COMMUNITY SCHOOL J A C K SON H OLE 2011-2012 Progress Report A Breakthrough Year Moving Forward While Maintaining Our Values Message from the Head of School: Sco3 Hirschfield The 2011-­‐2012 school year was indeed a breakthrough year for the Community School. We graduated our biggest class of seniors in history (22), matriculated our biggest class of 9th graders ever (32), and received full accreditaEon as a college preparatory high school. Our current enrollment of 92 students is our largest ever and five Emes our original size of eighteen students when we ets of n e t e “Th nity, commu y, ntegrit i , y t i l i tab l accoun ork stil w d r a and h ure...” t l u c e ate th perme C O M M U N I T Y S C H O O L JA CK SON HOLE opened our doors back in 2004. Finally, we have decided to embark on a Campus Campaign to increase our campus size in order accommodate all of our growth. Whew…what a year. While there has been an immense amount of posiEve change for the Community School over the past year, we have maintained our values and expectaEons as a school. The tenets of community, accountability, integrity, and hard-­‐work sEll permeate the culture at the Community School. Every member of our community maOers and is treated with dignity and respect. We conEnue to hold weekly, all-­‐school Town Hall meeEngs, perform numerous hours of service for our community, and hold our students to the highest of expectaEons, both in and out of the classroom. I am confident that when alumni and parents of alumni come and visit that they will recognize the Community School as the same place that it was when they spent their Eme here. We have, however, become more focused than ever and have truly defined ourselves as an outstanding college preparatory school. Our current students are wriEng, researching, and being asked to think criEcally more than ever. When today’s students graduate from the Community School, there is no doubt that they will be prepared for the rigors of college. Over and over again we receive tesEmonials from alumni thanking us for the educaEon they received at the Community School and leSng us know how prepared they are for their undergraduate work. Our school owes a debt of graEtude to our staff, students, alumni, parents, and supporters for the breakthrough that we’ve experienced over this past year. I’m incredibly excited to be a part of this educaEonal community as we move forward into the next phase of our development as a school. Please stop in someEme this year and let me show you how far we’ve come, while sEll honoring our core values of community, integrity, hard work, and accountability. Warmly, ScoO We are committed to the highest standards of education that will lead to a life of intellectual exploration and learning. Current Fast Facts (2012-2013) Student Enrollment 100 80 60 40 20 0 43 41 06-07 07-08 23 18 74 70 57 88 92 Grades 9-12 Enrollment 92 students Faculty with Advanced Degrees 04-05 05-06 08-09 09-10 10-11 11-12 12-13 Total Student Enrollment 70% Faculty Retention 100% Scholarship Funding Year Community Service 04-05 Total number of hours since inception: 6230 06-07 08-09 Total number of hours 11-12: 1700 10-11 12-13 $0 $175 $350 $525 $700 Scholarship Amount in Thousands Accreditation All-School Community Service Hours* 2,000 1,500 1,000 Accredited by AdvancED Licensed by the Department of Education of the State of Wyoming Candidate Member of Pacific Northwest Association of Independent Schools Percent of Students Receiving Financial Grants or Scholarships 500 0 Average number of hours of one student upon graduation: 130 04-05 05-06 06-07 07-08 08-09 09-10 10-11 *This graph does not include 12-­‐13 because the year is not complete. 11-12 57% (national average: 21%) Student : Teacher Ratio 6:1 (national average: 9:1) Average Class Size 12 students (national average: 16) Tuition $16,750: Tuition ($21,150: National Average Median Tuition for Independent Day School) $21,500: Actual cost of each student October 2012: Community Service Day $4,750: Amount every student’s education is subsidized Leadership Current Board of Directors Gregory D. Zeigler (Board President) Bill Field (Board Vice President) Krista Mixter (Board Treasurer) Noah Waterhouse (Board Secretary) Nancy Donovan Cathy French Cindee George Nancy Jarrell James Mathieu Kitty Resor Charlie Ross Ethan Steinberg Rafael Williams Administration Scott Hirschfield Founder and Head of School Amy Fulwyler Dean of Faculty Tyler Hardy Director of Admissions, Dean of Students David Heinemann Director of College Counseling Karen Hodges Director of Operations Sarah Drake Director of Development Department Heads Matt Budzyn (World Languages) Robin Cameron (Science and Visual Arts) Cheryl Katz (History) Smith Maddrey (English) Burr Storrs (Mathematics) Teachers Tom Bresnehan (Science) Christian Burch (English & Art) Stacey Grohne (Math and Science) Kenny Hadden (Math) John J. Hanlon (English, History, Theater) Blair Loughrie (Spanish) James Mathieu (English) Ben Morris (Science) Karen Parent (Architecture) A Breakthrough Year for the Community School Letter from President of the Board of Directors Gregory D. Zeigler Dear Friends, As we contemplate the Jackson Hole Community School’s ninth year (2012-2013) it is exciting to review the many breakthroughs we have experienced recently. I know you have heard much about our wait-pools for entering students, our remarkable college placements, our recent accreditation, our Photo by David Swift wildly successful auction (the success of which I attribute to the amazing Sarah Drake, Director of Development and many dedicated volunteers), and our intention to find more space to accommodate our growing student body. But indulge me and let me address some breakthroughs that might not be as obvious. We are planning to pursue a second accreditation with the Pacific Northwest Association of Independent Schools. That lengthy process will play out over the next sixteen months. This is evidence of Scott and the board’s desire to be the very best we can be as a school at providing excellent service to our families. A PNAIS accreditation requires transparency that can only come out of extreme self-confidence and a desire to improve. We have experienced full retention of our remarkable faculty several years running. Speaking from experience that is unheard of in independent school circles and is indicative of a healthy work environment for our extraordinary faculty. We have retained an amazing founding school head well beyond the average stay for independent school heads nationally. I don’t know how many of you know my background but, in a nutshell, I grew up on an independent school campus, taught at and ultimately headed several independent schools, including the Teton Science School, and have served on two independent school boards. All that is simply a way of