Marketing and Recruiting Tools - Adventist CIRCLE



Marketing and Recruiting Tools

At the beginning of the 2013-2014 school year, Traverse City SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST Elementary School in Traverse City, Michigan had to have special permission to open their doors with only 4 students. With so many private and public schools in the Grand Traverse area, it became increasingly clear that we desperately needed more exposure to the community. We also realized that we needed to develop an information packet that we could provide to prospective parents that would explain pertinent aspects of our school program. Out of these realizations came the following documents:

• Welcome Letter to Prospective Parents/Students

• School Brochure

• Business Card

• Explanation about the School

• Contact Information for the Principal, Teachers, Pastor, School Board Positions, and the Conference Office

• Fees and Tuition Information

• Explanation about the Curriculum

• Testing and Test Scores Information

• Tentative School Calendar

We are very blessed to have several photographers in our district. One of them came and spent several hours at the school taking pictures of the staff and students. Then she designed the school brochure off of information we provided for her. This particular part of the process was a bit pricy, but definitely worth it.

Vista Print is an inexpensive way to get business cards. They also print postcards and yard signs. The main goal of this process is exposure (after you develop a marketable program).

The folders weren’t expensive and we used color copy paper for the information pages. The welcome letter was printed on parchment paper to make it look a little more professional. The final thing that we did was to stagger the information pages. That way the titles are all visible on each page and the information is easy to access.

To stagger the pages, simply print everything at the top of the page. Then cut off the bottom of the page so it is slightly shorter than the page behind it. (Just make sure the title of each page is visible.)

We just began distributing these information packets to interested parents at the end of the 2013-2014 school year. We will also be using these with our visitations over the summer.

Dear Prospective Students and Parents:

Thank you for your interest in Traverse City Seventh-day Adventist Elementary School, a Kindergarten through eighth grade R.E.A.C.H. (Reaching to Educate All Children for Heaven) Inclusion school. We are committed to providing a well-rounded, biblically-centered curriculum for all children who desire a Christian education, teaching them to glorify God and benefit mankind. Our caring and committed teachers strive to uphold the highest levels of professional and personal standards.

Our focus is on four pillars of excellence:

• Character Building: proactive decision making based on a framework of integrity, love for God, and service to community.

• Academic Competence: excellence in scholastic achievement demonstrated by the ability to think clearly, logically, and independently.

• Creativity: a unique and valued expression of self within the larger context of humanity.

• Healthy Lifestyle Choices: a balanced lifestyle including the 8 keys to healthy living – Nutrition, Exercise, Water Intake, Sunshine, Moderation in all things, Fresh air, Rest, Trust in God.

Our small class sizes encourage attention to the individual needs of each student. In addition to the standard academic curriculum, the following enrichment courses are offered: music, fine arts, visual arts, performing arts, modern languages, and public speaking. Each classroom has access to the Internet, and students use technology for enrichment, research, and projects.

This year, we have implemented several changes to the school-wide program. Please read the accompanying material carefully as information in the handbook is being updated. If you would like to tour the school or receive further information, please call ***-***-****. We will be happy to meet with you and answer any questions you may have.

May God richly bless you.

Sincerely,

JanElla Schnepp

Principal

CONTACTS

TC SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST Elementary School 231-947-4640



JanElla Schnepp, Principal ***-***-**** (School)

***-***-**** (Cell)

teacher@

John Doe, Education Board Chairperson ***-***-**** (Home)

***-***-**** (Cell)

johndoe@

Joe Smith, Education Board Vice Chairperson ***-***-**** (Home)

***-***-**** (Cell)

joesmith@

Jane Black, Education Board Treasurer ***-***-**** (Home)

***-***-**** (Cell)

janeblack@

Wes Peppers, Church Pastor ***-***-**** (Home)

***-***-**** (Cell)

pastor@

Michigan Conference Education Dpt. ***-***-****

FEES AND TUITION

Registration Fees (a one-time annual fee) $170

Tuition*:

K – 8th Grade – Constituency Tuition $185/month

2 Students $340/month

3 Students $495/month

4 Students $640/month

K – 8th Grade – Non-Constituency Tuition $230/month

2 Students $430/month

3 Students $630/month

4 Students $820/month

Tuition is billed on a monthly basis over a period of 10 months. Multiple student discounts exist for families who enroll more than one child in school.

It is understood that parents will support fund-raisers either through purchases or sales. Also, extra fees will occur for field trips, fund-raisers, and other activities.

