth of ea ild. From this rong foundation, campus facilities provide a conduit where ongoing growth is cultivated and bears fruit. For almo 50 years, CCS has experienced God’s extraordinary faithfulness through the sacrificial giving of many people to provide for campus improvement and need-based tuition assi ance. Our udents are nouri ed by these incredible inve ments. Thank you for considering how you can support CCS in ways that continue to allow every udent to flouri .
“CCS has experienced God’s extraordinary faithfulness through sacrificial giving. . . Our udents are nouri ed by these incredible inve ments.”
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Seeds Bearing Fruit “All the seeds planted over the la 30 years are now growing and bearing fruit. It’s exciting to see!”
100% of seniors engage in ongoing community service
Tim Fordice (right), Indu rial Arts Tea er from 1983 to 2017 Together these individuals represent over 95 years of dedicated service–working to e abli a healthy, ri learning environment. Don Holwerda (left) served as President of CCS from 1981 to 2008 Becky Wieldraayer (center) has worked at CCS as a Lower S ool Tea er since 1981.
1200+
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udents from PreK to 12th grade
70+
acres an oring the Southside — with no debt
100%
of budget funded by tuition and fees by 2019
11 to 1
udent to tea er ratio
“CCS prepared us for life by allenging us to think critically, lead with integrity, and care for others.� John Mark Griggs
John Mark and Hannah (Farlett) Griggs met in 6th grade at CCS, graduated in 2010, and married while attending Covenant College and Bryan College respe ively. John Mark is a financial advisor with Riggs and Associates, and Hannah does urban mini ry with Chattanooga Sports Mini ries and New City Fellow ip.
Graduating Class of 2017
24%
scoring 30 or higher on ACT
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National Merit Finali s & Commended since 2008
86%
scoring 3 or higher on AP Exams
60+
Di ri , Region & State Champion ips
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Four Initiatives
Upper S ool Science Labs
Lower S ool Building
$2.6 Million
$2.3 Million
Student Life Spaces
Need-Based Assi ance
$1.2 Million
$1.4 Million
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TENNIS COURTS
TRACK
GYM EXPANSION MIDDLE SCHOOL
LOWER SCHOOL COURTYARD
LOWER SCHOOL
COVERED WALKWAY COVERED WALKWAY
LOWER SCHOOL
PLAYGROUND
SCIENCE LABS & STUDENT SPACE
CLASSROOM IND. ARTS
DIGI CAFE
TECH CLASSROOM
LAB STUDY NOOKS
STUDENT GATHERING SPACE
COVERED OUTDOOR PREP INSTRUCTION
FINE ARTS CENTER LAB
LUNCH PAVILION
LAB
ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY & FAB LAB
UPPER SCHOOL SCIENCE LABS New Construction Renovation
PREK & K
BASEBALL FIELD
LAB
LAB
HOLWERDA COURTYARD
LEARNING COMMONS
LOWER SCHOOL
MIDDLE SCHOOL CLASSROOMS
NEW MIDDLE SCHOOL COURTYARD
SPRT. SHOP
VARSITY GYM
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CHARGER DRIVE
LOWER SCHOOL CLASSRMS LIBRARY & MAKERSPC
HIGH SCHOOL
SCIENCE LABS ENGINEERING & FAB LAB
OPEN AIR PAVILION
SOFTBALL FIELD
POWER HOUSE
LOWER SCHOOL BUILDING New Construction Renovation STUDENT LIFE SPACES New Construction
Renovation
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Reasons To Build
A Growing Student Population With consi ent growth over the la 10 years, CCS needs more classrooms and udent life spaces. There are not enough covered spaces for udents to eat lun , and there is a lack of gathering spaces for collaborative udy. The Varsity Gym needs more seating.
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Outdated Science Labs Only one of the current labs has proper space for experiments, but that lab was built in the mid-1980s. The other labs have inadequate space with mo ly donated equipment. To accommodate more AP classes and increased intere in Science & Chemi ry, a full overhaul is needed.