saying I have known many school heads. Scott Hirschfield is one of the most talented, intuitive and hard-working heads I have ever met. We are blessed (or some would say, just damn lucky) to have him. As we anticipate more impending breakthroughs and as the famous Ms. Sophie Craighead said in her graduation speech to the class of 2012 (I believe borrowing from Timbuk3), “Our future’s so bright, we gotta wear shades.” Student Life Letter from Student Body President Henry Sollitt (Class of 2013) As we return from Thanksgiving break and reminisce about what we have to be thankful for, we can be thankful for how far the Community School has come and the fantastic direction it is headed. The school has grown not just as a community, but also as an institution of higher learning. In its 9th year, the Community School has enrolled its largest student body as well as its largest freshmen class, forcing the school to look at, for the first time, expanding. With a larger student body, one would expect difficulties to arise, but through the fall, the school year has gone by without a hitch. After another successful student camping trip, it seems the transition back into school has gone smoothly with fantastic participation by all the students in all of the school activities, from field day to volunteering. West Coast to Northwestern University in the middle. And with the skills they’ve honed from their years at Community School, they are sure to succeed wherever they land. It has been impressive to see how well the student body has met the challenges of school year and how the Community School continues to strive for academic excellence. From the freshmen who have jumped right into a rigorous high school curriculum to the seniors who are balancing school, extra-curricular activities and the college process, all while maintaining the Community School’s sense of community and focus on academics. Many seniors have opted for early action and early decision applications and with the help of the study skills they have learned at the Community School (and, of course, their college counselor) they have managed the process and the deadlines. The list of schools spans the country from Bowdoin on the East Coast to Stanford on the It is not just the students who have grown, but the school itself has come so far in just the last year. From being accredited last spring to revising the Minimester system, the Community School continues to look to improve its programs, all while staying true to its roots. Even with the changes, the school has not lost its traditions or ties to the community and, more importantly, it has maintained its friendly small school feel. As a student and as the student body president it has been amazing to see the progress of the school, but more than that to see the amazing young people who have grown with it. Looking back, it is easy to see that the future is very bright for the Jackson Hole Community School. Class of 2013 Student Experience Snowshoe Minimester Glee Club Graduation Sophie Craighead at Graduation Wizard of Oz Cooking Minimester Student Experience Biology Class Photography Class Russian Dance Class Student Government Elections School Recycling Biology Lab Student Experience Sara McCandess in Art Class Community Service Trail Repair Digital Music Club MLK Day March on Town Square Twin Dress Up Day Avalanche Safety Minimester Student Experience Navy Seals Training Architecture Class Charades during Orientation Camping Trip Peter Neal puts up No Idling sign on Town Square HOT LUNCH Orientation Camping Trip Admissions Letter from the Director of Admissions Tyler Hardy Fellow Grizzlies, Before I get to the details of recruitment for the Class of 2017, let me take a minute to paint a picture of JHCS admissions as we opened our doors in 2004. On opening day, the School had just 18 students enrolled in grades nine and ten. Convincing prospecEve families to apply was challenging -­‐-­‐ parents were skepEcal about the school's legiEmacy and students were wary of separaEng from their friends who were going to the high school. For our March 1st admissions deadline, we had just one applicaEon. Fast forward to 2011-­‐2012. A\er just seven years, the transformaEon was complete: JHCS admissions had taken off. By March 1st, 45 applicaEons for 24 spots in the Class of 2016 were ready to be processed. Due to the quality of the candidate pool and as a result of a desire to remain inclusive, we decided to admit 32 students. Even while admibng the largest class in our history, we had a waiEng list for 9th grade. Total enrollment grew to 92 students. While we were thrilled with the number of applicaEons in 2011-­‐2012, we looked forward to 2012-­‐2013, anEcipaEng another groundbreaking year. As a result of increasing interest among prospecEve families, and in order to streamline our enrollment process, we created an early acceptance deadline of November 2nd. The response has been remarkable; 29 students have completed the Application Process JHCS is open to all interested 9th-­‐12th grade students. Applicants are admiAed to JHCS based upon a number of factors, ranging from the quality of the completed applicaEon to the moEvaEons of the individual student. JHCS provides an academically rigorous, college-­‐preparatory environment where students are expected to work hard and to give back to the community. Students are given a tremendous amount of responsibility for their own learning and for creaEng the culture of the School. Young people who wish to aAend JHCS should understand the seriousness of purpose required of our students, be willing to uphold the academic standards of the School, and be commiAed to being an acEve parEcipant in the early applicaEon. By contrast, in November of 2011, we had just four completed applicaEons. The Community School has established itself as a premier independent school, the result of tremendous leadership, a talented and dedicated faculty, a curriculum that educates beyond the classroom, and truly invested students and parents. These aAributes are the prime contributors to our success in increasing enrollment. Thus, a big "thank you" is in order to our board, faculty, students, parents, and alumni. 