Notre Dame de Sion School

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1 Notre Dame de Sion School General Information Contact Information Nonprofit Notre Dame de Sion School Address Wornall Road Kansas City, MO Phone (816) Fax Website Facebook facebook.com/sionkc Twitter At A Glance How to donate, support, and volunteer Cash gifts can be made via check (payable to Notre Dame de Sion School), credit card and ACH, either online or mailed to the Advancement Dept. Corporate matching gifts maximize your gift to Sion. Consult with your employer to determine if this is an option. Planned giving through a provision in a will naming Notre Dame de Sion School as beneficiary are welcome. You may give a specific amount, asset, or percentage of your estate, the remainder of your estate after bequests to your heirs, or a bequest contingent upon the survival of heirs. The tax savings can be substantial. Appreciated securities may be deducted at full market value to avoid capital gains tax. Registered securities with a gift letter should be delivered unassigned to Sion. Please contact Sion for transfer instructions. Do 1

2 not sell securities in advance in order to ensure your tax deduction. Real estate, personal property, and royalties. Memorials or Honorariums gifts can be given in memory of a loved one or honoring a special person. Include your tribute request with your gift. In-kind gifts are needed goods and services rather than a direct financial gift. Life Insurance. Notre Dame de Sion School may be named as the owner and sole or shared beneficiary of a life insurance policy. Premiums are tax deductible to the payee. Prepaid insurance policies are deductible now while you are still living. 2

3 Mission & Areas Served Statements Mission Statement The Notre Dame de Sion School in Kansas City is an independent Roman Catholic school providing the highest quality college preparatory education from preschool through grade 12. Sion continues the tradition of the founding sisters, the Congregation of the Sisters of Notre Dame de Sion, inviting students to encounter God in a Catholic atmosphere that respects all faith traditions. The school partners with families and the community to prepare students for socially responsible, value based leadership in a culturally and religiously diverse world. Background Statement The Sisters of Notre Dame de Sion started Notre Dame de Sion School in Kansas City in The order was founded in France in 1843 by Father Theodore Ratisbonne who was raised in a Jewish home before becoming a Christian and eventually a priest. At the core of the school is the charism of the Sisters, which reflects a threefold commitment: to the church, to the Jewish people, and to creating a world of peace, justice, and love. The school is one of 19 Sion schools worldwide. Notre Dame de Sion School in Kansas City graduated is first class of students in The school is in two locations. The Grade School, serving boys and girls of preschool age through grade eight, is located in Historic Hyde Park. The High School, a college preparatory school serving young women in grades nine through twelve, is located in suburban Kansas City at 106th and Wornall Road. At our grade school campus, the goal for our students is to share their individual fires of learning with others and to become responsible citizens of a larger world. Students engage in coursework that is aligned with the mission of the school, developing spiritually with a strong character to become leaders for social justice. At our high school campus, students are challenged with a vigorous and enriching curriculum. The opportunities for an accelerated academic experience through college credit and advanced placement courses are continually evident in Sion students 49 consecutive years as National Merit Scholars, Finalists, Semi-Finalists and Commended Scholars. The hallmark of a Sion education is the delivery of a challenging, college preparatory curriculum by educators who encourage their students to become discerning consumers of information who, armed with keen intellect, will act as stewards to the complex world around them. Notre Dame de Sion Schools of Kansas City aim to respond to the world in which we live. The universality of our mission calls us to be a positive force in the world. The total academic experience at Sion is a special one. Our founders believed that the responsible application and conveyance of knowledge outside of the school was of equal importance to the acquisition of that knowledge. One-hundred years after its foundation, Notre Dame de Sion School of Kansas City lives and heralds that message every day, and that is the Sion difference. 3

