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Memberships Chair, Board of Trustees: Mr. Colin Stewart Interim Headmaster: Dr. David Vanderpoel MP u r s u i n indg E x c e l l e n c e f oH r M i neart d a n d H e a r t Assistant Headmaster: Dr. Robert W. Bowman T R I N I T Y C H R I S T I A &N S C H O O L • F A I R F A X , V I R G I N I A A n n u a l R e p o r t E d i t i o n Association of Government Accreditation Christian Schools Trinity Christian School is an independent, nonprofit Upon acquiring expanded facilities for the school, Trinity Christian School antici- International corporation and is governed by a self-perpetuating pates beginning the process leading to accreditation with the Association of Christian Board of Trustees of up to nine members. The board Schools International and/or the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. employs a Headmaster who is charged with the re- sponsibility of the administration of Board policies For further information or to visit the school, please contact us. It would and goals. be our pleasure to introduce you to the teachers, staff, and students. Moving Forward Middle Atlantic Christian School Association wenty years ago this coming with many February, a group of concerned occasions for individuals with a vision for giving thanks quality Christian education to the Lord Check out our website for founded Trinity Christian School of and numer- Evangelical Council T Fairfax. The reality of what Trinity ous instances for Financial up-to-date information at Accountability for recount- www.tcsfairfax.org has become over the ensuing years Upcoming has supplemented but it has not ing His tender Events supplanted their vision. The com- mercies and mitment to educating students to steadfast care. Please look the glory of God by pursuing ex- It is a remind- Mind&Heart for details at Trinity Christian School www.tcsfairfax.org cellence for the mind and heart re- er to us that 11204 Braddock Road Fairfax, Virginia 22030 mains at the core of its institutional the Lord has blessed Trin- Return Service Requested objectives. For almost two decades Lssons and Carols God has sustained Trinity’s mis- ity heretofore December 16 sion and providentially supplied and that He re-

• talented faculty, gifted adminis- mains the one trators, devoted staff, and faithful true source of Alumni Brunch trustees. He has blessed the school all good things and College-Life with a 26-acre campus and won- for the future. It also issues a call to each one of us to Assembly derful classroom facilities. He has emulate those who have so ably served Trinity in the January 2 gathered to Trinity a unique com- past and to strive to build wisely upon the foundation munity of families and students that has been passed to us by their fruitful labors. that will by His grace prove to be continued on page 2 salt and light to our nation and to our culture for generations to come. I n T h i s I s s u e Truly, this is the Lord’s doing and it is marvelous in our eyes. Trustees’ Message 2 3 Student Life This edition of Mind & Heart includes the annual report for the Athletics 4 5 Christian Service 2004-2005 school year. It is filled Performing Arts 6 7 Annual Report

Mind&Heart Prayer & Thanks 12 13 Community Life A publication of Trinity Christian School M i n d & H e a r t B o a r d o f T r u s t e e s F a c u l t y S p o t l i g h t A Message from the Board of Trustees Faculty Spotlight I will bless the Lord at all times; his praise shall continually be in my mouth. Psalm 34:1

