Concordia Lutheran High SchoolAnnual Ministry Report | 2017-2018

Dear Friends of Concordia,

As we enter the holiday season, it is a perfect time to tell the many people who have supported Concordia Lutheran High School⎯whether a first time giver or repeating many years⎯“Thank you! You make a significant difference and are a blessing to our school and its ministry.”

The 2017-2018 school year was, again, one in which Concordia was fortunate

to have strong successes in a variety of areas as evidenced in this annual report. The fact that you and others provide support allows our students, faculty, and staff to continue the pursuit of excellence with Christ as our foundation in all that we do.

CLHS was a strong contender for the Henderson Cup award in the Texas Association of Private and Parochial Schools (TAPPS) 6A, finishing second after

being the overall winner the previous year. This award is based on how well our students finish in TAPPS State competitions for academics, fine arts, and athletics. This finish was better than any other Houston area school, with the most points in Fine Arts and second most in Athletics.

We continue to be blessed in that your financial support for Concordia is not needed to pay for our operating expenses. Instead, you allow us to provide more for our students and the programs they are a part of for the years they are attending CLHS, as well as offering the same opportunities for future students. The gifts we receive from you go directly to support beyond the everyday cost of doing business, something that is not true for many schools needing to raise money to pay the everyday bills.

There were many accomplishments achieved by Concordia this past year and below is a sample of some of that, along with others included within this report:

Concordia again received an accreditation of being an “Excellent” school via our rating through the Lutheran School Accreditation Commission.

Fine ArtsTAPPS 6A Runner-Up in BandTAPPS 6A Runner-Up in ChoirCLHS student selected as TAPPS 6A “Fine Arts Student of the Year”

State Champion Academic, Speech and Debate Teams in TAPPS 6A

The Athletic DepartmentState Champion Boys’ Basketball teamBack-to-back State Champion Boys Track TeamFinal Four Volleyball and Baseball TeamsAll-State honors for 37 athletesCLHS student selected as TAPPS 6A “Male Athlete of the Year”Coach Bobby Lindquist selected as TAPPS 6A “Coach of the Year”

Much of what takes place at Concordia is due to your generous support and we warmly thank you for how you help in fulfilling our mission of Building Lives of Excellence upon the Foundation of Christ. Continued blessings to you and your family as we celebrate the holiday season!

Partners in Christ,

Joel R. BodeJoel R. Bode, Head of School

Our VisionConcordia Lutheran High School is the school of choice for

students and families in the Greater Houston area.

Our MissionBuilding Lives of Excellence Upon the Foundation of Christ.

Our Core Values

Christ-Centered Our foundation upon Jesus Christ, who values all people, inspires us to

view people through His eyes and serve Him in all that we do.

Relationships We strive to establish an environment built on respect where Grace

is received and applied as individuals interact with one another.

Collaboration We honor a teamwork approach to problem solving and decision-making

which is aligned with our Christian worldview.

Stewardship We pledge to faithfully utilize our God-given abilities

to manage the gifts we are given.

Excellence We pursue distinction and high standards in an

atmosphere of diverse opportunities.

The Commons West Wing Classroom

CONCORDIA THROUGH THE YEARS

First year of school started in the fall of 1984

Moved to present campus in April of 1996

: Purchased “South Campus” in 1995: Added 800 Wing classrooms in Summer of 2001

: Hired an architect for Master Plan in 2012: Began construction of West Wing and Commons in March of 2015

: Moved into West Wing and Commons in February of 2016: Outdoor athletics improvements to be completed 2018-2019

: Began using the West Wing and Commons in February of 2016: These areas are used daily by students & faculty

: Many special events have taken place in the Commons, including our 2017 & 2018 Annual Dinner Auction Galas

Our Students: Enrollment

· Total enrollment – 579

· Freshmen – 158 · Sophomores – 141 · Juniors – 132 · Seniors – 148

111124

157 148 148

521

588 586 566 579

Students Graduates

14 - ‘15 15 - ‘16 16 - ‘17 17 - ‘18 18 - ‘19

Our Students: Church Life

Concordia has an association of eight Lutheran churches who support the school.

Student church affiliation

· Lutheran – 36% · Non-Lutheran – 64% · Association church - 32%

Theology courses are required for every student at CLHS

CLHS students have church membership in a variety of denominations.

8%

35%

21%15%

13%

5% 3%

Lutheran

Non-Denomination

Methodist

Baptist

Other None

Catholic

EXPENSES

ExpensesSchool Staff & Athletic Staff Payroll

Benefits

Professional Development

Operations

Athletic Program

Tuition Assistance

Development

Miscellaneous Operating

TOTAL

Amount$ 3,812,206

$ 1,260,645 $ 531,866

$ 1,445,030

$ 468,623

$ 538,735

$ 110,862

$ 115,239

$ 8,283,206

INCOME

Revenue StreamTuition & Fees

Development

Athletic Program

Facility Rental

Congregational Support

Miscellaneous Operating

TOTAL

Total Support$ 7,533,216

$ 1,077,828

$ 362,995

$ 31,172

$ 175,171

$ 112,411

$ 9,292,793

Benefits15%

Operations18%

Athletic Program6%

School Staff &Athletic Staff

Payroll 46%

Tuition Assistance

7%

Development1% Miscellaneous

Operating1%

ProfessionalDevelopment

6%

Tuition & Fees81%

MiscellaneousOperating

1%

CongregationalSupport

2%

Facility Rental 0%

Athletic Program 4%

Development12%

Our Finances2017 - 2018 Fiscal Year

(August 1, 2017 - July 31, 2018)

Our FinancesConcordia is a good value in non-public school options.

