EARJ STATUS REPORT 51 2014-15 2015-16 GRAPH 2 – 2014-16 EXPENDITURES & REVENUE Revenue Expenses
52 COST STRUCTURE Personnel costs compose a high percentage of the total operational expenses (See Graph 3). Obtaining funds beyond tuition is a critical factor in providing excellence in education. Capital campaigns are conducted when there is a needed campus renovation. Throughout its history, EARJ has relied on community members - alumni, corporations, parents of current and past students, faculty and administration and international organizations – to raise funds needed to make major investments in education. For current development opportunities please see following section or contact [email protected]. Your support is appreciated.
EARJ STATUS REPORT 53 15% 13% 10% 10%3% 5% 10% 27% 8% 69% 40%GRAPH 3 – 2015-16 GRAPH 4 - 2015-16COST STRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT FUND EXPENDITURES69% - Personnel Costs 40% - Installations15% - Maintenance and Utilities, 27% - Technology Including Depreciation 10% - Buldings13% - Other Adm.&Fin. Expenses 10% - Vehicles03% - Educational Supplies 08% - Furniture 05% - Equipment
Future thinkingLooking forwardAt EARJ, we are interested in providingspaces that invite our communitymembers to actively engage with and takeresponsibility for their own learning. EARJlearners develop an understanding on howthey learn best by applying the followingessential skills: collaboration, creativity,communication, and critical thinking.
56 AUDITORIUM EARJ’s auditorium is a venue for special environment, students can utilize the occasions, such as High School graduation, auditorium to learn stage production fine arts performances and student and skills in lighting, sound, and special assemblies. It is a fundamental space in effects. It is also a performance space for building school community. In March theater, music and choir presentations. 2017, for the school ‘s 80th anniversary, EARJ’s auditorium will become a state- The re-design of the auditorium will feature of-the-art multifunctional theater. comfortable seating for over 300 people, acoustic wall treatments, and new systems EARJ will maximize the use of for climate control, sound and lighting this innovative and more efficient and will also include direct elevator access, auditorium for classes, lectures, speakers, an exhibition hall, a visitor lounge, and a performances and special events. It will black box theater for rehearsals and small- be a place that brings multiple pieces of scale presentations will also be included. student life together so that students can explore, express and showcase their talents. As part of an educational
EARJ STATUS REPORT 57 EARJ’s auditorium is a venue for special occasions.
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EARJ STATUS REPORT 59 MUSEON and Presentation. Through exposure to interesting content, students’ knowledge The MusēOn is a place for inspiration. and imagination stimulated. Students are challenged to consider many The space serves to enrich student learning possible solutions to issues and engage experience through fun and design- in collaborative learning activities based educational methods. The MusēOn that stimulate curiosity, innovation, offers EARJ community members the and solution-oriented thinking. opportunity to explore diverse topics through thought-provoking visual content, Students will participate in design-based text, and artifacts. MusēOn patrons will thinking activities connected to the overall participate in minds-on/hands-on learning theme. All learning activities are facilitated activities connected to a relevant theme. by the MusēOn curator. The four themes explored during the the 2015-16 school Learning activities in the MusēOn will year were: Biomimicry, Designing for operate on three basic principles of Sustainability, Numbers, and The Olympics. design thinking: Observation, Creation,
60MAKERSPACE gather for collaborative exploration in order to achieve a common goal.A makerspace is a physical locationthat functions as a center for peer Student projects in the MakerSpace maylearning, creative thinking, knowledge be related to robotics, media productionsharing, design development, and the prototyping of ideas. Theseentrepreneurship, and production. project-driven activities promote student engagement through exploration, andMakerspace activities promote inquiry- experimentation. A variety of standardbased, self-directed education that materials such as cardboard, plastic,allow students to take control of metal, and paper is available in thetheir own learning as they identify MakerSpace. Select machinery, includingprojects of self-interest, design laser cutters, micro-controllers (Arduinos),prototypes, and create solutions. 3D printers and more are also to students, faculty, and community members.The EARJ MakerSpace is a student-centered area where individualinventors and creative teams
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62 The Learning Commons is a place that embodies a real- world approach to learning through the application of these essential skills.
EARJ STATUS REPORT 63 LEARNING There is ubiquitous access to wireless COMMONS networks, electrical outlets, multimedia devices, and information technologies. The Learning Commons is a place that The Learning Commons is a focal point embodies a real-world approach to for academic and social experiences in learning through the application of the school. It can be a place to study, these essential skills and where learners to collaborate on projects or discuss communicate their learning to others. ideas, but it can also be a place to engage with friends in a relaxed cafe- The EARJ Learning Commons is a like environment. Learning Commons flexible space for learning and teaching. participants are encouraged to It provides an optimal environment develop their talents and deepen their for collaboration, design, sharing of understanding through exploration, information, development of projects dialogue and thoughtful consideration. and the creation of knowledge.
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