Patrick Henry School of Science and Arts
General Information
Contact Information
Nonprofit
Patrick Henry School of Science and Arts
Address
3411 Semmes Avenue
Richmond, VA 23225 2322
Phone
804 888-7061
Fax
804 888-7064
Web Site
www.patrickhenrycharter.org
Facebook
facebook.com/Patrick-Henry-School-of-Science-andArts/241401110018
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At A Glance
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Year of Incorporation
2009
Organization's type of tax exempt status
Public Supported Charity
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Statements & Search Criteria
Mission
The mission of Patrick Henry School of Science and Arts is to cultivate students' maximum growth and develop
stewardship through a premier environmental and arts education.
Successful fulfillment of this mission focuses on five key elements:
1.ELEVATE THE BUILDING
Amplify the building to ensure a clean, safe, comfortable renovated building and grounds.
2.OUTSTANDING STAFF
Employ committed, trained and highly qualified teachers who understand and implement the school's mission
every day.
3.STELLAR CURRICULUM
Enhance the curriculum to enable students to achieve academically through individual learning styles with an
emphasis on science and arts.
4.SUSTAINABILITY
Activate a robust development program that generates support from RPS, private foundations, and
individuals.
5.OPERATIONAL EXCELLENCE
Develop a culture of cooperation, open communication, and mutual respect among our stakeholder and
leadership bodies including the Board of Directors, SPMT, PTA and Richmond Public Schools.
Background
In 2006, Hurricane Ernesto hit Richmond and caused destruction citywide. When Richmond Public School A.V.
Norrell Elementary was closed because of flooding, students were moved to the empty Patrick
Henry Elementary School on Semmes Avenue in Woodland Heights. The students stayed there for several
months, and neighbors were excited to have the old school building back in use. The school had been
recently closed by the Richmond Public Schools board due to redistricting and dwindling enrollment.
When neighbors approached Richmond Public Schools to see if Patrick Henry could remain open once the
Norrell students returned to their home school, officials said it was unlikely. Community members came together
to organize a new school and in March 2007 the Patrick Henry School Initiative (PHSI) was formed. PHSI
officials spent the next year building a solid grassroots foundation for what was soon to be the Patrick Henry
School of Science and Arts. Volunteers went door-to-door gathering petition signatures and in June 2007 PHSI
held the Patrick Henry Festival at the school to commemorate 85 years of educating students
in that building.
In May 2008 history was made in Richmond when RPS approved PHSSA’s charter application for the first
charter school in the city of Richmond and only the fourth charter school in the state. The school was
temporarily established in the Woodland Heights Baptist Church - Education Center on August 11, 2010 with an
inaugural class of 140 students. The lease for the Patrick Henry building was signed with RPS in November
2010 with the intent that the student body would move into the building in September 2011.
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Impact
The 2013-2014 school year was, by all accounts, the best year to date for Patrick Henry. The first and most
important step this past year was finding the perfect academic leader in our principal Dr. Eileen Atkinson. Her
background in Biology as well as her experience leading an independent school has helped her seamlessly
integrate into the school's framework and positively impact both the school culture and student academic
achievement. Her presence, combined with RPS's approval of the progressive integrated curriculum, served as
the two essential accomplishments upon which the rest of this school year and future ones could be built.
Another milestone this year was the establishment of a variety of different after school and in-school enrichment
programs for the students. Providing various activities such as yoga, chess, and ballroom dancing empowers
our students to continue growing and developing positive character traits. In the 2014-2015 school year, we are
looking to procure funds to expand enrichment offerings and continue providing students positive avenues to
expand on the concepts they receive during the school day.
With the ongoing renovations of the historic school building, the desire is to always be moving forward with our
rehabilitative efforts. While the completion of the lower level classrooms and art studio were major
accomplishments leading into the 2013-2014 school year, one of the greatest challenges over the next 24
months is directing a successful capital campaign that helps fund our Adopt-A-Window program. Replacing the
school's aging windows in a timely fashion is a top priority and something that we look to add to our list of
accomplishments in the next two years.
Needs
1.Completing the renovation of the historic building which includes meeting the 2014-2015 Adopt -A-Window
Capital Campaign goal of $600,000 to replace the windows in the school.
2.Building a financial base for the development and implementation of expanded enrichment activities. These
funds would go to help pay for equipment and supplies in addition to providing a stipend for Artists, Program
Leaders and/or staff attendees.
