Mammoth Schools NOW Education

Foundation

An IRS 501(c)(3) Organization

Mission

The mission of the Mammoth Schools NOW Education Foundation is to enhance educational excellence in the public schools of Mammoth Lakes through partnerships and fundraising to support programs that improve school culture, facilities, and academic flexibility.

History/Support

In 2009, The Gregory Family donated $250,000 for the inception of the Independent Study Center at MHS which increased class offerings and academic flexibility for all students

Recently approved funding for Online Assessment Reporting System which facilitates the collection, reporting, and analysis of periodic student assessment

Support for the MES Dual Immersion Interns Will be supporting the MMS College/ Career

Fair

Board of Directors

A dedicated, volunteer Board of committed parents and community members: Shanna Bissonette Kristy Williams Dan Dawson Bonnie Gregory Jennifer Peckenpaugh Lea Ann Eller Julie Thompson Stephanie Stanton Pamela Bold Rich Boccia Gloria Vasquez

District Snapshot

ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE INDEX (API)

ENROLLMENT BY ETHNICITY

School White Hispanic Other Total

MES 223 = 41%

306 = 56%

16 = 3%

545

MMS 103 = 42%

129 = 53%

13 = 5%

245

MHS 152 = 49%

141 = 46%

16 = 5%

309

SHS 11 = 44%

14 = 56%

0 25

Totals 489 = 44%

590 = 52%

45 = 4%

1124

School 2009 Base

2009-2010

Growth

2010 Base

District 758 13 771

MES 773 0 773

MMS 784 15 799

MHS 716 33 749

Steady Strides in Improvement Mammoth Middle School was awarded

California Distinguished School Award in 2009

The Mammoth High School is eligible to apply for the same honor this year

Newsweek Magazine ranked Mammoth High School in the top 4% of high schools in the United States last year. (Based on percentage of students taking and passing AP exams).

SAT Scores & College Readiness

Senior Enrollment

Number Tested

Percent Tested

Reading Average

Math Average

Writing Average

Total Score >

1500

Total % > 1500

MUSD 84 36 42.86% 553 534 537 23 63.89%

MCOE 121 46 38.02% 538 524 524 26 56.52%

STATE 473,671 164,275 34.68% 495 513 494 80,364 48.92%

MHSCounty

State

Students earning their University of California

A-G requirements MHS, 2009 = 41 %, 2010 = 56%CA State-wide average = 35.3

Challenges

Percent Proficient English Language Arts = 56% Mathematics = 56.4%

Local Education Agency Wide 50.2% 50.9%

Hispanic 28.9% 32.0%

White 78.4% 75.4%

Socioeconomically Disadvantaged

31.8% 34.5%

English Learners 24.8% 29.0%

Students with Disabilities 23.9% 29.8%

Goals

In working closely with the MUSD, the Foundation is hoping to supplement programs and instruction in the following areas: Language Pathways College and Career Exploration Academic Flexibility and Increased Class

Offerings Music & Arts Technology

Fundraising

During our Inaugural Fund Drive we are asking every parent to commit to their child’s education

We are asking community members and second-home owners to commit to their community

The Mammoth Mountain Community Foundation has committed their support

Collaborating on Wine Auction event with Mammoth Lakes Foundation during the Blue Sky Festival

Excellence in public schools requires community support

Nationwide trend towards development of Educational Foundations to support public schools with private funding

Mutual benefit -- community involvement = good schools = higher property values

We have a committed and involved parent group who values education

Our business community is very generous of our school site organizations

Together We Can Make a Difference

Engaged

Students

Dedicated Parents

Invested Community

Quality

Administrator

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Pursuing excellence in public education in Mammoth Lakes