Who is the MVLA High School Foundation?

The Mountain View - Los Altos (MVLA) High School Foundation was established to support the MVLA Union High School District. We solicit donations from parents, community members, and businesses to fund academic programs at local high schools. The Foundation’s Board of Directors is elected yearly, and is comprised of parent and community volunteers. Their time and energy enable the Foundation to maintain extremely low operating expenses, so more of every dollar donated goes directly to student programs.

Why is the Foundation Needed?

Educational funding from the state continues to decrease, even as student needs grow. Although our district has streamlined operations, inadequate funding challenges our high schools to deliver the top-notch education our community values. The Foundation provides resources for district-wide academic programs which cannot be funded by individual schools or groups such as PTSAs. If not for Foundation funding, these valuable programs would not be
available to our students.

What Does the Foundation Fund?

The Foundation works with the school district to determine which academic programs provide the greatest value to the most students. Contributions are then put to work across MVLA campuses, reaching students in every grade. About half of the funds are put into classrooms to reduce class sizes and provide instructional technologies and online access to grades and assignments.

Approximately a quarter of the funds go to enhance learning opportunities outside the classroom in Tutorial centers and for expanded library hours and resources.

The remaining donations are focused on assisting students and their families during the college application process by funding administrative staff in our schools’ College and Career Centers, as well as PSAT fees, staff training, research resources, speakers, and software programs.

How Can I Help?

The Foundation has committed to raising $1,000,000 for programs in the 2011-2012 school year.

To meet this goal, we request a donation of $1,000 per student. We hope parents will consider the value of Foundation-sponsored programs in their student's high school experience, and will step up to support the community.

We need everyone's participation to meet our goal, and the contribution of each family makes a difference.

Interested in Volunteering? Working with the Foundation is a great way to stay involved in your child's education as they move through the high school years. We are always looking for parents and community members to serve on our Foundation Board and on various committees. Send us an email and tell us what your talents & interests are, and we'll be in touch!

Where / How Do I Donate?

The MVLA High School Foundation is a California Nonprofit Public Benefit 501(c)3 corporation (tax ID number 94 2848 246), and all donations are tax-deductible. We gladly accept contributions of cash, or by check or credit card.

You can securely donate online. Visit our Donation page.
You can mail a donation to MVLA High School Foundation, P.O. Box 1146, Los Altos, CA 94023-1146.
You can set up recurring payments from your bank account using your bank's online bill pay system.

If you have questions, please call 650.940.4670 to talk to an MVLA High School Foundation member directly.

When Do You Need My Donation?

We ask for your donations now! Contributions will be put to work immediately benefiting this year’s students.

What if I Can't Donate the Suggested Amount?

Each family's situation is unique, and often it is not possible to donate the amount per student that we suggest. We gratefully accept donations in any amount, and encourage you to donate whatever amount you feel is appropriate. No donation is too small, and each one is vitally important in helping us reach our fundraising goals.

PROGRAM FUNDING

TOTAL AMOUNT PLEDGED for 2011-2012: $1,000,000

INSTRUCTIONAL SUPPORT

Reduced class sizes for freshman English and entry-level Math - $360,000
Coordintors for Tutorial Centers offering academic aid for students - $170,000

ACADEMIC INFRASTRUCTURE

Classroom textbooks - $150,000
Extended hours for libraries - $60,000
SIS online access to class assignments, grades, graduation status - $35,000

COLLEGE AND CAREER PREPARATION

Coordinators for College / Career Centers - $170,000
Naviance software to provide guidance for college applications - $24,000
PSAT test fees for sophomores and juniors - $23,000
Presentations on college-related topics for parents and students - $8,000