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A Mission and Values-Driven SchoolMISSION HIGHLIGHTS

• U.S. accredited college preparatory school • Serves an international community • Inspires a passion for learning• Provides children with the skills, values, and courage to be responsible leaders

VALUES HIGHLIGHTS• Respect all creeds, religions and points of view • Moral values and spiritual issues have a place in the educational process• Values of fairness, justice, compassion, honesty, and the “Golden Rule”

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Our Vision

We aspire to be a world-class international school with a culture of high expectations, high

performance and accountability.

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The CRIA Board of Directors:

1. established an appointed Board membership in 20142. makes nominations for new Board appointments, ensuring smooth &

timely succession planning3. acts strategically for long-run sustainability and capacity-building4. refrains from undermining the authority of the school’s leadership5. implements the processes for revising policies6. provides appropriate, ongoing training sessions for its members7. conducts four regularly scheduled annual meetings followed up by

community newsletters

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1. Bruce McKillican—President, Stay in Tamarindo2. Jeff Ruzicka—Owner, Marlin Del Rey3. Paul Barwinski—School Director (non-voting)4. Brian Bratton—Owner, Plantacion Properties Tamarindo5. Jeff Wornstaff—Board Consultant & Trainer6. Lois Mare—Senior Advisor-Leadership Team

Board Membership Represents all Stakeholders• appointment of current CRIA parents • appointment of the School Director to represent staff and students

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41%

26%

11%

8%

8% 4% 2%

22 NATIONALITIES OF STUDENTS.11 NATIONALITIES OF FACULTY.

USA

Costa Rica

Europe

Canada

Dual Nationals

Other Latin America

Other Regions

A Truly International School Community

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CRIA Accomplishments: 2014-19

With extensive work by the Admin Team, teachers and support staff, the Board has approved updates to 21 key school improvements:

• Faculty and Family Handbooks • External Online Credits policy • Expansion of learning spaces

• Board By-Laws • Assessment Policy • Salary and benefits package

• Bring Your Own Device Policy • Teaching and Learning Policy • Website and social media upgrades

• Curriculum Review Cycle • Program of Studies • Health, safety and security policies

• Language Policy • Learning Support Policy • Uniform & cafeteria improvements

• Community Service Policy • Strategic Planning Goals • Professional Communications Protocols

• Policy Review Cycle • Admissions Policy • Class Size Policy

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CRIA Salary and Benefits Improvements: 2014-19Board efforts to provide improved compensation to

attract and retain the highest quality faculty:

• Salary scale raised twice in five years • Improved Health Care-Metropolitan • Expansion of Leadership Team

• Salary steps of 3-4% each year • Coaching stipends • Expansion of ELL and Learning Support Services

• Recognition of int’l qualifications • MUN, SGA, NHS, Athletics stipends • Professional Communications Protocols

• Housing improvements for int’l staff • Shortened ASA requirements • Longevity Bonus’

• PD-–Innovative Teaching Grants • PD—Internal staff presentations • Improved staff parties J

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CRIA Teaching Resource Improvements: 2014-19Board investments to provide improved teaching resources and learning spaces:

• Technology Resources: $190,000

• Teaching Resources: $225,000

• Learning Spaces: $265,000

• Field Trips: $140,000

• Total: $820,000

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CRIA Teaching Resource Forecast: 2019-27Board investments planned to provide improved teaching resources and

learning spaces over the next 7-year strategic plan:

• Technology Resources: $230,000

• Teaching Resources: $330,000

• Learning Spaces: $325,000

• Field Trips: $200,000

• Total: $1,075,000

Note: Investment funds may be increased or decreased based upon annual CRIA Board assessment of needs and enrollment trends.

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CRIA’S GROWTH TREND

128148 158

186

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2012-13 2013-14 2014-15 2015-16 2016-17 2017-18 2018-19 2019-20 2020-21 2021-22 2022-23 2023-24 2024-25 2025-26 2026-27

Enrollment- Actual and Projected

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A SUSTAINABLE FINANCIAL MODEL

TOTAL PER STUDENT COSTS 2014 Costs/student

Current Academic Year

Annual % Change (Avg.)

