Washington Latin Capital Campaign

FOR THE FUTURE OF LATINA Capital Campaign for a New Home and Academic Excellence

Washington LatinP U B L I C C H A R T E R S C H O O L

GRATIFYING OUTCOMES

The evidence of this success is great and growing:

• Both Washington Latin’s Middle and Upper Schools have received

the highest ranking of the DC Public Charter School Board: Tier 1

High Performing.

• Latin has the highest graduation rate of any DC charter school and

of all non-selective public schools.

• Its first senior class had a 100% rate of college acceptance and was

awarded more than $5 million in scholarship aid.

• The Middle School had the highest proficiency rate in reading for the

third year in a row in the DC CAS.

A Stronger Community

Washington Latin’s capital campaign will provide a new facility and will

help attract, retain and support outstanding faculty members. More

students will experience the school’s full eight-year program. A strength-

ened faculty and students’ longevity in Latin’s program will make it

possible to deliver results for children at every grade level.

The success of Washington Latin reaches far beyond its students and

their years at the school. The entire community is being strengthened

now and for years to come as young people are prepared to succeed.

As young people succeed, the social and economic fabric of the

community is strengthened. This is especially true for Washington Latin’s

students, who learn to make moral choices and become responsible citizens

with respect for their fellow citizens, their community and their country.

There is growing evidence of the positive impact of high performing

schools on their neighborhoods. These schools attract families and stim-

ulate revitalization, stabilizing home values and catalyzing commercial

development. Only a successful school can have this level of immediate

and long-term positive impact on all aspects of the community.

The Importance of Latin’s New Home

The new campus of Washington Latin is critical for reasons related to

both enrollment and programs.

• Since it accepted its first 179 students in grades 5-12 in 2006,

enrollment has grown every year. For 2012-2013, Latin enrolled 598

students and plans to grow to 650.

• Washington Latin is open to any student in Washington, DC. The number

of student applications grows every year, and students are selected

through a lottery for fairness. Every year there is a waiting list.

• Since 2006, Washington Latin has occupied five rented temporary

facilities. To further advance its mission and to achieve operational

efficiency, the schools will be brought together for the first time.

• The school’s personal approach and classical curriculum require a

facility that will promote the school’s educational philosophy and its

distinctive programs.

Dividends for the Community

Educational reform in the District of Columbia began in 1996 when the

first charter schools accepted their first students. Charter schools became

a major factor in school choice, which is credited with stimulating great

improvements in public education.

Today more than 43% of DC’s public school students attend more

than 50 charter schools on nearly 100 campuses. The social and

economic impact of charter schools has been dramatic. In addition, the

DC community will be strengthened for years to come because of the

success of charter schools.

Over the past three years, enrollment in DC public schools has grown for

the first time since 1996. Parents and students are finding opportunities

for quality public education in the District; there has been a migration of

families back into the city.

By many measures, Washington Latin ranks among the very best charter

schools in the District of Columbia. It is serving the entire city with

students from all eight wards and a student population with demographics

mirroring those of the city itself.

Washington Latin’s new campus will be an important factor in the vitality

of the Northwest DC area where it will be located. It will become a true

center of that neighborhood.

THE FUTURE OF LATIN AND THE COMMUNITY IT SERVES

FOR THE FUTURE OF LATIN

“For the Future of Latin” is a capital campaign that will secure the future

of the first and only DC public school to make a classical education

accessible to all students in the nation’s capital. The financial support

generated by this campaign will make possible an appropriate and

adequate home and the continuation of the school’s excellent and proven

academic programs.

As Washington Latin Public Charter School prepares to write the next

chapter in its proud and exciting history, it is fulfilling its promise to DC’s

young people and the entire community. By every measure, Washington

Latin ranks among the very best charter schools in the city.

What’s more, its students come from all eight DC wards, and the demo-

graphic profile of its student body mirrors that of the District of Columbia

itself. It is one of the most diverse public schools in the District of Columbia.

