Wheaton Christian Grammar School

The current Wheaton Christian Grammar School Capital Campaign is called Opening Doors. Opening Doors is a capital campaign which will allow Wheaton Christian Grammar School (WCGS) to construct new facilities to meet the needs of students and their families today and for the future. This new building will further our efforts at becoming the leading K-8 educational institution in the western suburbs of Chicago.

Why is the campaign necessary?

The WCGS campaign is critical for three primary reasons:

Our program has outgrown our facilities, and there is no room for expansion on the existing site.

The current buildings are outdated and consistently in need of repair.

A new facility will provide substantial enhancements to our educational programs, art and music programs and athletic facilities.

What makes WCGS so unique at this time?

Today's parents are often looking for a school which will reinforce their Christian beliefs and values. At WCGS, parents find a school willing and equipped to partner with them to nurture and prepare their children for the world outside their love and care. Our goal is to come alongside the parents and give children an academic and spiritual foundation based on a relationship with Christ and a strong biblical worldview.

• Additional classrooms to accommodate three sections of students in all grades K-8.
  
• Separate wing for upper grades.
  
• Technologically-equipped classrooms, computer labs and learning center.
  
• Acoustically-engineered auditorium/cafeteria for daily lunches, chapels, assemblies, and special student performances.
  
• Acoustically-engineered music classrooms for instrumental and vocal classes.
  
• 3,000 square-foot library and learning center.
  
• 8,800 square-foot gymnasium.
  
• Sufficient driveway access points and parking spaces to relieve traffic congestion at pickup and drop-off times.
  
• Expanded field space to provide safe playgrounds for lower grades and multiple athletic fields for upper grades.

• Modern, energy-efficient facility with state-of-the art safety and communication equipment.
  
• Adequate space for special academic services including the Kaleidoscope Program and Reading Resource Center.

• Modern, energy-efficient facility with state-of-the art safety and communication equipment.
  
• Adequate space for special academic services including the Kaleidoscope Program and Reading Resource Center.

Where will the proposed new facility be located?

The new building will be constructed on a 35-acre plot in the Village of Winfield, (north of Geneva Rd. and west of Gary Ave.), just 2.5 miles from our current location.

Who approved the OPENING DOORS campaign?

After much prayer and careful study, the board of Wheaton Christian Grammar School approved the campaign to relocate and build a new facility. Since that time, the Village of Winfield has given permission to Wheaton Christian Grammar School to construct the proposed building on the site.

What is the goal of the OPENING DOORS campaign?

The total costs for the OPENING DOORS campaign is approximately $22 million to cover the purchase of the land and the construction of the new facility.

What are the school's current sources of support?

Support for WCGS comes from parents, board members, tuition, and the generous gifts of friends and alumni.

Has the Wheaton Christian Grammar School had a capital campaign recently?

No, Wheaton Christian Grammar School has not conducted a capital campaign recently. Our current facility is over 50 years old. The six temporary classrooms were provided through surplus in our operating budget.

Who is being asked to participate?

The entire WCGS family of teachers, staff, parents, students, friends, alumni, current and past board members is being asked to participate in the campaign. We also will be reaching out to others in the community including area churches, Christian businesses, foundations, and associates.