2012-­‐2013 will conEnue to be a banner year for JHCS admissions because of you. “Even w hile admittin g the largest class in our history, we had a waiting list for t he 9th gra de.” JHCS community. Financial grants are awarded to qualified candidates and are awarded on a need basis. September 2 -­‐ February 1: ApplicaEon and interview September 26 5:30pm -­‐ 6:30pm: Open House for ProspecEve Students and Parents November 1: Early admission deadline December 1: Commitment deadline for students admiAed early February 1: Regular admission deadline February 25: Commitment deadline for all students Community School’s Breakthrough Year What does it mean to be accredited? Global Standards for Excellence in Education Accreditation is a voluntary method of quality assurance developed more than 100 years ago by American universities and secondary schools, and designed primarily to distinguish schools adhering to a set of educational standards. The accreditation process is also known in terms of its ability to effectively drive student performance and continuous improvement in education. While accreditation is a set of rigorous protocols and research-based processes for evaluating an institution’s organizational effectiveness, it is far more than that. Today accreditation examines the whole institution—the programs, the cultural context, the community of stakeholders —to determine how well the parts work together to meet the needs of students. It is the process of accreditation that yields the greatest continuing return for institutions. When approached properly, the internal self-assessment an institution conducts against a set of research-based quality standards can produce a wealth of galvanizing insights. Honest self-evaluation is unparalleled in its ability to uncover and bring into sharp focus special challenges for an institution that may not have been fully understood. The external review is the hallmark of the accreditation process, and like the internal selfassessment, it energizes and equips the leadership and stakeholders of an institution or school system to tackle those areas that may be thwarting desired performance levels. Accreditation is inextricably linked to institution and educational system improvement. The accreditation process asks institutions and systems to critically evaluate their vision, strategies, priorities, leadership, and programs and resources. The process of earning and maintaining accreditation provides institutions and educational systems with clear and compelling direction for implementing changes to move toward excellence. Standards for Quality: Standard 1: Purpose and Direction Standard 2: Governance and Leadership Standard 3: Teaching and Assessing for Learning Standard 4: Resources and Support Systems Standard 5: Using Results for Continuous Improvement Why does Accreditation Matter? Community School will: • Unite with a global network committed to standards of educational excellence. • Earn the distinction of quality through the recognized seal of AdvancED accreditation. • Experience a unified, clear, and powerful accreditation process with a scalable and sustainable evaluation of education quality. • Receive external and objective validation of the areas in which we are doing well and the areas for continuous improvement. Community School’s students and parents will: • Be recognized by all colleges and universities around the world. • Experience ease in transferring credits from one school to another. • Gain greater access to federal loans, scholarships, postsecondary education and military programs that require students attend an accredited institution. • Benefit from their institution’s commitment to raising student performance and accountability. * All of the above informaEon is from www.Advanc-­‐Ed.org. Alumni Updates of the Image Studio of Dance, so whenever I am not teaching I am helping out with administraEon and markeEng at our new studio space that we just finished remodeling. I would consider this past year a "breakthrough year" because a\er earning my degree in Science, Technology and Society, I was able to find a job that is very important to me and makes me very happy. I am very busy and work 6-­‐7 days a week, but love my job and I feel so lucky that I have found a way to make my passion and art such a big part of my life. Eventually, I would like to go back to school for a master's degree, but for now I am loving teaching and sharing my passion for dance! Lauren Sanford (2007) Since graduaEng from the University of Puget Sound (2011), I have begun working full Eme as a dance instructor. I am employed at Image Studio of Dance in Tacoma,WA and Momentum Dance Academy in Burien,WA and I teach 28 classes per week to students ranging in age from 2 1/2 to 19. I teach primarily jazz, lyrical, and contemporary, but I also teach hip hop, creaEve movement, and ballet. I am currently the Jazz/Lyrical program director at Image Studio of Dance and I have had the opportunity to develop a dance curriculum with syllabi for each class that falls under my program. I also am a choreographer and instructor with the Image Performing Company, a small group of dancers ages 6-­‐18 that parEcipates in convenEons and compeEEons in the SeaAle area. I work with three different age groups in the company and I choreograph jazz, lyrical, and contemporary group numbers, trios, duets, and solos for compeEEon. This year we have a very busy compeEEon season starEng in January and ending in June when we travel to Hollywood to compete at Co-­‐Dance NaEonals. In addiEon to teaching, I have also been working as a business intern for the new owner that course of Eme and then decided I wanted something different, so I took off to Canada where I spent two months visiEng my boyfriend of 4 years, who is currently living and working in Canada. I was then offered a job at a State Farm Agent Office in Bozeman, Montana as the Office Coordinator and Planner in MarkeEng and Sales. Although I never saw myself working in Sales or Insurance it has been an amazing opportunity and I have learned and grown so much since I began here 4 weeks ago. I sEll have plans of aAending a Master’s Program, most likely in the field of Higher EducaEon AdministraEon with a focus on Spanish as well. I would someday love to work as a Study Abroad Coordinator at a university here in the US or abroad. But as for now I am happy and content in Montana and looking forward to what is to come in the next year! As always, I accredit most of my experience and knowledge to the Jackson Hole Community School and hope that current JHCS students do not take for granted the amazingness that is The Community School. Martel Memmer (2007) I recently experienced a breakthrough in my life! I am following a fantasEc job opportunity north, to the Flathead Valley of Montana. Next month I'll start work as the Youth Programs Director at the public library in Polson. I'm so excited about this opportunity and hope I'll make a great children's librarian. I'll be spending every moment of spare Eme snowboarding at Big Mountain in Whitefish! Emma Cohen (2007) Well, 2012 has been a crazy year for me. Early in the year I had plans to aAend a Master’s Program at Northern Arizona University in Flagstaff, Arizona, but a\er much thought and consideraEon I decided I needed to wait. So I headed back to Jackson where I spent around 10 months working for Mayor Mark Barron and his wife the Honorable Ruth Ann Petroff. I learned a lot over Laramie