s we approach the close of the in September to pursue the completion of the Braddock he “Faculty Spotlight” is a new column beginning with this edition of Mind & Heart. year 2005 at Trinity Christian Road campus by launching a year-end fundraising cam- Trinity is indeed blessed with talented and dedicated faculty. It is our intent to School we have much for paign and commissioning plans to build a combined introduce the community to members of the faculty and administration from which to be thankful. This gymnasium/fine arts/education facility, with a target various departments and divisions. A has been a year of grace in occupancy date of September 2008. T which God has richly Please join us in praying for God’s wisdom and blessed the school and will as the decision is made concerning a permanent caused it to go from appointment as headmaster and as plans and designs strength to strength. for the new building are developed and reviewed. After completing the Finally, we ask you to give generously to the new Nancy Zins Stephen Shipp East Wing of the new fundraising campaign. Questions concerning contribu- Upper School Principal Technology Teacher Hometown: Harmony, NJ Hometown: building early in the tions may be addressed to advancement committee chair Dallas, GA Years on staff: 2 Years on staff: school year, we learned Arne Christenson at 703-273-0966 or to any member of 1 Married to Rob Zins in the spring that our the board of trustees. Married to Sarah Shipp Children: Lexie (31), Zechariah Children: beloved headmaster, Thank you for your commitment to the Trinity com- Nora Kathryn Shipp (23), Luke (22) Dr. Todd Williams, munity. God’s blessings to you and your family at this (3 months) Education: B.S. Biology, M.Ed. Education: Mr. Colin Stewart would be leaving Trin- joyous season. B.A. Public Policy from Chair, Board of Trustees from Springfield College, MA ity in the summer to re- Patrick Henry College, Current responsibilities: Admin- turn to his alma mater, Philadelphia Purcellville, VA Board istration of the academic program of the upper school, Current responsibilities: Biblical University, as provost. When of Trustees including course scheduling and tracking students’ we learned of his decision, the board Teach technology class- 2005-2006 credits, and student discipline; administering the PSAT, unanimously felt there was only Colin Stewart es to first through sixth the Advance Placement tests, and the SAT to students Colin Stewart one man we could look to with total Chair, Board of Trustees grade; provide IT support Chair with accommodations; overseeing the athletic program, confidence to carry the Trinity vision for student computer college counseling, and events such as the junior mid- labs and administrative Thomas Simmons as interim headmaster while we ex- course celebration breakfast, worldview weekend, Vice-Chair ercised our collective responsibility Moving Forward, continued support for the Office of homecoming, commencement, Lessons and Carols, and the Headmaster William Brinkley to conduct a search process to select As Trinity approaches its twentieth anniversary, faculty in-service training. Professional experience: Treasurer Dr. Williams’ successor. That is why it looks to the future with the same profound sense of Professional experience: Math and science teacher at we were so thrilled and delighted calling and mission that gripped the founders. Its goal Patrick Henry College – Assistant Sandra Conran the high school and college level; Lasell College, Dean of to the Dean of Student Life, Head Secretary when Dr. David Vanderpoel and his is to teach students to understand biblical truth, to Students; Brown University, Academic Dean of Fresh- wife, Cyndi, agreed to answer the winsomely articulate the reasons for their faith, and to Coach of Men’s Intercollegiate Eric Allely men; Springfield College, Dean of Women; Headmaster call to lead Trinity through this vi- join in the transformation of culture by their vocational Soccer Team and, Student Techni- Trustee at Scofield Christian School, Rutland Area Christian tally important season. I am pleased lives. To help the faculty achieve this goal, the board of cian for the Office of Technology School, and Ad Fontes Academy; Guidance Counselor Arne Christenson to report that the selection process is trustees has unanimously voted to move forward with Services; ClubZ! Tutoring, Private Trustee at Trinity Christian Academy proceeding on schedule under the the intent to complete Phase II of our campus develop- Tutor Hobbies and Interests: Swing dancing, all sports, mur- Hobbies and Interests: John Colston leadership of committee chair John ment by providing additional classrooms and an up- Digital Trustee der mysteries, history and historical theology, garden- Colston, and the board expects to be per school reference library, performing arts space for photography, backpacking, good ing, skeet, music, women’s Bible studies books Dianne Haskett in a position to make an announce- drama, chorus, and instrumental music, and an athletic Reflections on Trinity:I am pleased to work at Trinity Reflections on Trinity: Trustee ment concerning a permanent ap- facility that includes a gymnasium, locker rooms, and I have dis- where there is intentional effort to keep the Lord high pointment in January. space for specialized physical training. Current plans covered that Trinity is more than Damian McKenzie and lifted up in the education of children. Trinity is a simply a business that offers a ser- Trustee In the meantime, there is much call for construction to begin in the spring of 2007 and treasure. May our school remain faithful in the teaching to be done. Encouraged by Dr. to be completed in the summer of 2008. We ask you to vice. There is family here; I have felt David Vanderpoel and preaching of the Word of God to a dying world. very much like an adopted son. Interim Headmaster Vanderpoel’s outstanding leader- join us in this strategic undertaking with your continued ship, the board voted unanimously prayers and committed financial support.

