V i s i o n

Developing Christ-centered, next-generation leaders

CONTENTSA Letter from the Chairman of the Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Vision, Mission and Values . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

A Legacy of Excellence . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

A Legacy of Community . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

A Legacy of Leadership . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

A Legacy of Stewardship . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Vision 2020: Objectives and Strategies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

The K-14 Initiative . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Real-World University . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Trinity Entrepreneurship Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Funding Plan & Renderings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Board of Trustees . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Dear Friends,

Trinity Academy has completed 21 years of providing an excellent, Christcentered, college-preparatory education for students committed to academic excellence and spiritual growth . Never has the need for Christ-centered, king-dom-minded leaders been greater . Trinity’s calling is to come alongside parents and develop next-generation leaders who embody character, competence, and commitment .

Over the last two years the Board of Trustees along with parents, students, faculty and staff have prayerfully sought God’s direction in planning the future of Trinity Academy . Our desire is to have a plan that is bold, innovative and God-honoring .

The following 2020 Vision Statement codifies the mission, vision, values and direction of Trinity Academy over the next five years. It defines who we are and what is important to us. It is a five-year roadmap of where we want to go and how we are to get there . It is a living document developed by our stake-holders that will be continuously evaluated, monitored, and managed to ensure we meet our goals and become as effective as possible in developing Christcentered leaders of the future .

The Trinity Academy board of trustees invites you to partner with us to raise up the next generation for Christ .

Seeking His kingdom,

Pete Ochs Chairman of the Board

Excellence is a result of being called to a vision, committed to a

mission, and compelled to live by a deep set of values .

Vision

To impact the world for Christ by developing next-generation

leaders .

Mission

Trinity Academy partners with parents to provide an excellent,

rigorous, Christ-centered education so as to impart truth, faith,

and character to next-generation leaders .

Values

All school decisions are filtered through the grid of Trinity’s

four basic values:

• Honor God - Do all of our actions align with God’s Word?

• Serve people - Are we consistently providing great service?

• Pursue excellence - Can we achieve our goals with excellence?

• Steward resources - Does the expenditure of time, talent and

treasure result in great Kingdom advancement?

VISION, MISSION & VALUES

Developing Christ-centered, next-generation leaders

Trinity Academy was birthed with 60 stu-

dents in 1994 after much prayer and God’s

provision . Today, Trinity serves 315 high

school students on 80 acres in east Wich-

ita . With more than $14 million in debt-

free facilities, it is the largest independent

Christian high school in Kansas .

At Trinity, raising up world-class leaders

involves intentional training . Trinity gives

students opportunities to lead and influ-

ence from the athletic field to the stage.

Academics

• The average ACT at Trinity is 25 .4,

compared to 21 .1 nationally .

• The average Trinity student will gradu-

ate with a college scholarship .

• Over 96% of Trinity graduates go on

to attend a 4-year college .

• Over $2 million in scholarships was

awarded to 2015 Trinity graduates .

Athletics

• 76% of students participate in athletics .

• Trinity offers 19 sports, with team

State championships in girls swim-

ming, boys basketball, boys soccer,

girls soccer, and girls cross country .

The school has individual State titles

in boys tennis, boys swimming, girls

swimming and boys golf .

• In the past year, the school has won

League, Regional, or State champion-

ships in football, girls soccer, baseball,

boys cross country, girls cross country,

boys golf, boys basketball, girls basket-

ball, girls swimming, track, and boys

soccer .

• Trinity coaches prioritize character

development over winning .

• Athletic facilities include two gym-

nasiums, a football/soccer stadium

and track, baseball stadium, softball

stadium, and cross country course .

Fine Arts

• Well over 50% of the student body

participate in fine arts. More than 140

students sing in the choir alone .

• The band and choirs received “1”

ratings at State Festival this year -- and

vocal music has earned “1” ratings

every year since 2004 .

• The theatre program was nominated

for 30 regional Jester awards this year,

receiving twice as many nominations

as any other school .

Co-Curricular Activities

• Trinity won state championships in

both team policy debate and Lin-

coln-Douglas debate this year .

• The forensics team has won the

League championship for the past

eight years in a row and routinely com-

petes at Nationals .

• Student Council, newspaper, yearbook,

National Honor Society, Spanish Club

and more round out the co-curricular

offerings at Trinity .