Maxwell (2008) I am in the final stages of compleEng my senior year capstone course on the State of What’s Up Alumni? Large Landscape ConservaEon in Maine as a part of the environmental studies program at Colby College. This has been a very difficult and seriously Eme consuming project, but it has been very rewarding to see our final product which is included in a class report on The State of Maine's Environment 2012. The near future includes a trip to southeast Asia for the month of January and then back to Colby for the spring, with an eye on graduaEon in May! Stuart Smith (2009) I'm just one semester away from graduaEng with a BS in physics with honors and a minor in philosophy. I am sEll applying to grad schools for physics currently, and am hoping to hear back by early next year. I worked on a really cool project last summer which is currently being turned into an app for iOS devices. It's a new way to look at physics and science educaEon in general. It's called On the Shoulders of Giants, and it should be out soon (hopefully). Kevin Lucey (2010) Zeke Trautenberg (2008) Brenna Buckstaff (2008) I'm sEll in school at University of Puget Sound (finally a Junior a\er some Eme off and credits not transferring well when I switched schools) and doing really well! I'm studying abroad in Morocco next semester in a MulEculturalism and Human Rights program, which Ees in with my major of InternaEonal PoliEcal Economy. My favorite part of this last semester has been becoming a "Half the Sky Campus Ambassador" and hosEng a campus screening of the new PBS documentary Half the Sky, based on the book by Nicholas Kristof. This summer I moved to Los Angeles, where I have started my graduate program in Spanish at UCLA. Last year, I finished my undergraduate studies at the University of Pennsylvania in Spanish and History. While finishing up my classes, I prepared applicaEons for graduate school, a\er deciding that I wanted to conEnue my studies in LaEn American literature. The process of applying to school once more resulted in a strong feeling of déjà vu, bringing me back to my last year at the Community School finishing up college applicaEons. I can also happily declare that my love of Spanish, and my desire to conEnue learning and to begin teaching, were fostered by the supporEve and demanding academic environment of JHCS. Ryan Elledge (2009) SEll at University of Wyoming finishing up my final year as an undergrad. Hoping to go to grad school next year to get an MBA in energy management. Past that not much new is going on. Life is good and I've been having a great Eme in college. Mark Langer (2010) I transferred to University of Arizona and am an engineering major. I am the treasurer for Theta Chi and part of the running club. I am working on a start-­‐up company to induce lucid sleep and create virtual realiEes within it. I’m a junior at Westminster College studying to get a bachelors degree in Fine Arts with an Emphasis on Photography. Bernadette Nelson (2010) I spent last summer in Musa Village outside of Arusha, Tanzania. I lived with a local Maasai family, and taught math and English in a rural village school with the program One Heart Source. It was one of the most inspiraEonal, humbling, and joyous experiences I have ever had. My junior fall semester started off with a bang and hasn't slowed down since September. I've conEnued dancing with Georgetown's modern dance company Black Movements Dance Theater as an assistant student director and the publicity What’s Up Alumni? manager. We had a very successful concert in November. The end of the semester wrapped up with the NaEonal Smart Women's SecuriEes Final Round stock pitch compeEEon in Boston at the Fidelity headquarters. My group and I were excited to parEcipate, though it was a new experience for all of us. We learned so much about finance and met some very influenEal women in finance. Finally, I am ecstaEc because I am preparing to study community health abroad this spring in Gaborone, Botswana through Georgetown-­‐-­‐truly a dream come true! Brandon Kapelow (2010) I'm finishing up my semester here at Chapman which ends in 2 weeks. I'm pubng the finishing touches on two films that I worked on this semester, and finishing the development of my script that I will be direcEng next semester. I'm also in the middle of developing an independent feature film that is an adaptaEon of a bestselling novel that I acquired the rights for. So, needless to say, I've been keeping myself preAy busy. This winter break I'm planning on a road trip around Wyoming to conduct interviews and research material for my film, and then I'll be aAending the Sundance Film FesEval in January with my peers and classmates. Paige Anderson (2010) So I am doing well. It is currently the end of my first semester as a junior. I am sEll majoring in zoology and intend to do something in the animal science field. My sister is here in Laramie now so its fun and exciEng to live in my house with just her and me. I’m sEll playing soccer and even officiaEng a few games. We get home in a 2 weeks for a well needed visit back to jackson. I haven't been home in over 5 months, so I’m excited to live in my old room for this month long break!Siobhan CharioA (2008) I spent the summer doing an internship in audit with DeloiAe and Touche in Boston. In the fall I started a two year MBA program at Bentley University. As always, I am staying busy with dance and am currently performing with two dance companies in the greater Boston area. Randy Elledge (2012) I am here in Laramie (University of Wyoming) just about to finish up my last 2 weeks of the semester! I am going into finals next week and am feeling very comfortable and prepared (largely due to my Eme at the Community School.) I have seAled down some now at the university and am starEng to plan out how my next few years will look. I am planning on dual majoring in Economics and InternaEonal RelaEons and traveling abroad mulEple Emes, possibly to Wales in the UK and Spain. I am looking forward to coming home for a relaxing month between semesters! Tyler McIntosh (2012) I have been enjoying my first quarter at Stanford University, spending Eme with friends, and basically just figuring out how everything works here. I've joined the Triathlon Club team, and am signed up for the alpine ski team for the winter quarter. Stella Cabot-Wilson (2012) I am a first-­‐year at the GallaEn School of Individualized Study at New York University in New York, New York. I am really enjoying my first semester and am thankful for the help the Community School has given me in gebng so far. I am a member of the GallaEn Arts FesEval Student Leadership Team and am helping put together the school's art show in the spring. Last year was my senior year of high school at the Jackson Hole Community School, so it was obviously a breakthrough