2009-10 Programs Funded

Improving the Classroom Experience with Class–Size Reduction ($460,000)
This year, the Foundation has been able to expand the class–size reduction program to include 24 additional sections of English, Social Studies, Math, Science and Foreign Language, allowing smaller sections for hundreds of students.

English

  • 3 sections AS English II

Social Studies

  • 4 sections World Studies I
  • 2 sections World Studies 3
  • 3 sections U.S. History

Foreign Language

  • 1 section AP Spanish
  • 1 section Spanish I

Math

  • 2 sections Geometry 9
  • 2 sections Geometry 10

Science

  • 1 section AP Physics
  • 2 sections Astronomy
  • 2 sections Biology 9
  • 1 section Biology 10

Preserving & Expanding M–A’s Strong Curriculum ($211,000)
The Foundation funds classes based on M–A’s administrative input that are in danger of being cancelled by the district, including advanced foreign language and electives such as yearbook, journalism, and chorus. In addition, the Foundation provides funds for other courses to ensure a wide array of electives are available for M-A students.

Funding for important elective classes

  • AP French Language
  • Latin IV/AP Latin
  • Yearbook
  • Journalism
  • Advanced Drama
  • Guitar II

Funding for other courses

  • Readers for English and Social Studies
  • Summer AP Calculus AB
  • AP Art History
  • Science Dept. equipment
  • Leadership Activities Coordinator
  • Library materials

Investing in Excellent Teachers ($84,000)
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 recognize excellence in the classroom thru the presentation of teacher awards.

  • Professional development for M-A faculty
    • Continuing education (courses, conferences)
    • Collaboration with department colleagues
    • In-service training
    • Release time for observation of other teachers & students
  • Teacher Awards (monthly Impact Awards, annual Teaching, Classified Staff &
    Leadership Awards)
  • New-Teacher Welcome checks for classroom supplies

Providing Excellent College & Career Prep ($98,000)
The Foundation supports college counseling and resources, including a College Information Specialist and SAT prep classes.

  • 6th Guidance Advisor
  • 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 ($161,000)
The Foundation supports salaries and a wide-range of classes and programs that reflect student interest and the administration’s priorities.

  • Dean of Students
  • Student Support Coordinator
  • Spanish translation
  • Testing administrator


Funding for Previous Years
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