Learning information commons final case statement

DePaul Catholic High School

Mission Statement

DePaul Catholic High School is a co-educational diocesan college preparatory high school whose mission is to foster the spiritual, intellectual, physical and social growth of its students. DePaul Catholic enables all students to deepen their faith by teaching the doctrine and traditions of the Catholic Church; by strengthening their sense of social justice and societal responsibility, and by helping students form a personal relationship with Jesus Christ. The school community also develops young men and women from varying backgrounds into skilled, compassionate citizens who respect the dignity of all people and leaders who are willing to meet the challenges of a complex global society.

DePaul Catholic High School 1512 Alps Road Wayne, NJ 07470 Phone: 973-694-3702 Fax: 973-633-5381 www.depaulcatholic.org

2013-2014 Special Projects Campaign

Where Learning Begins You are invited to join in supporting the Relocation and Renovation of the DePaul Catholic High School Student Information Commons A STUDENT INFORMATION COMMONS IS A GATEWAY INTO THE VAST WORLD OF INFORMATION, EXPLORATION, INQUIRY, LEARNING INTERACTIVITY, CREATIVITY AND PRODUCTION. - KOEHLIN, ZWAAN & LOERTSCHER

RELOCATION AND RENOVATION OF THE MEDIA CENTER INTO THE STUDENT INFORMATION COMMONS Students’ success in high school is enhanced through their connection with the information learning commons and the services offered. A Student Information Commons provides a sense of ownership to students in their education which, in turn, keeps them engaged and motivated. The Commons also encourages sharing of information for increased knowledge.

As DePaul Catholic continues to Strive for Excellence, the Board of Trustees, Administration, faculty, staff and students see the growing need for a space that will allow students to grow academically beyond the classroom. After conducting a thorough assessment of the facility it has been concluded that the relocation of the existing Media Center to what is now the Assembly Room, would allow for optimal and beneficial use of space for both the students and faculty.

The renovation will transform the existing Assembly Room into the Information Commons. The space will become an efficient research and study center for our students and will provide them with a comfortable and inviting space for both individual and group work.

This project will require the construction of two meeting/group study rooms for use by both the students and faculty. Carpeting, new glass doors for the entrance, individual study centers, new furniture to include tables and chairs as well as comfortable seating will also be included in the renovation. The addition of a complete research database and staffing will round out this project.

Architectural rendering of the proposed Student Information Commons

The estimated cost to complete this project is $100,000. With your support, this project will become a reality. If you would like to direct your taxdeductible contribution to this project, please use the enclosed envelope with your check made out to DePaul Catholic High School. Please indicate in the memo section your gift is for the Student Information Commons. Credit card payments and stock gifts are other ways to support this project.

To discuss the project in detail, or if you have any questions about the DePaul Catholic Annual Fund, please contact Maureen O’Connor, Director of Development at 973.694.3702, ext. 440 or oconnorm@dpchs.org. Thank you for your support.

STUDENT INFORMATION COMMONS

“AS A LIBRARY MEDIA SPECIALIST AND A CURRENT PARENT, I BELIEVE THE DEPAUL CATHOLIC STUDENT INFORMATION COMMONS WILL BE THE PLACE WHERE STUDENTS LEARN AND CREATE INFORMATIONAL, TECHNOLOGICAL AND LITERACY EXPERIENCES THROUGH THE INTERACTION AND COLLABORATION OF IDEA AND CONTENT”

~ STEFANIE GOSSE BATORY, CP ‘14

Underwriter

$100,000

Leadership Society

$50,000

Platinum Society

$25,000

Gold Society

$10,000

Silver Society

$5,000

Spartan Society

$2,500

Friends of the Commons

$1,000