Lakeland Christian School 2013 Annual Report by CNP • Clark/Nikdel/Powell

2012-13

ANNUAL REPORT

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HEADMASTER [ MIKE SLIGH, ED. D. ]

Dear Parents, Alumni and Friends of LCS, We are grateful for God’s continued blessing on Lakeland Christian School. We are pleased to present this Annual Report for the 2012-13 school year. The goal for this document is to provide a snapshot of the progress of the school, increase transparency related to financial matters and to express appreciation for the generous financial support that has been such a blessing to LCS. We began the year with focus groups examining ways to increase prayer as a vital part of the LCS culture. A parents’ prayer meeting was established, and grade-level prayer meetings were conducted throughout the elementary school. Some parents who were unable to meet at these times were provided prayer lists to host their own times of prayer. The Viking was transformed from a school-eventsoriented newsletter into Engage magazine. The focus of this publication is on alumni, staff and student accomplishments in more of a feature story format. Engage has received rave reviews from readers across the country. The publication of current school information and student accomplishments has been shifted to the school’s social media presence. The RISE (Research, Innovation, Stem Learning and Entrepreneurship) Institute was begun in the middle school. Students are involved in authentic research projects in collaboration with various state universities. Students received numerous awards in the state science fair and national competitions.

We are grateful for God’s blessing on the school’s capital campaign during the year. Donations and pledges of $2.1 million were received this year. At fiscal year end, $330,000 remained to be raised in this transformational $23M campaign. The LCS Board of Directors added three new members. The board’s careful nominating and vetting process ensures that LCS will remain true to our mission through high-quality board leadership. The physical plant was enhanced by the addition of playground shading and covered walkways. Students have enjoyed protection from both sun and rain provided by these structures. We trust you will enjoy this reporting of the growth of LCS, the accomplishments of students and the generosity of our ministry partners. Stewardship of our resources, both material and human, is a high priority at LCS. We appreciate your partnership as we seek to continue to advance the mission that is LCS.

With Appreciation,

Mike Sligh, Ed. D. Headmaster

Dear LCS Friends, For many years, I have described Lakeland Christian as a “school on the move.” From my position as Chairman of the Board (and a school grandparent!), each year I see LCS progressing to even higher levels of excellence and value. Not only is Lakeland Christian a preferred school in West Central Florida, it has become a model for Christian schools across the country and around the world. What makes LCS such a great place, and why am I privileged to serve in a leadership role? For starters, we have some of the finest educational facilities available anywhere. The learning environment is truly second to none. Most important, in these classrooms, we offer a stringent, challenging curriculum, designed to prepare the next generation for a productive, impactful future. Exceptional test scores are a strong indicator that LCS students are active learners. Our programs are comprehensive – in addition to strong academics, Lakeland Christian students are blessed with a host of co-curricular opportunities, from championship athletics to award-winning fine arts. There is a place for every student to engage and thrive. Even though LCS families enjoy marvelous facilities and a broad educational program, the school’s most valuable asset is its people – the skilled, caring, professional Christian educators who influence children and young people each day. These remarkable teachers truly make us who we are – dedicating their lives to nurturing hearts as they sharpen minds. They are an essential reason LCS is a school on the move! As I review monthly financial statements and other critical indicators of the school’s health, I am regularly reminded of the great worth that the LCS

educational experience is for our families. Through wise, careful management, Lakeland Christian offers an amazing amount of significant opportunity at an exceptional value. The information displayed on the following pages will clearly indicate that wonderful things are happening on our campus, that a greater number of students are being impacted, and that the school continues to operate with fiscal soundness. Again, you will see substantial accomplishment at tremendous value! In addition, you will note the critical impact private giving has on the LCS experience. The school has added $23 million of new facilities over the past several years, and I am pleased to report that substantial progress was made in wrapping up the campaign – the school’s primary funding objective for this year. Developing an excellent Christian school is expensive – requiring far more than tuition can fund. I am grateful for the stewards who include Lakeland Christian in their heartfelt giving. We count on your support. Thanks again for your partnership with LCS. You add great value to who we are.

Cordially yours,

Kevin C. Knowlton Senior Shareholder, Peterson & Myers, P.A. Chairman, LCS Board of Directors

W h a t â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s i n s i d e : LCS at a Glance 6 Highlights from the 2012-13 School Year 8 LCS Enrollment 13 LCS Financials 14 LCS Giving 15 Ministry Partners 17 Commemorative Gifts 19

Lakeland Christian School is pleased to present this report on its wide-ranging activity for the 2012-13 school year. You will find a sampling of campus-wide highlights, a statement of operations, enrollment figures and the impact of charitable giving on the school. Several important factors will be clearly evident â&#x20AC;&#x201C; God continues to abundantly bless the school with substantial student and faculty accomplishments, sound fiscal management, an increasing enrollment and generous stewardship support.

These critical indicators add great value for all those who partner with LCS as students, parents, grandparents, alumni, benefactors and other friends in ministry. It is our desire that you will be encouraged and God will be honored by the information presented on the following pages.

P R E PA R I N G T H E C H I L D for the Road Headmaster Mike Sligh often refers to the LCS educational experience as “preparing the child for the road, and not the road for the child.” This metaphorical phrase accurately describes the critical partnership LCS forms with the family in the Christian schooling of their most precious asset – their children.

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Through challenging academics, championship athletics and award-winning fine arts – all permeated by a Biblical worldview – LCS partners with families to prepare children and young people to impact their culture for the cause of Christ. Students are equipped for the challenging road of life ahead.

