Building on the Rock Brochure

THE CENTER FOR CHRISTIAN LEADERSHIP

THE SCS VISION In 1969, a group of women came together Each time a need to advance our mission has through their shared values to form a school been expressed over the years, our faithful dedicated to bringing Christian education to families and supporters have answered the families in southwest Fort Worth. Southwest call. Today, we are initiating a new call: a Christian School was founded and we build call to our current parents and longtime on that foundation today. supporters who believe, as we do, in the Over the past 50 years, a tight-knit community expansion of Christ’s Kingdom through the of scholars, artists, athletes, and leaders has work we do at SCS. been created at SCS. What began as eight We are seeking those who are committed teachers and 86 students has grown to 105 to our school, and to Christian education teachers and more than 800 students. as a whole, as we begin a new chapter of With that growth has come the continued growth at SCS to equip the next generation of need for innovative environments to inspire Christian leaders. our students—classroom buildings, athletic facilities, computer labs, performance spaces, and science centers.

A LEADER IN CHRISTIAN EDUCATION, SOUTHWEST CHRISTIAN SCHOOL IS TRANSFORMING THE LIVES OF STUDENTS EVERY DAY.

“WITH A GROWING STUDENT BODY AND PROGRESSING CURRICULUM DEMANDS, EXPANSION IS AN OPPORTUNITY TO ADVANCE THE MISSION.” – Mrs. Daley Miller, Campaign Co-Chair, Member of SCS Board of Trustees and SCS Class of 1996

THE PROJECT To meet the needs of our current and future The CCL will also include a commercial students, Southwest Christian School aspires kitchen and serving area that will allow us to transform the Lakeside Campus. The focal to better cater to our students’ nutritional point of this project will be the Center for needs and wellness. The building will Christian Leadership (CCL), which will provide also house multiple classrooms, a faculty an environment more suited to advanced collaboration and work space, a Welcome studies and create greater opportunities for Center, a Learning Porch, and Learning Stairs. collaboration and engaged learning. Outside, the Boardwalk will tie the entire The approximately 22,000 square-foot Lakeside Campus together, providing a building will offer an impressive collegiate- safe pedestrian pathway for students to style atmosphere highlighted by a large utilize between classes and enjoy the open space with two-story windows facing beauty of God’s creation. Additionally, Benbrook Lake. The Commons, as it will the Amphitheater will look to the lake’s be known, will provide a much-needed shore and provide a breathtaking venue dining space for our students, as well as for worship, productions, learning, and host a variety of activities including chapel, celebrations. presentations, and community events.

SITE FEATURES THE PLAZA THE PERGOLA The Plaza will include a garden and sculpture The Pergola will be an outdoor place for to announce the mission of SCS every day. conversation and reflection, offering students It will be a central hub for the school and a a place to take a break from the bustle of the convenient location for pick-up and drop-off. school day. THE PLAZA SCULPTURE THE BOARDWALK Located in the Plaza, the Sculpture will The Boardwalk will tie the entire campus reflect the school’s mission and history. together, providing a safe pedestrian path for The current plans display a globe, however students and faculty to navigate the Lakeside we remain committed to finding the best Campus and enjoy the natural surroundings. symbol of our school’s commitment to being globally minded, an homage to the Great THE AMPHITHEATER Commission. Overlooking Benbrook Lake, the Amphitheater will create a place for worship, THE VERANDA learning, performances, and celebrations. The Veranda will provide a covered seating area overlooking the Amphitheater, cross, and lake. The space will also offer an outdoor dining option for individuals or small groups.

PARKING CENTER FOR THE PLAZA EXISTING CHRISTIAN LEADERSHIP SCULPTURE DROP OFF PERTGHOELA THE PLAZA VERTAHNEDA THE HAWKINS AMPHITHEATER BUILDING THE BOARDWALK THE BOARDWALK DRURY BUILDING EXISTING DRIVE AND PARKING *Proposed Site Plan, actual site design may vary. THETEGRARRADCEEN SNELSON BUILDING

THE TOWER CLASS 10 CLASS 9 CLASS 8 GIRLS BOYS ELEVATOR COLLABTOHRE ATORY CLASS 7 CLASS 6 CLASS 4 CLASS 3 CLASS 5 LEARNING OVERLOOK LEARNING OVERLOOK THE SKYWALK THE THE GALLERY LEARNING STAIRS THE LEARNING PORCH SECOND FLOOR THE TOWER COOLER FREEZER PREP / COOKING FIRE RISER TECH ELECTRICAL THE KITCHEN OFFICE 1 OFFICE 2 THE SERVERY STAIRS CUSTODIAL GIRLS BOYS THE SECURE WELCOME VESTIBULE MECHANICAL ELEVATOR CENTER CLASS 2 CLASS 1 THE RETREAT FOOD THE COMMONS THE DISPLAY VITRINE SERVICE OFFICE BOOK TABLE THE STORAGE STORAGE LEARNING STAIRS THE FORUM STORAGE THE PERGOLA THE VERANDA FIRST FLOOR *Proposed Floor Plan for the CCL, final building design may vary.

