2018-2019 Capital Campaign

EXPANDING THE

REVOLUTION

An Investment in Educator Training at the Ron Clark Academy

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How wonderful it would be to live an entire life with such freedom to try new things, experience the unknown, and face our greatest fears. – Ron Clark

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10 YEARS OF

Imagine a one-hundred-year-old, abandoned factory. Dust-caked windows mask sunlight, dilapidated stairwells block passageways, and peeling paint conceals brick walls. Cold air seeps across the muddied floors, punctuated by nails, shattered glass, and forgotten machinery. It is in this place that we chose to establish the Ron Clark Academy.

We discovered the factory after scouring the city for the perfect site. It was an eyesore in the community and a haven for illicit activity, but somehow we knew that this would be the right spot for us. We had always believed in finding potential in unlikely places.

Ron put the proceeds from his first book, The Essential 55, into a foundation that we used to purchase the run-down facility. When these monies ran out, committed sponsors came together to support our mission by contributing as well.

Two years later, in 2007, we opened our doors to our first class of extraordinary students.

Seven years later, we expanded our facility.

We designed RCA to show how to bring passion, creativity, and rigor into the classroom. We aimed to instill a joy for learning in our students by exposing them to the surrounding world and to help them understand the importance of giving back to their communities.

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In addition to affecting the lives of our students, RCA is also a demonstration school—a place where visiting educators can watch our teachers in action and participate in professional development workshops. In the past ten years, more that 48,000 superintendents, administrators, and teachers have visited to observe our classrooms to learn better ways to engage students, promote academic rigor, and create a climate and culture that promotes student achievement.

We have students of all ability levels at RCA—those who have tested as gifted and those who struggled with failing grades or behavior issues before attending our school. Our students represent varied socioeconomic backgrounds as well. It is our mission to show educators elsewhere that all children have gifts and talents, and when they are put in the hands of dedicated teachers, magic can happen. As a result, our students experience tremendous success. In fact, they have earned millions of dollars in academic scholarships after graduating, and they continue to shine brightly as leaders in their current schools.

Thanks to our dedicated supporters, our dreams have become a reality. However, we are not finished growing. With the addition of the Ryan Marshall Performing Arts Center, we will be able to greatly enhance our fine arts programs at RCA. The facility will also enable us to train 150,000 educators over the next ten years, thus affecting the lives of millions of students across the globe.

Now when you enter RCA, you are greeted by warm hugs and radiant smiles—the spirit of joy is tangible. Vibrant murals and photographs blanket the old brick walls and fire-breathing dragons keep watch over our students. An electric, two-story tube slide fills the lobby and reaches up toward the skylight that spreads sunshine throughout the hallways. The halls are filled with the sounds of the students’ happiness—the music of laughing, singing, hands clapping, and drums beating in celebration. It spills out of lively classrooms, reverberates throughout the corridors, and seeps into the secret passageways of the building.

It is from this once-forgotten old factory that we are creating a revolution in education.

Thank you all for being a part of our journey.

With great appreciation,

Ron Clark Cofounder

Kim Bearden Cofounder & Executive Director

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OUR STUDENTS The Ron Clark Academy enrolls 120 students in grades five through eight. Our student body includes a range of learners: students who are considered gifted, those who have struggled academically, and others who have performed at grade level. While students represent diverse academic and socio-economic backgrounds, 80% of RCA families have an average income of $34,000 and receive scholarships to attend RCA. Students validate the success of RCA’s learning environment: each class experiences double percentile increases in performance across all subject areas during the first academic year and those numbers continue to improve over time.

The first eight graduating classes have received over $20 million in academic support to premiere high schools in Georgia and beyond. Over 60% of RCA’s graduates attend boarding schools, and we have a 100% graduation rate from high school. Currently, 95% of our graduates attend college or serve in the military.

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OUR MISSION To deliver the highest quality educational experience where global citizens are born through advanced rigor, engaging teaching methods, and a passionate climate and culture.

OUR VISION To be the best school in the world by demonstrating transformative methods and techniques that are embraced and replicated everywhere.

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The Ron Clark Academy seeks to extend its reach beyond its student body by having an impact upon students everywhere.

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3 We have 3 pillars at RCA. Participants observe these best practices in action and attend our workshops to learn better ways to engage students, increase rigor, and create a climate and culture that leads to student success.

12,000 Each year, over 12,000 educators are trained in RCA’s vibrant educator training program.

THE RCA EXPERIENCE

10 In the past ten years, educators from all 50 states and 26 countries have visited the Ron Clark Academy to observe our classrooms and participate in our professional development workshops.

48,000 To date, RCA has provided over 48,000 training experiences to superintendents, administrators, and teachers.

90% 90% of visiting educators are from public school systems.

Approximately 77% of visitors have been from the Southeast and 39% have been from Georgia.

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7.8K

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EDUCATORS

TRAINING DAYS

EDUCATORS

ATTENDED TRAINING IN 2017-2018.

