Crane School
Crane School
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About this organization
Mission
OPERATION OF PRIVATE ELEMENTARY AND JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL
About
EndowmentCranes permanently restricted endowment supports five different funds: General Support, Educational Enhancement, Faculty Support and Enrichment, Tuition Assistance and Scholarships, and Facilities.Grants and Other Assistance:Grant funds are given in the form of Tuition Assistance, a need-based program. Crane allots approximately 15% of tuition revenues for that purpose. Parents apply annually using the PFS (Parents Financial Statement) through NAIS (National Association of Independent Schools), which in turn provides Crane with a recommended grant amount. We also require a copy of the parents most recent tax return. In addition to need, students must maintain a standard of academic excellence to be eligible for tuition assistance and their progress is monitored throughout the year.Programs:The Crane philosophy embraces a holistic approach to learning that balances academic skills, innovative technology, a healthy lifestyle, the arts and the natural world. Within that context, the school has a robust service learning program with Lower School classes providing help for local nonprofits such as Transition House, Storyteller, and the Food Bank. In the Upper School, service learning is a weekly class which empowers the students to find what they are passionate about, conduct research about a non-profit that addresses that passion and make a pitch to their classmates for support examples of past projects include raising funds to construct a water well in Africa, caring for the homeless, and taking care of local animals.The culture and daily routines of the school reinforce the value of authentic relationships, personal responsibility, and responsibility for the world around us through the all-school morning assembly, intra-grade projects, and the integration of nature into our classrooms with both indoor and outdoor learning spaces. In addition to using solar energy, recycling, and using our own well water for landscaping, the composting program supports our campus gardens which in turn supply our organic salad bar lunches. Engaging students to embrace a more global perspective is a fundamental part of the learning programs we conduct during multi-day excursions to other countries and unique settings within California. Trips have included such destinations as Peru, Catalina Island, Boston, and the San Bernardino mountains as well as local museums, gardens and coastal habitats.High level achievement is encouraged with an Educator in Residence, Learning Specialist, technology supports, a full-scope Library, after-school Discoveries, Spanish starting in our early grades, and the regular study of music. As our graduates transition to high school and beyond, they typically receive advanced placement in core academic subjects and their well-rounded experience is often commented upon because of their poise in public speaking, inner confidence, and demonstrated leadership skills. Crane Country Day School provides its services through these three program areas: Academics: (80%)The joy in learning is a fundamental characteristic of the Crane philosophy. Students are exposed to a challenging curriculum taught in an experiential and fun way. All academic subjects, including Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, History, Geography and Spanish, are taught beginning in our early grades. Our math program follows the Singapore Method and our science program is intimately involved in the STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) approach promoted by the National Science Teachers Association. Follow-up data is collected from high school students to ensure that our students are successful and thriving in the next tier of education. Performing and Visual Arts: (15%)Crane also believes that it is important to educate and nurture the whole child. This belief is reflected in our dedication to the arts music, art, and drama are weekly subjects that are part of the overall curriculum for all students, Kindergarten through 8th Grade. In studio art, the students are exposed to a wealth of different media; music includes vocal as well as limited instrumental exposure; and drama gives students a variety of public speaking experiences from making public all-school assembly announcements to performing in full-scale productions. Crane also boasts two xylophone ensembles, Mallet Masters and Vibes. Physical Education and Athletics: (5%)Leading a healthy lifestyle is an important lesson for us all to adopt as early in life as possible. With that in mind, not only do all students participate in outdoor learning and healthy food, they also have physical education classes throughout the week. Beyond the standard physical education curriculum, approximately 85% of all Upper School students participate in at least one after-school team sports activity such as volleyball, basketball, soccer, or surf club. Our athletics and coaching staff are all educators first and strive to instill a love of sports as well as good sportsmanship and athletic prowess in our students.
Interesting data from their 2019 990 filing
The non-profit's mission, as described in the filing, is “Crane country day school is dedicated to providing an experiential education characterized by a thoughtful balance of academic challenge and creative expression. we thrive as a community that builds character and confidence, while celebrating the joy in learning.crane country day school is committed to sustaining a diverse and inclusive community in which each member is respected and valued. we believe that a diversity of voices and backgrounds enriches the educational experience by encouraging variety of thought, social awareness and a creative exchange of ideas.an important goal of a crane education is to provide our students with a global perspective to navigate an increasingly interconnected world. all members of the crane community share a collective responsibility to teach acceptance and embrace differences in order to learn and flourish in an inclusive community.”.
When describing its duties, they were characterized as: “Operation of private elementary and junior high school”.
- The non-profit has complied with legal regulations by reporting their state of operation as CA.
- The filing shows that the non-profit's address as of 2019 is 1795 SAN LEANDRO LANE, SANTA BARBARA, CA, 93108.
- As of 2019, the non-profit has reported a total of 74 employees on their form.
- Does not operate a hospital.
- Operates a school.
- Does not collect art.
- Does not provide credit counseling.
- Does not have foreign activities.
- Is not a donor-advised fund.
- Is not a private foundation.
- Expenses are greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue is greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue less expenses is -$362,401.
- The compensation of the CEO of the organization is subject to review and approval by an independent body.
- The organization has a written policy that describes how long it will retain documents.
- The organization has 22 independent voting members.
- The organization was formed in 1928.
- The organization has a written policy that addresses conflicts of interest.
- The organization is required to file Schedule B.
- The organization is required to file Schedule J.
- The organization is required to file Schedule O.
- The organization pays $5,972,503 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
- The organization pays $667,215 in fundraising expenses.
- The organization provides Form 990 to its governing body.
- The organization pays grants to individuals.
- The organization has minutes of its meetings.
- The organization has a written whistleblower policy.
- The organization has fundraising events.
- The organization's financial statements were reviewed by an accountant.