All project designs are preliminary and subject to change.
A N O P P O R T U N I T Y AWA I T S
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C E L E B R AT I N G 5 0 Y E A R S
A Foundation of Excellence For more than 50 years, Lake Highland Preparatory School has produced Highlanders of remarkable integrity, intellect, service, and leadership.
Being a Highlander goes well beyond enrollment at Lake Highland Preparatory School. It is not simply attending classes, participating in the arts, or competing in athletic programs. Being a Highlander is forged by the extraordinary experiences and opportunities provided by a Lake Highland education.
"A Highlander has a mind for achievement, a body for competition, and a spirit for service. Our families, faculty, administrators, and coaches are all working together to create a better world, one student at a time. Be a part of our story!"
Highlanders are developed into strategic problem solvers. Grown into confident leaders. Matured into people of strong character and values. Once a Highlander, always a Highlander. And for more than 50 years, Lake Highland has been devoted to developing Highlanders.
JEFF DEERY
Chairman of the Board of Trustees Alumnus, Class of 1982
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TOGETHER WE CAN
Innovators Patriots
Elevate Highlanders Leaders Change-Makers "Chances to significantly impact the future are few and fleeting! Our Elevate Highlanders dreams, like newly planted trees under whose shade we may never sit, will long be beloved and cherished not only for themselves, but also for the sake of our children and our children’s children. The time is now to move beyond the good and go for the great!"
Today’s graduates face a constantly changing, rapidly advancing, and increasingly competitive global environment. Those with the ability to innovate, adapt, and collaborate will thrive. As we celebrate our 50th anniversary, we have the extraordinary opportunity as a Highlander community to build upon our strong foundation and elevate where Highlanders learn, develop, and prepare to meet the challenges of tomorrow. We truly believe that a world with more Highlanders is a better world. And that is a world worth investing in.
ADMIRAL AL HARMS
President
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TIMELINE FOR SUCCESS
A Strategic Vision to Elevate
A roadmap for continued innovation, transformative enhancements to programs and infrastructure, and unparalleled opportunities for every Highlander.
Building upon the strong foundation of Lake Highland’s 50-year tradition of excellence, we embarked on a journey of careful and collaborative planning by the Highlander family – Trustees, faculty, staff, parents, alumni, and students. Together We Can: Elevate Highlanders.
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THROUGHOUT
2018 6 | THE TIMELINE
STRATEGIC PLANNING
2019
The Highlander family comes together to cast a vision for the future of Lake Highland. The result is the 2018 Strategic Plan and corresponding Master Plan Update.
PROJECT DESIGN BEGINS Acclaimed architects SchenkelShultz develop schematic designs for the three capital projects envisioned by the Strategic Plan.
THE
FUTURE NOW MID
2019
PLANNING STUDY CONDUCTED
More than 800 members of the Highlander family provide insights and feedback on the Strategic Plan, Campaign vision, and proposed capital projects through in-person interviews and online surveys.
FOUNDATIONAL GIVING SEASON
A thoughtful, committed group of philanthropic leaders invest in the Together We Can: Elevate Highlanders Campaign, laying a foundation for success.
CAMPAIGN LAUNCH AND COMMUNITYWIDE GIVING SEASON
The vision and goals for Together We Can: Elevate Highlanders are introduced to the entire Highlander community.
“Elevate Highlanders is a transformational vision that establishes Lake Highland as a model for discovery, learning, inspiration, and achievement.” SUSAN CLAYTON
Vice President for Advancement
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HIGHL ANDERS OF TOMORROW
Elevating the Future. Starting Today. Many important steps to achieve the Elevate Highlanders vision are already underway.
FOUNDATIONS IN LEARNING FOR THE FUTURE We provide a strong foundation in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) to our youngest Highlanders in Lower School, including our Robotics & Coding program, the iLab, and the DICE (Design, Innovation, Collaboration, and Engineering) Lab.
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TECHNOLOGY FORWARD Our new Director of Technology and expanded team of educational technologists are leading innovative initiatives across all divisions. We launched our 1:1 school-managed device program to enhance educational experience, task management, and cybersecurity. Our teachers are transitioning to allwireless technology to create more dynamic and flexible learning environments.
EXPANDED CURRICULUM OFFERINGS
INNOVATIVE SCHEDULES TO ENHANCE LEARNING
We expanded our Upper School curriculum to include 20 new courses including Organic Chemistry, Cybersecurity, Artificial Intelligence, Entrepreneurial Studies, Data Science, and Italian Renaissance Art.
Our new, flexible schedules in Middle and Upper Schools promote deeper learning, increase classroom engagement, and provide more opportunities for collaboration and hands-on inquiry.
EXCEPTIONAL FACULTY & ONGOING PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
INNOVATION INSTITUTE ENHANCEMENTS
We hire the very best teachers available in the national marketplace and support our faculty through leadingedge professional development.