2 • M i n d & H e a r t • 15 C a m p u s D e v e l o p m e n t S t u d e n t L i f e For general information on “Jazz in the PTO Spring Event Spotlight,” Worldview Camp 2005 Contact: Laura Ann Focuses on the Capital Campaign Mullins Email: lamullins@ cox.net amp Wabanna Confer- “preaches” a particular worldview and it is important Phone: rinity’s Parent Teacher Organization is hosting its annual spring event to benefit the ence Center in Mary- for our students to be able to discern where and how 703-938-8457 new gymnasium and fine arts facility capital campaign. Plans are well underway land hosted the junior such worldviews diverge from the biblical presentation for what promises to be an evening of fun, fellowship, and fundraising. Last year’s and senior upper school of reality. Corporate PTO spring event, “Swing into Spring,” raised over $100,000 for the school’s Cclasses for a Worldview Weekend in The seminar began with a review of basic worldview sponsorships Tlending library and learning resource center. Event chair Laura Ann Mullins is optimistic that Film held October 14-16. questions that should be asked of any work: What is are currently this year’s efforts will help to give added impetus to the new building campaign. Sixty-six Trinity students accom- the nature of reality, or what is real? What are the im- being solicited. Friends and supporters of the school will be treated to an elegant evening of classic panied by nine faculty and adminis- plications of God’s existence, or who is number one? jazz sounds, hors d’oeuvres, and unique silent and live auction items in all price ranges. The trators attended the three-day event. What makes us human? What is our purpose, or what For information contact Annette event, “Jazz in the Spotlight,” will be held on March 31, 2006, at the Country Club of Fairfax. is God’s will? Where do we get Spetalieri Look for your invitation in the mail! knowledge? What should I do? Email: How do we understand sin? annettespetalieri @mris.com How do we understand death? Phone: Worldview camp, continued Athletics, continued Mr. Eckel asked the students to 703-475-2568 or symbols are used in the film? compare words from a book Who tells the story? Is there an “Dominating” is not too strong an adjective for the with images on a screen and agenda? Did the editing of varsity volleyball team, who won their second cham- to consider the differences in the film in any way change pionship in three years. The Lady Guardians under the way they impact us. Why, the tenor of the picture? What Coach Mary Underwood racked up a record of 10-1-0 he asked, are Christians called moral choices do characters against their six league opponents, giving up only people of “The Book,” not “the make in the movie? four games (in best-of-five matches) during the entire DVD”? While sleep was in short season. The girls’ record of undefeated league play Mr. Eckel also offered supply, there was time for since 2003 was broken—temporarily—by Christian a number of questions that both instruction and fun. Dur- Fellowship School on October 21. However, it was the should be asked of every film: ing the weekend, students only TCS match of the season to go to five games, and What is the main idea of the had opportunities for canoe- only the second time this year the girls gave up even film and what key ideas were ing, kayaking, ropes courses, one game in league play. The team handily defeated Additional faculty joined them on repeated? Can you list examples of that main idea and free sports. Saturday Christian Fellowship in the championship game on Saturday for a special session on the through dialogue, character development, ethical choic- evening was capped with November 5 without giving up a game throughout integration of faith and learning. es, or even the mood of the movie? Was sex, violence, or the junior and senior classes the tournament. Mr. Mark Eckel, Director of Faith evil sensationalized, glorified, or glamorized in the film pitted against each other in The athletic program continues to grow and de- and Learning at Heritage Christian and was it acceptable? What metaphors, images, colors, a two-hour capture-the-flag velop, allowing opportunities for students to partici- School in , , led landscapes, scene marathon. During the Sunday pate in the physical training and character building the sessions. Using dozens of film changes, music, or morning worship service, In- associated with team sports. At Trinity, all of this clips and two full-length feature symbols are used terim Headmaster Dr. David occurs under the supervision of staff who are person- films, Mr. Eckel challenged our in the film? Who Vanderpoel spoke from Titus ally committed to Christ and to the development of students to think about how we tells the story? Is on the theme of “Saying No Christian character in their charges. It is important to should watch film. Everyone believes there an agenda? to Ungodliness in this Present acknowledge the tireless efforts of the athletics depart- something and everyone reflects that Did the editing World.” As we strive to help ment staff, coaches, assistants, and parent volunteers, belief in the way he or she lives. Film- of the film in any our students to think biblically without whom this important facet of our students’ makers are no exception. Issues such way change the about God, themselves, and education would not be possible. All of these part- as beliefs, culture, education, and tenor of the pic- the world that He has made, ners in the athletic program eagerly anticipate the experience will affect any cinematic ture? What moral periodic worldview weekends day when their students can practice and host home product and it is important to ascer- choices do char- will serve as helpful adjuncts sporting events in Trinity’s own gymnasium! tain the perspective and presuppo- acters make in the to that process. sitions of the filmmaker. Every film movie? 14 • M i n d & H e a r t • 3 A t h l e t i c s C o m m u n i t y L i f e Boys Soccer: The Strongest Finish Yet! Headmaster for a Day