Classical Education: An Enduring Tradition

Born in the ancient Greek and Roman civilizations, the timeless truths,

pedagogical methods and moral framework have been relevant and powerful

through historical eras dating back nearly 3,000 years. Before Washington

Latin opened its doors, most students in the District of Columbia could not

share in this life-changing legacy.

Based on the ancient belief that “To know the good is to do the good,”

Washington Latin’s students learn to make moral choices by analyzing

current issues and making personal decisions about those issues. Students

who choose Washington Latin experience a rigorous program that works be-

cause of the care and support of the school’s teachers and administrators.

The curricular rigor, depth, and critical thinking coupled with the personal

engagement of Latin’s students and teachers are proving to be a path to

success in college, careers and as productive citizens of our democracy.

The school’s new building has been designed to provide a learning envi-

ronment that fully supports the Washington Latin philosophy and programs.

The Washington Latin Culture

Bringing together all of the students, teachers and staff from three

temporary, rented campuses will further bolster the strong sense of

community of Washington Latin, where students, teachers, administrators

and parents all contribute to a culture of respect for one another, the

school and the community.

This culture complements an educational philosophy that truly centers on

each student as an individual:

• Class sizes are small to help assure personal attention and

continuous interaction between teachers and students.

• Teachers are accessible to students every day for guidance and

additional help.

• Socratic seminars engage students in deep discussions, through

which students learn from one another.

Education for the Modern World

The classical experience of Latin is enhanced by programs to prepare

students for the modern world. Students get a global perspective by

studying Latin, French, Mandarin or Arabic and the cultures of the lands

in which they are spoken. Students travel to other nations and participate

in online discussions with students from other countries.

Latin’s requirements in math and science prepare students either for

further study in these fields or to understand the importance of science

and technology in their daily lives.

Classical Education in Our Nation’s Capital

Classical education for the young people of the nation’s capital has very

special meaning. The political and economic systems of the United States

can be traced to ancient Greece and Rome, and our founding fathers

received a classical education. Washington Latin was modeled after

Boston Latin, the very first school in this country, founded in 1635, 140

years before the American Revolution.

A CAPITAL CAMPAIGN FOR A NEW HOME

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A LOOK AT THE NEW CAMPUS


Washington Latin’s new home is the former Rudolph Elementary School,

located at 5200 2nd St. between Ingraham and Hamilton in Northwest

DC. The school was built in 1939 with an addition constructed in the

1960’s. The site encompasses 5.29 acres, including two acres for playing

fields. The new facility will be 75,000 square feet in size, compared to

31,000 square feet in the school’s temporary facilities.

In addition to a complete renovation, the construction of a library, a

gymnasium and a parking lot for 80 cars is planned. The building will be

converted from an elementary school facility to one which will accommo-

date both the Middle School and Upper School of Washington Latin.

The building design is a reflection of Washington Latin’s programs. For

example, the school’s emphasis has always been on small class size.

Both the Middle School and the Upper School have been rated as tops in

reading. That is why the newly constructed library will be located in the

center of the facility.

Rooms have been specially designed for Socratic seminars, an important

pedagogical component of the school’s classical education. As part of its

effort to prepare students for the modern world, the school will have four

science labs serving both Middle and Upper School students. Art, drama

and music will have dedicated space as well.

Gathering places for the school community will include a cafeteria

that will serve as a multipurpose room for assemblies and events.

An amphitheater at the main entrance will be the site of performances

and even classes.

For the first time, all of Washington Latin’s students will have a space to

come together in the gymnasium. And, the two acres of playing fields

will make it possible for “home games” for interscholastic as well as for

intramural sports, physical education and recreation.


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The main entrance to the building, on

2nd St. NW, features an amphitheater. The

traditional architectural style of the building

is fitting for Washington Latin’s classical

curriculum.

The new campus will include two acres of

playing fields for interscholastic and intramu-

ral sports, physical education and recreation.

A new gymnasium (left) and an 80-car

parking lot (right) will be built.

