Annual Report 2016-2017 School Year
A look back at the 2016-2017 School Year Second Consecutive Year for Veritas to Qualify for National Blue Ribbon Schools Exemplary High Performing School Status
2016-2017 Veritas Administration Head of School Brad Sewell
Academic Division Heads Preschool Kimberlee Hering Lower School Amy Leonard Middle School Bruce Horn Director of Fine Arts Lina Delgado
Office Administration Director of Finance Marilyn Hughes Director of Admissions and Communication Zachary Villafuerte 1 • Annual Report
A private or independent school that qualifies as an Exemplary High Performing School indicates that the achievement of the school’s students in the most recent year places the school in the top 15 percent in the nation in English language arts and mathematics as measured by a nationally normed test or in the top 15 percent of its state as measured by a state test.
A Growing Percentage of Veritas Students qualify for the Duke University TIP In the 2015-2016 school year, 2 of 3 students (66 %) in the 3rd through 7th grades qualified for the Duke TIP. In 2016-2107, that number grew to 74%. In order to qualify, students must score in the 95th percentile nationally on any standardized test score, such as TerraNova. What this means is that 74% of Veritas students in 3rd through 7th grade scored in the 95th percentile in comparison to students throughout the United States!
Veritas joins membership with the Society for Classical Learning The Society for Classical Learning (SCL) has existed since the mid-1990s to facilitate and encourage thinking and discussion among professionals associated with Christ-centered education in the liberal arts tradition. The Society provides a forum in which educators can share wisdom, experience, and ideas as they deepen their understanding of classical theory into everyday, real world education. The Society is committed to historic Christianity as expressed in the Nicene Creed and to exploring the relationship of Christ to the broader culture. Society for Classical Learning’s stated Mission The Society for Classical Learning exists to foster human flourishing by making classical Christian education thrive. On the cover: (top) K students (l to r) Gabriel Leung, Sela Olan, Samuel Shung, and Naomi Packer at Family Day, (2nd from top) 1st grader Elizabeth Holloway playing in the Veritas Conservatory of Music, (3rd from top) 5th grader Carter Bernal during a JV Basketball game, (4th from top) 2nd graders Alexis Ninan and Caleb Fox having a discussion in class, (5th from top) 7th graders (l to r) Sarah Asteriou, Eva Veeningen, Catherine Fenz, and Julia Cleveland strike a pose in front of their lockers on the way to class, and (bottom) 8th graders (l to r) Kyla Henderson, Charlotte Fairfield, and Peter Bakht posing after performing ‘Fiddler on the Roof ’.
Message from the Head of School Dear Family and Friends of Veritas, With the 2016-17 academic year behind us and your family already engaged in the typical summertime routines, let me express my sincere gratitude for your support and dedication to Veritas. As you read through this Annual Report - the first of its kind for Veritas - my hope is that you will see your part in helping make our school such an extraordinary place and that you would sense the gratitude we have for your generosity. “We make a living by what we get, but we make a life by what we give” Winston Churchill once said. And this has certainly been true of the Veritas community this past year from every volunteer who stepped on campus offering their help to each financial contribution you made to support our students. I hope you will join me in celebrating this year’s accomplishments with a profound appreciation for those who invested in furthering our mission in a variety of ways. As I reflect on my first year at Veritas as Head of School, I am humbled and proud to serve such a unique school, and energized by the bright future ahead. Over the last year, we welcomed the largest number of students on campus; we purchased our once rented property; we made improvements to the facilities; we had the most successful auction event in our history; we again had an outstanding year in academic achievement; and we will graduate another class of students who have been nurtured, challenged, and prepared for their high school experience and beyond. Our graduates will carry with them an imprint of Veritas left by every faculty interaction, curious conversation, and feeling of the deepest sense of care about their well-being – academically, socially, and spiritually. As we look towards next year, I do so with excitement about the possibilities. We will finish another reaccreditation cycle, strengthening an already excellent academic program; our vision will be set for the next three years as our strategic plan will be shared in early 2018; and lastly, we will continue seeing facility and aesthetic improvements across campus to improve the overall experience for our students and community. But no brick and mortar or reworking of existing space can replace what is most special about Veritas: the focus on Christ as central to education and the meaningful relationships that enhance such learning experiences. I am immensely honored to serve Veritas and I look forward to the journey next year of educating our students for the present and eternity. On behalf of everyone at Veritas, thank you for your continuing investments in this extraordinary place.