s Trinity’s soccer play- fought 3-4 loss to the Fairfax Homeschool hird grader Katherine Holley learned much about the ers have matured in team finalized the Guardians’ spot at second nature of the job of headmaster in her role of “Head- skills and teamwork, place in the tournament. master for a Day” on November 14. Her day began the middle school with leading the lower school students during chapel Aand varsity boys teams Tin the school prayer, scripture reading, and the singing of the school have come into their own Guardian Volleyball: hymn, “May the Mind of Christ Our Savior.” She approved a re- with exciting league play. quest for a student prayer group to meet before school in Mrs. Zins’ Having a home field on Champions On and Off office, visited classrooms and staff offices with Dr. Vanderpoel, met campus kept the fans with him in his office, and had a business lunch with Mrs. Anger. coming out to cheer on the Court Katherine concluded the day by writing a memo to the faculty, their teams after school, staff, and student body, giving account of the Samaritan’s Purse box Although winless in their six matches of the and concessions at var- contributions, reminding them of casual Friday, and encouraging regular season, the tenacious girls on the sity home games kept them with Psalm 100:4. Thank you, Katherine, for honoring the middle school volleyball team finished with them fed while raising Lord and faithfully carrying out the duties of headmaster. a strong showing in the NVIAC tournament. funds for the athletic department. In the first match of the playoff series, the girls picked *“Headmaster for a Day” is available as a part of an auction package at the PTO spring event, known The middle school soccer team, up their very first victory of the season, beating Virginia as Trinity Treasures. It includes a reserved parking space, special lunches for a year and much more. under Coach Chuck Rickwald, Look for the opportunity to purchase Trinity Treasures for your student(s) at the upcoming Jazz in Academy 2-0. They lost a close match to Calvary Road finished the season with a very re- the Spotlight fundraising event on March 31, 2006. Christian School in the second round, but soundly beat spectable record of 4-4-0 in league Trinity at Meadow View in the consolation round to play against five other teams, and take third place in the tournament. More importantly, with two additional wins outside they won their second league award for character and the Independent sportsmanship. Coach Jeff Welgoss couldn’t be more Athletic Conference (NVIAC). The PTO Annual Family Picnic proud of the way his team finished the season and the boys entered the playoffs seeded way they acted on the court. third. Captains Evan Reyle and For- The PTO Annual Fall Picnic once again proved to be a delightful rest Fisher led their team to clinch continued on page 14 tradition for Trinity families. This year the picnic, traditionally the last third place in the NVIAC tourna- Sunday in September, was held at Bull Run Park Pavilion with over 600 ment with a 5-1 victory over Fair in attendance. Oaks Academy. The old-fashioned picnic lunch included fried chicken and deli- The varsity soccer team, coached cious side dishes, popcorn, and cotton candy, as well as ice cream served by Timothy Fanus, had an outstand- from push carts. There were plenty of activities for all ages: an inflatable ing season, with players in every rock climbing wall, three age-appropriate moon bounces, Twister games, grade making significant contribu- and tug-of-war. Others could choose to participate in team sports such tions offensively and defensively un- as volleyball, wiffle ball, and football. Students, teachers, and parents en- der the leadership of captains Spen- joyed trying to guess the baby pictures of faculty and staff members. cer Ong, Keegan Cornwall, and Ben Kuniholm. A record of 6-3-0 in the league put the team in second place among seven teams going into the playoffs. The first tournament game ended in a thrilling victory over the Islamic Saudi Academy with a score of 4-2 in double overtime. A 2-0 win over Ad Fontes Academy and a hard-