PER SCHOOL YEAR

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RCA APP

Launched June 2015

PER TRAINING DAY

VIEWS

ON FACEBOOK VIDEOS Since 2015

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3.4K

ATTENDEES

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8.6K

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VISITING EDUCATORS TRAINED EDUCATORS

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Educator Training

Educator Training

Educator Conference

1 DAY

2 DAYS

3 DAYS

5K

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2016 2017

Educator Training

Educator Training

Educator Conference

1 DAY

2 DAYS

3 DAYS

2015 2016

EDUCATOR TRAINING students and staff truly made “ Your me feel significant in the midst of hundreds of teachers.

I feel so empowered by my most recent two-day training.

Kimberly Carthans BLOOMINGTON, IL

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is a ONE OF A KIND “ RCA experience. You will never be the

same once you visit. There is a special spirit found within every teacher, every student, and every classroom that instills a passion and love for learning in anyone fortunate enough to walk through the doors.

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Every school should be like RCA!

Jerry Wright AVON PARK, FL

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THE BUILDING The Ryan Marshall Performing Arts Center will be a 39,580 sq. ft. multi-purpose facility. The main feature will be the state-of-the-art, 800-seat auditorium and performance space. The two-level design includes four multifunctional classrooms and large-group meeting spaces, which will allow us to expand our training opportunities and better serve visiting educators.

The new addition will include: • A gigantic rotunda that can hold up to 800 people • An auditorium and performance space with approximately 800 seats • Four multifunctional classrooms with seating up to 210 visitors • Five offices and storage space • Two parking lots (expanding parking from 40 spaces to 170 spaces) The Ryan Marshall Performing Arts Center which be used as a teaching facility as well as a venue for fine arts performances.

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FUTURE SITE PLAN 5

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Ryan Marshall Performing Arts Center

EXISTING BUILDING GYMNASIUM

STAGE

AUDITORIUM 800 SEATS 7,240 SF

ENCLOSED EGRESS

CLASSROOM

CLASSROOM TARGET OCCUPANCY: 280

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TARGET OCCUPANCY: 280

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ABOUT

RYAN MARSHALL Ryan Marshall was a standout student at the Ron Clark Academy who graduated in 2013. As a talented musician and performer, Ryan had a gift for bringing people together and touching their hearts through his songs.

He wrote, produced, directed, filmed, and edited several music videos. His creativity was also celebrated through his art and his poetry, and Ryan often performed with the Ya Heard poetry group and in school musicals. Ryan’s light will continue to shine in our hearts forever.

Ryan Marshall, you lived with passion and wonder and a love for all people. Your spirit will live on in this facility as we all share our talents and gifts to bring joy to others.

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Ryan Marshall Performing Arts Center

STAGE

AUDITORIUM 800 SEATS 7,240 SF

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BUILDING DETAILS Capital Campaign Summary PHASE A Construction Ryan Marshall Performing Arts Center

$14.6 million $800,000

Furnishings and Equipment

Total

$15.4 million

PHASE B Warehouse demolition/parking lot construction

$1.6 million

Courtyard expansion/security gate installation

$850,000

Remaining property acquisition

$650,000

Secure fencing around campus

$300,000

Power line removal/burial

$100,000

Total

$3.5 million

Fundraising Goals & Construction Timeline 2017

NOV 3: Announcement of the capital campaign

and fundraising event.

2018

FEB 1: $13.3 million in pledged support.

AUG 1: Goal of $18 million in pledged support.

OCT 15: Phase A construction begins.

Parking lots on the west and south sides completed.

NOV 15 : Main facility construction begins.

2019

OCT 19: Grand Opening of the new facility.

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FUTURE EXPANSION The Ron Clark Academy is located in Southeast Atlanta.

The current buildings include: LAKEWOOD AVE

HANNAH ST

JONESBORO RD

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1.7 ACRES MARGARET ST SE

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0.2 ACRES 0.2 ACRES

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Main Building 2007

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Media Center 2008

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Great Hall & Gym 2015

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Warehouse 2007 0.77 ACRES

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Annex 2016 0.61 ACRES

1.7 ACRES

Land Acquisition At the conclusion of the campaign, the Academy will own a total of 5.5 acres in land and property.

Our long-term plan includes acquiring adjacent properties in order to create a campus covering both sides of Margaret Street.

EXISITING PROPERTY PROPERTY UNDER CONTRACT

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TERRELL PRINCE ‘14 | Peddie School (NJ) GARRET MINOR ‘14 | Pace Academy TESSEMA HASKINS ‘14 | Peddie School (NJ)

ALUMNI

VALEDICTORIANS Where are they now?

