FAQS

  • Why not continue to raise the full $50M?

    We believe that God orders our steps and we operate within His provision. We are grateful for the generosity of families leading to the $20M pledged. With no clear path to raise an additional $30M our community would be perpetually fundraising, perhaps for years. Construction would be delayed until the full $50M was pledged. By phasing the fund raising we can begin Phase 1 construction as soon as the process allows.

  • Why not take out a $30M loan and complete the entire Campus Master Plan?

    Currently, Regents does not have debt and therefore 0% of tuition dollars are used to service debt. This is a gift given to us from the families who came before. The choice now to take a loan of that size would punish future families with increased tuition.

  • Will Regents use debt financing to pay for the buildings?

    While there will be construction loans, the school’s goal is to operate without debt. To learn more about Regents finances, please view our latest Annual Report and the 2023-2024 Finance Fact Sheet.

  • Why focus on the Fine Arts building?

    There is very little dedicated fine arts space on our campus, a program that involves over 95% of our students. Lack of dedicated space places great strain on our facilities and facility team and displaces both athletics and Grammar physical education. Pragmatically, construction on Phase 1 at the back of campus will be far less disruptive than Phase 2 on the plaza.

  • When will Phase 2 begin?

    Once Phase 1 construction is complete, the Board will reevaluate the timeline for Phase 2 fundraising.

  • What would the new timeline look like?

    Our goal is to have all city permitting and architectural work completed in time to begin construction Summer 2025 to minimize disruption to our campus.

  • Will the costs of new buildings increase my tuition?

    Our priority is people over buildings. We cannot bring our campus to full maturity at the cost of losing families due to tuition increases associated with increased operational costs. It is the Regents Board of Directors’ goal to fully fund construction of new facilities and pay for increased operating costs through community contributions.

  • Will we be increasing the number of students? Do these construction plans include the addition of more classrooms?

    Our current enrollment will remain roughly the same. The goal is not to increase the student body but to provide facilities to meet the needs of the students we currently have. With new buildings, we will have better space for students to learn, perform, compete, and play.