4 • M i n d & H e a r t • 13 P r a y e r a n d T h a n k s g i v i n g C h r i s t i a n S e r v i c e Learning to Live for Others Mrs. Zins, upper school principal, • Parents, that they would be en- Richard Wurmbrand Christian School who work tirelessly to provide an couraged by the work taking place outstanding program of education in and through their students. for all of Trinity’s students. mong the characteristics we seek to instill in $70 per month. The annual tuition • The Class of 2006 as they plan of $720 is a hardship for most, and • Our dedicated and hard-work- for college and their future our students, two are of special impor- tance: service to others, and the ability to impossible for many. With each Prayer and ing PTO organization Trinity student contributing just • Trinity, that it would be a good envision a better world coupled with an Aunderstanding of how to implement that vision. This fifty cents a week, the gift of a full • All the many volunteers who testimony of God’s grace and the Thanksgiving year our students are raising money to sponsor twelve year of Christian education has been faithfully serve Trinity and who give gospel of His Son, Jesus Christ in our given to twelve Romanian students. regularly of their time and resources surrounding community students in a Romanian Christian school with a vision much like ours: “to train students according to high When our students take what they Trinity is a school founded to further the school’s program and have and share with those who do in prayer and blessed with academic and mission • Safety for our campus, carpools, not have the same resources, they faithful friends character stan- and students become God’s agents of blessing in who uphold the school • Our beautiful campus dards and to in prayer on a daily basis. worthily rep- the world and in the body of Christ. resent Christ It also affords them the opportunity in all areas of to help fulfill the vision of bringing the Romanian the salt and light of Christianity into We pray for . . . society.” But the forefront of Romanian culture. although Rich- • God’s sustaining grace and ard Wurm- Love in a Shoebox blessing upon the school and its brand Chris- On November 14, the weekly families. tian School’s chapel service looked like a Christ- Mind&Heart 380 students mas party, as Trinity students and is a publication of We thank God for . . . • The members of our headmaster Trinity Christian School have much in their families contributed over 250 search committee as they review • common with gift-filled shoeboxes to “Opera- • Our Lord and Saviour Jesus materials submitted by candidates Managing Editor Trinity’s—age, tion Christmas Child,” a project of Sue Ressler c u r r i c u l u m , Samaritan’s Purse International Christ and conduct interviews • and professed Relief. This practical and personal Graphic Designer • Each student whom God has • Dr. Vanderpoel as he provides Deb Dayhoff faith—there are service project touches the lives of brought to Trinity and entrusted to leadership during this interim pe- • great differenc- children around the world who are suffering as a result our care and instruction riod. Printing es. RWCS is the of war, natural disaster, or extreme poverty. In 2004, the Kwik Kopy of only Christian ministry collected over 7.4 million shoebox gifts and McLean • Faithful members of the board of • The board of trustees and the school in Iasi, distributed them to children in 93 countries. Individu- Inquiries about Mind & Heart Romania’s second-largest city. Decades of Communism als and families who fill a box with crayons and simple trustees who give of their time and advancement committee as they can be addressed to: talent to provide strategic direction make decisions regarding Phase II and a totalitarian police state have eroded Christian school supplies, basic toiletries such as a toothbrush for Trinity of the campus development. Trinity Christian School values in the national culture and bred an environment and toothpaste, a small toy or two, and a few lollipops 11204 Braddock Road of accusation and suspicion. The Christian community become partners with Samaritan’s Purse in bringing Fairfax, Virginia 22030 • Our marvelous faculty and staff • Grace for students that their 703-273-0966 has not completely escaped this debilitating heritage hope to the needy. Not only will these shoeboxes reach time at Trinity may be used of God or and often experiences the fruits of past tensions and across the globe materially, but they also go with the of sixty-five faithful individuals who [email protected] furnish the means for delivering to bring them to saving faith and suspicions. WRCS functions as a significant unifying gospel of Jesus Christ, as Samaritan’s Purse evangelists quality Christian education to our maturity in Christ as they study and factor in the evangelical community. in partnership with local churches tell the children and students on a daily basis learn. The Director of RWCS, Professor Liliana Romaniuc, their families about the greatest gift of all. In this service visited Trinity to thank our students for their generos- project, our students walk out the biblical motivation • Dr. Bowman, assistant headmas- • Wisdom and strength for the ity and spoke in chapel on November 7. She explained for service: “I tell you the truth, whatever you did for ter and middle school principal, Mrs. faculty, staff, administration, that that many RWCS students live in deep poverty with one of the least of these brothers of mine, you did for Anger, lower school principal, and they may be equal to their tasks parents who may be unemployed or earning as little as me” (Matt. 25:40). 12 • M i n d & H e a r t • 5 P e r f o r m i n g A r t s A n n u a l R e p o r t 2 0 0 4 - 2 0 0 5

