The Centennial Plan
Graded - The American School of S達o Paulo
The Centennial Plan As Graded approaches its 100th anniversary, it has embarked on an ambitious plan to invest in strategic priorities that honor the school’s history, safeguard its position as one of the best in the world, and advance its legacy. Strategic priority areas include the: Excellence in Teaching Initiative, Graded Scholar Program, and Graded Campus Project. Since October 2011, Graded has raised nearly R$23 million in gifts from parents, alumni, corporations and foundations towards this historic effort. This is an extraordinary time for our school and a tremendous opportunity for us to get involved to impact the entire Graded community today and tomorrow.
Excellence in Teaching Initiative A top priority for the Centennial Plan is to improve student learning through recruiting, developing and retaining the best teachers in the world. Since opening its doors in 1920, Graded has attracted top educators seeking a community that is inspiring and intellectually challenging. But now, with rising costs of living in S達o Paulo, Graded must secure new financial resources to support the needs of its students and their teachers. In 2014, the Garfinkel Family made a significant gift to launch the Excellence in Teaching Initiative to ensure that Graded continues to be a premier educational resource for many years to come.
Giving Opportunities Parents, alumni, corporations and foundations can name the following endowment funds. These gifts serve as permanent investments in the school that continue in perpetuity. Assets of each endowment fund are invested and a percentage of the value is spent each year, while any remaining earnings are used to build the market value so funds continue to grow. Gifts can be paid over five years. Faculty Position R$3,000,000 Partial Faculty Position R$1,000,000-R$2,000,000 Retention Fund R$1,000,000 Recruitment Fund R$500,000 21st Century Learning/Development Fund R$500,000 Research Fund R$500,000 Educator Speaker Series R$250,000 Teacher Support Fund R$100,000
Graded Scholar Program A pillar of the Centennial Plan is to expand the merit-based scholarship program to increase diversity and raise intercultural awareness throughout the community. In May 2014, Jorge Paulo Lemann and the Lemann Foundation made a transformative gift to launch the new Graded Scholar Program to develop global leaders among economically-disadvantaged gifted Brazilian students by providing them access to one of the best international schools in the world. These students will serve as role models, mentors, and contribute to Graded and their own communities in meaningful ways. As a result, the Graded Scholar Program will inspire excellence among all students and provide a unique perspective that is essential in fostering engaged, ethical citizens.
Giving Opportunities Numerous naming opportunities exist for parents, alumni, corporations and foundations wishing to support the Graded Scholar endowment funds. These gifts serve as permanent investments in the school that continue in perpetuity. Assets of each endowment fund are invested and a percentage of the value is spent each year, while any remaining earnings are used to build the market value so funds continue to grow. Gifts can be paid over five years. Full Scholarship R$1,200,000 Partial Scholarships R$600,000 International Travel Fund R$250,000 Scholarship Student Support Fund R$100,000
“I would like to thank the Lemann Foundation for once again believing in the Graded community and for this significant gift, which will have a transformative impact for the school and hopefully for the country.� Roberto Sallouti ‘90, President of the Board
Graded Campus Project The Graded Campus Project ensures the school can offer students the very best learning environment for many years to come. Graded, in partnership with Zanettini Arquitetura Planejamento and Hochtief do Brasil, has developed a comprehensive facility plan to expand the campus and renovate aging infrastructure. Phase 1 was completed in February 2014 and included the Lower School Playgrounds and Gyms. Phase 2 will begin by the end of 2014 and includes the Athletic Fields, Main Entrance/Parking Complex and the Student Center. Phase 3-5 will include the Pre-School & 1st Graded Building, Cafeteria, Gyms and Welcome Center.
Giving Opportunities Numerous naming opportunities exist for parents, alumni, corporations and foundations. Gifts can be paid over a five year period. Main Entrance/Parking Complex (2) R$5,000,000 Main Soccer Field R$4,000,000 Main Covered Gym R$4,000,000 Student Center R$3,000,000 Welcome Center R$3,000,000 Pre-School & 1st Grade Building R$3,000,000 Cafeteria R$3,000,000 Small Soccer Field R$2,000,000 Small Covered Gym R$2,000,000 Track R$2,000,000 Amphitheater R$1,000,000 Basketball Court (3) R$1,000,000 Athletic Court & Climbing Wall R$1,000,000 Main Bleachers R$1,000,000 Pre-School & 1st Grade Classroom (6) R$500,000 Student Center Walkway R$500,000 Health Center R$500,000 Fitness Center R$500,000 Locker Room (2) R$500,000 Secondary Bleachers R$500,000 Long Jump R$500,000 Main Entrance Donor Wall (50) R$250,000 Main Entrance Donor Wall (100) R$100,000
Board of Directors Roberto Sallouti ‘90 - President Marvin Boakye - Vice President Luiz Galeazzi - Treasurer Renato Ochman - Secretary Monica B. Della Nina ‘83 - Member Carlos Hitoshi F. Castro - Member Ana Cabral-Gardner - Member Dennis Hankins - Member Paige Geiger - Member Fabio Coelho - Member Johan Mathias Von Bernuth - Member Rodolho Protasio - Member Lee Fertig - Ex-Officio
Centennial Campaign Executive committee Renato Ochman, Chair Roberto Sallouti ‘90 Carol Civita ‘82 Ana Luiza Garfinkel ‘99 Nizan Guanaes Roberto Klabin Helio Magalhães Mailson da Nóbrega Marcella Verdi Zago
Leadership Donors R$3,000,000 AND ABOVE Juliana and Roberto Sallouti ‘90 * Fundação Lemann R$1,500,000 – R$2,999,000 Anonymous (2) Alessandra and Ezra Safra The Verdi Family R$1,000,000 – R$1,499,000 The Garfinkel Family R$500,000 – R$999,000 Maria Angela and Roberto Klabin The Laport Family Claudia and Renato Ochman * R$250,000 – R$499,000 Anonymous In the name of Antonio Guanaes Roberta and Thomas Mello e Souza R$100,000 – R$249,000 Anonymous Jorge and Veronica Sverner Arruda Graziella and Helio Beltrão Paula and Carlos Hitoshi Castro* The Galeazzi Family General Electric Lucianna and Angel Martinez ‘88 Gabriella and José Miguel Neto Parent Teacher Association Quintella Family Charitable Fund Roberto Justus ‘73 Fabio and Fernanda Rossi Alvaro Augusto and Fernanda Vidigal Tania and Arnoldo Wald *Board Member
For more information on Giving to Graded, please contact our Development Staff: Felicia Allard Smith Chief Development Officer felicia.smith@graded.br +55 11 3747-4905 Cari Maher Lynch ‘95 Annual Giving and Alumni Relations Coordinator cari.lynch@graded.br +55-11 3747-4877 ext. 134 Tracy Harrison Leadership Giving and Events Coordinator tracy.harrison@graded.br +55-11 3747-4877 ext. 103 Jaqueline Gomes ‘13 Development and Publications Assistant Jackie.gomes@graded.br +55-11 3747-4877
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