List of 5 frequently asked questions.

• What is the annual fund and why is it important for parents to contribute?

  Our annual  fund is the foundation of our fundraising efforts. Like most independent schools, and even many public schools now, we ask our community to contribute to this yearly unrestricted campaign. Since contributions are applied to the operating budget in the school year in which they are requested, 画了 relies on donors to support the Fund every year. 同样的, your gifts have an immediate impact on the life of the school, and your child(ren)’s education.
  
  The annual fund helps make up the difference between tuition revenues and the actual cost of 画了’s day-to-day operations. We ask that all gifts and pledges are made by December 31, and paid in full by June 15.

• What does the annual fund support?

  Gifts to the annual fund allow 画了 to continue to support the programs and faculty that make our school thrive: everything from faculty salaries and professional development to tuition assistance and 体验式教育. The Fund also allows 画了 to be flexible and responsive to yearly budgeting needs as they arise. 简而言之, the Fund supports the school’s efforts to be the kind of environment that encourages teens to reach their potential every day.

• How much should my family give?

  This is a very personal decision. Because every child in the school 好处, we ask that everyone give at a level that is meaningful to their family. Gifts of all sizes add up to significant support for 画了 and have ranged from $25–$50,000 and more. In addition to financial goals, we also hope to achieve 100% participation from families, 校董会, 教职员工. We ask that you make the 画了 Annual Fund your giving priority this year.

• Why don’t you just raise tuition?

  与我们的使命保持一致, we keep tuition levels comparable to area schools to attract and retain a diverse and vibrant student community. Raising tuition significantly above that competitive level may discourage families from applying, which affects the entire community. Also, in contrast to tuition, Annual Fund gifts are 100% tax-deductible.

• 或者，只是削减开支?

  The 校董会 and Administration work very hard to run a “tight ship” when it comes to our school’s annual budget. Most of our tuition revenue goes towards 教职员工 salaries, 好处 and fixed costs such as utilities and basic maintenance. We pride ourselves on our programs and our close personal relationships. To cut expenses would compromise our mission.