We expanded the Middle School Innovation Institute to include an Incubator Lab and courses in Business & Entrepreneurship and Broadcast Journalism.
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THE TIME IS NOW
Opportunities to Make an Impact Elevate Highlanders is a comprehensive campaign encompassing three important areas of strategic need:
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CAPITAL PROJECTS Three transformational capital projects will build the facilities and programs where Highlanders can experience new opportunities and achieve even greater success.
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ENDOWMENT Growing our endowment is critical to strengthening our financial foundation, bolstering our responsiveness to challenge and change, and supporting our commitment to excellence today and in the future.
UPPER SCHOOL CENTER FOR INNOVATION & ACADEMICS MULTISPORT FACILITY AT THE LHAC THE ARTS DISTRICT
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HIGHLANDER FUND Sustained annual giving to the Highlander Fund is vital to providing the wealth of opportunities Highlanders deserve.
"We hope our gift to the Elevate Highlanders Campaign will inspire others who believe that an investment in Lake Highland’s future benefits us all. It is a gift that will last well beyond our own Highlanders’ years at LHP. Ultimately, we believe in the power of education to transform communities and lives and we know the school will steward our gift with responsibility, care, and commitment to mission." TINA & DAVID KIND
Highlander Parents
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All project designs are preliminary and subject to change.
Upper School Center for Innovation & Academics
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TOGETHER WE CAN
Elevate Achievers The new Upper School Center for Innovation & Academics offers transformative spaces for Highlanders to learn, collaborate, problem-solve, and create. To prepare Highlanders to meet the challenges of an increasingly complex and interconnected world, our learning spaces must inspire collaboration, creativity, and innovative thinking. The new Center for Innovation & Academics creates the immersive, cross-disciplinary learning environment needed to prepare Highlanders to excel in college and beyond. This exceptional facility replaces Hale and Johnston Halls, outdated structures built in the 1950s which no longer match the excellence of our students and faculty.
HIGHLANDER ACHIEVEMENTS
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NATIONAL MERIT SEMIFINALISTS (2020)
TOP
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KEY FEATURES Innovation Institute & Makerspace A state-of-the-art, central makerspace surrounded by teaching labs and collaboration zones for engineering, robotics, computer science, graphic design, physics, math, and more Kind Family Library An innovative, technology-rich learning space that encourages intellectual discovery and supports research in our digital age Collegiate-Style Student Union and Outdoor Plaza Cultivating connection and community among Highlanders An Inspiring College and Career Center Exceptional spaces for college planning and hosting more than 110 colleges and universities who visit our Highlanders each year Enhanced Safety and Security Strategic design elements to enhance the safety and security of all Highlanders, along with a gain of 65+ new parking spaces on main campus
NATIONAL RANKING FOR SPEECH & DEBATE
40,000+
COMMUNITY SERVICE HOURS PERFORMED ANNUALLY
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INTERNATIONAL FUTURE PROBLEM SOLVING COMPETITION WINS (2018-2020)
1ST PLACE
AT THE FLORIDA MATHEMATICS LEAGUE COMPETITION
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All project designs are preliminary and subject to change.
Multisport Athletic Facility
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TOGETHER WE CAN
Elevate Champions The new Multisport Athletic Facility and adjacent field renovation at the LHAC offer exceptional spaces that elevate the training and competition facilities for our outstanding Highlander Athletes. HIGHLANDER ACHIEVEMENTS Our Wrestling program is currently housed in a rented warehouse plagued with maintenance issues, while our Archers practice in a cramped, metal hut at the LHAC. Our numerous court teams constantly face a lack of available gym space on our campuses. Our field athletes are limited by overuse of the natural grass fields and lack of field lighting at the LHAC.
#1
HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETICS PROGRAM IN FLORIDA (2020 FHSAA SUNSHINE CUP ALL-SPORTS WINNER)
KEY FEATURES Wrestling Arena and Tournament Venue A state-of-the-art home for our nationally renowned Wrestling program, featuring four competition wrestling mats, seating for 500+ spectators, and a fitness area Multipurpose Practice Court An auxiliary gym that will provide additional practice space for Basketball, Cheerleading, and Volleyball Turf Field with Lights A new turf field with lights, providing increased durability, longer playing time, and enhanced safety for our field teams
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INDIVIDUAL & TEAM STATE CHAMPIONSHIP WINS
#6
RANKED WRESTLING TEAM IN THE NATION
10%
OF HIGHLANDERS ARE RECRUITED TO PLAY SPORTS IN COLLEGE
Outdoor Archery Range An outdoor, covered archery range featuring 14 shooting lanes for our State Champion Varsity and Middle School Archery teams
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Locker Rooms Modern locker rooms to serve all athletes at the LHAC
CUP “SUPER SIX” WINS
Concession Stand Serving games, matches, and events
ORLANDO SENTINEL VARSITY
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FHSAA ALL-SPORT CHAMPION WINS
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All project designs are preliminary and subject to change.