Spiritual Life

• All Trinity students complete a Bible

class each year . Additionally, God’s

truth and scriptural principles are

incorporated into each class .

• Weekly Chapel services are held, with

student-led worship and speakers who

point students to God .

• Students meet in small groups each

week to pray, study God’s word, and

hold each other accountable .

• Students minister to those who are

homeless in Wichita, and travel to

places like New York City and Nicara-

gua to share the love of Christ .

A LEGACY OF EXCELLENCE

Trinity works hard to connect each family with

a body of believers who support one another .

Community for parents

• Parents work side-by-side at the conces-

sion stand, serving on committees, and

helping with special events . Bonds of

friendships are formed as they serve .

• Parenting seminars and classes are avail-

able to parents to help parents put God’s

word into practice in their families .

Community for Students

• The Wild Goose Chase, Freshmen Trip,

Spirit Week, and Night of Knights are just

a few of the traditions designed to help

students build memories to last a lifetime .

• Student ambassadors are assigned to each

new student to help ensure they connect

with the Trinity community .

• Social events are more than just a good

time -- they are a means of teaching the

next generation social skills and etiquette .

A LEGACY OFCOMMUNITY

A LEGACY OF LEADERSHIPTrinity’s mission is to grow leaders for missions, business and the home . Here is a brief look at a few alumni and the lives they lead .

Teddy and Ellie Kriwiel (2008 alumni)In 2013, Teddy and Ellie Kriwiel enlisted the help of a dozen Trinity high school students to rescue eight little girls from human

trafficking in Ghana, Africa. Though most of these liberators were just children themselves, they created their own 501c3, sent four

people to Ghana, hired overseers, rented and renovated a house, and rescued eight girls from slavery . These students have committed

to financially provide for these eight girls until they reach adulthood.

Angela (Moen) Green (2004 alumnus)

Angela Moen Green was raised by a single mom, and they went through some difficult times together. But she credits Trinity and its community of believers with giving her the encouragement she needed .

“I owe a lot to Christian education and Trinity,” says Angela . “The peers and Christian education and support I got was just so big for me . My life could have looked a lot differently if I hadn’t gone to Trinity .”

Today Angela is a stay-at-home mom who owns and operates Wichita Mom’s Blog, a site designed to connect and engage moms in the Wichita area . She employs 12 other stay-at-home moms as contributing writers to the site .

Students from the Class of 2004

This image is an old one found in the school’s archives . It

features seven students who graduated more than 10 years

ago . Included in the photo are three doctors, an Olympic

swimmer, an architect, and a writer for World Magazine .

Each of these students is a leader in the business

community, influencing others

for Christ .

A LEGACY OF STEWARDSHIPThe Trinity family has been blessed by following these Godly financial principles:

• The school has a no-debt policy . The school is valued at $14 million -- all of which is debt-free .

• Generous donors have paved the way for students who want a Christian education to be able to get one,

regardless of a family’s ability to pay .

A LEGACY OF STEWARDSHIP

VISION 2020:

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1. The K-14 Initiative. To provide a rigorous K-14

education that builds character, unfolds students’

God-given abilities and talents, prepares them with

real-world experiences, accelerates their college educa-

tion, all while providing great economic value .

2. Real-World University. In partnership with out-

standing universities, Trinity will offer undergraduate

degrees, paid internships, and real-world mentorships

at greatly reduced costs of both time and money .

3. The Trinity Entrepreneurship Center (TEC).

The TEC is an innovative business center on the Trin-

ity campus that will provide hands-on experience, jobs

for students, and a future endowment for the school .

Character Driven

AcademicallyRigorous

Real Work Experienced

Financially Affordable

To develop Christ-centered, next-generation leaders.

6.2Average number of years to earn

a bachelor’s degree:

Average cost of a college education: $25,000/year Public -

$40,000/yearPrivate -

Average college debt:

$50,000

Percentage of college grads ac-cepting jobs not requiring a degree:

48%

THE K-14 INITIATIVEGOALS

• To provide an excellent, Christ-centered education that is rigorous, contiguous (starting in kindergarten), and structured to maximize the number of college credits earned during the high school years .

• To help next-generation leaders develop a vision for life based on their understanding of God’s call on their lives and the gifts, talents, and abilities He has given them to accom-plish it .

