2011-12 Programs Funded

2011-2012 programs funded

IMPROVING THE CLASSROOM EXPERIENCE WITH CLASS–SIZE REDUCTION ($525,343)  29%
This year, the Foundation has been able to expand the class–size reduction program to include 32 additional sections of core subjects-English, Social Studies, Math, Science and Foreign Language, as well as popular electives like Journalism and Choral, allowing smaller sections for over 150 classes.

English

  • 2 sections AS English I
  • 2 sections AS English II
  • 1 section English II
  • 1 section English III

Social Studies

  • 2 sections World Studies 1
  • 1 section World Studies 3
  • 1 section World Studies 3 SDAIE
  • 1 section World Studies 3 LEP
  • 1 section Western Civ
  • 2 sections US History
  • 1 section AP US History

Foreign Language

  • 2 sections Spanish I
  • 2 sections Spanish II
  • 1 section Spanish NS

Math

  • 1 section Geometry 9
  • 1 section Geometry 10
  • 1 section Statistics

Science

  • 2 sections Biology 9
  • 1 section Biology 10
  • 2 sections Astronomy
  • 2 sections Environmental Science

ELECTIVES

  • 1 section Journalism
  • 1 section Choral

PRESERVING & EXPANDING M–A’S BROAD CURRICULUM ($671, 315) 36%
This year 7 elective courses will be funded by the Foundation, including M-A’s new Orchestra, AP Latin, AP French, Yearbook, and Drama. In addition, the Foundation provides funds for other classes to ensure that resources are in place to improve the educational experience for students.

Funding for elective classes

  • Orchestra
  • AP Latin
  • AP French
  • AVID
  • Yearbook
  • Drama
  • Stagecraft

Funding for other courses

  • Equipment for new Media Arts Building to be ready for 2012-13 school year
  • New! 9th Grade Elective Wheel
  • Instructional Aides for Math and EL
  • Readers for English & Social Studies
  • Summer AP Calculus AB
  • Summer Honors Institute
  • Summer Academy Science
  • Summer AVID Math
  • AVID College Visit Trip
  • AVID Tutors
  • Library materials
  • Library extended hours
  • Drama productions
  • Guitar and Choral supplies
  • Theater Tech Club

INVESTING IN EXCELLENT TEACHERS ($121,500) 7%
The Foundation provides funds to enable teachers to collaborate with department colleagues to strengthen curriculum, and to participate in teacher-training and continuing education programs. The Foundation is pleased to welcome new teachers to M-A with a check to help defray classroom set-up costs and to recognize excellence in teaching thru the presentation of teacher awards.

  • Professional development for M-A faculty
      —Two-time award-winning Professional Development Program for M-A faculty
      —Summer Faculty Week: teachers meet to collaborate and prepare for the year ahead
      —Continuing education (courses, conferences)
      —Collaboration with department colleagues
      —In-service training
  • Teacher Awards (monthly Impact Awards, annual Teaching, Classified Staff & Leadership Awards)
  • New-Teacher Welcome checks for classroom supplies

PROVIDING EXCELLENT COLLEGE & CAREER PREP ($265,185) 14%
The Foundation supports college counseling and resources, including a College Information Specialist and SAT prep classes.

  • 2 Guidance Counselors
  • College Information Specialist overtime
  • College & Career Center assistant
  • SAT prep class
  • SAT subject exam classes
  • Release time for teachers to write letters of recommendation

SUPPORTING CRITICAL PROGRAMS & SERVICES ($258,950) 14%
The Foundation supports salaries and a wide-range of classes and programs that reflect student interest and the administration’s priorities.

  • Student Support Coordinator
  • Parent Ed Coordinator
  • Leadership Coordinator
  • Theater Manager
  • Adolescent Counseling Services
  • After-School Homework Center
  • Compass Program


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