What We Fund

CAF raises funds to support Carlmont students beyond what’s available from the state and other funding sources.

Our fundraising always supports the following school year, because Carlmont High School must know the funds available before they can allocate budget and hire the necessary staff.

Smaller class sizes and more class choices

Almost two thirds of the funds raised by CAF are dedicated to reducing class sizes and offering class choices that otherwise wouldn’t be available. For the 2024-2025 school year, CAF funded a total of 21 additional class sections.

Guidance counselors and mental health support

Funding for two additional counselors on campus brings more focus on the “whole student,” from academic advising to mental health support. In addition, CAF is working with Carlmont to support the new Wellness Center, which will provide ongoing mental health support as well as drop-in support.

College and career prep

CAF supports multiple programs that help Carlmont students discover their passions, prepare for college, and find their paths beyond high school. In addition to counselors, CAF funds dedicated college and career assistance as well as college application essay support to help our students navigate the admissions process.

Individual academic support

In addition to fully funding the Academic Support Center tutoring programs, which provide daily one-on-one support, CAF funds the PSAT for all juniors and academic scholarships for graduating seniors.

Innovative programs and arts

Your donations directly support our teachers’ productivity and creativity in a number of ways. We provide funding assistance for the Biotech Institute, Sojourn to the Past, and Leadership Program. In addition, funding assistance for instrumental music, vocal music, media, and digital arts makes additional art options available at Carlmont. Teacher mini-grants bring new ideas to life, jointly funded with the Carlmont PTSA. Finally, CAF supports teachers with funds for inter-departmental collaboration as well as classroom supplies for subjects from physics to ceramics.

Quick facts

CAF grants for the 2025-26 school year

In the 2025-26 school year, more than 75% of CAF grants paid for the salaries of teachers and staff.

Smaller class sizes and more class choices

Guidance counselors and mental health support

College and career prep

Individual academic support

Innovative programs and arts

Quick facts

CAF grants for the 2025-26 school year

Learn more

CAF-PTSA Enrichment Grants

Strategic Plan 2023-28

Annual Reports

Funding FAQs