“Great Expectations” in Performing Arts! Advancement Report

he East Wing was com- er school lending library and computer lab. This event new elective drama class at will design and construct the set and costumes, while pleted in August 2004. along with “Pennies for Pages” raised over $106,000. Trinity has drawn 38 students learning the skills to stage the play. All 28 cast mem- Giving to the building The board of trustees took steps to reduce short-term in grades nine through twelve bers will be chosen from the class through auditions in fund remained strong, and long-term debt in preparation for the strategic plan A to learn “the art of storytell- January, and everyone will participate in the crew. Miss T in spite of completed to build a second building which was introduced in ing through drama.” Their teacher, Davis, whose background is in communications and construction, with receipts totaling March 2005. The board ended the year with a focus on Miss Kim Davis, says, “I am incred- film, and who has broad experience in the performing $443,000. The PTO hosted a spring fundraising for Phase II of the campus development in ibly impressed with their talent arts in general, will facilitate the student-run production, event to raise funds towards the low- conjunction with the elimination of short-term debt. and performance skills. Even shy with input from faculty and volunteers with related expertise. In addition to enriching the intellectual development of our students, the drama pro- gram adds another dimension to Trinity’s Financial Report Income 2004-2005 community life, as we create opportunities to Annual Fundraising, 17.0% celebrate each student’s God-given talents. The pie charts to the right reflect income and Misc. Income, 1.0% expenses related to both general operations and the Phase I building campaign. Trinity Christian Strike Up the Band School’s fiscal year begins July 1 and ends June Tuition, 82.0% Visitors to Trinity’s lower level on Tues- 30. The annual operating budget for 2004-2005 days and Thursdays are likely to be greeted was approximately $3.14 million. Total assets by the sound of Christmas music this month, (including land, building, furniture, and equip- ment) at year end was $12.9 million. This figure as middle school band members practice in Expenses 2004-2005 small ensembles during the performing arts is based on the 1997 land purchase price and the cost of construction. The outstanding short-term General & Administrative period. Band teacher, Mr. Bill Siegfried, finds 17.0% the Christmas music helps his students have and long-term debt was $5.6 million. Trinity fun while practicing, because playing famil- Christian School is a member of the Evangelical iar melodies is rewarding for beginners, and Council for Financial Accountability. Annual Educational Programs, 83.0% preparing for the December concert is moti- financial statements are audited by Fitzgerald, vating for the more advanced students. Mr. Snyder and Company, P.C. Siegfried, who joined the faculty this year, students who may be quiet in other holds a bachelor’s degree in music education classes come out of their shells in from Indiana University, Bloomington, IN, and has been this class.” a private music instructor in the Fairfax area for over During the first term, groups of twenty years. six or seven students have created Trinity is blessed with highly qualified faculty and performed skits based on Bible members to teach students in the fine and performing Enrollment Statistics stories. They are honing their skills arts programs. Creative scheduling and use of the cur- Enrollment during the 2004-2005 school year Division Grades Students by learning monologues from world rent facility have allowed for chorus, band, and strings increased by more than nine percent over 2003-2004. Lower 1-5 205 drama, such as plays by Moliere, and ensembles, and art classes for students in all divisions. The year ended in June with 486 students in grades Antigone by Sophocles. The new drama offerings for middle and upper school Middle 6-8 128 one through twelve. The table shows the breakdown After Christmas, the students students help to create a balanced program. Well-de- Upper 9-12 153 according to grade level. Enrollment for 2003-2004 will devote their instructional time signed rehearsal and practice rooms, a stage of their own, Total 486 was 448 in grades one through twelve. and creative energy to producing a a performing arts office, and uniform and instrument public performance in May of Shake- storage space are among the amenities the performing speare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream. arts students and faculty look forward to when the new During the next term, class members building is complete. 6 • M i n d & H e a r t • 11 A n n u a l R e p o r t 2 0 0 4 - 2 0 0 5 Academic Report, continued A n n u a l R e p o r t Academic Initiatives SAT Score Summary in Grade 12