*Inquire about additional financial assistance.

CURRICULUM

Traverse City Seventh-day Adventist Elementary School uses a Bible-based curriculum developed by the North American Division of Seventh-day Adventists that teaches that God is actively involved in our lives and longs to have a personal relationship with each one of us. While standards are set by the education system on the national level, we do not use the Common Core, and in many cases Seventh-day Adventist standards exceed the public school standards by at least a grade level.

Adventist education addresses the whole child and is geared toward connecting instruction with real-life experiences. God is presented in all subjects. Lessons are interconnected to help students see the connected nature of life and faith.

Special attention is given to developing skills and ability in music, art and industry, completing a full education of the child. Students are taught an understanding of concepts connected to fine arts and encouraged to develop an appreciation for art and music.

Students are encouraged to develop a close, personal relationship with God. Prayer and Bible study are an integral part of our daily experience at Traverse City Seventh-day Adventist Elementary school. While we strive for academic excellence, our utmost concern is the connection that our students have with Jesus.

TESTING AND TEST SCORES

Prior to acceptance to Traverse City Seventh-day Adventist Elementary School, students are tested for placement. The purpose of placement testing is to provide your children the best possible education. To do that, we need to know what their ability and skill set is. This will help the teacher to better meet the needs of each child.

Each fall our students take the Iowa Test of Basic Skills. Studies show that students who attend Adventist schools outperform the national average in all subjects. The Iowa Test of Basic Skills tests Reading, Written Expression, Vocabulary, Mathematics and Computation, Social Studies and Science. Locally, students at Traverse City Seventh-day Adventist Elementary School are testing on average at least half a grade level above their current grade placement.

The complete information packet

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The inside of the school brochure

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The outside of the brochure

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Inside left of the school brochure – notice that the “areas of study” section is very basic. We are a school that is currently struggling to exist. Once we grow and develop different programs, this section will change to reflect our areas of specialty. (i.e.: Lego robotics, horticulture, music, etc.)

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Inside back – these were published before I knew that the NAD requests using Adventist instead of SDA. Next publication will reflect this request.

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Inside right – Notice the “Groundbreaking Study.” This is actually CognitiveGenesis information taken directly from their webpage.

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Outside right flap of brochure

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Outside front cover

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Location

GNOCA is easily accessed from

West Esplanade Avenue

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Transportation is available from the Marrer. The pick-up and drop-off location is 3104 Mary Drive in Marrero.

Call (504) 220-1556 for further information

about West Bank transportation.

Fees and Tuition

Registration Fees (a one-time annual fee)

$600.00 (Grades 5 – 8)

$550.00 (Grades K-4)

$-100.00 (if paid before July 15)

Yearly Tuition $4,200.00

(May be paid in 10 equal installments, or annually at a 10% discount, or semi-annually at a 5% discounted rate.)

Contact Information

Administration

5220 Irving St.

Metairie, LA 70006

Telephone: (504)302-7940

E-mail: gr8ernoca@

Website:

Para Espaňol, llame al (504)220-1556

“A wise man will hear and increase learning, and a man of understanding will attain counsel. The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom.”

Proverbs 1:5, 7

Not only do students score a half-grade-level higher in all subjects, but the more years they attend an Adventist school, the more their average achievement jumps – up to the 73rd percentile.

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5220 Irving Street, Metairie, LA 70006

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GREATER NEW ORLEANS

CHRISTIAN ACADEMY

Kindergarten to 8th Grade

Educating the

Mind, Body,

and Spirit

Our Mission and Commitment

Teaching children to serve God, help others, and be strong Christian leaders through quality Christian education.

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Curriculum

Our curriculum is governed by the largest Protestant school system in the world and has been proven effective by many years of educational experience.

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Areas of study include:

• Bible

• Math

• Language Arts

• Science

• Social Studies

• Art

• Music

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GNOCA offers small class sizes, low student-teacher ratio, and a community of learners who respect everyone’s right to learn.

Testing

Each fall all GNOCA students in grades 3 – 8 take the Iowa Test of Basic Skills. Over the past four years, students routinely show one to two grade levels of improvement from the previous year’s scores. 75% of all 7th and 8th graders are testing at a beginning college level.

Students are also tested on sight-reading and comprehension three times a year. More than 75% of all students scored at least one grade above their grade level.

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CognitiveGenesis is a groundbreaking study that indicates that students in U.S. Adventist schools perform a half-grade level better than the national average. And the longer they attend, the greater their academic success.

Check out more information at:

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