year for me. I worked really hard on my senior project and received Honors on it-­‐-­‐an honor that I really wanted and was pleased to be recognized for. Miles Yazzolino (2012) I'm in Redlands California, living life, experiencing minimal change of seasons compared to Jackson, playing frisbee, eaEng an ungodly amount of food, doing an even more ungodly amount of homework, and most of all, having the greatest Eme of my life (second only to my magical years at the community school)! What’s Up Alumni? percussionist, a tenor in the choir, drum circle, two a cappella groups, a highlife (west african musical style) group (playing ukulele), a four-­‐hand piano group (piano duet), and a gypsy group called "Broke and Bright". I scored and recorded a solo piano piece for a short film called "Intrusion" for my friend Khrysta Lloren in Calgary which was shown at a local film fesEval there (this can be found on YouTube). I have also been acEve in photography club, poetry circle, model United NaEons, Rotaract, student ambassadors, and Global Issues Network. In my liAle free Eme in addiEon to my academic and extracurricular engagements, I have conEnued my avid penpalship, English tutoring in China, Taiwan and South Korea (mostly through email presently), and frequent tea parEes/ album listening events. In terms of my courses, I have taken Cornerstone (a leadership/introducEon to Quest Life course), Rhetoric (how to form an argument), Experiments in Physical Science (an Energy & MaAer course), and now I'm in Dimensions of Music with a visiEng tutor from Dartmouth. Leif Huot (2012) I have been having a lovely Eme in Squamish, BriEsh Columbia, Canada at Quest University. There are so many mulEcultural opportuniEes available to me here. I immediately became acEve with the Mandarin Chinese group and helped organize music for a mid-­‐Autumn fesEval event to share the rich cultural tradiEons with the student populace. The block schedule has been treaEng me well and I really enjoy having one course to focus on at a Eme for 3.5 weeks and four days has been the perfect amount of Eme to recover and catch up on sleep. I occasionally make trips to Vancouver to explore the city and learn more about the Chinese culture there. I won first place and audience favorite in a lip sync contest on campus doing a dance and lip-­‐syncing to "Why This Kolaveri Di" with my friends Max and Vic. This past Friday, my mustache won me the "Man of Movember" award. I have been acEve in an 8 person medieval music group as a Gus Pierce (2012) I am at Hobart and William Smiths colleges located on Seneca Lake in Geneva New York. I could not be happier with the school. The first semester is coming to an end, so I am starEng to gear up for finals, long days in the library are in my future. I am currently enrolled in the following 4 classes, Intro to geo-­‐science, 120 principles of computer science, history 151: food systems, and Africa Myths & RealEes. The history of food systems is for sure one of the more interesEng classes I have taken. I sEll have no real idea what I want to major in, so Im conEnuing to dabble in different subjects for the spring semester. Taylor Gemmel (2012) I have just finished my first semester at Victoria University in Wellington which I really enjoyed and went relaEvely smooth. Right now I am on summer holiday, living in Nelson, where I am apple picking, and spending my spare Eme interning for a local newspaper and hiking around Abel Tasman. Parker Case (2012) I am at Columbia University, enjoying New York City and studying computer science! I'm learning, both from the university and from the city, and even though I love it here, can't wait to come home for winter break (at least for a liAle bit). Ellie Finnegan (2012) So far, my experience at St. Olaf College has been so great. I was fortunately placed with a really fun and nice roommate from Senegal who I share just the right amount of Eme with, and have made some really really great friends who all just live just a door or two away :). It is crazy for me to be living in a place where I have academics, food, friends, XC pracEce, and delicious chocolate ice cream all with in a five-­‐ ish minute walk! The campus is so beauEful and even more so now since we had our "Christmas Fest"-­‐ there is a live Christmas tree and holiday decoraEons in every building! Academically, I feel JHCS has prepared me so well in so many different ways. Classes here are hard and preAy presEgious, but I have been able to adjust to college life and keep my head well above the water. I have declared my major (I know, crazy-­‐ will probably end up changing it a million Emes before I graduate) and currently hope to graduate with a St. Olaf degree in nursing then go on to become a nurse pracEEoner. To all alumni: We love to hear from you! AnyEme you feel like sending the Community School teachers an update, please email sdrake@jhcommunityschool.org or ScoA at shirschfield@jhcommunityschool.org. If you have changed your address, email address, or phone number in the last 3 years, please contact Sarah Drake at the above email address. Parent Association Give Us Five! Parent Association’s goal is tha t each parent volunteer 5 hours a year and make one financial donation to the POWER OF TH E PARENT campaign (ending Ma rch 11). Parent Association Important Dates 2013 Jan 9: Unique Experience Auction Planning Committee Feb 7: Campus Campaign Kick-off Feb 4-8: Teacher Appreciation Week March 11: End of Power of the Parent March 18-22: Minimester April 1: Deadline for Yearbook Senior and Dedication Pages May 1: Deadline for Auction Donations June 8: Unique Experience Auction Parent Association Poised for Successful and Busy Year! The Parent Association is open to all Community School parents interested in aiding the School’s programming, events, staff and communication. Newly appointed Co-Presidents Elizabeth Hamlin and Debbie Keyes-Wagner are teeing up the School for another great year! There are many ways to get involved in the Parent Association (see calendar on the left). We’d like to thank Arcy Hawks for chairing the HOT LUNCH program, Baird Garrett for helping to organize the “Speaker Series”, Chris Wilbrecht for putting together the Holiday Food Drive; Katherine Dowson for coming to the rescue with our database; Debbie Sanford for motivating the Alumni Campaign; Amy Bryan for heading up Teacher Appreciation Week; Diana DiPaola for coordinating the Teacher Gift Fund; Sarah Phocas for creating the School directory; Patty Lummis for overseeing Senior Class Gift and the Winter Party, Cathy French for planning the Winter Party and Patti Gill for being a lovely host for our school and senior class meetings. We’d also like to thank Ellen Carter-Tracy for motivating and organizing the 2012 Senior Class Gift - yellow Adirondack chairs in front of the school. We’d