Traders Point Christian Schools

Past… Present... Future

Where we’ve been

2013Enrollment: 605Long-term debt: $5.4MGross Tuition: $4.45MSalaries as % of gross revenue: 56%Fundraising for operations: $458,000Fundraising for capital: $0

2016Enrollment: 720Long-term debt: $2.9MGross Tuition: $5.3MSalaries as % of gross revenue: 49%Fundraising for operations: $225,000Fundraising for capital: $6.5M

Changes 2013-16 - Facilities

• Remodeled J.K. Stevens Commons• Remodeled Modular Building• Added facilities staff member• Repainted classrooms• Added conference room• Added new security measures including

rebuilding doors and adding higher security system• Repurposed Technology room and Media Center

Changes 2013-16 – Facilities

• Replaced the bleachers in the gym• Replaced water fountains• Added curbing and sidewalks to existing facility• Repaired and replaced outdoor lighting• Added three mini busses and one regular bus• Added golf cart, minivan and utility vehicle• Built Knights Stadium including state-of-the-art

turf field, bleachers, press box, scoreboard, sound system, fencing, storage facility

Changes 2013-16 -Technology

• Brought fiber cable for Internet into building • Installed new Wifi system• Replaced antiquated phone system• Added Tech Tom 0 & 1• Added Chrome books for 7th and 8th grade• Added Chrome book cart• Added Renweb • Added laptop cart• Electronic textbooks added

Changes 2013-16Process Improvements• Professional Learning Community (PLC)

methodology implemented• Writers and Readers Workshop methodology• Bible Curriculum at secondary level• Eagle Up/Learning Lab introduced and

implemented• Human Resources Specialist • Advancement Director• Electronic enrollment – continuous enrollment

Changes 2013-16

Athletics• HS Football program added• Record number of participants at every level• Accepted into IHSAAArts• Collaboration with CYT for drama• Collaboration with Suzuki Academy for strings• New collaboration with Indianapolis Children’s

choir proposed

Current State

Key Indicators:Enrollment: 722 Giving: SGO - $242,487Foundation for the Future: $6.6MNumber of donors:2013: 522014: 1282015: 1632016: 448

Parent Employee Survey OverviewOctober 2016

General Overview• Survey was taken in 2005, 2007, 2010, 2014, and

2016 using the same instrument• In 2016 there were 439 total respondents of

employees (80) and parents (359)• The parents responses were almost always

higher numerically than employee responses• These responses are a snapshot in time so they

are representative with a reasonable margin of error• 3.8 or above considered strong, 3.3 or lower

considered an area of concern

Parent responses by grade

Mission Understanding and Mission Support

Overall Satisfaction (Parent & Employee)

41.93% very satisfied; 84.67% satisfied or very satisfied; 96.77% mostly satisfied, satisfied or very satisfied.

General Perceptions

Community Perceptions

Compare to Public Schools

Faculty

Personnel

Facilities

Policies

Programs

Relationships

Developing Christian Perspective

Character Building

Results in student’s life

Homework

Theme question/comments

What is the purpose of homework and how much is helpful?

Resources

Educational Leadership magazine (March 2007)http://www.ascd.org/publications/educational-leadership/mar07/vol64/num06/The-Case-For-and-Against-Homework.aspxCenter for Public Education (Feb 5, 2007)http://www.centerforpubliceducation.org/Main-Menu/Instruction/What-research-says-about-the-value-of-homework-At-a-glance/What-research-says-about-the-value-of-homework-Research-review.htmlData Works Educational Researchhttp://dataworks-ed.com/homework-or-no-homework/

Theme question/comments

How does Traders Point prepare students academically compared to other private and public school options, especially at the high school level?

Academic Philosophy

Professional Learning Communities (PLC’s)• Focus on student learning• Focus on measurable results• Focus on collaborationReaders and Writers WorkshopTechnology as a tool of learning

High School Promo Video

Theme question/comments

What is the funding model for Traders Point? Is public funding (vouchers especially) appropriate and sustainable?

Funding Model

Overall goal is to the tuition and fee revenue pay for the operation of the ministry at Traders Point Christian Schools• About 80% comes from our families• About 15% comes from public dollars• About 5% comes from fund-raising

(primarily SGO)Capital needs would be funded by fundraising

Theme question/comments

What is the student/teacher ratio and what is the philosophy behind it?

Student/teacher ratio

The overall goal is to maximize the opportunity to carry out our mission. The ideal class size varies by the age of the students and the educational methodology being used.

Theme question/comments

Is there too much emphasis on the high school and why does the high school have a different name and mascot than the Academy?

Traders Point Christian High

Most families consider High School as a separate decision from K-8. In order to provide the academic and co-curricular options that are optimal as well as the breadth of experience desired the number of students needs to be more than the Academy can currently provide. • Examples: Upper level courses such as science,

math, and English. Sports such as football/soccer, full arts options such as strings, plays and choir.

Theme question/comments

What will be the start times for next year?

Start Times

Current research shows adolescent brains do better after 9:00 AM so the idea of moving the high school start to 9:00 was proposed. The response of families with children in multiple grade levels was this would be a major hindrance so the start time for K-12 next year will be between 8:00 and 8:30 with final decisions to be announced when the schedule is finished.

What’s next?

Early Childhood: Will be going through our first Accreditation Process next fall.Continue the process to incorporate and utilize best practices in Early Childhood education methodology.

What’s Next

K-4: Preparing for additional students and possible additional staff to accommodate those studentsPreparing to utilize an updated schedule and additional space that will be freed up by the new High School buildingContinue using Professional Learning Communities (PLC) framework for Writer’s and Readers Workshop.

What’s Next?

5th-8th Grades:Building new schedules based on anticipated additional enrollment and classrooms that have been freed up. Goal of having only 7th and 8th grade classes in the modular building next year. Utilizing the additional classrooms to have three sections where appropriate and needed

What’s Next

9th-12th Grades:Building new schedules to best utilize the new space that will be open in August. Recruiting and hiring new faculty and staff for the anticipated growth in enrollment.

Mission and Vision

Mission Traders Point Christian Academy challenges and educates students within the framework of a Biblical worldview while leading them to a personal faith and transformed life in Jesus Christ. Vision TPCA will prepare and equip students to reach their highest individual potential and impact the world for Christ.

PerspectiveThere are Four Major Influences on the hearts and minds of students, according to a current study (Kaiser) of their waking hours they spend:

• 3% at church (if they attend three times a week)• 13% with family (7 hours/week with Dad in

the same space)• 25% or 7 hours (180 days) in education• 49% or 10.5 waking hours with TV and media

What’s Next

Carry out our mission and vision with excellence, diligence and a single-minded purpose.