La Jolla Country Day | CA Premiere Independent School

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Every spring, the Parents Association, in partnership with the philanthropy office, hosts an evening fundraising event. Blue Bash raises money for tuition assistance, faculty and staff professional development, Parents Association activities and the endowment. Donors may contribute in different ways, including purchasing sponsorships or tickets to the event, participating in the silent and live auctions, and raising paddles in support of our funding priorities.

Tuition Assistance

LJCDS is committed to enrolling the most talented students regardless of their financial background. We strive to maintain a balanced, diverse community representing a variety of cultural, ethnic and socioeconomic backgrounds. Need-based tuition assistance is available for students who impact our campus as scholars, artists and athletes of character.

Professional Development

LJCDS faculty and staff are truly the heart and soul of our school. Providing continuing education opportunities for professional growth directly impacts the classroom experience. From global excursions to local conferences, these opportunities help inspire and connect our educators, staff and students. Gifts to Faculty Professional Growth allow our leaders to keep up with technologies and trends and connect to educators and students around the world.

Endowment

A strong endowment provides LJCDS with a steady source of revenue, which supports all aspects of the school. Unlike Country Day Fund gifts, which are used to fund the school’s operating costs, the principal of an endowment gift is preserved and provides income in perpetuity. Endowed funds are invested and independently managed. The finance committee, in partnership with the head of school, CFO and board of trustees, oversees the investment policies and procedures. All surplus funds generated from the Parents Association will be donated to the school’s general endowment.