Six initiatives are carried within this priority of the PCA Initiatives with a combined value of $30.75 million, which are:

• New Middle School– One of our strategic goals is to continually improve upon the educational experiences of young adolescents by providing vision, knowledge and resources to all who serve them, in order to develop healthy, productive and ethical young people in Christ. Our 400-plus Middle School students are presently divided equally into two facilities—the Prestonwood Children’s Building and the Upper School.  An separate, dedicated instructional facility is needed for our Middle School students.  Master planning has identified a suitable location for the new Middle School to be built just northwest of the Upper School adjacent to the lake. The facility will include classrooms for core classes and specialty classrooms for science, technology and the arts.  A Media Center, Cafetorium and administrative space will round out the final offerings of this exceptional phase one facility.

Capital – $11 million

• Upper School Arts Building – Specialized programming and co-curricular programs have blossomed at the Academy. Enhanced and expanded instructional facilities are needed in the Upper School for the Arts—drama, choir, band, speech and debate, and visual arts. These enhanced offerings will also provide relief in the Student Life Center, which will be expanded into space currently being utilized by art instruction. Master planning has identified a suitable location for the new arts building, which will be built between the Upper School arts wing and the lake. A new main entrance to the Upper School will be included in the design.

Capital – $4.4 million

• Athletic Facilities Expansion – Expansion of the facilities serving our student-athletes is a priority of the Academy. Athletic facilities constructed earlier in the decade were designed to accommodate half the number of students they are currently serving. One such example is locker room space—with the number of student-athletes soaring to almost double since 2003; locker room space is at a premium. Additional or enhanced facilities are needed in this area, along with expanded facilities for conditioning and athlete rehabilitation, and additional offices for our athletic administration.

Capital – $9.35 million

• Student Life Center Expansion – Since opening in 2005, the Student Life Center has served the needs of students in grades 7-12. The multi-purpose facility is used daily in chapels, food service/lunch program, assemblies, student groups and parent meetings. Since opening, the lives of thousands of students have been changed in chapel alone. Physical expansion and enhancements are sorely needed in this area of the Academy.

Capital – $2.2 million

• Lower School Expansion – The Lower School opened in August 2002 and has since served almost 5,000 students. Strategic planning has identified a need for enhanced classroom space for students in grades pre-kindergarten to first and a multi-purpose facility that could be used for chapels, assemblies, student groups and parent meetings.

Capital – $3.3 million

• Campus Life Enhancement – Community can be enhanced by improving the physical environment. Strategic plans call for increased attention to the aesthetic value of the campus, the renovation of existing walking plazas, landscaping, and works of art for a place that promotes community. The Academy will continue to develop outdoor venues that enhance campus life and provide for expanded student life activities.

Annual – $500,000 (annual amount varies)