THE SCHOOL

F A C U LT Y

• Polk County’s oldest and largest K4-12 private school – established in 1954

• Teachers maintain professional certification in their fields

• Non-denominational

• Student-to-faculty ratio is 15:1

• Biblical worldview

• 31% of faculty hold master’s degrees

• Extensive co-curricular program

• 35% of teachers have taught at LCS for 10 years or more

• School families represent more than 160 different local churches • Accredited by the Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI), the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS), the Florida Council of Independent Schools (FCIS) and the Florida Kindergarten Council (FKC)

AT H L E T I C S • 44 teams in 14 sports, grades 6-12 • 20 State titles

• Member of the following associations: Florida Association of Academic Non-Public Schools (FAANS), Florida High School Athletic Association (FHSAA), Florida Bandmasters Association (FBA), Florida Vocal Association (FVA), Florida School Music Association (FSMA)

• Outstanding on-campus stadium and gym

ACADEMICS

• Award-winning band and choir programs

• Engaging and challenging curriculum • 95% of graduates pursue college • Tests scores exceed local, state and national averages (see http://www.lcsonline.org/high-school/test-scores)

• 68% of students in grades 6-12 participate in athletics

ARTS • Musical production and play each year • 463 students participate in the Fine Arts program • Private piano lessons available

• 38 AP and Honors courses offered

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H I G H L I G H T S f rom the 2012-13 School Year LCS provides abundant opportunities for student engagement – regardless of grade level or area of interest. The following pages reflect a mere sampling of a school year’s worth of valuable activity, accomplishment, recognition, triumph and honor – with all the glory and praise due to our gracious God, who supplies all ability.

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ACADEMIC Elementary

• Odyssey Math and Ticket to Read, web-based programs, were integrated and can be used at school or at home. • Of the six Odyssey of the Mind teams, four placed at Regionals and two advanced to State. • Introduced STEM units in science and social studies in grades 1 – 5, using “Engineering is Elementary” units developed by the Boston Museum, the nation’s leading Elementary STEM program. • LCS continues as a Florida Project Learning Tree School, sponsored by the UF Department of Forestry. This program requires at least 50 percent of the faculty to be trained in PLT. • Mrs. Carrie Kirk piloted the Voyager: Passport reading program and the Reading Plus program with some of the upper Elementary and Middle School students. Middle

School

• Seventh grader Liz Tidey won the Polk Family Week essay contest. She received a cash prize and the opportunity to read her essay at the awards ceremony. • Several middle school RISE Institute students competed in the local and state science fairs. At the State level, seventh graders Jacquelyn Moseley, Victoria Benson and Taylor O’Byrne placed second in the microbiology category. Seventh grader Evan McLoughlin won first place in the biochemistry division as well as the Dr. Benjamin Cole Award. Eighth grader Julia Canady placed first in the botany division. Julia also won the Best in Show award, the USDA Award of Excellence, an award from Brevard Intercostal and the James F. Miley Award. • Evan McLoughlin, a RISE Institute student, won the chemistry/biochemistry division at the Orlando Science Center Challenge. • Eighth grader Lee Wall was the Polk County Spelling Bee Champion and traveled to Washington, D.C. in May for the Scripps National Spelling Bee. Lee tied for 43rd out of 281 spellers. • Eighth grader Julia Canady was selected as one of two national winners of the Young Naturalist Award sponsored by the American Museum of Natural History in New York City. She traveled to New York in late May for an awards ceremony.

High School

• Eighteen high school students earned AP Scholar Awards, granted to students who earned scores of three or higher on three or more AP Exams. • Seniors Emily Oak and Stephanie Powers were selected as National Merit Scholars, placing them in the top 99 percent of the nation’s high school students. • Senior Scott Benton traveled to Washington, D.C. as part of the Randy Roberts Foundation Congressional Classroom program. Scott was also nominated as the Daughters of the American Revolution Good Citizenship Award winner. • Seniors Lymaries Velez, Scott Benton and Christina Sierra were recipients of the Elk’s Club Most Valuable Student Scholarships. • Senior Hannah Duncan was awarded the prestigious Presidential Scholarship from Samford University in Alabama. She will receive $18,500 each year for four years. • Junior Derek Andersen won first place in the Lakeland South Rotary Speech Contest. • Many high school students participated in the Student Leadership University program last year. During the summer, these students traveled to leadership conferences in Orlando (SLU 101), Washington, D.C. (SLU 201) and Europe (SLU 301). • Sixty-seven seniors graduated in June. Lymaries Velez was the valedictorian of the class of 2013. Stephanie Powers was the salutatorian and winner of the Christian Leadership Award. • Ninety-six percent of the 2013 graduates indicated they will attend college and 67 percent planned to attend a four-year college or university. • Scholarship offerings for the next four years to the Class of 2013 totaled over $3.8 Million. • Staff development for high school teachers focused on training in differentiated instruction. • Students continued expanding their learning opportunities by earning credits in the non-traditional format. Forty-nine students took online courses through Florida Virtual School, and nine upper classmen took part in dual enrollment courses.

• LCS implemented a 1:1 iPad initiative, requiring all students in grades 6 – 8 to have their own iPad. [ 9 ]

RISE Institute

• Orlando Science Center Challenge – Chemistry/Biochemistry Winner

RESEARCH PROJECTS:

• American Museum of Natural History Young Naturalist Award Winner

(Research, Innovation, STEM, Entrepreneurship)

• Got Game? Investigating the Effect of Amber Tinted Lenses on Second Impact Post-Concussion Syndrome • Green to Green: Investigating the Effect of Natural Strengthening Agents on Chlorine Damaged Hair • Weed Warfare: Year III – Investigating Allelopathy • Lyme Disease in Central Florida: Fact or Fiction • Neural Firing Range: The Effect of Methylphenidate on Cricket Neuron Synapsing • The Fight for Flight: Investigating Ophryocystis elektroscirrha

• Two national semi-finalists – Broadcom MASTERS LUNCH AND LEARN SPEAKER SERIES More than a dozen researchers, entrepreneurs and experts met with students in a lunchtime format, introducing them to a wide range of topics from public speaking to identifying the next big product.

AT H L E T I C S

• Sizzling Surfaces: Investigating Temperature Differences in Playground Materials

• Seniors Courtney Miles, Stephanie Powers, Brooke Wilsman, Scott Benton, Josh Sessums and Phil Wilsman were named Mighty in Spirit Award winners.

• Papilla Prodigies: Investigating the Correlation Between Amount of Papilla and Supertasters

• Sophomore Stephen Mutz competed in the State Dive Championships.

• Investigating if the Axis Affects Wind Turbine Efficiency

• The Girls’ Cross Country team finished 11th at the State Cross Country Championships.

