activities · 5
what they do
direct service · 4
- Classroom and Teacher Financial Support ProgramProvides financial support to teachers and classrooms for materials, projects, and special events; has distributed over $49,000 since 2006.
- High School Scholarship Program Targeted Educational ScholarshipsProvides college funding for graduating seniors from Fountain Hills High School; has awarded over $750,000 in scholarships since 1992.
- Student Mentoring Program Youth Mentoring ProgramsOperates a school-year mentoring program for students at Fountain Hills High School, running from September to May. Mentors commit 45 to 60 minutes one day per week during school hours (9 AM to 2 PM), Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday, with over 1,600 students mentored since the program began and 110 mentored in the 2018-2019 school year alone.
- Teacher and Staff Recognition Program Student-Athlete and Educator Recognition ProgramsRecognizes outstanding teachers and staff annually through a peer-nominated award process, honoring their contributions to the education community.
capacity building · 1
- Mentor Training and Orientation Youth Mentoring ProgramsProvides a 2-hour orientation and training session for new mentors as part of its mentoring program.
strategies · 4
how they think
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- Mentorship matching based on academic strengths and student needs mentoringConnects students with mentors by aligning mentor subject-area strengths with student learning needs, using structured teacher-provided instruction to reinforce academic and personal development, especially for at-risk youth.
- Multi-factor holistic scholarship selection holistic scholarship criteriaAwards scholarships using a comprehensive set of criteria—including academics, leadership, financial need, civic engagement, practical arts, athletics, and specific degree plans—to support well-rounded student development and future success.
- Reduce financial barriers and provide enriched learning to advance student potential enriched_learning_and_financial_accessSupports student development by combining enriched learning experiences with financial access initiatives to foster academic growth and leadership skills, particularly for those facing economic challenges.
- Teacher and staff appreciation through recognition awards educator recognition programRecognizes educators who make significant positive impacts on students by implementing an educator recognition program, aiming to affirm and reinforce impactful teaching and staff support.
named programs · 4
what they call their work
Classroom Support
Funds classroom materials, projects, and special events for teachers in the Fountain Hills Unified School District and local charter schools
Mentoring
Volunteer mentoring program for students in grades K-12 at McDowell Mountain Elementary, Fountain Hills Middle School, and Fountain Hills High School
Scholarships
Provides college funding for Fountain Hills High School graduating seniors based on achievement, financial need, and future plans
Teacher-Staff Appreciation Awards
Recognizes and awards teachers and staff who make exceptional contributions to student life through peer nomination and evaluation
relationships · 6
who they work with
- Fountain Hills Charter School Partner — Partnership to recognize teachers and staff through annual awards.
- Fountain Hills High School Partner — Participating school in the mentoring program, serving grades 9-12.
- Fountain Hills Middle School Partner — Participating school in the mentoring program, serving grades 6-8.
- Fountain Hills Unified School District Partner — Partnership to recognize teachers and staff through annual awards.
- McDowell Mountain Elementary Partner — Participating school in the mentoring program, serving grades K-5.
- local individuals, organizations, and businesses Partner — Collaborates with local individuals, organizations, and businesses to fund scholarships for graduating seniors.