Tuition is competitive compared to other area private schools

John Cooper

Houston Christian

Woodlands Christian

Northland Christian

St. Pius

Rosehill Christian

CLHS

Frassati

$30,000

$25,000

$20,000

$15,000

$10,000

$5,000i

13-’14 15-’16 16-’17 18-’19

School

Concordia$13,404

(General)

$12,444(Assoc. students)

$14,340(General)

$13,380(Assoc. students)

$600Registration & Technology

$235-$300Registration Fee

$700Testing & Instructional Fees

$650 Activity Fee$350-$950 Textbooks$400 New Student Fee

$2,450 One Time Laptop& Calculator Fee

$500 Technology$200 Registration$400 Text Books$150 Activities

$1,000 New Student Fee$500-$800 Textbooks

$105 Testing Fee

$500 New Family Registration$875 Registration

Activity & Technology Fee

$500 Enrollment Fee$150 Application

& Testing Fee

$600Registration & Technology

$500 Technology$200 Registration$400 Textbooks$150 Activities

$250-$350Registration Fee

$750Testing & Instructional Fees

$600 Activity Fee$350-$750 Textbooks$400 New Student Fee

$2,550 One Time Laptop& Calculator Fee

$1,000 New Student Fee$500-$800 Textbooks

$105 Testing Fee

$500 New Family Registration$875 Registration

Activity & Technology Fee

$520 Enrollment Fee$190 Application

& Testing Fee

$13,000

$22,500

$16,994

$14,700

$15,200

$25,920

$21,545$22,045

$13,650

$23,675

$15,900

$15,325

$15,960

$26,950

$22,670(9 - 11th)

$23,170(12th)

FrassatiCatholic

HoustonChristian

NorthlandChristian

RosehillChristian

The JohnCooperSchool

The Wdls.Christian

Academy

St. Pius

17-18Tuition

18-19Tuition

17-18Enrollment Fees

18-19Enrollment Fees

we need your support

CAMPAIGN GOALS RAISED AS OF NOV. 2018

moving to meet our mission

· Strengthen the foundation for long-term, mutually

beneficial relationships with donors and friends across

Houston.

· Grow Concordia’s Endowment Fund to establish

financial security for the school’s future and provide

additional tuition assistance funding to allow more

families to experience Concordia.

· Renovate our existing outdoor athletic facilities on

Main Campus.

· Establish an Annual Fund to provide additional

funding for “where needed most” aspects of our ministry

and to better support our extra-curricular programs and

teams.

· Elevate the community’s awareness of Concordia

Lutheran High School by providing new opportunities for

outside organizations to rent the synthetic turf athletic

facilities.

to t h e f u t u r e c a m pa i g n g o a l s

creating opportunities for tomorrow’s crusaders

· Endowment Fund -$100,000· Annual Fund -$500,000 · Campus Improvements -$2 million

· $81,000· $105,000 · $900,000

We are initiating this multi-initiative campaign so we can continue to move forward in supporting our

students in all aspects of our ministry. This Campaign will allow us to improve our current facilities,

expand the daily ministry at Concordia, and prepare for future generations of Crusaders.

Our comprehensive campaign will:

Giving options include:· Credit Card (one time or recurring) · Check (made payable to CLHS) · Appreciated Securities

Use the included envelope to make your intended donation commitment and mail to CLHS or visit www.clhs-tx.org/Give to give via credit card.

Donors committing to at least $100 a month to the Annual Fund will be enrolled as a Member of the Century Club.

Gift Size

$15,000

$10,000

$7,200

$5,400

$3,600

$417

$278

$200

$150

$100

5

6

2

6

26

10

15

25

40

140

Gifts Needed Gifts Received Monthly Gift

Commitments can be made as a one time direct gift or pledges made payable for up to 3 years.

HOW YOU CAN SUPPORT CLHS

· Credit Card donations at www.clhs-tx.org/Give· Check donations made payable to CLHS· Participate in the Campaign· Securities (appreciated) through Concordia’s broker, Hilltop Securities· Bequest in Will to support future ministry at CLHS· Shop often at Amazon, Kroger or Randalls?

Support CLHS by shopping at Smile.Amazon.com Link your Kroger Community Rewards account to CLHS Link your Randalls Remarkable card to CLHS

· Join Concordia’s Century Club with a monthly donation of $100 to support the Annual Fund· When selling or buying a home, needing plumbing work or having car problems, consider Concordia’s Tribute Program

For any questions about how you can support Concordia this Christmas season, contact Jonathan Schleicher, Director of Development, at SchleicherJ@clhs-tx.org

Amegy BankCountry AirDeloitteExxonMobil FoundationHouston MethodistKlein Funeral HomeMBA ConstructionMerriman Holt Powell ArchitectsMidwayUSA FoundationMyPrinterHouston.comNational Rifle AssociationParadigm ConstructionPhillips Cleaning ServicesRandall Reed’s Planet Ford

2017-2018 Corporate Sponsors

Salem Lutheran Church & SchoolShell FoundationStrikeTeam Gillman Acura/Honda/SuburuTexas Farm BureauTexas State Rifle AssociationThe Meating PlaceTom Peacock NissanTomball Ford/Dodge/Chrysler/JeepTomball Regional Health FoundationTri-County Health AllianceTrinity Klein Lutheran Church & SchoolUrban Air SugarlandWillow Creek Ranch Estates

700 E. Main Street | Tomball, Texas 77375

281.351.2547 | www.clhs-tx.org

Thank you for investing in our future!