• A Fractal Approach to the Stock Market

• The JV Girls’ Volleyball team finished their season with a perfect 17-0 record. The team was coached by Allie Henderson, Dale Russell and Kristina Kimball.

• Effects of Cardinal Direction of Solar Panels on Voltage Output: Which is Best – East or West? • The Reading Riddle: Investigating the Relationship Between Early Kindergarten Benchmark Testing Scores and Later Reading Preference in Elementary Students

• District titles were won by the Girls’ Cross Country and Boys’ and Girls’ Soccer teams.

• Eating Ants? An Investigation of Ant Food Choices

• The LCS Girls’ Varsity Soccer team made it to the State Semifinals before falling to St. John’s Country Day School 1-0.

• Investigating the Relationship Between Extroversion/Introversion and Perfectionism

• The Boys’ Golf team won the Polk County Small Schools Championship.

• Can Can Color

• Freshman Bri Folds led the Lady Vikings and all of Polk County in goals and assists. She was also honored during the season as the Bright House Player of the Week.

• Crazy Crystals: Investigating Crystalization Rate • Cricket Frenzy: Investigating the Effect of Humidity of the Acheta Domesticus Vocalization Rate • Magnetic Magnitude • “C” the Difference MAJOR COMPETITIONS AND AWARDS • Best of Show – Polk Regional Science and Engineering Fair • 7/11 Polk County students selected for Florida State Science and Engineering Fair were LCS RISE students • 1st Place- Biochemistry- Florida State Science and Engineering Fair • 2nd place – Microbiology – Florida State Science and Engineering Fair • 1st place – Botany – Florida State Science and Engineering Fair • Best of Show – Jr. Biological Sciences- Florida State Science and Engineering Fair

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• Broadcom MASTERS – five students nominated

• Luke Cabrera, Caleb Thomas, Sydney Collins and T. J. Simmons qualified for the State Track and Field Meet. • Several LCS athletes were honored by The Ledger this year. For football, sophomore Christian Alexander was named the Offensive Small School Player of the Year. Senior Mallory White was chosen as the female Runner of the Year for Cross Country. For Boys’ Soccer, Coach Grandy Streets was the Coach of the Year. • The Florida Athletic Coaches Association named Kristin Livesay as the 1A Swim Coach of the Year. Junior Derek Andersen was named to the 1A Academic All-State Team. Senior Jordan White was selected to the 3A All State Football Team, and sophomore teammate Christian Alexander received an honorable mention.

• Several athletes signed letters of intent to play collegiate sports including Rafael Bournigal (Baseball, Belmont University), Grant McKown (Baseball, Florida Tech), Josh Sessums (Soccer, Florida Southern College) and Alex Sessums (Soccer, Florida Southern College). • Three seniors – Grant McKown, Rafael Bournigal and Andrew Williams – represented LCS at the Senior All-Star baseball game held at Joker Marchant Stadium.

• The LCS Symphonic Winds (HS band) received a straight Superior rating at the Florida Bandmasters Association State Assessment. LCS was the only school our size in the state to accomplish this feat. • 77 piano students from 2nd through 12th grade participated in a total of 176 events at the National Federation Music Clubs Junior Festival. Stephanie Powers and Robert Verner earned their 3rd gold cup.

• Eight seniors were named to The Ledger’s 2013 Academic All-State team.

• 60 piano students from grades 2 – 12 entered Florida State Music Teachers Student Day. 29 received State Honors and a medal for their excellent performances.

• Elementary students had the opportunity to participate in the flag football league and junior cheerleading clinic.

• The Fine Arts department presented “Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory” in October. The drama department presented “Our Miss Brooks” in March.

• Several LCS athletes were recognized by the National Christian School Athletic Association for the 2012-13 sports seasons. The following athletes were named All-Americans: Christian Alexander, Brooke Wilsman, Bri Folds, Josie Koretchko, Sydney Rayborn, Lydia Cagle, Blake Crosby and Kristen Beacham.

• Piano students participated in the annual Ridge Music Teachers’ Multiple Piano Festival.

• For Girls’ Soccer, Bri Folds was named the NCSAA National Player of the Year, and Girls’ Varsity Soccer Coach Jason Streets earned National Coach of the Year.

FINE ARTS • Emily Carl, Kara Stacy and Robert Verner were selected for All-State Chorus. • Danae Drake and Craig Heacox were selected for All-State Band. • Emily Carl, Sophia Hafner and Kara Stacy received Superiors for Vocal Solo at Solo & Ensemble State. • Maria Baker, Kaylee Mills and Jonathan Murray garnered Superiors at State Band Solo & Ensemble. • Christina Sierra and Derek Andersen scored Excellent at State Band Solo & Ensemble. • Twenty-eight Middle and High School students were selected for All-County Chorus. • High School Chamber Ensemble and Concert Choir were selected to perform in Disney’s Candlelight Processional program at Epcot in December. • Seven students in the LCS band program were members of the All-County Bands. • LCS band participated in the Lakeland Christmas Parade. • 122 band students participated in the Florida Bandmasters Association District Solo & Ensemble Assessment. Seventy-four percent of them received a Superior Rating.

• Five high school band students and eight choir students participated in the State Solo & Ensemble Music Performance Assessments in the spring. • The Elementary Art Festival was held in the spring and featured artwork by all elementary students. ACSI art awards were presented during the show. • First grader Emerson Valenti had a piece of artwork purchased and displayed at the Polk Museum of Art as part of their permanent collection. • Second grader Kylee Cress won first place for a watercolor painting at Lakeland’s Platform Art Show in February. • At Bartow’s “Bloomin’ Art Show,” second grader Kylee Cress won first place for her watercolor painting. Fifth grader Matthew Albritton won second place for a cubist collage, and second grader Alyssa Stahl won third place for her tempera and chalk drawing. • The LCS Junior High Choir earned straight Superiors from all four judges at the District 12 Music Performance Assessment. • The High School Chamber Ensemble and Concert Choir performed the National Anthem at the Detroit Tigers/Atlanta Braves spring training game on February 27. While there, students had the opportunity to meet Governor Rick Scott. • Senior Allie Chmura was selected to submit artwork for the Creative Youth: Fifteenth Congressional District Competition sponsored by the Polk Museum of Art and the office of U.S. Representative Dennis Ross. • The LCS Fine Arts department hosted the 11th Annual Music Camp for students in grades 2-6. Nearly 100 students participated in this year’s camp.