4 Impact Statement Goals: Maintain the tradition of 100% college acceptance. Develop a strategic plan to initiate and implement a two schools, one mission philosophy. Design and implement a new board directed strategic plan that prioritizes philosophical, organizational, and operational initiatives over the next 3-5 years. Develop future leaders who are intellectually competent, moral and self-confident. Help students gain an appreciation of the beliefs and practices of Christian and non-christian faiths Accomplishments: In 2017 Sion completed the ISACS Accreditation process receiving 5 major commendations. Service is a primary part of the Sion mission. In the school year Sion students from the grade school and high school performed more than 20,000 hours of service and more than 53 students earned a President s Volunteer Service Award. In 2016 Sion had the privilege of awarding over $1,000,000 in academic and need-based scholarships to students at both schools. There is no greater joy than watching the life of a child change for the better through the gift of a superior education. Sion completed an extensive renovation on the Grade School campus, adding new classrooms for Petite and Montessori grades, allowing for the expansion of Grade School enrollment to 245 students. Sion is celebrating its 49th consecutive year of receiving National Merit recognition with five High School Seniors names as Semifinalists, and four Seniors named as Commended in the 2017 National Merit Scholarship Competition. The National Scholastic Press Association selected the 2016 Le Flambeau as a Pacemaker finalist. This honor is awarded to only 70 yearbooks across the country. Needs Statement Needs Statement: Continue directed fundraising for the Grade School Campus enhancement of outdoor educational space, playground and parking. Increase funding for scholarships and other student financial assistance at both the grade school and high school. Expand the unrestricted giving to Sion to better allocate funds wherever the need is greatest, and to take advantage of unique opportunities as they arise. Grow our endowment funds to provide security over the long term by expanding the permanent financial base and creating a predictable source of future income to support faculty salaries, curriculum, and activities. CEO/Executive Director/Board Chair Statement Message from Sion's Head of School: The Notre Dame de Sion Schools of Kansas City enter into the school year celebrating 106 years of educational excellence represented in two schools deeply rooted in the Mission of Sion. From our personalized coeducational academic programs at the Grade School, to the inclusive and progressive nature of our all-girls High School, Sion schools uniquely welcome students of all backgrounds to thrive as a Sionian. Together with our outstanding faculty, we seek to teach Sion students the skills necessary to develop strong character, collaborate with each other and the community, expand critical thinking skills, enhance creativity, and go on to thrive in an ever changing world. Sion s faculty believe that whether in second grade religion class or Advanced Placement Chemsistry, our students have a responsibility to use the knowledge they gain here to leave the world better than they found it, and to use the passions they gain at Sion to ignite the passions of those around them. Sion maintains its rich history and tradition as a safe space for learning, giving each student the opportunity to develop and be at their best. Our founder believed that somewhere in the world, there must be a school, some sort of sanctuary where the mysteries of the present and the future could be revealed. Sion is a place to experience an engaging college preparatory education within a caring sanctuary, that allows all students to become authentic leaders for social justice both in our local communities and as global citizens. Service Categories Elementary & Secondary Schools 4

5 Areas of Service Areas Served Areas MO - Jackson County MO - Clay County MO - Platte County KS - Wyandotte County KS - Johnson County MO - Eastern Jackson Co MO - Jackson County Urban Core Notre Dame de Sion School serves the Kansas City metropolitan area, a 7-county area anchored by Kansas City, Missouri, that straddles the border between Missouri and Kansas. 5

6 Programs Programs College Prep-academics: art, music, theater, physical education, religion and community service Description Category Graduation Requirements for the High School - 26 credits required for graduation English: 4 credits Theology: 4 credits Mathematics: 4 credits Science: 3 credits (including Biology and Chemistry) Social Science: 3 credits, including 1 credit in US History and 1/2 credit in US Government World Languages: 2 credits, taken in the same language Practical Arts: 1 credit Fine Arts: 1 credit Physical Education: 1 credit Electives: varies according to each student's curriculum path In addition, all students are required to complete 100 hours of community service prior to graduation, including an individualized, selfdirected Senior Service Project. Education, General/Other Elementary & Secondary Education Population Served Adolescents Only (13-19 years),, Short-Term Success Long- Term Success Program Success Monitored By Examples of Program Success At Sion, we maintain a tradition of 100% college acceptance. The Class of 2017 sent 103 young women to 52 different universities across the United States and abroad. We also celebrated our 49th consecutive year of receiving National Merit recognition. The High School Class of 2017 had 5 Semi-Finalist National Merit Scholar Finalists and 5 Commended Scholars. Graduates of the Class of 2017 received 324 college scholarships totaling over $12.8 million dollars with 83% of the class having earned at least one of these scholarships. Many of our students will go on to be student athletes, participating in sports at schools across the county. 100% of graduates continue their education at the college level. In addition, students complete their college or university degree in 4-5 years. All aspects of school programming are evaluated as part of the ISACS accreditation process. Ongoing review of college acceptance levels, National Merit achievements, ACT and SAT scores, and merit scholarships also takes place. 100% college acceptance of Senior Class is consistent year after year. 83% of senior class received scholarship offers. 6

