Grants

Parents:

Each year the Foundation invites teachers and administrators to apply for grants that enhance the educational experience of SHS students.

All grants are discussed by the Foundation Board of Directors and must be approved by a majority vote.

Any unused funds are saved by the Foundation so that it can periodically implement major infrastructure projects that require more funding than we can raise from donations in a single school year.

The Foundation has traditionally focused on capital equipment and facilities. More recently we have expanded into funding programs and services for the social and emotional support of students, for example, our yearly grant to have CASSY therapists on campus.

Grants awarded in the past few years are listed below. If you have any questions, please contact [email protected].

Thank you for your support!

Teachers:

The Foundation welcomes you to apply for grants funded by our generous donors. Your application should include the results you expect to achieve related to improving learning outcomes, as well as how you will evaluate/measure that improvement.

Grants should be for items for which you could find NO alternative funding sources, e.g., department funds, district funding / bond measures.

The Foundation and PTSO use a common application system. After you submit your application we will decide which organization is best suited to fund your grant. Typically the Foundation funds capital equipment and larger purchases whereas the PTSO funds consumables and smaller purchases.

Note that for computer equipment you will be redirected to the LGSUHSD Director of Instructional Technology's application.

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2024-2025 Grants

CBI Program Music Teacher 2024-2025
Therapy dog program for wellness center 2024-2025

2023-2024 Grants

Power supplies for Physics lab
Ware cart and pottery wheel for the ceramics room
Printing cost, cameras, and printer for Journalism program
Teacher conference of National Council for Social Studies (Joint sponsorship with PTSO and School Administration)
CNC Fixtures accessories for Engineering lab (STEM)
Buzzer system for Science Bowl (Science)
Pilot Therapy Dog Program in SHS Wellness Center
Cameras for Digital Photo Class (Visual Arts)
Cameras for SHSTV (Visual Arts)
Computers for Marching Band
Clothing racks and table saw for Drama club
Classroom furniture upgrade - batch 5
Parcel tax Measure A support
Music stand for music programs
Audio system for the gym
GameReady exercise machines for the fitness center
College Kickstart Trial Package
Teacher stipend for recommendation letters

2022-2023 Grants

Printer for Performing Arts classes
New scoreboards for the Soccer and Baseball fields (cost-shared with Sports Boosters)
iPad Pros with Apple pencils and cases for digital arts projects in Visual Arts classes
Rowing machines and Nordic Skiing machines for PE classes
Seven trash/recycling/composting stations to help our school "Go Green"
Eight portable, large, digital clocks for use in SAT and AP testing rooms
Ten automated external defibrillators (AED's) for installation across the campus
New furniture for three more classrooms
Anatomical models for use in Anatomy and Biology classes
48 music stands and 2 music stand carts for Music classes
Teacher stipends for writing college letters of recommendation

2021-2022 Grants

TRX suspension systems for PE classes
Garden renovation supplies for ASSIST program
College Board approved testing tables to increase seats available for standardized tests (SAT, AP, etc.)
Lighting console for McAfee Center to support switch to LED lighting for Theater, Music, and community events
Outdoor tables to provide more lunch and break seating for students
Funding to publish Soundings art and literary magazine showcasing student work
Four rolling bleachers for student events (so ASB no longer has to rent them)
Funding for an SHS group of administrators, teachers, students, and parents to attend Stanford's Challenge Success Conference
Teacher stipends for writing college letters of recommendation
Teacher stipends for writing summer internship letters of recommendation
Two days of summer professional development for teachers
Display panels to publicly show the work of MAP and Visual Arts students
Graduation yard signs for Class of 2022
New furniture for 7 regular classrooms and 5 science classrooms
CASSY therapists (cost-shared with LGSUHSD)
TalkSpace online 24/7 therapy program

2020-2021 Grants

PCR and CO2 Lab Equipment for Biology
JSTOR Database subscription for English and Social Studies
Face Masks for Teacher Welcome Back Bags
eHallpass Teacher Training
Calculators for Math Classes
New furniture for 10 classrooms
CASSY therapists (cost-shared with LGSUHSD)
TalkSpace online 24/7 therapy program

2019-2020 Grants

Stipend for Service Learning Coordinator (cost-shared with Los Gatos High School's Foundation)
Guest Instructors for SHSTV
New Robotics Motors and Sensors for STEM Classes
iPad Pro and Pencil for STEM Class Teacher
iPad Pros and Pencils for Math Teachers
New Fitness Equipment for Physical Education Classes
Anatomy Clay Learning System for Science Classes
Microbit Programming Kit for STEM Classes
Sources of Strength Program for Suicide Prevention
New Furniture for 4 Classrooms (our first step in a campus-wide furniture replacement project)
CASSY Therapists (cost-shared with LGSUHSD)
HAERT social/emotional learning program delivered during Tutorial periods in fall 2020
4 days of Teacher Training focused on remote learning during summer 2020
Teacher Stipend for writing Recommendation Letters during summer 2020

2018-2019 Grants

Portable curtains for school events (Winter Formal, Benefit Fashion Show, Grad Night, etc.)
Ice maker for Health Department
Training and stipend for Link Crew instructors (cost-shared with PTSO)
Dance teacher for PE and Special Education
Calculators for Math
Pugmill for recycling clay in Art
30 iPads and 6 iPad pencils for History
10 iPad Pros for Art
iPad Communication App for Special Education
2 DSLR cameras for MAP
Wireless smart carts for Science
3 CASSY therapists (cost-shared with LGSUHSD)
36 Chromebooks with cart and printer for English
Training program for Leadership students
Gift cards for ASB student and teacher rewards/recognition
Registration, robot shipping, and staff travel to world championships for Robotics Club
Rocket materials and staff travel to national championships for Rocketry Club
Close budget shortfall in Sports program (cost-shared with Sport Boosters)
Close budget shortfall in student transportation to Homecoming game at Levi's Stadium
Close budget shortfall in Benefit Fashion Show

2017-2018 Grants

Campus beautification project
2 CASSY therapists (cost-shared with LGSUHSD)
Breaking Down the Walls program
Newsbank annual subscription for Library
Stipend for Service Learning Coordinator (cost-shared with Los Gatos High School)
Email client program for Special Education
Backup hard drives for Math
Tripods and audio equipment for MAP
Cameras, tripods, and mics for Media Arts
Cameras and laptops for Visual Performing Arts
Laptops in testing center for Special Education

2016-2017 Grants

Furniture for Tutoring Center
10 Macbook Air laptops for Art
DSLR cameras and Macbooks for Digital Photography
2 CASSY therapists (cost-shared with LGSUHSD)
Stipend for Service Learning Coordinator (cost-shared with Los Gatos High School)
Chromebooks and cart for English
Desktop computers for Special Education
Newsbank annual subscription for Library
Grade calculation program for Aeries
Macbook Air laptops, cart, and printer for Social Studies
Graphing calculators for Math
Macbooks for MAP

2015-2016 Grants

Upgraded technology in Room 304 and main office conference rooms
New computer lab for World Languages
35 laptops, printer, and cart for English
MakerGear 3D printer for STEM
Classroom laptops for Math
Classroom laptops for Science
15 Chromebooks and cart for Social Studies
Newsbank annual subscription for Library
Awning for Sports Plaza