Brad Sewell Head of School
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From the Chairman of the Board I am grateful to serve as Chair of the Board of Trustees. Further, I am encouraged by the solid leadership and gracious demeanor of each Board member. The Board represents the strength, diversity, and passion of the Veritas community. This year we accomplished our three primary objectives and set the stage for the continued growth of Veritas. First, with the appointment of Mr. Sewell as Head of School we completed our succession plan and secured quality leadership for the future. We are thankful to have Mr. Sewell and his entire team in place and look forward to benefiting from their creativity and experience. Second, we became owners of the facility and immediately went to work on near term enhancements. We also improved some operational areas where you had provided feedback, such as school to parent communication. Third, we began work on the renewed strategic plan. In the 2017—18 school year, we look forward to sharing a completed plan, including a long term campus strategy and development vision for the school. On behalf of the Board of Trustees, I thank you for supporting Veritas with your time, money and most importantly your trust. Partnering with you to educate our children consistent with the mission and objectives of Veritas is an honor.
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Daniel D. Droog Chair, Board of Trustees
Board of Trustees New Members
Chris Dewhurst is a native of Houston and grew up in a Christian home and would eventually become baptized at the age of 12. He was heavily involved in many ministry opportunities throughout his youth and college days. While attending college at Washington & Lee University, he served as a small group leader and president of Washington & Lee University’s campus chapter of Intervarsity Christian Fellowship. Chris received his bachelor’s degree in Economics & Philosophy from Washington & Lee University and would go on to graduate with an MBA from the University of Texas at Austin. He is currently a private wealth advisor in the Private Banking and Investing Group at Merrill Lynch and for over a decade has managed financial assets and liabilities for high net-worth families and institutions. Chris and Annamarie have been married for 16 years and have four children – Naomi, Mary Sophia, Sarah, and James. Sarah and James are both students at Veritas. The Dewhursts are currently members of Christ the King Presbyterian Church (PCA) in Houston, where they actively serve. In addition to his ministry and professional experience, Chris has previously served on several nonprofit boards. Kendra Davis Thomas grew up being exposed to the gospel and God’s Word through her maternal grandmother, who also taught her about the salvation offered through Jesus Christ and the importance of obedience to the Word of God. She grew up attending weekly Bible study classes and church. She also accepted Jesus Christ as her Lord and Savior early in life. Kendra attended Texas Tech University where she would graduate with a BA in Psychology, Magna Cum Laude. She would go on to receive her MA in Clinical Psychology from the University of Houston-Clear Lake. After obtaining her licensure, she worked as a licensed professional counselor for 9 years. She would go on to finish law school at the University of Houston Law Center. Following law school, Kendra was selected as an Equal Justice Works Fellow and provided legal representation to persons with physical and mental disabilities. After her fellowship, she practiced for several years at a local nonprofit organization in the areas of housing law, employment law, and special education law. She is currently the Managing Attorney at The Harris Center for Mental Health and IDD. Kendra and Gene have been married for 16 years and have two children – Kara and Grace. Kara is currently a student at Veritas. The Thomas family are currently members of Windsor Village United Methodist Church where Kendra and Gene actively serve.
Veritas Board of Trustees: (L to R) Marc Boucher, Dan Droog (Chairman), Elise Mueller, Kendra Davis Thomas, Lanette Johnson, Lisa Hafemeister, Ramy Hanna, Bradley Marks, and Chris Dewhurst.
(Trustees Not pictured: Tina Ipe, Neil Hanchard, and Don Grieb)
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Property purchased on July 28, 2016 from Houston Baptist University for $ 3.4 million! $ 3 million was financed at 5% for 15 years.