also like to thank all of those who help with the Teacher Birthday Cake program, the HOT LUNCHes, the class trips, Minimester, Welcome Potluck and more. This paragraph just names a few... Every parent and family helps in their own way and we are tremendously grateful for all that you do for the school. We are on the look out for Unique Experience Auction Chairs - if you would like volunteer please contact Sarah Drake. Thank you again to all who participate in the Parent Association and volunteer program. POWER OF THE PARENT reaches 100% 3 years in a row! Roger Smith and Patti Gill at Welcome Potluck We are grateful to report that every family at JHCS contributed financially throughout the 2011-12 school year (for the third year in a row)! This level of commitment and support is a testament to the school’s ability to provide a positive educational experience for every student every year. Parents at JHCS are enthusiastic participants in the life of the school. Parent participation is a significant piece of the school programming, an important part of each student’s high school experience, and serves as the cornerstone of our JHCS community! Unique Experience Auction Unique Experience Auction is a Unique Experience Itself! Named Scholarships Willie Neal Scholarship The Willie Neal Scholarship is given in memory of Willie Neal, a 2008 graduate of the Community School. The Unique Experience Auction is our annual fundraiser that benefits student scholarships and instruction. Over 300 guests attend this celebration in a large tent next door to the school. We have over 30 restaurants that donate to our “Tastes of the Town” dinner buffet, live music, Mark Barron as an auctioneer and a short performance by the Community School Glee Club. We hope you will plan to attend this year! Willie Neal Class of 2008 Willie Neal Scholar: Miles Yazzolino - Class of 2012 Craighead Scholarship The Craighead Scholarship is given in honor of the incredible generosity shown to the Community School by Sophie and Derek Craighead. Craighead Scholar: Hanna Todd Class of 2014 SAVE THE DATE! june 8, 2013 Financial Information COMMUNITY SCHOOL OPERATING BUDGET Your gift will ensure the future of our School’s vibrant academic Overview of revenues and expenses for the 2011-2012 school year. curriculum, exceptional faculty, extraordinary arts and extracurricular programs. Your gift also provides scholarships and covers the difference between tuition and the actual cost to educate each student. In 2011-12, community support provided an additional $4000 per student. REVENUES % Tuition 41% Total Gifts for Operations and Scholarships 58% Other Operating Income (snacks, textbooks, etc.) 1% Total $1,747,468 EXPENSES % Instruction and Programming 72% General Administration and Fees 6% Occupancy (Rent), Operations and Maintenance 13% Graduation and Events 3% Services and Contracts 5% Supplies, Materials and Snacks 1% Total $1,747,468 Total Giving By Campaign 28% 15% 15% 42% Old Bill’s Grants/Scholarships Unique Experience Auction Annual Fund Total Annual Giving $1,200,000 $1,000,000 $800,000 In a year when many schools saw a decrease in donations and participation, JHCS experienced the contrary. Our community pulled together to show its support. The commitment of our loyal supporters is a true testament to the mission and sustainability of the school. $600,000 $400,000 $200,000 $0 Jackson Hole Community School truly prepares students for higher learning by encouraging their passions, and pushing them to succeed beyond their own expectations. These achievements are made possible because generous supporters continue to provide the margin of excellence that comes with vigorous annual giving. 04-05 05-06 06-07 07-08 08-09 09-10 10-11 11-12 Fiscal Year: 2012 July 1, 2011 - June 30, College Counseling College Acceptances since 2006 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24. 25. 26. 27. 28. 29. 30. 31. 32. 33. 34. 35. 36. 37. 38. 39. 40. 41. American University Art InsEtute of Chicago Bard College * Barnard College Bates College* Boston University* Brandeis University Bridgewater State University* Carroll College Champlain College Chapman University* Claremont McKenna College Colby College* College for CreaEve Studies College of Idaho Colorado College* Colorado School of Mines Colorado State University* Columbia University* ConnecEcut College Cornell University Dartmouth College* Denison University Denver University* Drexel University Emerson College Eugene Lang College Fordham University Fort Lewis College* George Washington University Georgetown University* Goucher College Grinell College Hamilton College Harvard University Hobart and William Smith Colleges* Lake Forest University* Lehigh University* Lewis and Clark College* Lewis University Linfield University 42. 43. 44. 45. 46. 47. 48. 49. 50. 51. 52. 53. 54. 55. 56. 57. 58. 59. 60. 61. 62. 63. 64. 65. 66. 67. 68. 69. 70. 71. 72. 73. 74. 75. 76. 77. 78. 79. 80. 81. 82. Loyola Marymount University* Loyola University of Chicago Macalester College Marist College Marymount ManhaOan College MassachuseOs InsEtute of Technology Massey University (New Zealand)* McDaniel College Michigan State University Michigan Tech Middlebury College* Montana State University* New York University* Northern Michigan University Northwestern University* Notre Dame de Namur University* Oregon College of Arts and Crafs* Oregon State University Pacific University Parsons School of Art and Design* Pitzer College* Philadelphia Biblical University* Portland State University PraO InsEtute* Quest University (Canada)* Rhode Island School of Design* Rice University Ringling College of Art and Design Rochester InsEtute of Technology Rutgers University Santa Clara University Sarah Lawrence College Simmons College Skidmore College St. Lawrence College St. Mary’s College of California* St. Olaf University* St. ScholasEca University* Stanford University* Suffolk University Swarthmore College 83. 84. 85. 86. 87. 