Download - Lansing Christian School Annual Report 2012
Board of Education
Ken Granger, Chair
Shari Nussdorfer,
Secretary
Chris Cooper
Gillian Granger ‘88
Dave Greydanus
Troy Jamieson
Rodney Moore
Vickie Parmer
Mike VandeHaar
Administration
Pam Campbell,
Superintendent
Wendy Hofman ‘81,
Secondary
Principal
Sheila Dykstra,
Elementary
Principal
Mary Dunsmore,
Director of
Business
and Finance
Teaching Staff
LCS has 45 teachers
and 12 aides in 36
classrooms, two
Media Centers,
Academic Support
Centers, and a
Gifted & Talented
Program.
Lip Dub —The Video
Production class,
one of the high
school fine arts
electives, created a
lip dub linking
students from
preschool to high
school together in a
musical production.
(Search “Lansing
Christian School Lip
Dub” on the web.)
2011-12
ANNUAL PRAISE REPORT This year we celebrated God’s faithfulness to Lansing Christian School. We have seen
change, growth, progress and challenge, yet our goal and mission has not changed.
From the very beginning the founders of LCS wanted their children to learn to set their
hope in God. Parents, then and now, desire that through an LCS education, their
children would learn to know God, to love Him, and to serve Him with their lives.
This has been a year of deliberate, focused
progress in the quality of Christian education
found in each LCS classroom. We have
worked to improve:
Curriculum articulation and alignment, to ensure all subjects are taught in a
systematic way across the grade levels.
Faith integration, which teaches students to see all of learning from a Christian
worldview.
Technology advancement, for the best tools for student engagement and
learning.
A TOOL FOR CRITICAL THINKING
We use essential questions to help students apply biblical perspective and connect
course content to their lives. Essential questions are the big questions that can help
draw students to the source of Truth.
How does my worldview affect my actions?
How can science be used to know God better?
How are statistics misused and why should we be concerned as Christians?
Why did God create gravity, magnetism, electricity, etc. and what
responsibilities do we have as Christians when using them?
That they might set their hope in God and not forget
the works of God. Psalm 78:7
ACCREDITATION
In recognition of our excellent, Christian education, Advanced Ed (formerly the Na-
tional Council for Private School Accreditation), in partnership with Christian Schools
International, awarded LCS another five-year accreditation. Lansing Christian School
has been accredited since 1996.
All 597 LCS students learn
both inside and outside
the classroom:
Kindergarten students
served high school students
at the annual Thanksgiving
lunch.
Students research papers in
the Secondary Media
Center.
Poster presentations
covered many topics at the
annual Middle School
Science Fair.
Elmer the Elephant helped
students learn the letter E.
Other animals help with the
rest of the alphabet!
Elementary and middle school students were the first to use
iPads in their classrooms. New technologies are changing the
way teachers teach, and students learn — in a way that allows
for individualized, interactive, engaging instruction and learn-
ing. Teachers are able to download the best teaching tools for
each lesson, rather than being bound by a book or specific
curriculum. Students are able to learn, review, and explore on
their own, or in small groups.
LCS students participate in many extracurricular
activities each year. Parents and staff members
worked with teams of high school students for
Science Olympiad, middle school students for
Lego Robotics, and elementary students for both
Academic Games & Math-a-Rama.
Our LCS Pilgrims
brought back
trophies, or
honorable
mentions from
every
competition.
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… OUR 60TH YEAR IN REVIEW
While a God-centered
worldview is central at
Lansing Christian, students
also have times to focus
on worshiping and
learning more about God.
The year’s theme, “Be
Transformed,” was
emphasized at secondary
retreats, chapels taught
by local youth pastors
and Bible teachers,
homeroom devotions and
Spirit Week.
HS students displayed posters
at the first annual God Fair to
highlight a ministry they
researched.
Each elementary class
presented a chapel with
topics such as the Very
Hungry Christian & showing
God’s love to others. Here
the 1st grade students teach
about the fruit of the Spirit.
LANSING CHRISTIAN SCHOOL …
The 42 members of the Class of 2012 celebrated their
last day of school. They should celebrate! This class
earned a total $1,618,000 in college scholarships!
It was a great year for the more than 70%
of LCS high school students who were
part of a Pilgrim team. High School Girls
were District Champions in Soccer and
Regional Champions in Basketball. The
High School Boys’ Basketball
team celebrated their 10th
District Championship.
