In partnership with the family and the church,

the mission of Tree of Life Christian Schools

is to glorify God by
educating students in His truth
and by discipling them in Christ
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E ducation is more than imparting information – it is effectively challenging

the whole child to grow – intellectually, spiritually, socially, and physically.
A quality education based upon the Word of God can mold a student’s
character, stir a commitment to truth, and nurture
a love for learning.

W e believe a Christian education

provides a lasting foundation upon
which to anchor
the next
generation. Our
vision is to be a
Christian school of
influence,
characterized by a holistic approach to
academic excellence in a caring, loving
community, whose values grow from
the truth of the Bible.

F or more than 31 years, Tree of Life

Christian Schools has been a
community in which young people can
grow in Jesus Christ. Each day, the
goal of our faculty and staff is to lead
students in experiencing and understanding
how the principles of God’s Word apply to and are
relevant in every aspect of their lives.

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W e are committed to
reflecting God’s love,
upholding His truth, and
pursuing excellence in all we do.

E xcellence is not just an

abstract concept at Tree of
Life. It is the standard for our
academics, the benchmark for our
athletics and arts programs, and
the goal we extend in all our
social and spiritual
development.
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W e believe God is calling Tree of Life

Christian Schools to unite our schools
on one campus, in order to maintain our
Columbus, in
addition to
central
31-year commitment to excellence and to Columbus
better meet the growing needs of our 675 within the I-
students. Pursuit of this vision has led us 270 loop. It
to the empty AOL building in Upper also provides
Arlington. opportunity for
growth to

T his 16-acre main campus

provides an opportunity for
Tree of Life Christian
serve up to
1,200 students with 254,000 square feet of
space, plus an additional 100,000 square
Schools to further feet planned for athletics and the arts.
serve the west
and northwest
suburbs
of
I n this new facility, our faculty will have
new opportunities to practice more
collaborative learning within and between
grade levels. The upgraded environment will
enrich our students’ overall academic
experience.

O ur three-year comprehensive capital

campaign is moving into its second
year, having so far raised more than $16
million, with a goal of raising a total of $23
million. The campaign will expand our
commitment to excellence by allowing Tree
of Life Christian Schools to:

Ÿ Purchase the AOL facility, situated on 16

acres in Upper Arlington
Ÿ Retrofit the existing facility to
accommodate up to 1,200 students –
from pre-kindergarten to 12th grade
Ÿ Add and equip a gymnasium, science lab,
and art facilities
Ÿ Provide funds to support the school’s
Annual Fund ($300,000), Tuition
Assistance Fund ($300,000), and cover
our campaign costs ($200,000)
Ÿ Establish an endowment for tuition
assistance and faculty benefits.

F uture plans include development

of a nearby off-site athletic facility and
construction of a 700-seat chapel / theatre.
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A s a supporter of Christian education, we ask you to
prayerfully consider the following:

1. Pray for Tree of Life Christian

Schools, as we carefully weigh and
consider how to most effectively and
faithfully serve our students, their
families, and our community.
3. Prayerfully consider making a gift
2. Share the story of Tree of Life commitment to Tree of Life
Christian Schools with others in Christian Schools, based upon our
your family, community, and church need, the strategic opportunities before
– be a Tree Ambassador! us, and your support for the mission of
Christian education in our community.

This Scale of Gifts

demonstrates the number and level of gifts
Cash / Checks necessary to accomplish the Campaign goals
Real Estate
Deferred Gifts Number In the Level of
Stocks / Bonds of Gifts amount of Totaling Investment
Annuities
1 $ 700,000 $ 700,000
Gifts in Kind 2 $ 350,000 $ 700,000 Gold
3 $ 170,000 $ 510,000 Leaf
4 $ 105,000 $ 420,000
10 $ 70,000 $ 700,000
20 $ 35,000 $ 700,000 Silver
30 $ 17,500 $ 525,000 Leaf
40 $ 10,500 $420,000
100 $ 7,000 $ 700,000
200 $ 3,500 $ 700,000 Bronze
300 $ 1,750 $ 525,000 Leaf
400 $ 1,000 $ 400,000
Upon
consideration 1,110 Numerous other Green
of the mission gifts Leaf
of Tree of Life
Christian Schools CAMPAIGN BALANCE: $7,000,000
and in appreciation
of the described Additional information regarding the Campaign, including
opportunity, would you be answers to Frequently Asked Questions,
is available at www.tolcs.org
open to considering a priority gift
to be given over the next three years? v10-12/09