Giving Back

Tuition alone does not cover the full cost
of a Lerner School education.

A Jewish community day school education does more than prepare students for middle school — it passes on Jewish text, prayer and culture and promotes Jewish identity. From preschool through 5th grade, these teachings are interwoven throughout the school day. For these reasons, Jewish community day schools cost more to operate than other schools, and the Lerner School is no different. Our integrated program means additional Judaic studies teachers and extra planning time for all teachers to fully integrate the curriculum.

Gifts to the Annual Fund help us close this gap.

They allow us to keep our tuition within reach of most families without compromising the very reason students come to our school — the quality of our education.

Working to Close the Gap: The 2007-2008 Facts

Cost to educate a child at the Lerner School:

$13,030

Tuition:

$9,050

Percentage of families receiving financial assistance:

30%

Tuition & fees revenue allocated for financial aid:

13% of elementary budget

2007 Financial Assistance allocation from the Durham-Chapel Hill Jewish Federation:

$39,000

View our 2006-2007 Annual Report

Click here to download a pdf of the report.

Ways to Give

Make a Secure Credit Card donation through PayPal

Send a Pledge or Cash Donation

Mail a pledge form or cash gift to the Lerner School office. Please note that all pledges must be paid by June 15, 2008.

Donate Appreciated Stock

Contact Ivy Wingate, Director of Development: email or call 919-286-5517 ext. 27

Ask your Employer to match your gift

Complete your employer’s matching gift form and submit it to the Lerner School office.

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