Rooting for the Future Capital Campaign
Parents: $ 307,004 pledged $ 182,655 received and $ 124,349 outstanding Board: $ 289,893 pledged $ 231,140 received and $ 58,753 outstanding Matching: $38,565 pledged $ 37,565 received and $ 1,000 outstanding Friend/Grandparent: $ 76,958 pledged $ 54,292 received and $ 22,666 oustanding Employee: $ 93,474 pledged $ 85,822 received and $ 7,652 oustanding 5 • Annual Report
Rooting for the Future
Capital Campaign Pledgee & Donors Acuna, Emeterio & Marin, Elia Adeeko, Michael & Monica Arnold, Samuel & Kay Arrazolo, Feliciano & Laura Asteriou, Steve & Gemma Ayala, Leticia Bakht, Farid & Joanna Beers, Tyler & Alissa Bekhit, Hany & Haddad, Sandra Berger, Leo & Kim Bernal, Roman & Kendra Boon, Garrett & Anne Boon, Jim & Betty Boucher, Marc & Barbara Breitenwischer, Scott & Danielle Campbell, Dale & Shannon Campbell, Robert & Elizabeth Cardwell, Jack & Emily Carlock, Chuck & Kathy Cauwels, Dave & Becky Chmaitelli, Sajiah Cleveland, Kael Cleveland-Core, Jessica Collins, Kenneth & Latoya Dale, Timothy & Courtney De Pledge, David & Kay Delgado, Andres & Lina Dewhurst, Chris & Annamarie Droog, Daniel & Julie Du, Jerry & Roxanne El-Issa, Andre & Molly Elizondo, Roy & Jessica Fairfield, Stephan & Alison Farris, Gary & Meridith Wilson Flores, Terry A Gallien, Christopher & Kristen Gaskin, Tanisha Gibson, Joshua & Sara Joy Gilliam, Peter & JoAnn Gooden, Defarris & Jerelyn Grieb, Don & Diane Gunasekera, Vinodh & Sucharitha Hamner, Ronald & Rebecca Hanchard, Neil & Suzanna Hanna, Ramy & Amy Hanna, Shaddy & Hend Harrison, Tom & Janet Hartland, Charlie Haynes, Heath & Amber Henderson, Santomia & Cassandra Hering, Kent & Kimberlee Herrera, Julio & Bertha Heuer, Duane & Jan Horn, Bruce & Cintra Howe, Michael & Amy
Hudson, Chris & Stuart Hughes, Mark & Marilyn Hughes, Max & Martha Ipe, Jaison & Tina Iskander, Karim & Nancy Jackson, Lemuel & Demetria Jacoby, James & Tracy Jaques, Steven & Wendy Johnson, Jacob & Lanette Jones, Joy Jones, Mark & Susan Kirk, Charles & Kerry Kourchev, Vadim & Elena Lahoud, Jacqueline Leonard, Cam & Amy Lopez, Jonathan & Cynthia Lopez, Raul & Maria Cristina Magare, Aquilina Mamlouk, Samuel & Gayed, Isis Marks, Joanna & Bradley Mason, Mayanique Mays, Richard & Amna Plummer McFall, Chloie McFall, Mary Ann Mejia, Genaro and Maria Dajoyag Moore, Pat Moton, Gwen Mueller, Jonathan & Elise Mueller, Tom & Marti Newsom, Jeremy & Crystal Ngo, Hung & Vu, Khanh Nicholas, Yohance & Ollieta Ninan, Sibi & Gigi Ochoa, Noe & Flor Olan, Hector & Kimberley Oosterwijk, Leonard & Adina Oriahi, Emmanuel Oriahi, Lisa Packer, Billy & Lindsay Partridge, Lee & Karen Paul, William & Kathleen Pickett, Chip & Amy Prestera, Paul & Randi Raad, Issam & Lamia Raymond, Frank & Mildred Raymond, Steven & Helen Richardson, Dalton & Anna Beth Rutherford, Stevan & Phoenix Sakr, Tony & Gladys Schellingerhout, Dawid & Lucia Sewell, Bradley & Janell Siefert, Lisa Simpson, Charles & Amelia Sims, Willard & Gwen Smith, Kenneth & Katherine
Soluren, Sarah & Robert Strom, Michael & Donna Thomas, Roscoe & Kendra Thomas, Vic & Carol Turner, Jaymie Utecht, Gary & Laura Uwak, Udoekaita & Inyang Veeningen, Daniel Veeningen, Joanna Walton, Becky Weber Chris & Lisa Whitman, Lewis & Valarene Wilson, Tom & Melanie Witono, Agustinus & Sugiharto, Stany Yaltho, Toby & George, Saira Zakhem, Bassem & Christine Aboud AIG Bank of America Chevron Conoco Phillips Union Bank
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Four New Classrooms in Building D & Outdoor Beautification for 2016-17
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Concepts for the 3,200 ft2 outdoor space between the Gymnasium/Cafeteria and the Playground. Improvements include: Outdoor Dining • Campus Beautification • Ground Cover (synthetic turf) Outdoor Learning Center • Expanded Playspace
NEW SPACE ANTICIPATED TO BE READY FOR THE 2017-18 SCHOOL YEAR! Before
After (concept)
Siteplans (concept)
OVER $48,000.00 RAISED!