7 Grade School Curriculum Description Grade School Curriculum consists of the following: Language Arts/Reading Mathematics Science Social Studies Foreign Languages Religious Formation/Holy Ground (All students participate in a number of community service activities throughout the year.) Technology Visual Arts and Music Physical Education/Aquatics. Category Education, General/Other Education, General/Other Population Served Children Only (5-14 years),, Short-Term Success Long- Term Success Program Success Monitored By Examples of Program Success Our grade school students continue to score well above grade level on the Iowa Test of Basic Skills (ITBS). Sion s middle school continues to have multiple young gifted scholars that were invited to take the ACT or SAT as part of the Duke University Talent Search. These students test alongside college-bound eleventh and twelfth grade students and gain a more accurate measure of their academic potential and which allows Sion to provide families with guidance on enrichment activities and next steps in learning beyond the traditional classroom setting. Our Elementary and Middle School Students average 2.7 school years ahead of private and parochial school peers nationwide on standardized tests. All curriculum and programming is independently evaluated as part of the accreditation process Sion's middle school students participated in the 2014 Missouri Math League. The 6th grade placed 9th of 33 schools and was named the 3rd top school in the region. The 7th grade placed 5th of 29 schools and was named the 3rd top school in the region. The 8th grade tied for 6th of 30 schools and tied for the 3rd top school in the region. 7

8 Community Service Description Category Students at both the grade school and high school volunteer in many capacities on a local, national and international level. Sion prepares students for socially responsible, values based leadership in a culturally diverse and religiously diverse world. Our grade school campus is committed to engaging students of all ages in direct service. Through their service experiences, students grow in their understanding of stewardship and social responsibility and become aware of current ethical issues. Grade School service projects are completed by homerooms or small groups, and 8th graders are asked to complete an additional 15 hours of individual service before graduation. At the High School, our campus Ministry and Service Learning programs feed this spiritual growth through prayer, school-wide mass and prayer services, class retreats, and peer ministry. All seniors are required to complete an independent, self-directed and organized senior service project. Education, General/Other Service Learning Population Served Children and Youth (0-19 years),, Short-Term Success Long- Term Success Program Success Monitored By Examples of Program Success Through our engaging and mission focused curriculum, our students experience a heightened awareness and understanding of the needs of others, both locally and globally, and the impact one individual can make. Grade School service projects are completed by homerooms or small groups, and 8th graders are asked to complete an additional 15 hours of individual service before graduation. At the High School, Freshmen participate in a Day of Service, and Sophomores, Juniors and Seniors complete after school community service and spring break service trips. Seniors commit as least 25 hours to a special cause or organization to demonstrate leadership and initiative through their service. Many students give more than the hours required to graduate. Students continue community involvement into adulthood, including assuming volunteer leadership positions within their communities. Ongoing student and faculty/staff evaluation of service projects through group discussion and written evaluation. During the school year Sion students provided over 20,000 hours of service to local, national and international charitable organizations. These hours represent hands on work by our high school students and grade school students alike. More than 50 Sion students earned the President's volunteer Service Award by completing more than 100 hours of service in a single year. 8