Early Years Toddler to Pre-K (average) $5,295 $7,000 5.75%

KG$6,890 $7,470 1.63%

Primary Grades 1-5$8,025 $8,720 1.68%

Secondary Grades 6-12$9,360 $10,180 1.69%

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Best Value School Choice for our Families(Total 2019-20 fees per grade level--USD)

Grade Levels

CRIA

US Accredited

La Paz Community

School

Not US Accredited

Lincoln School San Jose

(2018)

US Accredited

Marion Baker School

San Jose(2018)

US Accredited

Country Day School

San Jose

US Accredited

330 students 320 students 1300 students 250 students 750 students

Toddler to Pre-K (average) 7,000 6,850 7,000 7,950 12,250

KG7,470 8,350 8,150 9,050 13,800

Primary Gr. 1-58,720 8,350-8,750 9,550 11,700 18,200

Secondary Gr. 6-1210,180 9,650-10,250 10,340 –

12,250 13,400 18,200

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The Importance of English Language Proficiency

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Spanish Ranked Most Important Language(Other Than English) Source: British Council, 2017.

20% of CRIA Teaching Staff

are Spanish Language Teachers

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Alfred University*Barry U. (scholarship) * BAU Uni of Applied Sciences (Berlin)* Brown University*Bucknell UniversityCalifornia Polytechnic Uni. of San Luis ObispoCarnegie Mellon Uni.Chapman University Chatham UniversityCollege of CharlestonComplutense Uni.*, MadridConcordia University*, CanadaCulinary Institute of America, San AntonioDalhousie University, CanadaEckerd College (with scholarship)

Elon University* (with scholarship)Emory UniversityFalmouth Uni. (UK) Florida International University*Florida State Uni.*Fordham University Franklin University (Switzerland) Hanze University, NetherlandsJohn Cabot University, RomeLoyola University ChicagoOntario Institute of Audio Recording Technology (Canada)* Point Loma Nazarene University (with scholarship)

Portland State Uni.Quest University (with scholarship) (Canada)* Regents Uni. (UK)* San Diego State Uni.*Savannah College of Art & Design ( scholarship) Seton Hall University* Saint Michael’s Uni.*State University of New York Geneseo*Syracuse UniversityTexas Tech University* Tulane University UC Leuven Limburg, BelgiumUniversidad de C.R.*Universidad Latina de Costa Rica*UCIMED*, Costa RicaUniversidad National*, Costa Rica

Universidad Rey Juan Carlos (Spain)* Universidad Veritas*, Costa RicaUniversity California Berkeley*University of California RiversideU. of California DavisU. of California IrvineUniversity California San Diego University California Santa Cruz University of California Santa Barbara*University Charles III* (Madrid, Spain)U. Colorado Boulder* University of Florida* University of Idaho*

U. of Manchester (UK) U. of Massachusetts University of Maryland University of Oregon University of PittsburgUniversity of the PacificU. Prince Edward Isl.*U. of Regina, CanadaUniversity of San DiegoU. of South Florida (with scholarship) University of Tampa*University of Toronto U. of WashingtonUniversity of Utah*U. of Victoria*, Canada (with scholarship)U. of Washington Whittier CollegeWilfred Laurier U.* (Canada, scholarship)*Denotes students attending

University Acceptances as of 2017-19

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Accreditation Self-Study & Strategic Plan

1. MSA Self-Study and Technical Review Completed. Congratulations!2. Three Strategic Objectives and Indicators3. Mid-November MSA Visiting Team Comes to CRIA

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Parent Survey ResultsSeptember 2018

Teaching Space Lower Priority Higher PriorityTOTAL

% HIGH PRIORITY 4-5

1 2 3 4 5

Mini-Theater6 11 11 8 1 37 24%

Visual Arts Suite 1 7 15 10 4 37 38%Library/Media Center 2 3 6 13 13 37 70%

Computer Lab 1 7 5 24 37 78%Design Tech Lab (STEM) 1 1 1 7 27 37 92%

21st Century Science Labs 2 9 26 37 95%Indoor Gym 31 2 1 3 37 8%

Covered PE Play Court 11 5 11 5 5 37 27%Tennis Courts 25 3 8 1 37 3%

Artificial Turf Soccer Field 27 2 6 2 37 5%

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MSA Strategic Objectives: 2019-27

CRIA students will demonstrate academic improvement as passionate, college preparatory learners in:

•Literacy & Numeracy

a. Map Testingb. PSAT Testingc. AP Exams and Dual Enrollment coursesd. As and Bs per grade level

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MSA Strategic Objectives: 2019-27

CRIA will have a comprehensive, exemplary School Health Program

•Nutritional, Physical, Emotional, Financial & Social Health

a. Self-Directed Health Monitoring b. Growth Mindset Behaviors c. WISE Financial Literacy Certification d. Stakeholder CPR Training Certificationse. Health Curriculum Standards Implementation

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Congratulations to the MSA Planning Team, Committee Members, Parents and Students!