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In 2017 The Veritas Fund was established to give donors more options for donating, both in the timing and types of gifts. The Veritas Fund is administered by the National Christian Foundation (NCF), a non-profit oprganization that helps donors give more wisely and tax-efficiently. NCF accepts non-cash gifts (for example stocks, real estate, and business interests) and is the nation’s largest provider of donor-advised funds. Donor-advised funds allow donors to time their giving more systemtically and then respond to the school’s campaigns from the Fund. Donations play an invaluable role in providing opportunities for our students because tuition alone does not cover all costs of operations. Veritas Christian Academy of Houston sincerely appreciate those who generously supported the school in 2016-17. To accomplish the school’s goals, it takes the support of the entire community: parents, trustees, alumni, faculty, staff, parents of alumni, grandparents, and friends. Through their contributions, these valued constituents have ensured that our students continue to have the very best educational experience possible. It is also with appreciation that we recognize those businesses and community organizations that provide financial support and event sponsorship to Veritas. Thank you for your support!
ABBA Oil, LLC Academic Outfitters Alade, Oladapo & Kiyetta Angulo, Gina Arnold, Samuel & Kay Arrazolo, Feliciano & Laura Asteriou, Steve & Gemma Ayala, Leticia Bakht, Farid & Joanna The Beers Family Donor Adised Fund Beers, Tyler & Alissa Bekhit, Hany & Haddad, Sandra Berger, Leo & Kimberly Bernal, Roman & Kendra Blessington Farms, LLC Booth, Jayson Boucher Design Group, LLC Boucher, Marc & Barbara Breitenwischer, Danielle Broadway E SDI, LLC Cambridge Dental Inc. Campbell, Dale & Shannon Hewett Campbell, Robert & Elizabeth Carlock, Chuck & Kathy Chevron Humankind Cogdell, Cooper Collins, Kenneth & Latoya Cormier, Warren Dale, Timothy & Courtney Dallas Seminary Foundation De Pledge, David & Kay Delgado, Andres 7 Lina Dennis, Linster & Tanya Dewhurst, Chris & Annamarie Droog, Daniel & Julie Edwards, Bruce & Shelise El-Issa, Andre & Molly Elizondo Law Firm Elizondo, Ashley Elizondo, Roy & Jessica Elkins, Tim & Debbie Fairfield, Stephan & Alison Farris, Gary & Meridith Wilson Fenz, Darren & Cathy Fidelity Charitable Gift Fund
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Flores, Terry A. Frost & Company Frost, Carl Gallegos, Alecia Gaskin, Tanisha Gilliam, Peter & JoAnn Gilliam, Ray Goff, William & Courtney Green, Neraesha Gregg, Talley Grieb, Donald & Diane Haddad, Sandra Hafemeister, Joseph & Lisa Hamner, Ronald & Rebecca Hanchard, Neil & Suzanna Hanna, Jeanene Hanna, Ramy & Amy Hanna, Shaddy & Hend Haynes, Heath & Amber Henderson, Eddie & Tarrow Hering, Kent & Kimberlee Herrera, Julio & Bertha Hisayasu, Glen & Charlene Holloway, James & Shannon Horn, Bruce & Cintra Hudson, Chris & Stuart Hughes, Mark & Marilyn Hughes, Max & Martha Ipe, Jaison & Tina Jackson, Lemuel & Demetria Jacoby, James & Tracy Johnson, Jacob & Lanette Jones, Donna Jones, Joy Kaysellshomes Kirk, Charles & Kerry Lahoud, Rima Lanier, Matthew & Celeste Leatherwood, David Leonard, Cam & Amy Leung, Daniel & Tina Lewis, Jacobi & Shysha Making the World Beautiful Marin, Elia Marks, Bradley & Joanna