9 Leadership & Staff Executive Director/CEO Executive Director Term Start July Mrs. Christina K. Broderick Experience Mrs. Broderick brings over twenty years of experience as an educator and administrator to Sion. She received her undergraduate degree in psychology and Women s Studies at Mount St. Mary s College in CA, her Master s Degree in Curriculum and Instruction from University of Scranton, PA. She began her career in Catholic education and worked in a variety of capacities including teaching, administration, and campus ministry. Former CEOs Name Term Mrs. Alice J. Munninghoff Jan June 2012 Senior Staff Mr. Mike Schnitker Title Experience/Biography Associate Head of School for Finance and Operations Prior to coming to Sion, Mike served as Chief Financial Officer for the law firm of Lathrop and Gage for fifteen years. Mike is a Kansas City native and proud parent of two Sion high school alumnae. Mike brings his extraordinary financial expertise and a heartfelt enthusiasm for Notre Dame de Sion School. Mrs. Natalie McDonough Title Experience/Biography High School Principal Natalie McDonough joined the Sion Administrative team as the High School Principal in She comes to our community from St. John LaLande Grade School where she served as the school principal for nine years. Prior to that Natalie was the assistant principal for four years and a middle school science teacher also at St. John LaLande. Natalie earned her BS in Education and her MS in Education and Administration from University of Central Missouri. She also currently serves on UCM s Alumni Board of Directors. 9

10 Dr. Paola Clark Title Experience/Biography Grade School Principal Dr. Paola V. Clark brings over fifteen years of independent school and higher education experience as an educational leader, curriculum and instruction innovation specialist, and education consultant to Sion. She received a Bachelor of Science in Biotechnology from UNALM in Lima, Peru, a Master of Science in Science Education from Nova Southeastern University, and a Doctor of Education degree from the University of Central Florida with concentrations in Curriculum and Instruction and Education Technology. She has also completed postgraduate studies in Educational Leadership at the Specialist Level. Staff Paid Full-Time Staff 86 Paid Part- Time Staff 17 Volunteers 375 Retention Rate 94% Paid Contractors 0 Formal Evaluations CEO Formal Evaluation CEO/Executive Formal Evaluation Frequency Senior Management Formal Evaluation Senior Management Formal Evaluation Frequency NonManagement Formal Evaluation Annually Annually No Plans & Policies Organization Has a Fundraising Plan Organization Has a Strategic Plan Management Succession Plan Organization Policy and Procedures Nondiscrimination Policy Whistleblower Policy Document Destruction Policy No Collaborations Sion actively collaborates with universities, high schools and other institutions in KC. We co-host college workshops and a college fair with other KC private high schools, and collaborate with Hyman Brand Hebrew Academy and The Islamic School on an interfaith service-based initiative. We partner with Avila University's TEXT program and Rockhurst High School to use their performing arts facilities. During summer, Sion partners 10

11 with Camp Win introducing girls to sports and fitness activities and Exeter Mathematics Institute on a professional development program. The Grade School partners with Junior Achievement of Greater KC to bring business back to the classroom for 1st-3rd graders promoting financial literacy and inspiring entrepreneurship, and KC Community Gardens to teach our students about nutrition and healthy eating habits. During the summer, we partners with Camellot Performing Arts, and Level Up Village facilitating collaboration between students around the world via pioneering Global STEAM (STEM + Arts) enrichment courses. Affiliations Affiliation Independent Schools Association of the Central States (ISACS) - Member National Association of Independent Schools - Full Member Year AFP (Association of Fundraising Professionals) 2014 External Assessment and Accreditations Assessment/Accreditation Independent Schools Association of the Central States (ISACS) - 7 Year Accreditation Independent Schools Association of the Central States (ISACS) - 7 Year Accreditation Year Awards Awards Award/Recognition Organization Year National Catholic High School Honor Roll - Top 50 Catholic High Schools Acton Institute 2010 Government Licenses Is your organization licensed by the government? No 11