3.Funding to hire and sustain an environmental educator. The school's mission is based on a hands-on,
authentic, outside experience and this position is crucial to the success of the school.
4.We are in the process of seeking community members with specific skill sets to become part of the Board of
Directors. The individuals most needed are an accountant, a lawyer and a dedicated grant identifier/writer.
5.There is a tremendous need to increase community outreach via a Patrick Henry Alumni Association. The
school has had many incarnations over the past 60+ years and there is a large population of alumni in the
Richmond region that should be re-integrated into this new Patrick Henry community focused on bringing best
practices in education to the entire Richmond public school system.
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CEO/Executive Director Statement
Patrick Henry School of Science and Arts in Richmond is the first elementary charter school in Virginia. It is
open to any elementary age child that resides within Richmond city limits. No other admissions criteria are in
place.
PHSSA has a non-traditional, progressive quarterly calendar, which includes a week of intersession at the end
of each quarter. This allows for remediation and enrichment opportunities for students.
Patrick Henry Charter School requires 24 hours of community service per year from each family. This
parental/family participation commitment is essential for the school operation and it builds a sense of community
among its members.
PHSSA is governed by a nonprofit board of teachers, parents, and community leaders.
While the school is independently governed, it is a City of Richmond public school, and is, therefore, held to
state learning and testing standards.
Patrick Henry's unique curriculum aims to cultivate a love of learning and deep appreciation for nature,
community and the world around us. Features of the curriculum include:
• Hands-on learning through Forest Hill and James River Parks
• An interdisciplinary approach to teaching all subjects
• An emphasis on Environmental Science as a core subject
• Integration of classroom knowledge and art instruction
• Sustained learning through a progressive calendar
• Planned intersessions for remediation and enrichment at the end of each quarter
Eileen Atkinson, Ph.D.
Principal, Patrick Henry School of Science and Arts
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Board Chair Statement
I have been an educator in the Richmond Metro area for the past fifteen years. I was attracted to Richmond
because of the diversity, culture and history of the city. My husband, who is also an educator, and I made
Richmond City our home and now have two children in Richmond City Public Schools. Unlike others who may
have decided to leave the city for the suburbs once they had children, my husband and I are dedicated to urban
living and the public schools here.
In my graduate program at the University of Richmond, I worked on a Capstone Project regarding charter
schools, and I interviewed some of the founding members of the Patrick Henry School of Science and Arts
(PHSSA) as they were finalizing their plans to open the school. As I was discussing my research with a parent
on the sideline of our children’s soccer game, I learned she was the president of the PHSSA board. From that
point on, we spent many sideline chats discussing the charter school. Learning the mission and vision for this
school ignited my interest and passion for a school that does teaching and learning differently in order to reach
the needs of all students. It is amazing what can happen on the sideline of a kid’s soccer game.
Two years ago, I joined the PHSSA Board of Directors after learning about an opening on the board. I have
served as a Director, Vice-Chair, and now Chair. The complexity of a charter school in a state where charter
schools are not commonplace is challenging as we continue to educate about PHSSA and work toward our
vision of empowering all of our students to fulfill their dreams. Working with the school as it grows in its mission
these past few years has been enriching for me as I watch these students spend time at Reedy Creek learning
hands-on the science of their world, collaborate with visiting artists to integrate the environmental science and
arts, and thrive in an environment where their learning and world are connected. As Chair, I look forward to
supporting the school by bringing the community and resources in so we can continue to have our children
reach outside of the four walls of our school.
Autumn Nabors
Chair, PHSSA Board of Directors.
Areas Of Service
Areas Served
Areas
Richmond, City
Patrick Henry School of Science and Arts is an equal-access public elementary school that serves families from
every area of the city. Because PHSSA does not draw from any one specific school zone, we welcome kids
from every demographic and neighborhood into our school community. This increases the diversity of the
student body and presents our students with a real-world view of the city that they live in.
Service Categories
Charter Schools
Youth Development Programs
General Science
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Programs
Programs
In School Enrichment - Dancing Classrooms
Description
A program brought to the school by City Councilman Parker Agelasto, the
mission of Dancing Classrooms is to build social awareness, confidence
and self esteem in children through the practice of social dance. Using the
Pierre Dulaine Method, the instructors use the vocabulary of ballroom
dance to cultivate the positive feelings that are inherent in every child.