Maurer, Allen & Nga Mays, Richard & Amna McFall, Mary Ann Mejia, Genaro & Maria Dajoyag Moore, Pat Moses, Audrey Moses, Michael & Lacey Moton, Gwen Mueller, Jonathan & Elise National Christian Foundation Ngo, Hung & Vu, Khanh Northern Trust Charitable Giving Program Ochoa, Robert & Alexandra Oosterwijk, Leonard & Adina Palacios, Felipe & Gilma Pink’s Pizza Raad, Issam & Lamia Raymond, Steven & Helen Ressler, Marlene Richardson, Dalton & Anna Beth Rutherford, Stevan & Phoenix Schmidt, Jennifer Sewell, Bradley & Janell Shatby, Beshoy & Michael, Nora Shung, Albert & Rini Simpson, Charles & Amelia Sims, Willard & Gwen Smith, Kenneth & Katherine Texas Quality Seafood Thacker, Steve & Susan Thomas, Roscoe & Kendra Thomas, Vic & Carol Union Bank Vargas, Wilson Veeningen, Daniel Veeningen, Joanna Wells Fargo Foundation Weston, Michael & Jill Whitman, Lewis & Valarene Wood, Laurie Wheatland Wuensch, Jennifer Yaltho, Toby & George, Saira Yuan, Herbert & Marijn Zakhem, Bassem & Christine
financial report Special Events
Annual Auction, Book Fair
Other Income
Grant Funding, Interest Income
Contributions
Auxiliary Services After School Care, Athletics, Summer Camp
TOTAL: $ 2,389,119
Tuition
net of Financial Aid
Auxiliary Services
After School Care, Athletics, Summer Camp
Academic Management & General
TOTAL: $ 2,290,940
Fundraising
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Beginning in Middle School, the Cultural Expeditions Program at Veritas Christian Academy provides students with an opportunity to learn outside the walls of the classroom. Places come to life that students have only read and heard about in the classroom. The Cultural Expeditions Program integrates art, history, architecture, and travel in order to provide a deeper learning experience and understanding for students. Destinations include Houston, Austin, San Antonio, Fredricksburg, Washington, DC., Williamsburg, Yorktown, Charlottesville, as well as London and Oxford, UK. Texas History Trip - 6th Grade
Washington, D.C. Trip - 7th Grade
London/Oxford Trip - 8th Grade
Houston History Trip - 5th Grade 11 • Annual Report
Valedictorian
Salutatorian
Student Council President NJHS Member Graduated with Honors ITS Member Student Athlete
Student Council Secretary NJHS Member Graduated with Honors ITS Member Student Athlete
Danielle Mora
Charlotte Fairfield
Mariah Adeeko • Josiah Arnold • Alexa Ayala • Peter Bakht • Jeramiah Davis
Kyron Davis • Bianca De Pledge • Charlotte Fairfield • Joshua Gunasekera • Jamiliee Haddad-Zamorano
Kyla Henderson • Danielle Mora • Noe Ochoa • Grace Rizk • Samuel Sidarous
What did Veritas Teach Us? “Veritas Christian Academy taught us ... the value of high academic achievement ... to mature ... how to use good judement in relationships for now and as we go into high school ... Christian discipleship ... how to have perserverance and grit ... the skill of interacting with a variety of people and backgrounds ... the value of hard work ... to accept responsibility ... to accept different people.” ~Veritas Class of 2017
Lamar High School • Memorial High School • High School for the Performing and Visual Arts • DeBakey High School Westbury Christian School • The Kinkaid School • Seven Lakes High School • Klein Oak High School Annual Report • 12 Fort Bend Christian Academy • Dulles High School • Saint Constantine School
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The Veritas Christian Academy of Houston Conservatory of Music, which launched in January 2017, seeks to bring each of its students to an intellectual understanding of the theoretical, historical, and stylistic aspects of musical practice; to relate each of these to the vast literature of music, and to demand the highest level possible of technical and artistic achievement in performance. The Conservatory’s instructors are accomplished musicians in their fields, having achieved the highest levels of musical training. Our students choose violin, viola, or cello and they receive one private class and two ensemble classes as part of the program.