Class of 2005 (15 students tested) P u r s u i n g E x c e l l e n c e f o r M i n d a n d H e a r t 2004-2005 for 2005-2006 Verbal Average: 615 Math Average: 612 • Latin was introduced into the curriculum for grades 4 and 5 in The Year in Review the lower school and grade 8 in the National Merit Qualifying Test middle school. Class of 2005 • AP United States history, graph- 1 Commended Scholar, 1 National Merit Finalist, ooking back on the 2004-2005 school year ic arts, drama, and debate were 1 National Merit Scholar reminds us of the Lord’s faithful- added to the upper school course ness and the many blessings He has offerings. L showered upon us. One of the key • Thanks to the generous support Stanford 10 Achievement Test Results ingredients in the education program at Trinity is of the PTO, both the lower school li- By Grade Level: 2-8 the people that are providentially brought to serve brary and the middle/upper school Comparison: October 2003 and October 2004 with us. Last year, Paula Gossard moved back computer lab were completed and into the classroom as a Subject National National opened to students. full-time upper school Individual PR-S Individual PR-S teacher and chair of the • A middle school science spe- Test date: 10/03 Test date: 10/04 cialist was added to the faculty for science department. She grades 6 and 7. Total Reading 74-6 77-7 has served with distinc- • Art, drama, and writing were Total Mathematics 74-6 79-7 tion as principal, athletic Language 77-7 84-7 director, and teacher and added to the offerings for grade 7. Grade 2 Spelling 68-6 78-7 • The history curriculum for has begun a Ph.D. pro- grades 4 and 5 was changed to focus Total Reading 76-6 74-6 gram in science edu- on classical civilizations, followed Total Mathematics 71-6 81-7 cation. Mrs. Gossard’s Language 71-6 81-7 move heralded the ar-

by the Middle Ages, Renaissance, Grade 3 Spelling 66-6 73-6 rival of Nancy Zins as and Reformation. Dr. David Vanderpoel upper school principal. • Lower school band was added Total Reading 82-7 77-7 Interim Headmaster as a co-curricular offering. Total Mathematics 84-7 86-7 Mrs. Zins comes with Language 83-7 81-7 over 30 years of educa- Grade 4 Spelling 86-7 77-7 tion experience, having taught at both the sec-

PSAT Score Summary ondary and college levels, and having served in Grades 9-11 Total Reading 85-7 89-8 a variety of administrative positions including Test Year: 2004-2005 Total Mathematics 78-7 88-7 Language 83-7 85-7 that of headmaster.

Grade 5 Spelling 77-7 87-7 In October of 2004, Jack Maier joined the staff Class of 2006 as associate business manager. Mr. Maier has an (27 students tested – scores are for their Total Reading 86-7 85-7 junior year) Total Mathematics 78-7 84-7 engineering background and comes to us with Critical Reading 59 Language 84-7 85-7 many years of project management experience Math 58 Grade 6 Spelling 80-7 84-7 as a senior government executive. The position of registrar was added as Ellie Cole stepped in to build and The school year witnessed the Writing Skills 62 Total Reading 86-7 91-8 Total Mathematics 83-7 87-7 improve our database and manage student records. establishment and continuation of Class of 2007 Language 86-7 88-7 October also saw the completion of the multi-pur- tradition at Trinity in events such as (42 students tested – scores are for their Grade 7 Spelling 80-7 88-7 pose room floor, opening the room for chapel, large the junior mid-course celebration, sophomore year) meetings, and athletic practices. The athletic program homecoming with the addition of an Total Reading 82-7 86-7 added varsity baseball in the spring and our young Critical Reading 52 Total Mathematics 84-7 86-7 alumni brunch and college-life as- Math 51 Language 88-7 92-8 lacrosse team won its first games. The soccer field was sembly, the lower school Christmas

Writing Skills 57 Grade 8 Spelling 82-7 82-7 re-graded and re-seeded and exterior signage was program, science fair, spelling bees, added to the campus. continued on page 8