• All LCS band performing ensembles received Straight Superior Ratings at their District Concert Assessments. [ 11 ]

F A C U LT Y A C C O M P L I S H M E N T S • Mrs. Jennifer Canady, middle school science teacher and RISE Institute Director, was awarded the national Masters’ and Specialists’ Award for Exceptional Contributions to Gifted and Talented Education.

• Members of the archery team traveled to Kentucky for the national tournament.

• Mr. Fred Wiechmann, Science Resource Teacher, was the recipient of a “Best Mannered Teacher” award by the National League of Junior Cotillions, Golden Triangle Chapter.

• In an effort to provide protection from the Florida sun, large sail-type sunshades were installed on the K4-K5 and lower Elementary playgrounds.

• Mrs. Gaye Lene Hasha was invited to join two honor societies – Phi Kappa Phi and Kappa Delta Pi – at the University of South Florida. • Several LCS faculty members recently earned masters’ degrees: Jennifer Canady, Geoff Stabler, Beth Dickman, Emily Mason and Gaye Lene Hasha. • Faculty completed many professional development and continuing education activities throughout the school year, including Foundations & Frameworks training, Renzulli Learning training, Advanced Placement workshops, Moodle Software training, and many others. Several faculty and staff members traveled around the United States for seminars and workshops. • Mr. Wiechmann, Mrs. Cheryl Brannen and Mrs. Canady attended the Confratute at the Neag Center for Gifted Education and Talent Development at UConn. They received training in Methods of Inquiry used in gifted education programs. Mr. Wiechmann also attended the National Science Teachers Association STEM Forum. • Faculty service awards were given out at the end of the year. Special congratulations to Mrs. Judy Oncu for 30 years of service and to Mr. Mike Musick for 35 years of service. • After 42 years of service on the LCS Board of Directors, Mr. George Maguire announced his retirement in October 2012. • LCS welcomed three new members to the Board of Directors: Mr. Cory Petcoff, Mrs. Kristen Bolter and Mr. David Miller. • Mrs. Trudi Sligh, Mrs. Cathy Baker and Mrs. Shannon Blanco attended the National Teachers of Mathematics Conference.

M U LT I - L E V E L • The school kick-off the Dream Come True wrap-up campaign in October 2012, needed $1.7 Million in gifts and pledges to complete the comprehensive $23 Million campus expansion effort. By the end of the school year, only $330,000 was still needed. • Elementary archers (4th & 5th grade) placed first in the State of Florida. • Seventh grader Morgan Radford was the top female [ 12 ]

archer in the state of Florida for any age group.

• A new digital message board and school entry sign was installed at the corner of Harden Boulevard and Forest Park Street.

• Overhead covering was installed along portions of previously uncovered walkways.

EXTRA O RD IN A RY O PPO RTU N ITIES • Lakeland Christian School debuted the new “Viking Views” blog in the fall. The weekly blog post can be accessed from the home page of the LCS website. • LCS unveiled Engage, a brand new publication. The magazine, formerly The Viking, got a whole new look and feel. • The 2012 Boosterthon program raised $40,000 to help with the cost of covered walkways on campus. • LCS initiated a new International Student Program. Coordinated by Miss Kala Walls, the program welcomed four international students for the spring semester. • In January, LCS hosted visitors from the Cophelong Community School in Pretoria, South Africa. LCS students then helped raise money to expand their technology at the school. • The Senior Class of 2013 traveled to Warm Beach Camp in Stanwood, Washington to help prepare the facilities for the upcoming summer camp season. • The school-wide auction, Bids, Burgers & All That Jazz, raised $59,000 for student financial aid.

CO MMU N ITY BU ILD IN G • LCS hosted more than 500 guests on campus in November for the annual Grandparent and Grand-friend’s Day in elementary. • Lakeland Christian School students donated a record 292 shoeboxes to the Operation Christmas Child program sponsored by Samaritan’s Purse. • Students collected canned goods for the annual Thanksgiving Food Drive for Lighthouse Ministries. • During the Christmas season, students organized a toy drive and candy cane sale benefiting Parker Street Ministries. • Students from Key Club “rang the bell” for a day to support the Salvation Army’s annual kettle drive. • Kindergarten students made Christmas cards for soldiers in Afghanistan.

INCREASED ENROLLMENT Means Partnerships with more Families Lakeland Christian School was blessed with an increased enrollment for the 2012-13 school year. Although LCS constantly monitors numbers, the school realizes that more students means the opportunity to impact more young lives. In fact, efforts to increase enrollment each year reflect the school’s desire to reach more families for the sake of the Gospel. God blessed LCS in 2012-13 with this opportunity!

2007-8 Total: 1037 Elementary: 422 MS: 281 HS: 327 Discovery: 7

2008-9 Total: 1085 Elementary: 456 MS: 274 HS: 347 Discovery: 8

2012-2013: 1021

2011-2012: 983

2010-2011: 1011

2009-2010: 1075

2008-2009: 1085

2007-2008: 1037

2006-2007: 997

2005-2006: 976

2004-2005: 921

2003-2004: 884

2002-2003: 882

EN RO LLMEN T FIG U RES 2012-13 Total: 1021 Elementary: 377 MS: 274 HS: 356 Discovery: 14

2009-10 Total: 1075 Elementary: 441 MS: 285 HS: 338 Discovery: 11

2010-11 Total: 1011 Elementary: 412 MS: 249 HS: 337 Discovery: 13

2011-12 Total: 983 Elementary: 368 MS: 255 HS: 347 Discovery: 13

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SOUND, PRUDENT FINANCES T r a n s l a t e t o G r e a t Va l u e LCS is pleased to, once again, present a solid statement of operations for the 2012-13 school year. The school’s financial priorities are always to provide opportunities for excellence while maintaining sound principles of management. For instance, LCS always desires to increase salaries, to maintain its outstanding facilities and to fund new programs, yet within the bounds of a modest tuition adjustment. The Board’s careful fiduciary oversight and the staff’s responsible, conscientious day-to-day management ensure that LCS families receive great value for their Christian schooling experience.