With a program such as this, the maturity necessary to dance together
fosters respect, teamwork, confidence and a sense of joy and
accomplishment.
The spring 2014 program was strictly for our 5th graders and helped them
build the skills that will enable them to be successful as they move into
middle school and beyond.
Budget
$4,000.00
Partners In The Arts - Discovery Fridays in Forest Hill Park
Description
Patrick Henry received a grant from Partners In The Arts in 2013 for a
specific program that embraced the PHSSA principles of environmental
stewardship, creative analysis, and integrated learning. Discovery Fridays
in Forest Hill Park was a collaboration between teachers, volunteers, and
in-residence artists to fully engage students into the diverse and
expansive nature of the James River watershed. The students engaged in
a variety of environmental excursions including:
• harvesting invasive plant species and making paper out of them
• making an encyclopedia that catalogs native plants
• making paintings of native trees
• constructing pinhole cameras to take pictures along Reedy Creek
The program elements were presented in an exhibition at Capital One
West Creek Town Center to rave reviews from parents, spectators and the
kids themselves who enjoyed seeing their work presented in such a
professional manner.
Budget
$6,000.00
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After School Enrichment - Chess Club
Description
This program started in Winter 2014 by a parent volunteer in response to
many requests on the 2012 - 2013 PHSSA Year End Parent Survey for a
chess after-school enrichment program. It included students from grades
1-5 and required no previous experience or knowledge of the game. With
a combined enrollment (Fall 2014 and Spring 2014) of 35 students, this
program was successful in teaching kids the game of chess and the
related skills of planning, strategy, patience, concentration and discipline
all in a fun, challenging environment.
Budget
$1,000.00
Partners in The Arts - Constructing Character, Reflecting Environmental Responsibility
Description
Patrick Henry was recently awarded the prestigious 2014-15 PIA
Engaging Creative Thinkers Award for a program that will begin Fall 2014.
Selected by the PIA Board of Governors from a wide pool of
applicants, Constructing Character, Reflecting Environment was rated
highly for its effective use of arts integration, its theme of character
education, and its emphasis on teacher's professional development.
This program will work with resident artists to integrate environmental
science, 3D art and sculpture into the student educational experience.
These works will be displayed in the six student gardens around the
school as reminders of the school's connection to both the community and
the local environment.
Budget
$6,000.00
4-H Summer Science Institute
Description
In Summer 2014, Patrick Henry began an exciting partnership with
Richmond City 4-H called the 4-H Summer Science Institute. The program
is part of the Virginia Cooperative Extension which brings the resources of
Virginia State and Virginia Tech universities to the people of the
Commonwealth. The 4-week Summer program engages our youth in
“hands-on” STEM-based experiments and integrative activities. Subject
areas include:
• Electricity
• Rocketry
• Urban Gardening
• Adobe Youth Voices / Digital Media
These programs are key in keeping our students engaged during the
Summer months and will be expanded into a variety of different activities
and experiences with 4-H during the school year. While these programs
are free to our students, parents are still responsible for getting their
student to and from the school. In the future we would like to have funds
that will allow us to provide transportation for students, similar to what is
done during the school year.
Budget
$2,000.00
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Board & Governance
Board Chair
Board Chair
Mrs. Autumn Nabors
Company Affiliation
Community Advocate
Term
June 2014 to May 2016
Email
[email protected]
Board Members
Name
Affiliation
Status
Dr. Eileen Atkinson
Principal
Exofficio
Mr. Warren Beam
Treasurer/Community Volunteer
Voting
Dr. Ram Bhagat
Director
Voting
Mrs. Deborah Corliss
Director
Voting
Mr. Bryan Figura
Secretary
Voting
Mrs. Julia Hammond
Director
Voting
Mrs. Sarah McLillard
PTA President
Exofficio
Ms. Sarah Milston
Director
Voting
Mrs. Autumn Nabors
Chairperson
Voting
Mr. Michael Williams
Vice-Chairperson
Voting
Board Demographics - Ethnicity
African American/Black
20
Asian American/Pacific Islander
0
Caucasian
80
Hispanic/Latino
0
Native American/American Indian
0
Other
00
Board Demographics - Gender
Male
40
Female
60
Unspecified
0
Governance
Board Term Lengths
3
Board Term Limits
2
Board Meeting Attendance %
85
Written Board Selection Criteria?