Elementary students
participate in parent
coached sports teams as
early as kindergarten.
Mileage Club is an annual highlight for elementary
students. This year, elementary students walked or
ran 3,281 miles and two students ran more than 50
miles. Mrs. Herwaldt’s kindergarten class won the
Golden Shoe Trophy for running the most miles.
The secondary track and cross country coaches
are looking forward to great runners in the years
ahead!
LCS students participate in many extracurricular
activities each year. Parents and staff members
worked with teams of high school students for
Science Olympiad, middle school students for
Lego Robotics, and elementary students for both
Academic Games & Math-a-Rama.
Our LCS Pilgrims
brought back
trophies, or
honorable
mentions from
every
competition.
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… OUR 60TH YEAR IN REVIEW
Fine arts is an important part of each student’s education. From preschool
through high school, music and art are part of the curriculum. Highlights from
our 60th anniversary year:
The High School Chorale and Concert Choir, joined with alumni for an Anniversary
concert. The Chorale and Choir consistently receive high ratings at District & State
Festivals.
Elementary students’ work was presented in the First Annual Kid’s Art Fair.
Middle school students gave an outstanding performance of The Music Man.
LCS
FINE ARTS
LCS ATHLETICS — DEVELOPING GODLY CHARACTER AS WE PURSUE VICTORY!
GRATEFULLY ...
In this 60th year, we were again reminded
that God provides in many different, and
sometimes unexpected ways. Thank you for
partnering with us financially.
Because of your gifts:
Students are using iPads in their classes,
teachers have new laptops, and the
secondary media center has upgraded
desk top computers.
Brighton area students ride the morning
shuttle, and our many sports teams
travel safely, in a newly purchased
school bus.
More than 150 families were able to
attend LCS with the help of tuition
scholarships and grants totaling
$520,000.
Soccer & baseball fans are enjoying new
bleachers, softball players have new
dugouts and a new press box makes
covering Pilgrim soccer much easier.
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THANK YOU to our 2011-12
COMMUNITY PARTNERS Your sponsorship of $1,000 allowed us
to expand our use of technology and
provide tuition grants & scholarships.
America’s Preferred Home Warranty
Calvin College
Centennial Group
David Chapman Agency
Foster, Swift, Collins & Smith
Granger
Granger Group of Companies
Innovative Research
Jackson National Life
Lowe Law Firm
Spring Arbor University
Tom’s Western Store
Tri-County Emergency Physicians
Troppo Restaurant
Instructional$2,270,000
Administration
& Support
$770,000
Scholarships & Grants$520,000
Operations & Maintenance
$430,000
Fundraising$140,000
Food Service$160,000
Depreciation$330,000
2011-12 Expenses
Total Expenses$4,618,000Total Expenses$4,618,000Total Expenses$4,618,000Total Expenses$4,618,000
Tuition & Fees $3,560,000
Food Service$160,000
Contributions$700,000
Other Income $60,000
2011-12 Revenue
Total Revenue$4,480,000
2011-12
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
Charles Janssen,
President
Joel Zylstra,
President-Elect
Salvatore J. Durso,
Past-President
Bob Chapman,
Secretary
Joe Brooks,
Treasurer
Melanie Foster
Gillian Granger ’88,
LCS Board
Representative
Pam Campbell,
Superintendent
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Melanie Bergeron,
HT Representative
Forrest Bouyer
Sue Bustamante
Cathy Bytwerk ‘69
Clyde Carnegie
Dave Coker
Jeff Cutler
Darrin Dodge ‘80
Troy Jamieson
Ron Khoury
Chad Myers
Rochelle Ridgell
Mike Winter
SHOP WITH A PURPOSE
Hidden Treasures, LCS’s thrift store, is in its fifth
year of serving the Lansing-area community.
Thanks to the generosity of the Lansing community, each month they
average $27,500 in sales with 2,000- 3,000 customers.
Hidden Treasures’ primary purpose is to support Lansing Christian School.
This year the store donated $30,000 to the school.
Volunteers are the heart of the 12,000 square foot resale store —
whether it is sorting or hanging clothes, pricing, or arranging
merchandise in the showroom. Processing the abundant amount of
clothing, housewares and furniture that is received each day takes an
army!
LCS/LCS Foundation
Financial Overview
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