R E V E N U E

EXPENSES

n Tuition and Fees n Contributions n Interest Income n Athletics/Food Service/Other

$ 8,337,236 $ 366,176 $ 117,934 $ 504,197

n Salaries and Benefits

$ 5,841,185

n Instruction

$ 532,613

n Financial Aid

$ 474,635

Total Revenue

$ 9,325,543

n General Operating Expenses $ 557,771 n Plant Operations and Repairs $ 610,605 n Capital Expenditures

$ 562,713

n Athletics/Food Service/Other $ 654,913 The firm of CliftonLarsonAllen LLP conducts an annual independent audit of the LCS financial statements. The complete auditors’ report is available for review in the school office.

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Total Expenses $ 9,234,435 Cash Reserve $ 91,108

S T E WA R D S S T E P U P i n S u p p o r t o f L C S God continues to bless Lakeland Christian through the open-hearted generosity of His people. LCS counts on private donations to provide the margin of excellence school families have come to expect. Whether giving to capital expansion, for financial aid, to support families in crisis or for special projects, stewardship gifts to LCS have a clear impact on the lives of children and young people. It’s an essential strategic partnership. The following information reflects another year of generous support by thoughtful ministry partners:

Given/Pledged by Constituency:

Given/Pledged by Funds

School Parents: 334 gifts • $405,667

Campaign Giving: $2,118,591 • 998 gifts

Grandparents:

Financial Aid: $162,145 • 236 gifts

197 gifts • $33,898

Alumni:

Families in Crisis: $5,015 • 22 gifts

Alumni Parents: 365 gifts • $540,451

General Fund: $97,310 • 53 gifts

Other:

Other: $46,317 • 90 gifts

102 gifts • $485,459

401 gifts • $963,903

2012-13 TOTAL GIVING $2,429,378 2012-13 TOTAL NUMBER OF GIFTS 1,399

CAMPAIGN UPDATES LCS students are blessed with tremendous campus facilities. In addition, teachers are able to do their best work given the classroom amenities with which they’ve been equipped. The recent campus transformation has been due to the generosity of ministry partners who have provided gifts and pledges totaling $23 Million. The following reports reflect tremendous progress in the three capital campaigns during the 2012-13 school year:

DELIVER THE DREAM Campaign Goal $18,690,867 Commitments as of 7/1/12 $16,531,249 Commitments as of 6/30/13 $18,361,167 VIKING STADIUM Campaign Goal $2,762,164 Commitments as of 7/1/12 $2,775,154 Commitments as of 6/30/13 $2,775,154 CENTER FOR EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION Campaign Goal $1,244,048 Commitments as of 7/1/12 $1,247,271 Commitments as of 6/30/13 $1,244,046

Dream Come True

Wrap-Up Campaign The unprecedented transformation of the LCS campus includes the Elementary/Middle School building, the K4/K5 Suites, Viking Stadium, expanded parking, the new main entry and all related infrastructure. The price tag – $23 Million. Last October (2012) the school moved forward with the Dream Come True Wrap-Up Campaign to raise the final $1.7 Million needed to complete the funding. This effort was viewed as the school’s #1 financial priority for the 2012-13 school year.

The response was tremendous and generous. This longstanding campaign is almost complete! Amount Remaining to be Raised

October 1, 2012 – $1,700,000 Amount Remaining to be Raised

June 30, 2013 – $330,000

The “Dream” will soon come true! [ 15 ]

FINANCIAL AID

LCS AUCTION LCS is pleased to present a school-wide auction each spring to provide support for the school’s Financial Aid fund. This rousing event is also an exciting social opportunity for school family and friends. YEAR

$ RAISED

BENEFICIARY

2011

$48,114

Financial Aid

2012

$59,124

Financial Aid

2013

$58,543

Financial Aid

H O W T O G ive to LCS

Good financial planning honors God, may help you avoid unnecessary taxes and may enable you to make a larger gift. As you prioritize your stewardship plans, we share these ideas to help you identify the most effective ways to invest as a financial partner with Lakeland Christian School. CASH GIFTS AND PLEDGES This represents the most direct method for making a contribution. You may provide a single gift or make a pledge. Multi-year pledges offer the opportunity to maximize your support. Online giving is also available. APPRECIATED ASSETS A gift of appreciated stock or real estate you have owned for more than one year will generate a tax deduction based upon the fair market value. TANGIBLE PERSONAL PROPERTY If you make a gift of a boat, automobile or other tangible personal property, you will enjoy certain tax advantages.

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The need for Financial Aid assistance continues to grow. Record numbers of students continue to apply, and LCS issues nearly a half-million dollars of tuition assistance each year. It is the school’s desire to make a Christian education accessible to a greater number of students each year. However, achieving this goal will depend upon the on-going support of those who have a heart for families who struggle financially to have their c hildren at LCS. YEAR

$ RAISED

BENEFITED

2009-10

$71,951

147 Total Students

2010-11

$275,255

178 Total Students

2011-12

$279,064

147 Total Students

2012-13

$350,499

167 Total Students

2013-14

$198,870

194 Total Students

GIFTS IN KIND The possibilities for giving “in-kind” are limitless. LCS uses and needs many goods and services, especially those related to the building campaign. MATCHING GIFTS Many corporations offer matching gift programs for current or retired employees. For more information, contact your company’s personnel office. PLANNED GIFTS Consult with your attorney and other financial advisors to provide for LCS through your estate and tax planning. These charitable vehicles allow you to maximize your giving and/or minimize the impact on your estate. A planned gift is made in lifetime or at death as part of a donor’s overall estate/tax planning.

