Hillcrest Christian School Annual Fund

The people, programs, and facilities that make Hillcrest Christian School an exceptional education would not be possible without the commitment and financial support of the entire Hillcrest community.  We prayerfully hope that every family gives to the annual fund and every gift, regardless of the size is greatly appreciated.

The Hillcrest Annual Fund is an essential component of the financial health of the school. It is a part of our school’s formal financial strategy and it is a commitment made when enrolling children at Hillcrest Christian School.  The Annual Fund gifts help support extracurricular needs, academic advancement, outreach, and spiritual formation, and tuition assistance. The Annual Fund allows families to make a tax-deductible contribution to their child’s education, in essence making a portion of tuition tax-deductible.

Giving Levels

$500,000-$999,999
Visionary

$250,000-$499,999
Ground Breaker

$100,000-$249,999
Innovator

$50,000-$99,999
Cornerstone

$25,000-$49,999
President’s Circle

$10,000-$24,999
HCS Loyal

$5,000-$9,999
Elite Saints

$3,000-$4,999
Promise Leaders

$1,000-$2,999
Champions

$250-$999
Legacy Partners
*Does not qualify for a plaque

Invest in the Future of Hillcrest

Sponsor a Classroom

Item Needed	Quantity Needed	Donation Per Piece	Total Donation
65” Touch Screen Smart TV’s	39	$1,000	$39,000
Teacher Laptops	30	$700	$21,000
Science Lab Upgrades: Lab Work Tables Ventless Exhaust Hoods Chairs	2 48	$8,000 $100	$8,000 $16,000 $4,800
Computer Lab Upgrades: New Desktop Computers IMACS	24 5	$200 $1,300	$9,600 $6,500

Athletics Program

Item Needed	Quantity Needed	Donation Per Piece	Total Donation
Sports Field Upgrades: New Irrigation System, Soil Amendments & Hydroseeding	Value	Value	$48,000

We are thankful for the generous gifts from Hillcrest families for the Annual Fund goal for 2019/20! While we recognize that individual giving will depend on each family’s financial situation, we ask for all members of our community to participate at a meaningful level.  Meeting our Annual Fund goal requires that we receive multiple gifts in the $10,000 to $30,000 range. As always, Annual Fund giving levels at Hillcrest Christian School are confidential and anonymous.  Generous donations have helped fund the following;

Physical Upgrades

• The two new science labs have been completely redesigned with open ceilings and fitted with all new cabinets, counter-tops and safety showers.
• The library facility is being upgraded to include computer work stations, with increased resources such as access to the Library of Congress and Renaissance AR program support.
• Nearly all classrooms have received a brand-new coat of paint.
• Bathrooms are being renovated in many areas with new plumbing, new toilets, and new touchless soap and towel dispensers.
• All classrooms on the Preschool and Primary campus are getting brand new carpet installed this week.
• The front of the school has been spray-washed, cleaned, and painted.
• Throughout the campus and playgrounds, several landscaping projects have been and are in the process of being completed including pruning, tree-trimming, and general cleaning.
• The sports field is being completely redone with new sprinklers and grass.
• The cafeteria kitchen is being upgraded for the fall semester to provide preschool through 12th grade food services: breakfast, lunch, and snacks.

Security & Safety

• The installation has begun on new security around the perimeter of the campus.
  
• Our main entry camera will include a thermal temperature sensor that will allow for a non-invasive check of an individual’s temperature upon entering the building, expediting the student check-in process.
  
• We are in process of installing our new security system at all points of entry: the main entrance, the preschool entrance, and both gates at the front and side of the campus.
• All new secure combo-lock access is being added to all doors and classrooms.
• Our preschool sign-in process has been upgraded to a hands-free system through the Brightwheel application, currently being used for the Summer Camp.
• Installation is nearly complete on the air conditioning units fitted with the UV light system. This system will cleanse the air as it is re-circulated, eradicating bacteria, mold spores, and virus particles including the COVID-19 virus particle.
• The entire campus’ fire and emergency systems are being replaced and upgraded.

Community & Technology

• The new phone systems and upgraded communications systems are being installed and tested. Communications racks and much of the equipment was installed this week.
  
• Our new and improved network equipment and computers are being delivered this week for installation, with the support of an advanced fiber-optic network system. Cabling has been installed in all the buildings to support these exciting new high-tech advancements.
• Every classroom and all outdoor spaces are being fitted for improved, high-speed WIFI to increase the ease of access for individual mobile and laptop devices.
• This week the delivery and installation of brand new, 65-inch touch screen Smart TVs will be completed for all Preschool to High School classrooms.
• New laptops for teachers and Chromebooks for students are being prepared for increased technology support in the new school year.
• Our website has been upgraded and redesigned and will be live shortly.

Academics & Spiritual Life

• The “Into Math” curriculum has expanded and upgraded our academic offerings in  K-6th Grade Math, Pre-Algebra, Algebra I, and Algebra II.
  
• Starting this year, a “Super Kids” Phonics reading program is being added in our Kindergarten-2nd Grade curriculums to expand reading comprehension.
• Our new Spiritual Life director has developed and expanded Bible curriculum for all ages to include the development of Christ-like relationships, servant leadership, and strong discipleship.  On the Secondary campus, we are also starting a discipleship program to encourage spiritual growth and servant leadership.
• Several Secondary courses have been added to develop our student’s individual gifts, including Graphic Arts, Digital Photography, Environmental Science, Sports Medicine, Cyber Security/Java Scripting, AP Computer Science, and Choir.
• With the support of our new Preschool Director, the Preschool curriculum has been expanded in areas of STEAM, Science, Phonics, Bible, Handwriting, and more.
• Our Preschool Program now offers an academic Transitional-Kindergarten class and an Infant Center, expanding the ministry to birth to high school.
• The Preschool has added the Brightwheel app which, in addition to the aforementioned touchless check-in feature, has improved parent communication and expanded assessments for Preschool to 2nd Grade.

Please contact the Director of Marketing and Development (805-497-7501 x 202) if you would like to donate appreciated stock or other securities to Hillcrest thus avoiding capital gains tax on the difference between the price you paid for the stock/securities and their current value as of the date the gift is made. Also, if you would like to give by a corporation matching gift, which can significantly increase your gift, please check with your Human Resources Department to get the details on the matching program for your firm. Then send or email the appropriate paperwork from your employer to finance@dcoalatemenlook.com and your gift will be matched according to your company's guidelines.