Registration Open for the 2017-2018 School Year Visit www.veritasca.org 13 • Annual Report
Fine Arts at Veritas Fine Arts Night was revamped in 2016-2017 to include extended gallery viewing times, and the incorporation of a Sculpture Garden and Art Walk. Works displayed included ASCI Art Festival Award-winning artwork.
ACSI Art Festival Award Winners Joseph Johnson Ellie Veeningen Maddie Leung Sara Du Bliss Oosterwijk Charlotte Fairfield Sara Kate Steinbach Joshua Gunasekera Ryan Beers Hailey Jones Luke Johnson Danielle Mora Kate Mueller Grace Rizk Garrison Smith Eva Veeningen
The Drama productions were Preschool’s “Christmas Hide and Seek”, the Lower School’s “Special Delivery”, and Eighth Grade’s “Fiddler on the Roof” From Middle School Band, the Veritas Conservatory of Music to Lower School Concert Choir, Music remains a staple part of the Veritas Experience. Concert Choir received the highest marks and Superior ratings at the ACSI Music Festival. Annual Report • 14
Facts&Figures
39 students enrolled in Preschool (PreK-3 & PreK-4) 113 students enrolled in Lower School (Kindergarten-4th Grade) 65 students enrolled in Middle School (5th-8th Grades) Numbers based on the start of the 2016-2017 School Year
Cultural Demographic Chart 20% African American 11% Asian 8% Multiracial
53% Caucasian
8% Hispanic
75 churches represented across 8 denominations Veritas is dually accredited by the Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI) and the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS). SACS is the regional accrediting body that is recognized by the United States Department of Education. Veritas is also financially accredited by the Evangelical Council for Financial Accountability (ECFA). 15 • Annual Report
EnrollmentReport
217Total Enrollment to start 2016-2017 Past Enrollment Trends Number of Students
250 200 150 100 50 0 2010-2011
2011-2012
2012-2013
2013-2014
2014-2015
2015-2016
2016-2017
School Year Total Enrollment
School Year 2010-2011 2011-2012 2012-2013 2013-2014 2014-2015 2015-2016 2016-2017
New Students
Total Enrollment* 168 174 172 182 187 204 217
New Students 44 48 45 49 53 55 48
*All enrollment data are based on enrollment numbers at the beginning of the school year.
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MISSION Veritas is an independent Christian school in the classical tradition that prepares sudents for lives of service and learning through biblical literacy, academic excellence, character formation, and intentional engagement opportunities.
VISION STRATEGIC PLAN 2018-2022 CORE VALUES
Our values ground our school and initiatives in the most important aspects of the Veritas community - our students’ growth. These values reflect our past and guide our commitment to the future of Veritas.
