WHAT WE FUND
Your Donations at Work
Academic & Arts Enrichment
College & Career Preparedness
Mental Health & Wellness
“Continuing to support small class sizes, college/career counseling, and access to technology is an advantage that SHSEF gives Sequoia students. With the additional funds raised last year, we will make this year one of empowerment and transformation for our students and families.”
—Sean Priest, Sequoia HS Principal
For details on fund allocation, see the Annual Report below.
Academic & Arts Enrichment
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Enriching Academics
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Reduced class sizes for freshman core subjects
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Support for High Level IB Classes
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After School Math Tutoring
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Summer Bridge English and Math Enrichment
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Raven Report Newspaper
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Accelerated Geometry Summer Class
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Teacher and Student Mini-Grants
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Department Grants
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Media Center Research Materials
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JAVA Programming Classes (funded by a grant from Oracle)
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New equipment for Sequoia’s Chemistry Lab
Lifting up the Arts
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Supplies for Visual Arts (IB Art, Painting, Ceramics, Photography)
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Instrument Repair and Replacement
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Performing Arts A/V Equipment Upgrades (Drama, Choir, Dance)
College & Career Preparedness
Supporting Dreams for the Future
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Additional Credentialed College Counselor
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On-campus SAT for Seniors
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On-campus PSAT for Juniors
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Freshman College Day and Visits
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Multi-day College Trip for AVID Students
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Release time for teachers to write college recommendations
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Professional Development & Training
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Conferences for College Counselors
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Funding for College counselors to visit schools & promote Sequoia students
Mental Health & Wellness
Supporting Students & Families
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Additional Mental Health Counselor
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Teen Resource Center Health and Wellness Programs
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Parent Education Speaker Series
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Family Center support funds + operations funding support
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PTSA Operational Funding
Annual Report
WHAT DID YOU FUND LAST 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.
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Download Fall 2023 Impact Report
Download Fall 2022 Impact Report
Download Fall 2021 Impact Report
* The 2023-2024 Campaign runs 7/1/23 – 6/30/24 to fund programs and staff in the 2024-2025 school year.