Yes
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Written Conflict of Interest Policy?
Under Development
Percentage Making Monetary Contributions
77
Percentage Making In-Kind Contributions
100
Number of Full Board Meetings Annually
12
Additional Board Members
Name
Affiliation
Ms. Jeannie Baliles
Former First Lady of Virginia
Mr. Gerald Robinson
Former Va. Secretary of Education
Dr. Tom Sheilds
University of Richmond
Mr. Wally Stettinius
Former CEO of Cadmus Communications
Corporation
Comments
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Management
Executive Director/CEO
Executive Director
Dr. Eileen Atkinson
Term Start
Oct 2013
Email
[email protected]
Staff
Full Time Staff
20
Part Time Staff
3
Volunteers
300
Contractors
0
Retention Rate
75
Plans
Organization has a Fundraising Plan?
Under Development
Organization has a Strategic Plan?
Yes
Management Succession Plan?
No
Directors and Officers Insurance Policy
Yes
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Financials
Fiscal Year
July
Fiscal Year
2016
Projected Revenue
$178,119.00
Projected Expenses
$167,717.00
Endowment Value
0
Spending Policy
N/A
Percentage (if selected)
0%
Form 990s
Form 990
Form 990
Form 990
Form 990
Detailed Financials
Revenue and Expenses
Fiscal Year
Total Revenue
Total Expenses
Revenue Sources
Fiscal Year
Foundation and Corporation
Contributions
Government Contributions
Federal
State
Local
Unspecified
Individual Contributions
Indirect Public Support
Earned Revenue
Investment Income, Net of Losses
Membership Dues
Special Events
Revenue In-Kind
Other
2014
$226,568
$154,469
2013
$178,119
$167,717
2012
$632,644
$270,778
2014
$105,188
2013
$12,623
2012
$32,000
$0
----$17,356
-----$35,863
$68,161
$124,797
$124,797
---$5,477
-----$35,222
--
$390,520
$177,749
--$212,771
$42,581
-$104,922
$794
-$10
$60,454
$1,286
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Expense Allocation
Fiscal Year
Program Expense
Administration Expense
Fundraising Expense
Payments to Affiliates
Total Revenue/Total Expenses
Program Expense/Total Expenses
Fundraising Expense/Contributed
Revenue
Assets and Liabilities
Fiscal Year
Total Assets
Current Assets
Long-Term Liabilities
Current Liabilities
Total Net Assets
Short Term Solvency
Fiscal Year
Current Ratio: Current Assets/Current
Liabilities
Long Term Solvency
Fiscal Year
Long-Term Liabilities/Total Assets
Top Funding Sources
Fiscal Year
Top Funding Source & Dollar Amount
Second Highest Funding Source & Dollar
Amount
Third Highest Funding Source & Dollar
Amount
2014
$87,446
$66,422
$601
-1.47
57%
0%
2013
$107,204
$59,508
$1,005
-1.06
64%
1%
2012
$192,155
$77,352
$1,271
-2.34
71%
0%
2014
$1,142,593
$122,320
$163,319
$153,863
$825,411
2013
$805,742
$60,428
-$52,430
$753,312
2012
$780,854
$122,129
-$37,944
$742,910
2014
0.79
2013
1.15
2012
3.22
2014
14%
2013
0%
2012
0%
2014
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2013
---
2012
---
--
--
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Capital Campaign
Currently in a Capital Campaign?
Yes
Campaign Purpose
Our "Adopt-A-Window" campaign will kick off Fall 2014 with the goal of financing new windows for the historic
school building. In the process of completing Phase 2 of the building renovation, the immediate need to replace
all of the windows in the school was made evident during the winter of 2014. With limited funds available to
complete the project, we established this capital campaign to raise the funds.
Goal
600000
Dates
Aug 2014 to Aug 2016
Amount Raised To Date
16000 as of July 2014
Capital Campaign Anticipated in Next 5 Years?
Yes
State Charitable Solicitaions Permit
Permit?
Exempt 0
Comments
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Foundation Comments
• Form 990s and audits completed by Harris, Hardy & Johnstone, P.C..
Created 06.14.2017.
Copyright © 2017 The Community Foundation Serving Richmond & Central
Virginia
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