For more information, contact: Steve Wilson, CCNL, Director of Advancement Lakeland Christian School 1111 Forest Park Street | Lakeland, Florida 33803 863-688-2771 | swilson@lcsonline.org

M I N I S T R Y PA R T N E R S B le ss LCS D ur i ng 2012- 13 Lakeland Christian School expresses heartfelt appreciation to the many individuals, businesses and organizations who have financially supported the school this year. A & D Repair Center, Inc. Dr. and Mrs. Phillip Abbott Mrs. Barbara Abramson ACT Environmental & Infrastructure Dr. and Mrs. Steven Agosti Mr. and Mrs. Kale Albritton Mr. and Mrs. Keith Albritton Mr. and Mrs. Joe Aldridge Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Allen Mr. and Mrs. David Andersen Mr. and Mrs. Gary K. Anderson Mr. and Mrs. Ira Anderson Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Anderson Mr. and Mrs. Donald Andrew Mr. and Mrs. Dave Aplin Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Atkinson Mr. and Mrs. John Attaway Mr. and Mrs. Robert Averitt, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Philip Bagwell Barbara Hart Fund within the Community Foundation of Greater Lakeland Mr. and Mrs. Ken Barnes Ms. Judith Baumann Mr. and Mrs. Andy Bean Mr. and Mrs. Shannon Benton Mr. and Mrs. Dennis Berry Mr. and Mrs. Harold Bigelow Mr. and Mrs. Charles Bills Mr. and Mrs. James Bishop Mr. and Mrs. Paul Blalock Mr. and Mrs. David Blanco Mr. and Mrs. Jim Boatwright Mr. and Mrs. Hal Bolter Mrs. Beverly Book Dr. and Mrs. George Borders Mr. and Mrs. Tracy Borosch Mr. and Mrs. Rafael Bournigal Mr. and Mrs. Everett Bracken Mr. and Mrs. Don Bradley Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Branham Pastor and Mrs. Brady Brinson Mr. Doug Bronson Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Brooks Mr. and Mrs. Tab Bryant Mr. and Mrs. Douglas Bunnell Col. Charles B. Burdette Mr. and Dr. Benjamin Burke Mr. and Mrs. Earl Burkett Burnetti Children’s Foundation, Inc. Mr. and Mrs. Don Busing Mr. and Mrs. Mario J. Cabrera Mr. and Mrs. Mark Cabrera The Honorable and Mrs. Charles Canady Mr. and Mrs. Charles Canady Mr. and Mrs. Jose Cano Dr. and Dr. Richard Cardosi Mr. and Mrs. Bill Chamberlin Mr. and Mrs. Rodney Chauncey Mr. and Mrs. Jim Cherry Mrs. Shirley Chesser Mr. and Mrs. Brian Christensen Citrus Air Conditioners, Inc. Mr. James Claussen Mr. and Mrs. James W. Claussen Claussen’s Fine Furniture Mr. and Mrs. Robert Cleghorn Clyde R. & Florence A. Page Family Foundation

Ms. Pam Cole Mr. and Mrs. Gregory Coleman Mr. and Mrs. James Collier Mr. and Mrs. Ron Collins Dr. and Mrs. David Cook Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Crawford Mr. and Mrs. Randy Crosby Ms. Sue Crosby Mr. and Mrs. Randy Cruickshank Mr. and Mrs. Johnnie Curls, Jr. Curry Controls Company Mr. Jeff Curry Mr. and Mrs. Scott Cyphert Mr. and Mrs. Robert Davidson Mrs. Jackie Davis Mr. and Mrs. Richard Debruin Mr. and Mrs. Daniel DeLange Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Delegge Mr. and Mrs. Ron Denney Detroit Tigers, Inc. Foundation of Florida Ms. Beth Dickman Dr. and Mrs. David Dodd Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth E. Douberly Mr. and Mrs. John Douglass Dr. and Mrs. John Tucker Mr. and Mrs. David Edwards Mr. and Mrs. Randy Edwards Mr. and Mrs. Ward Edwards Mrs. Sarah Ellis Miss Susan Ellis Mr. and Mrs. James Evans Rev. and Mrs. Roger Evans Ms. Henrietta Fagan Mrs. Julia Fancelli Ms. Marne Fauber Fellowship Baptist Church Mr. and Mrs. Randy Ferreira Mr. and Mrs. James Fie Mrs. Nancy C. Fisher Mr. and Mrs. James L. Ford Mr. and Mrs. Bob Forlaw Mr. and Mrs. John Foster Mr. Adam Fowler Mr. G. W. Fowler, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. John Fox Mr. and Mrs. Alex Frost Mr. and Mrs. Tim Frost Mr. and Mrs. Warren Fuller Mr. and Mrs. Chuck Fulton Mr. and Mrs. Brandon Fung Mr. and Mrs. Luis D. Garcia George W. Jenkins Fund within the Community Foundation of Greater Lakeland Mr. and Mrs. Bud Gibson Mr. and Mrs. Guillermo Gonzalez-Torres Dr. and Mrs. James Goodman Mr. and Mrs. Clint Gordon Ms. Wendy Gouge Mr. Charles Grafton Ms. Ann Grassfield Mr. and Mrs. Dan Green Mr. and Mrs. Mike Green Dr. and Mrs. Graham Greene Mrs. Brenda J. Grimmette Ms. Patsy Ham Mrs. Catherine Hamilton Mr. and Mrs. Rob Harper, IV