The Arts District
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TOGETHER WE CAN
Elevate Performers The Arts District is a dynamic center for musicians and performers that features extensively renovated spaces for Orchestra, Band, Chorus, and Drama. Our dedicated musicians currently practice in cramped, converted classrooms on the ground floor of the Rex Building. These rooms do not provide the space or acoustics needed for optimal music training.
KEY FEATURES Superior Rehearsal Rooms Exceptional music rooms that provide high-quality acoustics, proper sound isolation, and ample space to play and sing Ensemble Room & Individual Practice Rooms Dedicated spaces for break-out sessions, focused practice, and private lessons Outdoor Performance Area A new venue to showcase Highlander talents Lower School Drama Room A spacious, flexible space for this foundational arts program that elevates creativity and builds self-confidence in young Highlanders Specialized Storage Rooms Proper storage spaces to protect and preserve instruments, performance uniforms, and our sheet music collection
HIGHLANDER ACHIEVEMENTS
$1.4M
SCHOLARSHIPS AWARDED TO HIGHLANDERS PURSUING THE ARTS IN COLLEGE (2020)
1 PLACE ST
AT THE FLORIDA MARCHING BAND CHAMPIONSHIPS REGIONAL COMPETITION
(2019)
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HIGHLANDER MUSICIANS NAMED TO FMEA ALL-STATE ENSEMBLES (2021)
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GRAND CHAMPION WINS AT THE MUSIC USA FESTIVAL ACROSS CHORUS + ORCHESTRA
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TOGETHER WE CAN
Elevate Highlanders for Years to Come Your gift to Endowment is a vital investment in Highlanders of tomorrow. Endowments are powerful assets that provide ongoing financial support and agility through the annual distribution of earnings. Endowments exist in perpetuity. Principal is not spent; it is carefully managed to produce a reliable stream of income for an intended purpose.
THE NEED TO GROW OUR ENDOWMENT IS URGENT Created in 2002, Lake Highland’s endowment is significantly smaller than those of many peer schools. Growing our endowment is critical to strengthening our financial foundation, bolstering our responsiveness to challenge and change, and supporting our commitment to excellence today and in the future.
PRIORITY ENDOWMENTS
$2.4 The Benjamin School North Palm Beach, FL
$4.1
$4.3 Montverde Academy Montverde, FL
$5.3 Trinity Preparatory School Winter Park, FL
$13.4 Tampa Preparatory School Tampa, FL
$20.0 The Bolles School Jacksonville, FL
$25.0 Berkeley Preparatory School Tampa, FL
$37.5
Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM)
Lake Highland Preparatory School Orlando, FL
FY 2019-2020
Charlotte Latin School Charlotte, NC
$81.2 Pine Crest School Fort Lauderdale, FL
$110.7
Financial Aid
The Lovett School Atlanta, GA
in millions of dollars
TOTAL ENDOWMENT
Your gift to endowment initiates ongoing support for programs that are meaningful to you, improving the Highlander experience for generations to come.
Faculty Enrichment Leadership & Character Development
Our Elevate Highlanders goal is to grow our endowment by $2 million. ENDOWMENT | 19
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TOGETHER WE CAN
Provide Limitless Opportunities The Highlander Fund, our annual giving fund, ensures
Highlanders receive unparalleled experiences in academics, athletics, arts, and all areas of pursuit on campus. As the school’s top giving priority, the Highlander Fund directly impacts our greatest needs and top priorities by expanding resources for our students and our teachers.
Your sustained giving to the Highlander Fund throughout the Campaign is vital and appreciated.
Each year, we rely on Highlander Fund gifts to ensure an exceptional education for every Highlander.
"We give because our family loves and feels privileged to be a part of the Highlander family. Giving is one way we can show our gratitude for the community that is helping us educate and shape the lives of our children." JASON & LORENA ACOSTA
Highlander Parents
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YO U R I N V E S T M E N T. T H E I R O P P O R T U N I T Y.
The World Needs More Highlanders Now is the time. Join us.
Now is the time to celebrate 50 years of Highlander excellence. And now is the time to build the spaces and programs that will elevate Highlanders for the next 50 years and beyond. Your investment is their opportunity. To lead, serve, and change the world.
CAMPAIGN INVESTMENT Capital Building Projects Upper School Center for Innovation & Academics
$28 million
Multisport Facility at the LHAC
$10 million
The Arts District
$9 million
Endowment & Highlander Fund Endowment
$2 million
Highlander Fund (over 3 years - FY '20-'21, '21-'22, '22-'23) $3 million
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Join us.
PLEDGE YOUR SUPPORT TODAY.
Susan B. Clayton
Vice President of Advancement Office: 407.206.1900 ext. 3345 Mobile: 407.509.9698 Email: sclayton@lhps.org
Nicole JeBailey
Campaign Gift Officer Office: 407.206.1900 ext. 3303 Mobile: 407.924.3220 Email: njebailey@lhps.org