Dollars raised through the JCHS Annual Fund help to bridge the gap between tuition income and the real cost of providing this unique and exceptional education.
As is the case at other independent schools, tuition at JCHS only covers a percentage of the actual cost of a student’s education. We strive to keep tuition costs as affordable as possible for as many families as we can, but every year, we must cover the difference between tuition and expenses
The Annual Fund represents a vital portion of the operating budget and touches every area of student life at JCHS, from educational and co-curricular programs including tuition assistance, experiential education, teacher recruitment and retention, athletics, technology and community service.
Each year, we ask parents, alumni parents, faculty and staff, grandparents, board members and friends to support our students with a meaningful gift to the Annual Fund. In 2011-12 100% of the JCHS faculty, staff, Board of Directors, as well as 97% of our parent body supported the Annual Fund. Together as a community we sustain our commitment to providing the excellent college preparatory and enriching Jewish education for which we are recognized.
Contributions are received throughout the year and are reflected on our website and in the Connect newsletter mailed to the community in the spring. If you would like to make a contribution, please click here . Thank you for your support!
Gifts of $5,000 may be recognized with a naming opportunity in our Performing Arts Theater.
Giving Levels
Leadership Society Recognizes annual gifts of $1,000 or more
Visionary $50,000 or more
Pioneer $25,000-$49,999
Chai Society $18,000-$24,999
Head of School’s Circle $10,000-$17,999
Scholar’s Society $5,000-$9,999
Faculty Fellow $2,500-$4,999
Mentor $1,000-$2,499
Leadership Society members will be invited to the Annual Fund Thank You Reception on January 24, 2013*.
Giving Clubs Recognizes annual gifts up to $999
Blue & White Club $500-$999
Ruach (“spirit”) Club $250-$499
Friends $1-$249
Alumni Club (alumni only) Any amount
*The Annual Fund Thank You Reception has been generously underwritten by an anonymous JCHS donor.
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