2021-2022 Austin Prep Annual Fund Tri-Fold

SUPPORT OF THE AUSTIN PREP FUND PROVIDED BUDGET FLEXIBILITY FOR A SUCCESSFUL PANDEMIC RESPONSE Emergency tuition assistance to families suffering lay-offs or furloughs HEPA Filters and Enhanced HVAC systems to keep classrooms safe Electrostatic Backpacks to disinfect surfaces and thermal scanners to screen students

ENHANCED EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES

ANNUAL GIVING Why Is It Important?

Tuition revenue covers the primary cost of educating each student.Your gift to the annual fund broadens educational opportunities and supports those experiences that extend beyond the classroom that make an Austin Prep education so valuable.

Costumes for dance, 3-D printer for the maker room, iMacs for the Media Lab Increased professional development opportunities for faculty Expanded curricular and co-curricular programs supported by annual giving

Austin Prep Annual Fund 2021-2022

The Annual Fund As An Investment A portion of the additional funds provided by your donation become investments in the professional training and development of teachers. Curricular innovations, to keep the educational journey modern and inspiring, are made possible through support of the annual fund.

The Annual Fund Advances New Approaches Each year we discover new ways to provide a high-quality educational experience. Through your support, financial resources are made available for teachers to pursue new opportunities that expand the scope of the learning process, providing each and every student with the tools to access their full potential.

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Annual Giving Keeps Tuition Affordable Through the generosity of the Austin Prep community, the school is able to utilize the extra financial resources provided by the annual fund to expand curricular and co-curricular programs while minimizing tuition increases.

Austin Prep is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, Catholic independent day school and your gift to the annual fund is 100% tax-deductible to the extent permitted by law.

Uniting Hearts Inquiring Minds Serving Hands ANNUAL GIVING - DAILY IMPACT

Annual Giving - Daily Impact Support of the Austin Prep Fund provides pathways to potential by giving our faculty the resources to create dynamic and meaningful experiences that inspire our students to live the school’s mission.Your donation ensures Austin Prep will continue to provide an innovative, Catholic, all-inclusive college prep curriculum.

The Austin Prep Fund: Responding to an Unprecedented Event Through Community Support Annual fund gifts gave Austin Prep the resources to proactively meet the challenges of the pandemic. The school’s ability to respond to the sudden need for disinfecting equipment, cameras in the classroom, and faculty training for effective remote teaching and learning was made possible through your support of the Austin Prep Fund.

Austin Prep Needs Everyone’s Support All gifts to the Austin Prep Fund positively impact each student’s experience at the school.

Only through the support of alumni, parents, past parents, grandparents and friends of Austin Prep is the school able to provide a superior Catholic, college prep education in the Augustinian tradition.

Investing in Our Students Each gift impacts Austin Prep students in innumerable ways. Donations make possible additions to the curriculum like robotics; expand athletic offerings by adding teams, such as field hockey in 2020; and enhance the arts program with new costumes. Support of the Austin Prep Fund provides essential resources for tuition assistance and expands the school’s Mission and Inclusion program.

Choose How Your Gift Makes an Impact Austin Support: Simply, your gift is applied to the area of greatest need.

Academics: In order to create a culture of high expectations with ample guidance and support, Austin Prep requires resources beyond tuition revenue to expand academic programs and grant funding for professional development. A donation from you makes a difference for all of our students and faculty.

Athletics: Training, outfitting and transporting 50 teams playing 23 different interscholastic sports requires extra support.

Mission and Inclusion: Your gift ensures the teachings of St. Augustine remain at the center of our mission, which includes the fulfillment of Austin Prep’s commitment to create an inclusive community through veritas, unitas and caritas.

Student Life and Arts: Activities and clubs offer occasions for students to pursue shared interests and grow socially. Through the arts students discover new forms of expression and hone innate talents. These experiences are enriched by donations to the annual fund.

Tuition Assistance: Scholarships and financial aid help keep Austin Prep affordable and accessible to qualified students from families in need of support.