WHAT WE FUND
Your Donations at Work
Sequoia High School Education Fund (SHSEF) funds staff, projects, and programs to ensure that every Sequoia student has the opportunity to reach their highest potential. For details on fund allocation, see the Annual Report below.
Academic Enrichment
College and Career Counseling & Programs
Family Support & PTSA
Staff Development
Technology
Visual & Performing Arts
Enriching Academics
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Home Science Kits (NEW)
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Reduced class sizes for freshman core subjects
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Advanced Higher IB Class
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Math Tutoring
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Homework Center
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Summer Bridge English and Math
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Raven Report Newspaper
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Compacted Geometry Summer Class
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Teacher and Student Mini-Grants
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Department Grants
“I'm grateful my daughter has the opportunity to take a college level math course at Sequoia. The after school tutoring provides the support she needs to prepare her to pursue a degree in engineering."
-- Susan S., Parent
Supporting College Dreams
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Credentialed College Counselor (NEW)
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SAT for Seniors (NEW)
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PSAT for Juniors
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Freshman College Day and Visits
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Release time for teachers to write college recommendations
College Commitment Day
Supporting Students and Families
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Teen Resource Center
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Scholarships
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Parent Education Speaker Series
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Emergency Grants
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PTSA Support
Sequoia’s Parent-Teacher Student Association (PTSA) and SHSEF work closely together to ensure there are enough “hands” and “funds” to support community-building, family-strengthening and students’ academic enrichment and success at our school.
Supporting Faculty
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Equity and Diversity Engagement (NEW)
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Professional Development and Training
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Technology Training
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Conferences
"Having the resources provided by the foundation allows myself and my fellow staff members to engage in critical learning and training about the challenges and issues facing educators today." -- Tessa Yeager, Teacher and AVID Program Coordinator
Addressing Technology Needs
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Chromebook (NEW)
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Technology Staff and Maintenance
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Java Class
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Online Media Center
“I believe in the near future, ALL kids should be able to read and write code. Coding will become a daily language that we use to communicate with one another.”
-- Steven Wong, Math & Computer Science Teacher
Lifting up the Arts
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Home Visual Arts Kits (NEW)
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Instrument Repair and Replacement (EXPANDED)
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Performing Arts
“It has been an incredible experience seeing my
student realize his dream of playing in an American
high school band, after only a few years in the US.
Being able to play music has meant the world to him.”
-- Stacy Wenzel, English, ESL & Reading Teacher
Annual Report
WHAT ARE YOU FUNDING IN THE 2022-2023 SCHOOL YEAR?
Generous donors helped us exceed our goal for the 2022-2023 Annual Campaign* with 550+ individual gifts totalling $709,000! With additional grants, community gifts and business partners donations, SHSEF will continue to expand and support critical Sequoia programs and instruction in 2023-24, including a full-time certificated college counselor, a mental health counselor and reduced class sizes.
* The 2023-2024 Campaign runs 7/1/23 – 6/30/24 to fund programs and staff in the 2024-2025 school year.
“Continuing to support small class sizes, college/career counseling, and access to technology is an advantage the SHSEF gives Sequoia students. With the additional funds raised last year, enrichment activities, anti-racist education resources, mental health supports will help make this year one of empowerment and transformation for our students and families.”
-- Sean Priest, Sequoia HS Principal