Mr. and Mrs. Jack Harrell, Jr. Harrell’s Fertilizer Group, Inc. Reverend and Mrs. Michael Hasha Dr. and Mrs. Ronal Haskins Mr. and Mrs. Robert Hayes Mr. and Mrs. J. Terry Henderson Mr. and Mrs. Rex Henry Mrs. Melissa Henson Mr. and Mrs. John Herndon Mr. and Mrs. Brannen Hester Mrs. Robert Hightower Mr. and Mrs. Jim Hirdes Mr. and Mrs. Keith Hodge Mr. and Mrs. Ed Holloway Mr. and Mrs. Louie Holmes Mr. and Mrs. Harry Hooper Mr. and Mrs. Boyce Horne Mr. and Mrs. H. J. Horne Mrs. Debbie Houghton Mrs. Dick Huddleston Mr. and Mrs. Mark Hulbert Mr. and Mrs. E. LaMar Hunt Mr. and Dr. Kenneth Hutto Mr. and Mrs. Marshall Jackson Mr. and Mrs. Rodney Jansen Jim Williams Fence Company Mr. and Mrs. Ben Johnson Mr. and Mrs. Daryl Johnson Mr. and Mrs. Steve Johnston Mr. and Mrs. Kevin Jones Mr. and Mrs. Larry Jones Mrs. Linda Karnes Keenan Chisholm Mullings Minority Scholarship Fund Dr. and Mrs. Derek Keenan Ms. Tracy Kelley Kellogg Marketing LLC Dr. and Mrs. Gary Kimball Miss Kathryn Kimball Miss Kristina Kimball Mr. and Mrs. Richard Kinney Mr. and Mrs. Mark Kirby Mr. and Mrs. Jon Kirk Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Knowlton Mr. and Mrs. Kevin C. Knowlton Mr. and Mrs. Allen Ladd Mr. and Mrs. Yen K. Lai Mr. and Mrs. Eric W. Laing Lakeland Automall Mr. and Mrs. Jay Lamelas Land South Group Rev. and Mrs. Michael Latham Mr. and Mrs. Michael R. Latham Mr. and Mrs. Robert Latimer Dr. and Mrs. Khin Latt Ms. Dona Layman Mr. and Mrs. Ryan Lazenby Mr. and Mrs. Otto Lehman Mr. and Mrs. Steven Livesay Mr. and Mrs. James Luffman Mr. and Mrs. Paul Mabry, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Macey Mr. and Mrs. George Maguire Mr. and Mrs. John Manibusan Dr. and Mrs. Jose Marichal Mr. and Mrs. B. J. Mason Mr. and Mrs. Buddy Mason Mr. and Mrs. Greg Masters

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M I N I S T R Y PA R T N E R S Co nti nued... Mr. and Mrs. Larry Maxwell Mr. and Mrs. Mike McCormick Mr. and Mrs. Keith McDonald Mr. and Mrs. Tommy McDonald Mr. and Mrs. Robert McNichol Mr. and Mrs. Terry McNutt Mr. and Mrs. Sheldon McVay Mr. and Mrs. Mark Mears Mr. and Mrs. Christopher Meier Mr. and Mrs. Bill Middleton MIDFLORIDA Credit Union Mr. and Mrs. Jeff Miles Mr. and Mrs. Corey Miller Mr. and Mrs. David Miller Mrs. Nancy Miller Mr. and Mrs. Seth Miller Miller, Crosby & Miller, P.A. Ms. Heather Miller, The Philips Team Dr. and Mrs. Mark H. Mines Ms. Carla Moore Mr. and Mrs. James Moore Mr. and Mrs. Steve Moseley Mrs. Bonnie Mosley Mr. and Mrs. Jay Mueller Mr. and Mrs. Jim Mulling Mr. and Mrs. Jonathan S. Murphy Murray Equipment Sales, Inc. Mr. and Mrs. Mike Musick, Sr. Mr. and Mrs. Bill Mutz Miss Kelli Mutz Mr. and Mrs. O. U. Mutz Mr. and Mrs. Larry Naughton Mr. and Mrs. Rodney Naughton Dr. Maria Negron PH.ED Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Nichols Mr. and Mrs. Jeff Nilius Mr. Matthew Nipper Mr. and Mrs. Larry Norman Reverend and Mrs. David Norris Northwestern Mutual Financial Network Mr. and Mrs. Chris O’Byrne Miss Ellen Oncu Mrs. Judy Oncu Mr. and Mrs. Richard O’Steen Outsource Management Solutions Mr. and Mrs. Keith Overholt Mr. and Mrs. Ken Overholt Mr. and Mrs. Steven Palmer Mr. and Mrs. Michael Parker Mr. and Mrs. Curtis A. Patterson Mr. and Mrs. Lee Patteson Mr. and Mrs. Wayne L. Peace, Jr. People’s Pharmacy, Inc. Mr. and Mrs. Cory Petcoff Mr. and Mrs. Tom Petcoff Peterson & Myers, P.A. Pfizer Foundation Matching Gifts Program Mr. and Mrs. Raymond B. Phillips Mr. and Mrs. Brian Philpot Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Pillitteri Mrs. Marlene Pitts Platinum Bank Ms. Andrea Pleima Mr. Nelson Pleima Miss Renae Pleima Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Portlock, III

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Mr. and Mrs. Robert Powell, Jr. Mrs. Dorine Powell Powerscreen of Florida, Inc. Publix Super Markets Charities, Inc. Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Pyle Mr. and Mrs. Todd Radford Radio Stations, WLKF & WWRZ Mrs. Jeanne Rausch Dr. and Mrs. Wilton M. Reavis, Jr. Ms. Angela D. Register Mr. and Mrs. Buddy Register Dr. and Mrs. David Remmer Mr. and Mrs. Martin Reynolds Mr. and Mrs. Jason Rhoden Rev. and Mrs. Tim Rice Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin Richardson, II Mr. and Mrs. Bart Richert Mrs. Joan Richert Mr. and Mrs. Brad Rideout Mr. and Mrs. Bill Riley Mr. and Mrs. Harry Robb Mrs. Kate Robbins Mrs. Sandra Robinson Dr. and Mrs. Michael E. Rogers Mrs. Bruce Rossmeyer Mr. and Mrs. Kelly Roth Dr. and Mrs. Robert Roth Rounders Logistics, LLC Mr. and Mrs. Marshall Rowe Mr. and Mrs. Jon K. Russell Mrs. Ledia Russo Mr. and Mrs. Jim Ryal Dr. and Dr. Medardo & Resurreccion Santos Mr. and Mrs. Dean Saunders Mr. and Mrs. Steve Scruggs Mr. Philip Sebring Mr. and Mrs. Christopher Shaw Mr. and Mrs. Chris Shills Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Shimko Simpson Farms, Inc. Mr. and Mrs. John Sizemore Rev. and Mrs. Mark Skinner Sligh Clinic of Chiropractic Mr. and Mrs. David Sligh Dr. and Mrs. Mike Sligh Dr. and Mrs. Stephen Sligh Mr. and Mrs. Daniel W. Smith Mr. and Mrs. Dwight Smith Dr. and Mrs. James Smith Mr. and Mrs. Harold Snyder Miss Nancy Snyder Mrs. Mary Sons Mrs. Vera Speed Dr. and Mrs. Ravi Srivastava Mr. and Mrs. Geoff Stabler Mr. and Mrs. George Stabler Mr. and Mrs. Michael Stacy Mr. and Mrs. R.T. Standifer State Farm Agents - Charlotte State Farm Companies Foundation State Farm Insurance - Seminole Mr. and Mrs. Mark Stewart Mr. Alfred Stout Mr. and Mrs. Gene Strickland Mr. and Mrs. D. Wayne Stults Sudden Impact Auto Body & Paint Shop

