1	Takoma Academy Past, Present and Future, 2008
2	ENROLLMENT AT TA
3	Cost of Christian Education There was an increase in tuition this year. 2006/07 SDA $9,410.00 2007/08 SDA $10,730.00 It is believed that this increase in tuition was associated with the decrease in enrollment.
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5	Present Enrollment The present enrollment is 243 students. The Freshman Class has and enrollment of 44 students, the lowest enrollment of the four classes.
6	Comparative Cost Analysis
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8	What does Takoma Academy Offer This Region A Spiritually Based, Strong Academic Environment. Christian Teachers, Instructors, and Friends An Emphasis on Discipline
9	Spiritually Based. Prayer/Worship at the beginning of each class (average 4 classes daily) Daily Chapel (10-15 minutes) At least 2 Weeks of Prayer yearly 1 lead by students, and 1 local pastor
10	What does Takoma Academy Offer Academically? 3 National Merit Minority Scholarship Semifinalists this year. (Scored in top 5% of all minority students PSAT) This is a higher number then would be expected for the number of minority students participating.
11	Iowa Test Of Educational Development (ITED) Vocabulary Reading Comprehension Spelling Revising Written Materials Concepts and Problem Solving Computation Social Studies Science Sources of Information Critical Thinking
12	Iowa Test of Educational Development (ITED) Iowa Tests of Educational Development (ITED) Takoma Academy students by 4^th year have scored well above the mean. The tests show a pattern of improved scholastic achievement year by year. This test is given annually to nearly all high school students in the state of Iowa, as well as a number of private school systems including all SDA high school students.
13	Class of 2008 ITED Science Results
14	Class of 2008 Critical Thinking Results
15	Class of 2008 ITED Computation Results
16	Iowa Test of Educational Developement The Class of 2009 also exhibits a similar pattern of improved performance, and an increased positive divergence from the mean
17	Class of 2009 ITED Science Results
18	Takoma Academy Present Needs TOP 20 2006-2007 install new fire doors in all hallways install new windows in all classroom & office areas install new drapery hardware & dress windows in all classrooms & office areas purchase new piano for the chapel replace cafeteria tables & chairs recarpet all hallways & chapel replace chapel seats replace lockers update heating/cooling system for entire school with individual units for separate sections of the building refurbish track area fence in the playing fields leaving track accessible for community use level & resod the playing fields install fence around property perimeter & gate at entrance update landscaping in all areas & finish courtyard garden restrict access to weight room with barrier to limit access when gym is in use update/modify chapel lighting pave and stripe parking lot install median in driveway to force proper traffic flow refurbish tennis courts replace chapel & gym stage drapes
19	PATA Project
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21	PATA Project To this point, with God’s help, we have raised $30,000 towards this project. We have completed phase one. Approximately $10,000 is required to complete this project
22	Takoma Academy Board Voted to Keep the physical plant where it is presently, and to invest in the present structure and grounds. Let us collectively get behind this decision, and find ways to ensure the continued success of this institution.