The Enrichment Grants program is co-funded by CAF and Carlmont Parent Teacher Student Association (PTSA), with a goal to support student enrichment in the classroom.
CAF’S mission with this program is to support the teachers’ endeavors to innovate and enrich their classrooms and programs. The program strives to fund as many requests to the extent feasible with an equitable spread across departments. These grants help students engage with the curriculum, spark connections and conversations, and leave a lasting impression. Thank you to the teachers who applied for these grants to continually make Carlmont a more exciting and interesting place to learn.
The Enrichment Grant program contributions for the 2023-24 school year were $13,880 from CAF and $26,000 from PTSA.
Some of the CAF-PTSA Enrichment Grants for the 2023-24 school year
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Lab Coats for Chemistry
Lab coats get students excited for advanced college-level labs while staying clean and safe.
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Blood Pressure Kits
Hands-on activities emulate the diagnostic role of a doctor/ nurse/ physician’s assistant.
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Journalism Contest Entry Fees
Contest entries give students exposure to professional critiques and build their portfolios.
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Ceramics Class Kiln Equipment
High-end, long-lasting shelves for the kiln which resist glaze dripping.
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Online Math Assessment Tool
Online quiz system with automatic feedback so students can learn through trial and error.
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Annual Cardboard Boat Race
Supplies for a boat-building competition in geometry class.
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AP Biology Labs
Lab supplies to isolate and manipulate the TAS2R38 gene.
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Sweet Statistics
Investigating hypotheses using M&M Candies bags during Statistics classes.
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AVID College Tours
Offered scholarships to cover the costs of touring five colleges through the AVID program.
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Chinese Cultural Enrichment
Funding materials for cultural experiences through hands-on learning.
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Mock Trial Team
Funding competition fees for a realistic, simulated experience of the legal system.