An entrance from the playing fields leads to

the new library, one of several gathering

places located throughout the new facility.

The 5.2-acre site is bounded by 2nd St.,

Ingraham and Hamilton in the northwest area

of the District of Columbia.

FUNDING LATIN’S NEW HOME CONSIDER A GIFT


The funding package for renovation and construction of the new campus

has been carefully designed to leverage both private and public funds.

Based on the school’s plan, the Bank of America provided a loan of $12.4

million, which reflects New Markets Tax Credits valued at $5.1 million in

interest savings over the course of the loan, making the total value of the

loan package $17.5 million. This loan will be amortized over 20 years

using student facilities allowances.

In addition, the DC Office of the State Superintendent of Education

awarded Washington Latin a $1 million City Build grant to support the

renovation and construction. This competitive grant process took into

account the quality of the school’s programs and its need for adequate

space. Further, Washington Latin will be credited with the cost of the

renovation and construction through the waiver of rent payments up to

the actual cost of the renovation and construction.

A capital campaign will generate the remaining funds for the complete

build-out of the new facility as well as for faculty support.

For the Future of Latin…Become Part of a Great Legacy

Washington Latin is 80% of the way to completely funding its new home

and its excellent education program, which is unique in the nation’s

capital. To completely build out the new school and to help attract and

retain the best and brightest educators, $4.5 million is needed.

This campaign is about more than bricks and mortar. It is a community

venture to assure that public school students have the opportunity for a

challenging classical education, which is not available to them anywhere

else in the District of Columbia.

There could be no greater dividend than preparing young people for

success in college, their careers and as responsible citizens of this great

nation. Washington Latin is the place where that is happening –

and where it will continue to happen, with your support.

Your gift to Washington Latin will improve the lives of thousands of young

people for years to come, and it will strengthen our community through

their success.

A Legacy Gift: To complete the new facility, gifts directed to the total

project will be important. They will cover a wide range of expenses not

only for construction but also for learning resources in the new building.

A Named Gift: There are more than 90 opportunities to name specific

facilities in the new building. These range from major public spaces to

individual classrooms, labs and student support space.

This is a wonderful and permanent way to show your support for

high-quality public education in the nation’s capital by having your name

or the name of your organization assigned to a portion of the school.

A named gift may also be given to honor a loved one or a leader in

business, government or education.

Named gifts also allow you to choose a portion of the facility that has

special meaning for you or the person you honor.

Restricted Gift: If you so choose, your gift will be used only for a purpose

that you specify. This is your way to express your support for something

you have supported or wish to support.

Ways to Give

Your cash contribution may be made as a one-time gift, a pledge over a

specified period of time or a combination of both. The school would be

happy to speak with you about the contribution of appreciated stock and

other assets.

Matching Gifts

Many employers match the gifts of their employees to bona fide nonprofit

organizations. If you are an employee, check with your human resources

office about matching gifts. If you are an employer, you may wish to

consider matching the gifts of your employees to this campaign.

Recognition

If you desire, your gift to Washington Latin Public Charter School will be

recognized through the school’s publications, at special events, and on

its website. Gifts of certain levels will be displayed permanently on a donor

recognition wall in the new building.


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Goal of CapitalCampaign$4,500

City BuildGrant

$1,000

Loan$17,500

Total Secured$18,500

Total Build-out$23,000

THE FUTURE OF LATIN AND THE COMMUNITY IT SERVES


YOUR NEXT STEP TOWARD THE

LEGACY OF WASHINGTON LATIN

If you wish to learn more about this unique opportunity

to invest in the future, please contact Deane Hundley,

the Director of Development, at (202) 223-1111 or

[email protected] or Martha Cutts, the Head of

School, at (202) 621-6618 or at [email protected].

Learn more about Washington Latin. Call us to discuss

the many giving options available and come visit for a

close-up look at the school.

Washington Latin Public Charter School

www.latinpcs.org

Washington Latin Capital Campaign

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