Insufficient Number of Classrooms The Lower S ool lacks PreK classrooms with bathrooms in the classroom. The Middle and High S ools need more classrooms and places for udents to work as teams. Some Library space has been moved to the hallway.
Limited STEAM and Robotics Spaces With the increased intere in STEAM (Science, Te nology, Engineering, Art, and Math), new spaces are critical. There is limited space for hands-on, ongoing, proje based learning, especially in the Lower S ool.
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Upper S ool Science Labs $2.6 Million WHAT WE ARE BUILDING Five new ate-of-the-art labs with full utilities, a new fabrication lab, new classrooms, and a udent collaboration space near the entrance of the High S ool. - Natural light and outdoor access - Flexible room configurations - Safety equipment and proper ventilation - Ample work ations and orage space - Stained concrete floors for durability and easy upkeep - Heavy-duty airs and tables with ca ers and acid tops - Equipment for metal and wood fabrication, robotics, and 3D printing - Large overhead doors between fab lab and adjacent lab for larger proje design and fabrication - Computers equipped for coding, robotics, and computeraided design sy ems - Shared prep space in Chemi ry labs with two fume hoods
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HOW STUDENTS WILL BENEFIT
“ For the fir time in 24+ years of tea ing at CCS, I will be condu ing class in rooms that have been purposely designed for Science learning. These improvements mean more class time–more learning.” Doug Jipping (center), Upper S ool Science Department Head, High S ool Science Tea er
Multiple sinks and ample counter space will allow for quicker clean-up. Spacious classrooms, outdoor learning spaces, and more Chemi ry labs provide flexibility and greater access to the resources needed to successfully tea the Sciences. Also pi ured are High S ool Chemi ry Tea er Allyson Gjeltema (left), and udents Salley Kate Pierce (front) and Anna Kate Saucier (right), both of whom are 2017 National Merit Commended Students.
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Lower S ool Building $2.3 Million WHAT WE ARE BUILDING A new 12,000+ square foot Lower S ool building, a covered walkway on the exi ing Lower S ool building, an early ildhood playground, renovated Middle S ool classrooms, and a beautiful, outdoor courtyard exclusively for Middle S ool udents. - Naturally-lighted multi-purpose STEAM lab plus makerspace for 60+ kids - Naturally-lighted Library with separate PreK-3rd and 4th-7th areas - Naturally-lighted Art room - Lower S ool classroom space - Three fully-renovated Middle S ool classrooms - PreK classrooms with self-contained bathrooms
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HOW STUDENTS WILL BENEFIT
“A dedicated STEAM lab will allow udents to participate in longterm, more in-depth, proje based learning.” Jessica Yandell, STEAM Coordinator, Lower S ool mom, and CCS alumna
“ The kids will be grateful, excited, and eager to become caretakers of what God has given them.” Darnell Woods, Third Grade Tea er, Lower S ool Robotics Coa
“ The space dire ly impa s our Middle S ool. Students will benefit from more classroom space and a natural flow to common areas.” Jim Arnold, Middle S ool Principal
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“ Learning is hard work. Outdoor spaces for udents to work independently or collaboratively will re arge them mentally and physically. These spaces will create an organic atmosphere for relation ips to naturally grow, whi is vital to a healthy community.�
Student Life Spaces $1.2 Million
Karen Smoak, High S ool Student Life Dire or, Community Service Dire or, CCS alumna
HOW STUDENTS WILL BENEFIT
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Expansion of the Varsity Gym to add 200 more seats on the north side. The lobby will also provide space for lun , eerleading pra ice, and a gathering place for Middle S ool udents.
A New Open-Air Pavilion for udent gatherings, lun space, and s ool events. Includes sides that can be dropped and heat for cooler weather.
