Contribution to Carmel (GAP Drive) 2012-2013

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YOUR PARTNERSHIP

WHAT IS THE CONTRIBUTION TO CARMEL (GAP) DRIVE?

  The drive is a partnership with our parents that . . . 

• Creates a greater margin of excellence for our students.

• Bridges the difference or “GAP” between what tuition covers and what it actually costs to educate our students. 

  
 WHO GIVES TO THE DRIVE?

• The drive is Mount Carmel Academy’s parents’ annual giving drive.

• The amount that each family gives is a personal decision.  We ask that you give what you can.  There is no amount too small and no amount too large.  All gifts,  regardless of size, make a difference and are greatly appreciated.

• Our goal is 100% participation.

• Gifts to the drive are tax deductible to the extent allowed by law.

  YOUR GIFT

WHEN DO I GIVE?

Select one of the three options for making your pledge or gift:

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  • • • • •  Turn your pledge or gift in on Book Day, August 13, or

          •  Return your pledge or gift to the Office of Institutional Advancement, 7027 Milne Boulevard, New Orleans, LA 70124-2395, or

          •   Make your pledge or gift online here.

We ask that all GAP pledges be returned by October 15.   However, pledge payments may be made in installments through June 15, 2013.

HOW DO I GIVE?

 The 2012-2013 Contribution to Carmel Drive begins in July 2012 and runs through the end of the fiscal year, June 15, 2013. Structure your payment plan to make it convenient for you:

•  Make a gift now or

•  Pledge now and pay in installments throughout the year with the final payment due by June 15, 2013

•  Make your pledge and gift online here.

WHAT ARE THE METHODS OF PAYMENT?

• Cash, check, or credit card

• Stock (for more information, 504.288.7626, ext. 134)

MATCHING GIFTS

You may be able to double or triple your gift to Mount Carmel Academy if you and/or your spouse are employed by a company that participates in a Matching Gift Program.  Please check with your company for the required form and send it with your gift as soon as possible.

 YOUR GIFT AT WORK

 A few of the many ways your gift facilitates a greater margin of excellence for our students . . . 

• Mount Carmel Academy is one of 12 recipients of the 2012 Catholic Schools for Tomorrow "Innovations in Education" Award from Today's Catholic Teacher and the only school chosen within the Archdiocese of New Orleans.

• Mount Carmel Academy is among the Top 50 Catholic High Schools in the United States and the only one in New Orleans.

• We provide a teacher-student ratio of 1:10 and class sizes ranging from 14 to 20.

• We provide the latest in technology for a 21 century curriculum.

•  We feature a fully staffed Guidance Department with eight counselors and full-time College Scholarship Coordinator.

• Our Class of 2012 was awarded $18+ million in scholarships.

• 95% of our graduates receive merit-based and TOPs scholarships.

 Thank you for your prayers, partnership and support!

  Online Pledge Card