Dr. and Mrs. Paul Suich Mr. and Mrs. Mark Sullivan Mr. and Mrs. Carlos Sutton, Jr. Mrs. Nancy Sutton Mr. and Mrs. James D. Swinson, Jr. Mrs. Sybil Swofford Mrs. Scott Swygert Mr. and Mrs. John Szydlowski T.J. Zinsmeister Inc. Mr. and Mrs. Waller Tabb Mr. and Mrs. Zachary Tackett Dr. and Mrs. Agustin Tavares Team Hammer, Inc. Dr. and Mrs. Chris Terry TESAB Parts Center, Inc. The Denis L. Fontaine Foundation The Glenn W. and Hazelle Paxson Morrison Foundation The Mennonite Foundation, Inc. The Sanoba Law Firm Mr. Erik Thomas Mr. and Mrs. Marcus Tidey Mr. and Mrs. Ross J. Toepel Tom Edwards, Inc. Mrs. Evelyn Towler Mr. and Mrs. James Turlington Mr. and Mrs. Charles Underwood United Way of Tri-County, Inc. Mr. Daniel Valentine Mr. and Mrs. Gray Vance Mr. and Mrs. A. H. Varnum Mr. and Mrs. Conrad Varnum Verner Foundation, Inc. Mr. and Mrs. Kevin Wasilewski Mr. and Mrs. Phil Weaner Mrs. Teresa Weeks Mr. and Mrs. Bill Wells Wells Fargo Foundation Educational Matching Gift Program Mr. and Mrs. Eric Wells Mr. and Mrs. Ernie White Mr. Cason Whitlock Mr. and Mrs. David Wickenkamp Mrs. Jean Widdowson Mr. and Mrs. Fred Wiechmann Mr. James Wilbanks Mr. and Mrs. James L. Wilbanks, Jr. Miss Katelyn Wilbanks Mr. and Mrs. Tom Williams Mr. and Mrs. Craig Wilsman Mr. and Mrs. Mike Wilson Ms. Shawn Wilson Mr. and Mrs. Steve Wilson Mr. Terry Wilson Mr. and Mrs. John Wimberly Mr. and Mrs. Jeff Winters Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey Worthy Ms. Christina Wright Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Wright Xavier Family Partnership LLLP Mr. Jack Young Mr. Floyd Ziegler

C O M M E M O R AT I V E G I F T S P r o vi d e a D o ubl e Bl es s i ng When people provide a gift to Lakeland Christian in honor or in memory of a loved one, they are creating a double blessing – not only are they creating a special tribute, they are supporting the school’s mission to educate students in the light of God’s Word. Many thanks to the following individuals for their thoughtful giving: In memory of: Mrs. Barbara Edds Given by: Ms. Judith Baumann Mr. and Mrs. Rodney Chauncey Mr. and Mrs. John Douglass Miss Susan Ellis Mr. and Mrs. Robert Hayes Ms. Heather Miller, The Philips Team Rev. and Mrs. David Norris Dr. and Mrs. Mike Sligh State Farm Agents, Charlotte, NC State Farm Insurance, Seminole Sudden Impact Auto Body & Paint Shop T.J. Zinsmeister, Inc. Ms. Christina Wright In memory of: Shaun Pleima Given by: Mr. and Mrs. Andy Bean Mr. and Mrs. Richard Debruin Mr. and Mrs. Marshall Jackson Mr. and Mrs. Rodney Jansen Mr. and Mrs. Mike McCormick Ms. Andrea Pleima Mr. Nelson Pleima Dr. and Mrs. Mike Sligh In memory of: Mr. Danny Canova Given by: Mr. and Mrs. John Douglass Miss Susan Ellis Mr. and Mrs. John Manibusan In memory of: Mrs. Arvis Johnson Given by: Mrs. Sarah Ellis Miss Susan Ellis

In memory of: Mr. Richard Huddleston Given by: Mr. Alfred Stout

In memory of: Mrs. Audrey Parrish Given by: Miss Susan Ellis Mr. Adam Fowler In memory of: Mrs. Catherine Patterson Given by: Mr. and Mrs. Robert Hayes In memory of: Mrs. Evelyn Whipple Given by: Mrs. Robert Hightower

In memory of: Mrs. Arlene Knowlton Given by: Mr. and Mrs. Kevin Knowlton In memory of: Mrs. Landona Barb Stafford Given by: Ms. Dona Layman

In memory of: Mrs. Grace Boring Given by: Mrs. Robert Hightower

In memory of: Bradley Langston Given by: Dr. and Mrs. Jose Marichal Mrs. Sybil Swofford

In memory of: Mrs. Robbie Donnelly Given by: Mrs. Robert Hightower

In memory of: Mr. Rich McDonald Given by: Mr. and Mrs. Tommy McDonald

In memory of: Mr. Doug Hall Given by: Mrs. Robert Hightower

In memory of: Cooper Naughton Given by: Mr. and Mrs. Larry Naughton

In memory of: Mr. James Hahn Given by: Mrs. Robert Hightower

In honor of: Mr. Darren Copeland Given by: Mr. Alfred Stout

In memory of: Mrs. Vicky Dawson Given by: Mrs. Dick Huddleston Mr. Alfred Stout

E D U C AT I N G S T U D E N T S in the light of

GOD’S WORD

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