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2010

OSEI AVRIL | Altruismo University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (NC) Pace Academy ‘14

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ARSENE LAKPA | Rêveur Georgia Institute of Technology The Westminster Schools ‘15

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ALIYAH COFER | Altruismo University of Miami (FL) Woodward Academy ‘16

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ALEXIS WALKER | Altruismo Washington University (MO) Choate Rosemary Hall (CT) ‘17

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2014 ZARIA FRANKLIN | Altruismo Westminster Schools ‘18 University of Pennsylvania (PA) 2015 KENDALL ONLEY | Altruismo Lawrenceville School (NJ)

2016 JACOB SUEVER | Isibindi Maynard H. Jackson High School

2017 LOGAN VALENTI | Amistad Phillips Exeter Academy (NH)

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COLLEGES & UNIVERSITIES The Ron Clark Academy graduating classes of 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014 have graduated from high school and are attending these colleges, universities, and United States Armed Forces.

Agnes Scott College Alabama State University Albany State University Arizona State University Armstrong State University Atlanta Technical College Augusta University Austin Peay State University California State University, Bakersfield California State University, Fullerton California State University, Monterey Bay Coastal Carolina University College of the Holy Cross Concordia University Irvine Dickinson College Duke University Florida International University Georgia Institute of Technology Georgia Southern University Georgia State University Gwinnett Technical College Hampshire College Hampton University Howard University Kennesaw State University LaFayette College Lagrange College Louisiana State University Loyola Marymount University Loyola University Maryland Loyola University New Orleans

Mercer University Morehouse College New York University Pittsburgh University Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Rhodes College Savannah State University Spelman College South Carolina State University Southern Polytechnic State University Southern University Stetson University Texas A&M The George Washington University University of Buffalo University of Georgia University of Iowa University of Miami University of New Haven University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill University of Pennsylvania University of West Georgia Valdosta State University Washington University Wheaton College Xavier University –––––––––––––––––––––––––––– United States Navy United States Air Force United States Army ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

$4.2M

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95%

AWARDED IN HIGH SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIPS CLASS OF 2017

RCA GRADUATES (2010-2017)

OF RCA GRADUATES ATTEND COLLEGE OR SERVE IN THE MILITARY

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BOARD OF TRUSTEES We are grateful to these individuals for their dedication and support to the Ron Clark Academy and the Board of Trustees.

LOUIS ALTERMAN

Global Brand Director, Holiday Inn Brands, InterContinental Hotels Group

HEATH CAMPBELL

MAURICE COOPER

PAT ARRINGTON

Vice President and Group Manager, Atlanta Division, JE Dunn

KAREIM CADE

First Vice President, Wealth Management, UBS Financial Services, Inc. Development Chair

President and CEO, Great Lakes Benefit Group

Global Vice President, Holiday Inn Brand Family, InterContinental Hotels Group

Senior Vice President and Chief Culture, Diversity & Inclusion Officer, Walmart

Senior Vice President of Talent Management and HR Strategy, Turner Broadcasting Governance Chair

BEN HILL

NATALIE JONES

MIKE KIEPURA

DEBBIE KOENIG

CHAD KOENIG

KAYE MORGAN-CURTIS

SUSAN O’DWYER

SHAYNE O’REILLY

WILLSON OVEREND

JOHN ROBBINS

TIFFANI THOMAS

VINCE YOUNG

Associate General Counsel of IP Litigation, Facebook

Executive Director, NAIOP Georgia

Senior Director, Global Employee & Leadership Communications, The Coca-Cola Company

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BEN HASAN

CROMWELL BAUN

President, Greater Atlanta and North Georgia Region BB&T

Retired President, Packaging Solutions, WestRock

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TJ ABRAMS

Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, Rackspace Board Chairman

Senior Director, Cushman & Wakefield

Managing Director, Granite Properties Finance Chair

Senior Manager of Global Philanthropy, Newell Brands

PR & Marketing Communications Professional, Jackson Spalding

A & D Regional Manager, Sunbrella Contract Textiles

Director of Business Development, Aprio

President, The Persuasion Institute of Atlanta

WAYS TO GIVE We are grateful for donors who give their time, talent, or resources to support our students and move our mission forward to revolutionalize education.

TO CONTRIBUTE TO THE EXPANDING THE REVOLUTION CAPITAL CAMPAIGN:

Make a Pledge

Contact Kirk Brown, Senior Director of Development kbrown@ronclarkacademy.com Call 678-651-2101

Give Online

Online donations accepted at ronclarkacademy.com/GIVE

Mail a Check

The Ron Clark Academy 228 Margaret St. SE Atlanta, GA 30315 Attn: Kirk Brown

TYPES OF GIFTS

The Ron Clark Academy accepts gifts via check, credit card, cash, stock or other tangible assets, to the Ron Clark Academy Capital Campaign. Gifts can include multi-year pledges, and may be eligible for tax deduction.

DONOR RECOGNITION

Donors who give $10,000 or more have the opportunity to be listed on a recognition plaque to be located near the main entrance of the new facility. Donors can also choose to honor or remember a loved one. Named giving opportunities are available for principal gifts.

EMPLOYER MATCH

Some employers will match the gifts provided by their employees to educational and philanthropic organizations. Please inquire to find out if your employer provides such support.

The Ron Clark Academy is a non-profit school and is a 501(c)(3) public charity.

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