• To provide great economic value to families by providing low-cost college classes accredited by outstanding universities and taught by master-level faculty .

• To create real-world work experience by facilitating intern-ships, summer work-study programs, ministry opportunities, and career shadowing opportunities .

Percentage of college grads 18 - 25 living at home:

37%

THE K-14 INITIATIVESTRATEGIES

• Partner with outstanding universities to offer high school students up to 60 hours of college credit, thereby reducing future college costs by as much as $30,000 .

• Build a K-8 school that maximizes the academic potential of each student based on their learning style . The K-8 will create a contiguous Trinity education, allowing students to take prerequisites in middle school that set them up for college credit classes in grades 11-12 .

• Develop business and ministry partnerships that allow for internships, work study, shadowing, and other hands-on experiences in various fields of student interest.

• Develop a process for life decision making that will include mentoring and other decision-making tools to help students understand their God-given abilities and calling .

• Create a vibrant community of parents who will encourage each other in their Christian

faith and parenting .

Trinity is a college-credit

bargain

Every hour of college credit

gained at Trinity is worth approximately

$1,000 in college

tuition savings.

The average cost to earn 30 college cred-its at Trinity is just $2,437.50.

By the time you add in room

and board, the same credits would cost

nearly 10 to 20 times more at a

university.

77% of employers say college grads

are unable to apply knowledge and skills to real-world problems.

(American Assn. of Colleges & Universities, 2015)

70% of employers say college grads

do not exercise ethical judgment and decision making in the workplace.

(American Assn. of Colleges & Universities, 2015)

9 of 10employers say college grads lack the skills and

competencies their business needs. (Forbes, 2014)

REAL-WORLD UNIVERSITYGOALS

• To graduate students who are highly desired by the marketplace because of their excellent academic training

coupled with real-world marketplace experience .

• To make a college degree significantly more affordable.

• To develop future leaders with great character and commitment .

STRATEGIES• Create partnerships with outstanding univeristies that will allow Trinity graduates to obtain undergraduate

degrees in a cohort-driven online model . At the same time, the students will be working in a real-world business

resulting in additional income and great real-world experience .

• In partnership with Indiana Wesleyan University, Trinity currently plans to offer a 30-month, $30,000 BS in

business administration for Trinity students graduating high school with 30 hours of college credit .

• It is anticipated that Trinity will add additional degrees in other fields over the coming years.

THE TRINOVA CENTER

Shrinking resources.At the same time, financial resources for

the family to fund Christian education will become more scarce.

Rising demand.The demand for a Christ-centered

education will rise dramatically over the next few years as more pressure

is exerted culturally on Christian values.

Trinity must leverage its two greatest assets:

1. Trinity sits on 80 acres in a premier wichita location.

2. Trinity is a well-respected brand in Christian education.

THE TRINOVA CENTERGOALS

• To create a business center where principled entrepreneurship can be taught .

• To create jobs for Trinity students where they will earn money while learning business .

• To create a home campus for Real World University .

• To create $1 million per year in net revenue for Trinity financial aid through a real estate investment

trust funded by Trinity donors .

STRATEGIES• To develop a business innovation center on the northeast corner of the Trinity property that

will house bona fide businesses that will employ students, act as a laboratory to learn principled

entrepreneurship, and create a sustainable income stream to Trinity Academy .

FUNDING PLAN & RENDERINGS

Cost of project:

• 9-14 Initiative $200,000

• K-8 Initiative - Phase 1 3,500,000 Includes 12 classrooms, commons, gymnasium, kitchen,athletic fields, offices, playground.

• Stewardship Initiative 500,000

• K-8 Initiative - Phase 2 1,800,000 Includes 12-15 additional classrooms

Total funds needed $6,000,000

Pete Ochs

Chairman, Board of Trustees

Joined in 1993

Walter Berry

Vice Chairman, Board of Trustees

Joined in 2010

Chad Edwards

Board of Trustees

Joined in 2015

David Rogers

Secretary, Board of Trustees

Joined in 2010

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Trinity is a community of faith and learning . Beyond the transfer of information or even the facilitation of a

student’s academic success, Trinity Academy is committed to helping students think critically, creatively,

and Biblically, and to helping students embrace fully the unfolding plan of God for their lives and vocations .

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