12 Board & Governance Board Chair Board Chair Mrs. Ann Uryasz Company Affiliation Community Volunteer Term June 2017 to May 2020 Board Members Name Mrs. Christina Broderick Mr. Pete Browne Mrs. Anne Brundige Ms. Patricia Burbach Mrs. Sallie Guezuraga Mr. John Humphrey Ms. Patty Keane Dr. Sophia Khan Mr. Ray Kowalik Mrs. Ellen Martin Mr. Bob McGannon Mrs. Kim Newton Ms. Doris Rogers Mr. Ron Slepitza Mrs. Ann Uryasz Mrs. Caylee Valentine Mrs. Kay Walkup Affiliation Notre Dame de Sion Head of School Kissick Construction Waddell & Reed Diocese of Kansas City - St. Joseph ev8, LLC John R Humphrey Attorney at Law Community Volunteer Kindred Hospital Burns & McDonnell Community Volunteer Assured Management Company LLC Hallmark Cards St. Luke's Hospital Avila University National Center for Drug Free Sport Community Volunteer Congregation of the Sisters of Notre Dame de Sion Board Demographics - Ethnicity African American/Black 1 Asian American/Pacific Islander 0 Caucasian 15 Hispanic/Latino 0 Native American/American Indian 0 Other 1 Board Demographics - Gender Male 5 Female 12 Unspecified 0 12

13 Governance Board Term Lengths 3 Board Term Limits 2 Board Meeting Attendance % 74% Written Board Selection Criteria? Written Conflict of Interest Policy? Percentage Making Monetary Contributions 100% Percentage Making In-Kind Contributions 30% Constituency Includes Client Representation Number of Full Board Meetings Annually 5 Standing Committees Finance Strategic Planning / Strategic Direction Investment Trusteeship Education Marketing Development / Fund Development / Fund Raising / Grant Writing / Major Gifts Executive Audit CEO Comments Our Board also has committees that address: 1. Facilities and Properties 2. School Mission 3. Equity and Inclusion The Marketing Committee addresses Enrollment as well. 13

14 Financials Fiscal Year Fiscal Year Start July 01, 2017 Fiscal Year End June 30, 2018 Projected Revenue $8,750, Projected Expenses $9,575, Endowment Value $9,470, Spending Policy Percentage Percentage 4% Detailed Financials Revenue and Expenses Fiscal Year Total Revenue $11,475,778 $11,924,886 $8,897,029 Total Expenses $10,351,148 $9,391,962 $9,024,507 Revenue Sources Fiscal Year Foundation and Corporation $3,569,756 $3,729,398 $1,395,026 Contributions Government Contributions $0 $0 $0 Federal $0 $0 $0 State $0 $0 $0 Local $0 $0 $0 Unspecified $0 $0 $0 Individual Contributions $0 $0 $0 Indirect Public Support $0 $0 $0 Earned Revenue $7,830,565 $7,727,007 $7,211,451 Investment Income, Net of Losses ($8,738) $405,965 $239,032 Membership Dues $0 $0 $0 Special Events $0 $0 $0 Revenue In-Kind $0 $0 $0 Other $84,195 $62,516 $51,520 14

15 Expense Allocation Fiscal Year Program Expense $8,741,028 $8,285,727 $7,718,432 Administration Expense $941,849 $850,132 $798,010 Fundraising Expense $668,271 $256,103 $508,065 Payments to Affiliates $0 $0 $0 Total Revenue/Total Expenses Program Expense/Total Expenses 84% 88% 86% Fundraising Expense/Contributed Revenue 19% 7% 36% Assets and Liabilities Fiscal Year Total Assets $19,711,999 $17,474,488 $15,499,043 Current Assets $6,928,979 $6,903,276 $153,572 Long-Term Liabilities $800,000 $0 $0 Current Liabilities $1,156,359 $843,478 $2,077,470 Total Net Assets $17,755,640 $16,631,010 $14,098,086 Short Term Solvency Fiscal Year Current Ratio: Current Assets/Current Liabilities Long Term Solvency Fiscal Year Long-Term Liabilities/Total Assets 4% 0% 0% Top Funding Sources Fiscal Year Top Funding Source & Dollar Amount Second Highest Funding Source & Dollar Amount Third Highest Funding Source & Dollar Amount Capital Campaign Currently in a Capital Campaign? No Goal $0.00 Capital Campaign Anticipated in Next 5 Years? Organization Comments Notre Dame de Sion Schools continue to rely on the financial support of our loyal alumni, donors and friends in order to keep tuition affordable for all students. Foundation Comments FYE 6/30/2015, 2014, 2013: Financial data reported using audited financial statements. Foundation/corporate revenue line item includes contributions from individuals. Created Copyright 2018 Greater Kansas City Community Foundation 15