10 • M i n d & H e a r t • 7 A n n u a l R e p o r t 2 0 0 4 - 2 0 0 5 A n n u a l R e p o r t 2 0 0 4 - 2 0 0 5 2004-2005 Board of Trustees Academic Report

rinity is blessed with the leadership of dedicated men and women who serve together as Assessment the board of trustees, This diverse and talented group is composed of ten individuals Curriculum Enhancements including the headmaster. The board provides strategic leadership and meaningful sup- The 2004-2005 school year was port to the educational mission of the school. Throughout its almost twenty-year history, Grades 1-5 the second year in which Trinity stu- Trinity has been the beneficiary of significant contributions of time, talent, and resources dents in grades 2-8 were tested using BoardT • All students in grades 1-5 received science instruc- at the board level. the Stanford 10 edition of the Stan- of Trustees tion in a science lab taught in a co-teaching setting by In addition to its regular governance responsibilities, the 2004-2005 board of trustees oversaw ford Achievement Test. The results 2004-2005 the science specialist and classroom teacher. the completion of Phase I of the campus development, provided for the interim leadership of • The after-school strings instrumental program began again confirm that Trinity students Arne Christenson the school during the 2005-2006 school year, and established the search committee to recom- for students in grades two through five. are performing above average with Chair mend candidates to the board for the selection of Trinity’s next headmaster. It also completed • The history and geography program of studies in regard to the national norms. In ad- Colin Stewart the consolidation of a number of long-term board policies and procedures. grades one through five was revised. dition, there is marked improvement Vice-Chair • The FitnessGram was incorporated into the physical over the previous year’s scores in Thomas Simmons education program in grades one through five. one or more categories in each grade Year in Review, continued Treasurer • Keyboarding was incorporated in the 5th grade level. the eighth grade trip and promotion lending library. The PTO also hosted the annual fam- technology program of studies. Sandra Conran ceremony, as well as the senior class ily picnic, breaking bread nights at local restaurants, Secretary About Stanford cruise on the Potomac River. All these the special lunch program, and book fair. These and Eric Allely events are becoming part of the fabric other undertakings, such as Trinity Gear and the gift Grades 6-8 Achievement Test Scores Trustee of life at Trinity, as each additional wrap sale, help to fund the many ways in which the • Curriculum mapping was completed for grades 6-8. This is not performance or cri- • 7th and 8th grade VFW Patriot’s Pen essay contest. terion referenced test. It is a norm- William Brinkley class engages in these activities. PTO contributes to the life and vitality of the school. Trustee The Parent Teacher Organization Each school year serves to undergird Trinity’s • 7th grade Gettysburg study trip. referenced test that compares our • 6th grade research project in language arts. students to a randomly selected John Colston is a great blessing to Trinity and last future ministry by providing fresh examples of the Trustee year gave abundant evidence of that Lord’s faithfulness, the dedication of our faculty and • Accelerated math courses for grades 6-8. group that was used to standardize fact with a very successful spring auc- staff, and the abundant outpouring of gifts and service the test (National Individual). PR Dianne Haskett represents the percentile rank and S Trustee tion event that raised $103,000 for our from our parent community. We look forward to the Grades 9-12 new computer lab and lower school coming year with confidence in God’s sustaining grace • Academic departments were formed in the areas of represents the stanine of the national Damian McKenzie standardization sample. As an ex- Trustee and with gratitude for the English, mathematics, history and science. loyalty, service, and generos- • Curriculum mapping for grades 9-12 within each ample of properly reading the scores Todd Williams ity of the Trinity community. department was completed. please consider the following: where Headmaster and Trinity seventh graders scored in the CEO I ask that you continue to • Faculty development in the area of biblical integra- uphold the ministry of Trin- tion was emphasized, including The Seven Laws of 91st percentile in total reading, “The ity before the throne of grace Teaching. average Trinity students performed and beseech the Lord that He • Co-curricular and athletic offerings were expanded: as well as, or better than 91 percent may abundantly bless the 1. Creation/Evolution Debate. of the students in the reference work of all our hands to the 2. Joined the National Forensic League – formed group.” glory of His Name. a student debate team – debated public policy “Should the US Federal Government substantially support the UN peace keeping efforts?” against schools in D.C. and Northern Virginia. 3. Formed a Strings Ensemble. 4. Added baseball as a varsity spring sport • Math: Trinity finished first in Northern Virginia, eighth in the State of Virginia in Public/Private School Academic Report and Stanford 10 Achievement Test Results continued on page 10 Dr. David Vanderpoel Math Competition. Interim Headmaster

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