WHAT WE ARE BUILDING
Science- New Construction Science- Renovation Student Life- New Construction Student Life- Renovation Student Life- Exterior Improvements Lower School- New Construction Lower School- Renovation
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All New Spirit Shop at the entrance to campus, serving CCS gear, books, and coffee for the entire CCS community. 14
Need-Based Tuition Assi ance $1.4 Million MEET THE NASHES “ Our three daughters, Anna, Caroline (opposite page, right front), and Ella, have attended CCS since Kindergarten. Over the pa 12 years, CCS has made a tremendous, positive impa on our family. Friends encouraged us to consider CCS, though we knew we couldn’t afford tuition for three kids on our salary. But God has faithfully provided for us through our income, the help of generous friends, and need-based tuition assi ance from CCS. We love this community; the tea ers and opportunities our girls have are invaluable to their growth. We consider ea year at CCS a blessing.” Greg and Kris Na , CCS parents Itzel Cordoba (left front), and Jay Yates (middle front) are both tuition assi ance recipients. They came to us from Calvin Donaldson Environmental Science Academy and have become an integral part of our CCS community.
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30% OF OUR STUDENTS RECEIVE NEED-BASED TUITION ASSISTANCE
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Campaign Summary UPPER SCHOOL SCIENCE LABS........................................................... $2,600,000 • Labs, Classroom & Other Spaces...................................................................................$2,500,000 • Indu rial Arts Renovation.........................................................................................................$100,000
LOWER SCHOOL BUILDING..................................................................... $2,310,000 • Lower S ool Building............................................................................................................... $2,100,000 • Covered Walkway.................................................................................................................................$100,000 • Middle S ool Renovations.........................................................................................................$60,000 • Early Childhood Playground ...................................................................................................... $50,000
STUDENT LIFE SPACES............................................................................... $1,150,000 • Varsity Gymnasium Expansion............................................................................................ $400,000 • Open-Air Pavilion............................................................................................................................... $300,000 • Fine Arts Center/Learning Commons Renovations ....................................... $300,000 • Spirit Shop....................................................................................................................................................$150,000 NEED-BASED TUITION ASSISTANCE ..................................................$1,440,000 • 2017-18 S ool Year ..........................................................................................................................$540,000 • 2018-19 S ool Year..........................................................................................................................$480,000 • 2019-20 S ool Year ........................................................................................................................$420,000 GRAND TOTAL .................................................................................................$7,500,000
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Ways to Give CASH - BY MAIL Enclose a eck made payable to: Chattanooga Chri ian S ool 3354 Charger Drive Chattanooga, TN 37409 - THROUGH OUR WEBSITE Go to ccsk12.com/support for options of monthly or one-time gifts - MAKE A PLEDGE See enclosed Flouri Pledge Card MATCHING GIFTS Many employers will mat your gift to CCS. Some companies will double or even triple your gift! Ask your human resources department for a mat ing gift form and submit it with your gift. SECURITIES If you are intere ed in making a ock gift, please use the following in ru ions. - Account Name: Chattanooga Chri ian S ool - Account Number: 2244-8006 - DTC Participant Number: 0164 - CCS Tax ID #: 62-0840156 - Conta : Charles S wab & Company (800.654.2593) Please ask your broker to notify the CCS Development Office (423.362.4065) of the ock and number of ares once the transfer has taken place. Often securities are transferred without reference to the donor, and this information will help us identify your gift. PLANNED GIVING If you are intere ed, please conta John Stroud at 423.488.3111 or email him at j roud@ccsk12.com.
to grow or develop in a healthy or vigorous way, especially as the result of a particularly favorable environment A CHATTANOOGA CHRISTIAN SCHOOL CAMPAIGN 3354 Charger Drive, Chattanooga, Tennessee 37409 / ccsk12.com
Indu rial Arts Renovation Science Labs
Open-Air Pavilion Fine Arts & Learning Commons
Spirit Shop Varsity Gym Expansion Middle S ool Renovation
Covered Walkway
Playground Renovation
New Middle S ool Courtyard
Lower S ool Building We would like to thank the Chatype team for the use of this beautiful font. Chatype is a cu om font designed by Chattanoogans specifically for Chattanooga area businesses and organizations. Also, a special thanks to CCS alumna Ra el Douglass of In His Image Photography for her exquisite work.