Panther Prowl

LETTER FROM THE PRINCIPAL
Elyria Catholic High School in the 21 st Century
Education has changed and continues with the process of transformation. Some of the knowledge and
skills that students needed to be successful 10 years ago are different from those our present students will
need for their future educational endeavors and careers.
Recently, the faculty and staff participated in a professional development activity that involved viewing a
video presented by renowned educator, Sir Ken Robinson. They learned about the future of education and
how we, as educators, need to incorporate the skills of the 21 st century into lessons/projects.
After viewing this video, the faculty and staff were energized. Ideas such as: innovation, imagination,
communication, collaboration, team work and critical thinking skills, made for lively discussion and a
commitment to incorporate these ideas into our curriculum. These are among the ideas that we, as a school
community, are beginning to incorporate into our communication with the students and the parents. These
are the “new” skills for life and academics in the 21 st century. We as a school community will continue to
evaluate the needs of the students and make the changes needed to prepare our students for the future.
It is with this type of information that we assess our school and continue to strategically plan the “product” of education that we offer. It is with
the assistance of many interested stakeholders, most importantly our alumni, whom we come to and engage to be partners in the school
community. This partnership provides a unique experience that reflects the traditions of our Catholic faith, as well as being on the
cutting edge of equipping our students for the 21 st century.
Peace,
Amy Butler ‘80
Principal
Elyria Catholic High School Financial Statement 2008-2009 2007-2008 2006-2007 2005-2006 2004-2005
Income
Tuition & Fees (less financial aid) $ 3,262,189 $ 3,241,350 $ 3,109,241 $ 2,837,385 $ 2,757,739
State Mandated Services 168,139 164,982 148,225 146,815 123,000
Student Activities (Boosters, Bingo, Bookstore) 383,628 446,129 464,262 549,377 556,954
Athletics 169,028 178,799 199,513 208,845 157,662
Fundraising 139,137 154,231 175,986 155,759 120,815
Other Revenue 635,930 641,404 671,717 680,064 696,190
Total Income 4,758,051 4,826,895 4,768,944 4,578,245 4,412,360
Expenses
Instructional 1,988,402 1,944,944 1,856,852 1,842,267 1,842,846
Student Services 218,343 207,164 201,140 185,913 198,472
Operation and Maintenance of Plant 1,161,343 1,145,782 1,096,133 1,080,925 1,027,315
Administration 729,686 724,194 737,145 685,813 819,578
Athletics 411,103 393,095 405,791 395,905 344,081
Development 95,945 114,244 114,062 128,007 159,576
Student Activities (Boosters, Bingo, Bookstore) 312,316 448,593 390,881 406,797 419,332
Total Expenses 4,917,138 4,978,016 4,802,004 4,725,627 4,811,200
Net Operating Income/(Loss) $ (159,087) $ (151,121) $ (33,060) $ (147,382) $ (398,840)
Non-Operating Income
Unrestricted Gifts & Donations 61,447 58,978 62,886 77,411 115,508
Restricted Gifts 94,407 321,523 693,508 138,737 165,283
Investment Income (Endowment) (315,208) (121,885) 275,085 165,564 133,449
Diocese Gifts 50,325 40,451 39,100 28,687
Total Non-Operating Income (109,029) 299,067 1,070,579 410,399 414,240
Net Income $ (268,116) $ 147,946 $ 1,037,519 $ 263,017 $ 15,400
Cost per Student $ 8,989 $ 8,733 $ 8,652 $ 8,883 $ 8,976