BUILDING FEATURES THE WELCOME CENTER THE FORUM The Welcome Center will provide a place where The Forum will be used as a presentation, lecture, people can be welcomed home or begin their SCS and gathering location for students and families. journey. The entrance design is warm and inviting, A glass wall will open to the Commons to provide yet will provide a secure entry point. additional seating for events. The Forum will also include a folding wall enabling the room to be split DISPLAY VITRINE into two spaces. Immediately in view upon entering the CCL, the Vitrine will house displays that will speak to SCS as LEARNING ENVIRONMENTS equipping Christian Leaders in the world. First and foremost, the CCL will provide additional classroom space for our students, as well as unique THE COMMONS learning environments like the Learning Porch and This large, open space with two-story windows Learning Overlooks. facing Benbrook Lake will be used for chapel, community events, and dining space. THE COLLABORATORY A special place for faculty interaction, as well as an LEARNING STAIRS area for staff to prepare, reflect and refuel. The Learning Stairs in the Commons will enhance the student and visitor experience by offering a THE SKYWALK flexible learning and gathering space. The area may The Skywalk will provide a central path for student also be used as additional seating. foot traffic, which will ease congestion as students transition between the CCL and the Hawkins KITCHEN AND SERVERY Building while providing a view of the lake and This space will allow SCS the ability to provide in- amphitheater. school food preparation, offering an increased health and wellness opportunity. SECURITY With security being of the utmost concern, experts THE RETREAT have incorporated the latest research in facility This hospitality space will provide a private location design to make the building as secure as possible. for luncheons, meetings, and gatherings. The design will include active and passive features for monitoring, detection and response.

PROJECT SIZE & COST Now, as in the past, growth Thankfully, our school has a COST: is driven by necessity. A history of successful capital growing student body, projects, big and small, $11 ever-advancing curriculum all made possible by the MILLION commitments, the need for generosity of families who competitive facilities, an understood the importance SIZE: opportunity and desire to of furthering Christian equip Christian leaders in education for generations 22,000 the world—are driving us to come. The SCS of today is SQUARE forward to initiate this $11 the legacy of five decades of million campaign. sacrifice and commitment FEET from those who have gone before us.

SCS SITS AT A KEY JUNCTURE IN ITS HISTORY—THIS PROJECT BUILDS ON 50 YEARS OF REMARKABLE SUCCESS AND ON THE LATEST RESEARCH IN SCHOOL DESIGN TO ENHANCE TEACHING, LEARNING, AND SAFETY.

THIS CAMPUS TRANSFORMATION WILL HOLD TRUE TO WHO WE ARE: AN INTIMATE COMMUNITY STRIVING TO FOLLOW CHRIST. – Mr. Brian E.M. Johnson, President and Head of School

As we look to the next 50 years, SCS is THE IMPACT committed to continually building on the Will you join us as we embark on this worthy mission of providing a Christ-centered, campaign to provide a place for these leaders college preparatory education to help to grow their faith, build their academic skills, students become Christian leaders in the and ultimately thrive in the world? Partner world. Now is the time to strengthen our with us as we continue to grow SCS’ legacy of foundation and ensure we can meet the faith and learning. needs of our current and future leaders.

CAMPAIGN TEAM Southwest Christian School was fortunate to assemble a team of individuals who each bring their own expertise, commitment, and a love of SCS to help see this project through to fruition. CAMPAIGN CO-CHAIRS SOUTHWEST CHRISTIAN SCHOOL TEAM Brian E.M. Johnson, President and Head of School Carey Geesbreght Craig Smith, Associate Head of School Daley Miller Jonathan Cameron, CPA, Director of Finance Dena Lewis, Director of Marketing and Communications STEERING COMMITTEE Stacy Horton Tara Huffman, Marketing Associate/Campaign Coordinator Jennifer Lassetter Kelly Swinney, Advancement Coordinator Joseph DeWoody Michael Milam Laura Grassi, Advancement Database Coordinator Sharron Drury Daley Miller Cindy Grinstead, Administrative Assistant to Head of School Carey Geesbreght Kevin Pittman Annette Harrell Michael Sharpe CAMPAIGN PROJECT TEAM Cindy Hayes MULTATECH, Architectural / Engineering Firm Kirk High Lyness Construction, LP, General Contractor M. Gale & Associates, Campaign Counsel SCS BOARD OF TRUSTEES 2019 - 2020 Michael Cawood, Chair Daley Miller Carey Geesbreght, Vice-Chair Michael Sharpe Matt Holster, Vice-Chair Staci Strickland Joseph DeWoody Paul Stumbo Annette Harrell Jace Thompson Sherilyn Jones Karie Vargas Stuart Lumpkins Sarah Webb Elizabeth McCarthy SCS BOARD EMERITUS MEMBERS David Amend Garner Roberts Robert Bullock C.W. Stocker III Mark Creighton

A FOUNDATION OF FAITH, A LEGACY OF LEADERS.

“Everyone then who hears these words of mine and does them will be like a wise man who built his house on the rock.” - Matthew 7:24 Academically Excellent | Distinctively Christian | Globally Minded