Supporting Us
ACTUAL INVOLVEMENT
For K.C.S to be successful, parents must be involved. The following opportunities for involvement are available.
A. GENERAL MINISTRY -- Such services as prayer, financial support, and periodic assistance in such activities as field trips, work days, fund raisers, etc.
B. SPECIFIC MINISTRY -- The Lord calls some to specific on-going ministry such as:
1. Coaching a team--If you have an area of special
expertise and the time flexibility to teach or coach, we encourage
you to contact the administration and/or athletic director about
ministering to the KCS students in that area.
2. Aiding on a regular basis in the classroom.
3. Substitute teaching--if you have a teaching credential and/or classroom teaching experience, we encourage you to place your name on our substitute teaching list. This may be done at the front office. You will be paid for your service, though our pay schedule is not as high as it is in the public schools.
4. Host an International Student--This is a great way to help the school and enrich your family. Plus, many years KCS offers incentives such as tuition benefits. Some international students are able to pay up to $1000 per month to hosting families. For 2008-2009 school year incentive information click HERE!. Contact Pamela Hanson (our International Student Coordinator), if you are interested.
5. KCS Boosters--This group of parents and staff members help raise funds for KCS athletics. They usually meet monthly. Their meetings dates are published in the "Crusader's Echo".
6. Mother's Ministry--in one of the longest standing ministries at KCS. Basically they prepare and serve hot lunches to KCS students. There is always a great need for willing and able fathers and mothers to involve themselves in this worthwhile food service ministry to our students.
7. Library--there is always a need for library volunteers. If you enjoy reading, processing books, or ministering to students in a literary way, please contact the KCS office and we will arrange a meeting between you and the KCS librarians regarding the possibility of ministry in this area.
8. KCS Thrift Store--the most productive fund raising ministry at KCS is the KCS Thrift Store ministry. Actually there are two thrift stores...one in Lemoore and another in Hanford. This ministry also has the greatest need for volunteers since a great volume of goods donated to the stores must be processed on an on-going basis. You may inquire about volunteering in the thrift store ministry directly at either store, or at the KCS office.
9. PTF (Parent/Teacher Fellowship)--These meetings are intended to give parents an opportunity to learn more about what is going on at the school, to communicate their concerns to the staff, and to get to know the teachers.
C. K.C.S. DEVELOPMENT (BOARD DIRECTED) COMMITTEES -- there
are typically four board chaired subcommittees that parents are
encouraged to serve on. If you are interested in serving in any
of these areas, please inquire at the KCS office (receptionist)
for more information.2. Aiding on a regular basis in the classroom.
3. Substitute teaching--if you have a teaching credential and/or classroom teaching experience, we encourage you to place your name on our substitute teaching list. This may be done at the front office. You will be paid for your service, though our pay schedule is not as high as it is in the public schools.
4. Host an International Student--This is a great way to help the school and enrich your family. Plus, many years KCS offers incentives such as tuition benefits. Some international students are able to pay up to $1000 per month to hosting families. For 2008-2009 school year incentive information click HERE!. Contact Pamela Hanson (our International Student Coordinator), if you are interested.
5. KCS Boosters--This group of parents and staff members help raise funds for KCS athletics. They usually meet monthly. Their meetings dates are published in the "Crusader's Echo".
6. Mother's Ministry--in one of the longest standing ministries at KCS. Basically they prepare and serve hot lunches to KCS students. There is always a great need for willing and able fathers and mothers to involve themselves in this worthwhile food service ministry to our students.
7. Library--there is always a need for library volunteers. If you enjoy reading, processing books, or ministering to students in a literary way, please contact the KCS office and we will arrange a meeting between you and the KCS librarians regarding the possibility of ministry in this area.
8. KCS Thrift Store--the most productive fund raising ministry at KCS is the KCS Thrift Store ministry. Actually there are two thrift stores...one in Lemoore and another in Hanford. This ministry also has the greatest need for volunteers since a great volume of goods donated to the stores must be processed on an on-going basis. You may inquire about volunteering in the thrift store ministry directly at either store, or at the KCS office.
9. PTF (Parent/Teacher Fellowship)--These meetings are intended to give parents an opportunity to learn more about what is going on at the school, to communicate their concerns to the staff, and to get to know the teachers.
D. GOVERNING MINISTRY -- The Lord calls a few into the ministry of the School Board. School Board members have demonstrated a heart for the ministry over a period of time and are led of the Lord to apply. The Board usually meets on the second Tuesday of each month beginning at 5:30 p.m. and the meetings are open to any interested parents. Parents with concerns, suggestions, etc., are encouraged to contact the person who can do the most to alleviate the concern or incorporate the suggestion. If concern persists, then the administration and Board are more than willing to hear a concern, investigate, and proceed to the Biblical solution.
FUNDRAISING and FINANCIAL CONTRIBUTIONS
A. FUNDRAISING EVENTS -- We have pretty well eliminated general fundraisers for the school, however various sub-groups within the school have fund raising activities. Examples include the athletic department's fireworks stands and the Scholarship program's Golf Marathon.
B. SCRIP PROGRAM -– KCS has an ongoing scrip program that generates money for the school without actual costs to the school families. KCS can receive from 1 percent to 15 percent of the cost of items families normally buy from the stores they routinely patronize. Additionally, families using more than a specific value of script can receive direct tuition discounts. Inquire about the scrip program at the front office or contact Carey Hinch.
C. DIRECT DONATIONS –- KCS is an official non-profit corporation and therefore donations are tax-deductible. For those who desire the additional potential benefits, there is also a KCS foundation. Non-cash donations can be accommodated. Lastly, KCS has a professional estate planner available to help optimize the benefits of donating for everyone concerned (KCS, donor, heirs, etc.)