PAA Case Draft

8/12/2019 PAA Case Draft

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PORTLAND ADVENTIST ACADEMY

CENTERED

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DRIVEN

Christ-Centered Character-Driven

Confidential Case Draft


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Our World is Off Center

Time honored foundations of truth have given way to the idea that moral choices are simply amatter of individual taste. Todays youth have become victims of this thinking. Dennis

Prager, nationally known social commentator, states, Millions of American young peoplehave been raised by parents and schools with How do you feel about it? as the primary moralaxiom. Students are told, Believe what you want. It doesnt really matter what it is as longas you genuinely believe it. Right and wrong, truth and error, have become matters ofopinion.

Youth receive skewed messages:

Jesus is an irrelevant relic of history Education is primarily about getting a grade Personal accountability is optional Happy people look, act, and spend their money in certain ways My immediate reality is what counts most Worldview doesnt matter as long as you are true to your current needs, wants, and

desires

These messages leave teenagers:

Confused regarding issues of faith with no safe place to voice their opinions Believing that their worth lies in their performance Unable to anticipate or accept the consequences for their actions With a narrow view on who to become and how to live Making quick decisions NOW, without recognizing the future impact on their lives Adrift in the world without a stable foundation

Oftentimes, our young people are left to navigate these waters on their own as most adults

and teachers are reluctant to advise, fearful to declare, and unwilling to debate. They areafraid to get into the fray and challenge young people to think. The result is young peoplewho are left without the tools and support to achieve maturity.



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Centered on Transformation

Because we desire to follow Christs call to transform our community and our world, we guide and educate young leaders to live lives that are Christ-centered and Character-driven.

In a confused world where people areuncertain about truth and error, our childrendeserve a place that provides a focusededucation--setting clear direction, giving solidgrounding, and teaching compelling values--takes place in a safe and enrichingenvironment, in a building that facilitatesquality instruction, and in a manner thattransforms our students and our community.

Portland Adventist Academy is a private schoolopen to all faiths, which is truly unique. Weapproach education as more than passing alonginformation. Beyond scholarship andintellectual growth are vested the qualitiesthat create successful individuals.

Education is life training.

It is uncovering the greatness that lies within each student.

Interaction between students and staff produce the environment where mentorship andeducation blend. PAA is built on the belief that we are at our best when we live lives thatare Christ-centered and character-driven. Becoming a disciple of Jesus Christ and centeringour lives on Him is the foundational choice that will reveal our true selves and guide everysubsequent decision. Nurturing students to understand that simply believing in Jesus isdifferent than living as a disciple changes everything we do.


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Primary Aims

To invite our students to consider a relationship with Jesus andto mentor them in how to live as followers of Christ

To teach a holistic Christian worldview that impacts every partof living To build an environment of academic excellence in creating

life-long learners To provide an accepting and nurturing environment To be a relevant part of our local and global community

Our class sizes are small; there is a very good student to teacher ratio and Iknow every one of my students on a personal level. I dont know that you would

get that at another school, but you do get it here .

Linda JohnsonAssistant Athletic Director & Teacher



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Christ-centered and Character-driven isnt just a slogan

it is the commitment that provides the foundation for life and the launching pad ofsuccess. It is what draws students and families to PAA, it is what forms the basis for everydecision the faculty make, and what makes Portland Adventist Academy distinctively

different. Students, families, teachers, and alumni all come together with a common visionto keep Christ at the center and to be people of hope, purpose, and principle ! people whonot only value character but who are determined to live out these traits.

Courage. Facing my weaknesses and wrestling with my fears

Belief. Recognizing that what I believe matters and guides every decision I make

Leadership. Knowing that I am always a leader of one and choosing to be a servant of others

Integrity. Striving to become truth-oriented with myself and others being what I say I am

Concern. Being actively involved in the welfare of others

Curiosity. Developing an interest in the world around me


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Motivated to Grow Through their teaching, the teachers are always helping me develop integrity and respect .

Rachel SchrattenholzerSenior

We believe that the actions we take in life best reflect our Christ-centered commitment andvalues. Whether locally, regionally or globally, we are motivated to provide opportunities foraction. Opportunity plus action creates character development. Each student hasimmeasurable value and is singularly special. We seek to provide a wide array ofopportunities for students to discover their true characters. Academic achievement isnt theentire story. Art, music, spirituality, self-awareness, and positive leadership are all pursuedand discussed. In addition to the core classes expected at a high school PAA offers a widearray of classes and activities designed specifically to broaden students awareness and shapetheir experience.

I fully recognize that I cannot change students. It is my job to create an environment, a sacred space, whereJesus can change them from the inside out and they begin to resemble Him.

Stephen LundquistBible Instructor


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Academics PAAs academics are consistently ranked far above average.The breadth of course offerings from auto mechanics toAdvanced Placement classes, are unique among schools oursize in the Portland area.

Fine ArtsPAA offers more fine arts electives than any other highschool in the metropolitan area.

AthleticsPAAs Cougars are respected statewide for their high level ofplay, great team spirit, and good sportsmanship.

Spiritual LifePAA seeks to nurture our students through the journey ofunderstanding Gods plan and His purpose in our lives.

Other Key Programs Beyond PAA: Through a variety of educational and

service opportunities students put their commitmentinto action and their leadership into practice.

Leadership Development: The leadership principlesof Vision, Trust, Participation, Integrity, Community,and Awareness are taught through our four-yearprocess of leadership training.

Senior Projects: Every senior must propose, plan,and execute a Senior Project beforegraduation. Students have written books, designedclothing, produced instructional videos, producedCDs, started businesses, and raised money for worthyprojects.