CLASSICAL FOUNDATION
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BIBLICAL LITERACY
ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE
CHARACTER FORMATION
INTENTIONAL ENGAGEMENT
7000 Ferris Street - Bellaire TX 77401- 713-773-9605 www.veritasca.org
AUGUST 14 15 17 30-1
New Parents' Orientation
MS Orientation Retreat
SEPTEMBER
2017-18 School Calendar
4 20 27
Labor Day See You at the Pole
12-13 28 30-4
Fall Break
4 13-17 17 20-24
Chili Cook Off (Rain Date)
Chili Cook Off 7th Grade Washington D.C. Trip
NOVEMBER
JANUARY
MON TUE WED THU
FRI
SAT
3 10 17 24 31
4 11 18 25
5 12 19 26
MON TUE WED THU
FRI
SAT
6 13 20 27
7 14 21 28
1 8 15 22 29
Family Day Thanksgiving Break 5th & 6th Grade Texas History Trip PreK-Kinder Christmas Program Grades 1-4 Christmas Musical 7th & 8th Grade Midterms
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SUN MON TUE WED THU
FRI
SAT
4 11 18 25
5 12 19 26
6 13 20 27
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1 8 15 22 29
7 14 21 28
2 9 16 23 30
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3 10 17 24 31
SEPTEMBER SUN
FEBRUARY 7 14 21 28
1 8 15 22 29
MON TUE WED THU
FRI
3 10 17 24
4 11 18 25
5 12 19 26
6 13 20 27
2 9 16 23 30
4 11 18 25
5 12 19 26
6 13 20 27
7 14 21 28
1 8 15 22
Christmas Break
2 15 20
Teachers' In Service
16 19 21 27
Annual Auction
MLK Jr. Day ACSI Spelling Bee (3-8) - Sugar Land
FEBRUARY
3 10 17 24
MARCH
OCTOBER SUN
1 8 15 22 29
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2 9 16 23 30
3 10 17 24 31
4 11 18 25
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5 12 19 26
6 13 20 27
SAT
7 14 21 28
SUN MON TUE WED THU
4 11 18 25
5 12 19 26
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6 13 20 27
7 14 21 28
1 8 15 22 29
2 9 16 23 30
3 10 17 24 31
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APRIL
NOVEMBER SUN
5 12 19 26
MON TUE WED THU
FRI
SAT
2 9 16 23 30
3 10 17 24
4 11 18 25
MON TUE WED THU
FRI
1 8 15 22 29
6 13 20 27
7 14 21 28
1 8 15 22 29
FRI
SAT
5 12 19 26
6 13 20 27
7 14 21 28
Presidents' Day (Combined Chapel) History/Science Fair
SAT
SUN MON TUE WED THU
FRI
SAT
2 9 16 23 30
1 8 15 22 29
4 11 18 25
ACSI Speech Meet (1-5) - Huntsville
5 12 19 26
8th Grade London & Oxford Trip ACSI Speech Meet (6-7) - Tomball Spring Break ACSI Music Festival (Choir) - Conroe
DECEMBER SUN
3 10 17 24 31
4 11 18 25
SUN MON TUE WED THU
1 8 15 22
2 9 16 23
29
Presidents' Day
MARCH
30
3 10 17 24
4 11 18 25
MAY
5 12 19 26
6 13 20 27
7 14 21 28
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6 13 20 27
7 14 21 28
2 9 16 23 30
3 10 17 24 31
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Easter Break
APRIL
LEGEND First & Last Day
Standardized Testing Window
Progress Reports Event
No school but Teachers' Prof Development
Shakespeare Day (Combined Chapel) Volunteer Appreciation Breakfast
26
Fine Arts Night / Business Meeting
MAY
MAY (con't)
October 17
Q2 November 7, 28
January 3
No School
Q3 Jan 23, Feb 13
March 20
Early Dismissal
Q4 April 10, May 1
May 30
Grading Periods Denoted by [ ] on calendar
Athletic Awards Ceremony 6pm
24
End of Year Chapel 8th Grade Graduation
10
8th Grade Drama
25
Last Day Of School
Q1 Aug 17 - Oct 11
14-17
8th Grade Finals
28
Memorial Day
Q2 Oct 16 - Dec 15
21-24
7th Grade Finals
(11:30 early dismissal)
Report Cards
Q1 September 5, 26
ACSI Art Festival (3-8) - Bellville
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2 9 16 23
Early (11:30) Dismissal
JANUARY
3-13 6 11
2 9 16 23 30
Book Fair
DECEMBER
2 3-9 9 12-16 23 30-2
SUN
School Pictures
OCTOBER
6-8 13 14 11-15 15 18-2
AUGUST
Back to School Night First Day of School
As of January 2017
Q3 Jan 3 - Mar 9 Q4 Mar 19 - May 25
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7000 Ferris Street • Bellaire, TX 77401 www.veritasca.org • 713-773-9605
May 2017 - Eighth grade receiving a round of applause after the showing of the Musical “Fiddler on the Roof”