88. Syracuse University Texas ChrisEan University Tufs University University of Arizona University of California at Davis University of California at Los Angeles (U.C.L.A.) 89. University of California at San Diego* 90. University of Santa Cruz 91. University of Cantebury 92. University of California at Santa Barbara 93. University of Colorado at Boulder 94. University of Iowa 95. University of MassachuseOs at Amherst 96. University of Michigan 97. University of Mobile 98. University of Montana* 99. University of New Hampshire 100.University of North Carolina -­‐ Chapel Hill 101.University of Oregon 102.University of the Pacific* 103.University of Pennsylvania* 104.University of Puget Sound* 105.University of Redlands* 106.University of Rochester 107.University of Utah 108.University of Vermont 109.University of Washington* 110.University of Wyoming* 111.Vassar College 112.Washington College* 113.Wesleyan University 114.Western Washington University* 115.Westminster College (UT)* 116.Whitman University 117.WillameOe University 118.Yale University *Represents a student matriculaEon Ways to Support Your Dollar Making a financial contribution to the Community School is easy and all gifts are tax deductible. Gifts will be reported in the annual Progress Report and all donors have the option to be listed anonymously. Gifts to the Community School may be made outright, or pledged and paid over a defined period of time. Become a Student Sponsor See firsthand how your donation is changing lives. When you donate a partial or full scholarship, we will match you with a student in need of financial support. Throughout the year you will receive update letters directly from your student. If you are interested, you can also meet with your student on campus and attend important presentations and events relevant to your student. Annual/Unrestricted Gifts to the Community School can be made via cash or check (payable to the Community School) and either dropped off at the School or sent to: PO Box 6787, Jackson, WY, 83002 Scholarship Fund Gifts These gifts go directly into our Scholarship Fund. The Scholarship Fund provides financial grants to eligible students who otherwise would not be able to attend the Community School. Areas of Need Catalog Upon request, the Community School will produce an “Areas of Need Catalog.” This is a fun and effective way to make a tangible gift that has a specific purpose and a direct and immediate impact on the School programming. Contact Us If you need to contact the school about giving, please call Sarah Drake 307-733-5427x160 or email her at sdrake@jhcommunityschool.org; Jackson Hole Community School 1715 High School Rd. PO Box 6787 Jackson, WY 83002 $0 $0.25 $0.50 $0.75 $1.00 Instruction and Programs Scholarships and Grants Letter from the Director of Development Sarah Drake Development is often considered synonymous with fundraising. However, development at Community School is so much more. It unifies all of our parents, board, staff, alumni, alumni parents and philanthropic community members under one common goal: excellence in education. It is an avenue to create innovative events and learning experiences for our community. It is an opportunity to encourage students, staff, board and community members to become involved with the daily activities of the school. It is an excuse to brag about the wonderful accomplishments of our students, staff, board and school. Development at the Community School is a means of communication and a chance to encourage our constituency to understand why local education is so important. Some exciting news to share is the generosity and dedication shown by the faculty and staff. Despite our small transitory-natured town of Jackson, we have been blessed with 100% employee retention for 2 years in a row. Additionally, their belief in the school and their work inspired 100% to make a gift to the School. 100% of our parents, board and faculty have chose to donate financially to the School! This is an exciting time for Community School on many levels. As an accredited and established institution, the school is truly prepared for growth and program development. There are two exciting endeavors on the horizon. The first is the need to accommodate the growing number of students with more space. The second is to celebrate our 10th Year Anniversary! Throughout the year we will keep you informed of our progress and plan with these two exciting objectives! I invite you to come to campus, attend a class, hear a lunch speaker and please be sure to mark your calendar for our annual celebration - “Unique Experience Auction” - June 8, 2013. It is with tremendous gratitude to our entire community that I wish you a wonderful 2012-13 school year! July 1, 2011 - June 30, 2012 Contributors With Gratitude Parents, alumni, grandparents, parents of alumni, faculty, staff and friends play an important role in maintaining the standard of excellence that allows the Jackson Hole Community School to provide the highest level of education, comparable to that of the finest independent day schools in the nation. Special thanks goes to the following members of the JHCS community who supported the School. Donors listed below gave gifts to the School or a restricted gift to a program in FY2011-2012. Founder’s Club ($50,000+) Sophie and Derek Craighead Berte and Alan Hirschfield Elizabeth and Mark Hamlin Erika and Ned JannoOa Mary K. Weiss FoundaEon Head of School Circle ($25,000-$49,999) Samantha and David Cadenhead Nancy & David Donovan Dean’s Society ($10,000-$24,999) Ellen and Joseph Carter-­‐Tracy AnneOe and Ian Cumming Lynn and Foster Friess Ted and Jackie Goldstein PaOy and John Lummis Sarah and George Phocas Nancy Jarrell and Ed Smail Claudia and Terry Winchell Honor Council Members ($5,000-$9,999) Community FoundaEon of Jackson Hole Connemara Fund Polly and Steve Friess Gloria and Bill Newton Marge and Gil Ordway Richard and Lynn Marie Palmer Arturo Peralta-­‐Ramos KiOy and John Resor Grace Jones Richardson Testamentary Trust Cindy and MarEn TroO Trish and Rafael Williams Wolfensohn Family FoundaEon Honor Roll ($1000-$4,999) Ruth Ann Petroff and Mark Barron Brent Blue Kathy and Roger Brecheen Nancy and Dick Collister Greg and Alex Dawson Myra and Gerald Dorros Ann Dwan Charleen and Orin Edson Jacqueline and ChrisEan Erdman Cathy and Peter French Baird GarreO Jane Carter-­‐Getz and Kevin Getz (Belle Cose/Goodie2Shoes) Patrick Gill Jenn Sparks and Ari Goldstein Colleen and Bob Grady Myrna and Stephen Greenberg Laura Hirschfield Heidi and Danny Jost Carrie and ScoO Kirkpatrick Jamie Mackay The Martha Gaines and Russell Wehrle Memorial FoundaEon (in honor of the Mueller Family) KaEe and Si MaOhies Florence McCall Photography Molly McCrea (Rock Lobster) Mary McSorley Chilton and Cody Mueller Brandie and Mel Orchard Kelly and Ray Polito ScarleO Family FoundaEon Nancy Schneider Cheryl and Bill Schwartz Donald and Diane Siegel Sieglinde Fund Veronica and Gary Silberberg Suzie and Dave Spackman Emilie and Ethan Steinberg Anna and Steve Sullivan Frances and Allan Tessler Wells Fargo Martha Gaines/Russell Wehrle Memorial FoundaEon Dimmie and Greg Zeigler Town Hall Leaders ($500-$999) BeOy and Sean Androkopolus Jan and Jeter Case Jessie and Chris Denny Nell and Bill Fay Cindee and Doug George Annie and Jon Fenn MJ and Dan Forman PaS and Robert Gill Ron and Sandy Harrison Arcelia and Brent Hawks Molly and ScoO Hirschfield PaOy and Rob Hollis GE Johnson Jean and Jason Lewis Pauline and John McIntosh Krista and Jed Mixter Lisa and Jim Ryan Florence Lemle and Ron Saypol Susan Shepard Smith's Food and Drug Kate and Dave SolliO Nona and Mark Sullivan Noah Waterhouse Westside Wine and Spirits Erich and Chris