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Driven to Thrive Within the walls of our school important groundwork for the future has been laid. PortlandAdventist Academy is home to tomorrows promise. We produce young men and women whoare centered on values and are driven to make an impact on the world. Budding communityleaders, academicians, doctors, scientists, entrepreneurs and nurses have all walked thesehalls. Our personalized and comprehensive teaching and mentoring results in graduates whothrive in life and academics.

Highlights: Over 95% of our graduates continue on to college and university. Each year approximately 50% of our student body participates in a Varsity athletic

program. We value and maintain a low student teacher ratio. Currently our ratio is 11:1. PAAs band and choir have won 19 state championships between them. Each year approximately 70% of our students participate in our music program. PAAs athletic teams have achieved 11 state finishes and been recognized for 19

sportsmanship awards. In the 2013-14 school year we had 105 students participate in interscholastic sports.

Our success is measured one student at a time.

Before I came to PAA it was tough for meto express myself. It was hard for me to talkto God and tell him whats happening in myheart. But Ive changed. Now I dig deep,

give him all and let it out.

David CruzSophomore

I appreciate the family of PAA. I know myteachers and friends all have my back.

Kalli CreitzSenior


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Transforming the Future Since our doors opened in 1910 we have had the privilege of educating, mentoring andpreparing thousands of young people for the calling the Lord has on their lives. We have beenin our current facilities for 52 years, and the buildings have seriously deteriorated over time.

After carefully weighing the options to remodel or rebuild, the Portland Adventist AcademyBoard of Directors has determined that the educational and facility needs of the futurerequire a new building and a fresh start.

As we head into the future, our dream is to expand our ability to provide the place, people,and principles that students need to live Christ-centered and Character-driven lives.

We are poised to grow. Now is the time.

We believe that Portland Adventist Academy is the premier Christian high school on Portlandseast side. We currently own 20 acres of prime land with immediate access to I-205 thatprovides us with tremendous flexibility and opportunities to move ahead with building a place

to live out our dream.

The Place.

Phase 1 will be a new 29,000 square foot building that will include a new 500 seat chapel,music department, welcome center and administrative offices. Phase 1 will also include anew entryway, parking lots and an all-weather lighted sports field.



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Capable of seating 500 people, the new chapel will not only be a place of worship but also function as a performing arts auditorium for our orchestra, band, choir, drama and othercommunity events making it the centerpiece of our institution.


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Improvements realized through the new facility: These new facilities will allow us to expand our programs and better serve our students andtheir families as well as our community. They will provide a secure environment for studentsto explore their world, engage with their faith and grow in knowledge and in truth.

Phase One (current)The focus of phase one is the new chapel; Christ-centered worship and living is at the heart ofeverything we do.

Spiritual Life New Chapel and performance theater with tiered seating for up to 500 Fireside worship area with seating for up to 50

Performing Arts New Music Department

o Band and Choir rehearsal rooms o Recording studios and practice rooms

Athletics New lighted Field Turf soccer/softball field, allowing year-round use

Other Key Programs New administrative offices and meeting spaces Alumni Center


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Focused on the Dream Divided into three phases, these facility projects will create a foundation for thefuture of Portland Adventist Academy.

Phase OneProject Total

Chapel $1,500,000

Fireside Worship Area $100,000

Music Department $1,250,000

Welcome Center/Admin Offices $750,000

Field Turf Soccer/Softball Field $1,000,000

Site Work $750,000

Soft Costs* $475,000

Less Gifts Received for Phase One ($1,500,000)

Total Need $4,325,000

NOTE: PAA will have access to $2,000,000 in short-term debt from our arrangement with thecommercial property adjacent to our campus. We will use these funds to provide cash flow tokeep the project progressing while pledges are being paid.

Phase Two: $6,500,000Classroom/Library building

Phase Three: $5,000,000Gymnasium and Rock GymCafeteriaCommunity Garden training area

* Soft costs include such expenses as architectural, planning, legal, permits, entitlements,and consulting fees.


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Invitation for Success As we move into the future you can help us realize this dream of providing forstudents for a lifetime.

Gifts may be pledged over 3 years

Donors Amounts Totals

1 $1,000,000 $1,000,000

1 $500,000 $500,000

1 $200,000 $200,000

$1,700,000

3 $100,000 $300,0008 $50,000 $400,000

12 $35,000 $420,000

$1,120,000

32 $20,000 $640,00065 $10,000 $650,000

Many Misc $215,000

$1,505,000

Total $4,325,000


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Called to Lead

Executive Leadership

Dan Nicola - PrincipalTy Johnson - Vice Principal and Project DirectorChris Jones - Vice Principal and CFOMonte Torkelsen Chaplain and Development DirectorGale Crosby Oregon Conference Vice President for EducationChip Gabriel - Project Consultant

Portland Adventist Academy Board

David Heinrich Chairman (Healing Hope SDA Church)Carlyn Chamberlain (Beaverton SDA Church)

Gale Crosby (Oregon Conference of SDA VP of Education)David Freedman (Oregon Conference of SDA VP of Finance)Wilfred Geschke (Sunnyside SDA Church)Phillip Goh (Lents SDA Church)Barbara Harrison (Sharon SDA Church)Gene Heinrich (Rockwood SDA Church)Ed Johnson (Your Bible Speaks SDA Church)Maurice Kivett (Gladstone Park SDA Church)David Knapp (Sandy SDA Church)Dan Nicola (Portland Adventist Academy)Ed Norton (Hood View SDA Church)Al Reimche (Oregon Conference of SDA - President)

Sandie Sulzle (Pleasant Valley SDA Church)Keith Waters (North Pacific Union of SDA Education Department)

Contact information:

For more information about this project and how plans are developing please feel free to callthe Portland Adventist Academy office and ask to speak with Ty, Dan, or Monte. They wouldbe happy to speak with you.

Portland Adventist Academy 503-255-8372

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