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Innovation is our tradition. E S T . 1976
PRENTISS SOCIETY for LAUREL SCHOOL
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S PA N N I N G THE G E N E R AT I O N S For over 120 years, Laurel School has been at the leading edge of all-girls education; innovation is our tradition. Laurel’s time-honored custom of academic excellence and self-discovery is sustained by an equally powerful tradition of philanthropy that spans generations. Your gift is instrumental to Laurel’s continued growth and success and demonstrates your belief in our school and our mission. What we do within ‘these dear walls’ matters, and we could not do it without your generosity. We share with you ways in which Prentiss Society gifts help create exceptional educational opportunities that directly impact the dreams and aspirations of each Laurel girl and small boy.
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FA C U LT Y & S TA F F Our exceptional Faculty and Staff support the academic, personal and emotional growth of our girls and small boys through their unwavering dedication to providing superior educational experiences and building a tightknit, supportive community. Over 66% of faculty hold advanced degrees and remain
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passionate about learning through various professional development experiences.
A Laurel education is transformational, built upon superior academics and an unparalleled
A Prentiss Benefactor gift of $5,000 affords
community. Through research-based
our expert faculty the opportunity to develop
curriculum and individualized learning
unique immersive learning opportunities at
paths, we hold our students to the highest
our 150-acre Butler Campus. Research is
standards, preparing them as leaders in
clear that learning by doing allows girls to
an evolving educational landscape and an
understand and apply concepts on a deeper,
increasingly complex world.
more meaningful level, resulting in stronger academic skills they will carry for a lifetime.
A Prentiss Founder gift of $1,896 could help send a girl on an academic or service-based trip she otherwise couldn’t afford.
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SCHOLARSHIPS 56% of Laurel girls K-12 received need and merit-based assistance for the 2019-2020 school year providing a total of over $4.4
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million. Laurel’s financial assistance program supports our commitment to a socioeconomically diverse student body and helps
Through the abounding extracurriculars offered
us enroll academically qualified students,
at Laurel, our girls are challenged daily to
regardless of financial status.
explore and cultivate their interests. Whether it is through the arts, athletics, or student-led
A Prentiss Investor gift of $15,000 can
clubs, all Laurel girls are afforded the opportunity
help fund a deserving girl’s opportunity to
to build relationships and strengthen their skills
attend Laurel and participate in a life-
outside of the classroom making memories that
changing educational experience.
last a lifetime.
A Prentiss Guardian gift of $10,000 could fund Hudl, a sophisticated video review and performance analysis tool for all of our athletic teams. This advanced technology provides a competitive advantage to student-athletes, allowing them to more accurately examine the “what” and “why” behind exact moments coaches want players to study to improve their skills.
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F R E Q U E N T LY ASKED QUESTIONS Q: What role does philanthropy play at Laurel and why is annual giving necessary? A: Laurel enjoys a strong tradition of philanthropic generosity by a community invested in our success. The Laurel Fund is the top fundraising priority because it has an immediate and direct impact. Contributing nearly 7% of the annual operating budget, the Laurel Fund provides approximately $2,000 per student, filling the gap that tuition and endowment resources do not cover. Q: Why does the Prentiss Society begin at $1,896? A: In 1976, to honor founding headmistress Jennie Warren Prentiss and those who have kept her innovative vision alive, Laurel created the Prentiss Society to honor the philanthropic leaders of our community--the top 20% of donors who contribute over 80% of dollars raised each year. The top 20% of donors contribute around $2,000 or more each year, essentially covering the per-student gap in our operating budget. We chose $1,896 to honor the year of our founding in preparation for our 125th celebration in 2020-2021. This level for leadership giving is also in line with peer schools. Q: What benefits come from joining the Prentiss Society? A: The first and most obvious benefit of joining the Prentiss Society is the immediate and significant impact your gift will have on the lives of our girls and small boys. Your yearly Prentisslevel gift is the backbone of the Laurel Fund’s continued growth and success--all to the benefit of our students. Beyond this intrinsically satisfying motivation, Prentiss members also receive direct communication from Ann V. Klotz, Head of School, and are invited to an annual celebration wherein we are able to personally thank you for your support and advancement of Laurel. Q: Does it matter when I make my gift? A: Yes. Our fiscal year runs July 1 – June 30. Making your gift or pledge early in the school year affords us a great advantage in planning. All gifts and pledges must be fulfilled by June 30, 2020.
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PRENTISS SOCIETY MEMB E R S H I P We gratefully recognize those who continue Laurel School’s tradition of philanthropic leadership.
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“let us build very slowly, very simply, very wisely, aiming not to accomplish in five years or ten the work of a century, but to lay the foundations and be content that the foundations are strong.”
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PLEASE NOTE In preparation for our 125th birthday celebration on October 17, 2020, we will not have a Gator Bash this school year. We are grateful to those who have kindly and generously supported Laurel through our annual gala, and we hope you will take this into consideration when deciding on your Prestiss Society gift for the year.
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A Laurel education is incomparable, cultivating daring leaders who are empathetic, global citizens. The Laurel Fund is a crucial component in creating this unparalleled, distinct learning experience for every Laurel student.
That’s the Power of Your Gift!
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PRENTISS SOCIETY for LAUREL SCHOOL
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