Wilbrecht Club Leaders ($250-$499) Debra and Robert Ablondi Linda and Tony Brooks MaO Budzyn Jessica and Reed Chambers Lisa and Marc Domsky Katherine and Mark Dowson Lea and Gavin Fine Janet and Bill Helm Bonny and Mark Hershberger Nikki and Mike Kramer Jan and Mark LoveO Michael and Susannah Lynch Jessica and Alex MacGregor James Mathieu Alison and Brian MerriO Danielle and Andy ParazeOe pARTners Carol and Steven Poole Joel and KrisEn Revill Jamie Mackintosh and Mike Rheam Charlie Ross Lisel and Kent Spence Terry and Gary Trauner July 1, 2011 - June 30, 2012 Contributors Community School Friends (Up to $249) Gina and Andy Bauer Laurie Blann Steve Bontecou Laura and Packy Briggs Andrew and Margaret Brigham Dee and Sandy Buckstaff ChrisEan Burch Cate Cabot Henry T. Cadwalader Robin and Phil Cameron Kari Cooper Helen and Mike CoSngham Laura Davenport Emy Digrappa Diana DiPaola Sarah Drake Sallie DuMond Julie and Robin Elledge Maureen and Todd Ellingson Jamie Engebretson KrisEn Frappart and Tom Fay Kathleen Finnegan Kelly and David French Joe Gagnon Carrie and Mike Geraci Karen Gill Susan Mick and Bob Gordon Patricia and Joesph Graig-­‐Tiso Lynn and Chopper Grassell Jacqui and Rob Graue Stacey and Chad Grohne Mary and Judd Grossman Mandy and Kenny Hadden Maggie Hagen Lynn and Dave Hammond John Hanlon Hotlips and Bender Hardy Tyler Hardy Charisse and Curt Haws Tom and Laura Hedges Pamela and Peter Heinbecker Julie and Jeff Huot Liz and Ned Hutchison Margaret and Derek HuOon Martha and Kevin Johnson Kristen Joy Margie Kearns Bill Klyn Renee and James Knoke Kristen and Jack Koehler Jane and Ed Lavino KrisEna Loggia Alison Long Blair Loughrie Robyn Lunsford Nina Luxmoore Helen Macauley Pamela and David McIntosh Will and Sashie McNaughton Vickie and Mark Memmer Ben Morris Mary and Bill Neal Robin Moore and Brian Nystrom Mary and Kevin Patno Cynda Peralta-­‐Ramos Annie and George Putnam Nancy and Chuck Resor Betsy and Kevin Rooney Jane Baldwin and Jim Roscoe Beth McIntosh and Phil Round Debra and Bob Sanford Gillian and Frank Scalabrino Jonathan Schechter Debbie Schlinger Carol and Chuck Schneebeck Richard School Maggie Schwartz Select Builders, Inc. CharloOe Smail Amy Fulwyler and Cary Smith Kris Smith Margaret and Roger Smith Janis and Tom Stoner Dorothy and Jack Stout Karen Sturm Shannon Troxler and Larry Thal Debbie and EK Wagner Karen and William Wise Crystal Wright Terry Yazzolino Unique Experience Auction: Sponsors Belle Cose/Goodie 2 Shoes Nancy and David Donovan Lynn and Foster Friess High Country Linen Snake River Brewery KiOy and John Resor Sotheby’s of Jackson Hole The Spackmans Wells Fargo Westside Wine and Spirits Unique Experience Auction: Restaurant Donors 43 North BeOy Rock Cafe Genevieve Chippy’s Kitchen Dolce e. leaven Great Harvest Ignight The Kitchen Merry Piglets Moo’s Ice Cream Nani’s Nikai Osteria Pica’s Mexican Taqueria Pinky G’s Pizzeria Caldera Q Roadhouse Rendezvous Bistro The Rose Sidewinders Snake River Grill Teton Thai Thai Me Up Trio Unique Experience Auction: Experience Donors 22 Web and Tech 43 North A.J. Cargill Alan & Berte Hirschfield Alison G. Brush Amangani Amy Fulwyler and Cary Smith Arthur Blue Aspens Market Auto Detail Of Jackson Hole Barker-­‐Ewing Whitewater Bear & Doe Banya Spa Bell Fitness Belle Cose & Goodie2Shoes BeOy Rock Bill and Mary Neal Bill Field Blue Bird Yogurt Body Sage Spa Broadreach Burr Storrs C 4 OuoiOers Camille Obering Art Advisory Cathy & Peter French Chasing Tails, LLC Chef ScoO Nechay July 1, 2011 - June 30, 2012 Contributors Chinese Cook King Chippy's Kitchen Chris & Jessie Denny Chuck and Carol Schneebeck Clear Creek Group CNBC Core Changes With Carey Core Pilates Cowboy Village Resort Curbside Recycling Dan Sanford Dave & Susie Spackman DogJax LLC E. Leaven East West Massage Elevated Grounds Coffeehouse Ellen and Joseph Carter-­‐Tracy Ellen Pokorny & Jim Verdone Epstein-­‐LoveO ConstrucEon Erika Pearsall & Ned JanoOa Ethan & Emilie Steinberg Flight Services Of Jackson Hole Florence McCall Photography Foam MoEon Fitness Four Seasons Resort ScoOsdale Frost Salon Gavin & Lea Fine Grand Fishing Adventures Great Harvest Habits Henry H. Holdsworth Henry SolliO Henry T Cadwalader High Country Linens Hotel Terra Ignight, Merry Piglets Imaging & Gerry Spence J.C. Jewelers Jackson Family DenEstry Jackson Hole Mountain Resort Jackson Hole Pack Trips And Trail Rides Jackson Hole Paragliding Jackson Hole ShooEng Experience Jackson Whole Grocer jacksonholefoodie.com Jake Elkins Jan LoveO Janis & Tom Stoner JH Weekly J ACKS ON H O LE C O M M U N I T Y S C H O O L JH Wellness Joanne Herzog Judd Grossman Entertainment, Inc. Julie Choi & Claudio Cornali Karen Skaggs Kathy L Falconer-­‐Finnegan Kathy Watkins Brecheen Kenny Hadden Kent EllioO KiOy & John Resor Krista A & Jed Mixter Kristen Simpson Larry Thal Laser Goddess Lily And Co. Local Lynn & Foster Friess Mad River Boat Trips Mary Patno Mix Yogurt Moo's Ice Cream Morgan K McGlashon Mountain Scapes Mountains Of Groceries Nancy & David Donovan Nancy Jarrell Nani's Nanis NaEonal Museum Of Wildlife Art Nikai Sushi Noah Waterhouse Osteria Paradise Ranch PaOy & John Lummis Pauline McIntosh Peter Neal Pica's Mexican Taqueria Pinky G's Pizzeria Caldera Q Roadhouse Rafael and Trish Williams Ray Polito Rendezvous Bistro Rendezvous River Sports RevoluEon Indoor Cycling Robert and PaS Gill Robin & Bill Weiss Rock Lobster Rodeo Roger N Smith & Margaret E Creel Sara J McCandless Scandia Home ScoO Hirschfield Shannon L Troxler ShooEng Star Snake River Grill Snake River Music Agency Sophie & Derek Craighead Sotheby's of Jackson Hole Spring Creek Animal Hospital Stacey C Grohne Steve Duerr & Emy DiGrappa Sun Valley Resort Sunlight Design Tamara & DJ Rammell Tayloe PiggoO Gallery Teton AviaEon Center Teton Balloon Flights Teton County Sheriff's Office Teton Gravity Research Teton Orthopedics Teton Pines Country Club & Resort Teton Thai Teton Toys Teton Yoga Shala Thai Me Up The Kitchen The Rose Tom Mangelsen Trevor Bain Universal Studios Upper Class Films (Dan Sanford) Vom Fass Wells Fargo Westside Wine And Spirits Will Bradof WRJ Wyoming HumaniEes Council The Development Office produces an annual lisEng of donors to the Community School. Every effort is made to publish accurate informaEon that reflects the school’s records. Please contact Director of Development Sarah Drake if there are any errors or omissions. Thank you! We are committed to the highest standards of education that will lead to a life of intellectual exploration and learning. june 8 2013 save the date Non-Profit Org. U.S. Postage PAID Permit No. 88 Jackson, WY 83002 JA CKSO N H OL E C O M M U N I T Y S C H O O L PO Box 6787 Jackson, WY 83002 JA CKSO N HOL E C O M M U N I T Y S C H O O L We are committed to the highest standards of education that will lead to a life of intellectual exploration and learning.