who runs it
organizations running this strategy · 1
what it looks like in practice
activities of orgs running this strategy
A sample of programmatic activities from the orgs above. These are what the strategy looks like on the ground.
- Administer fundraising initiatives for financial aid MENLO SCHOOLdirect serviceGenerates 10% of the annual operating budget through the Annual Fund and directs 100% of auction proceeds to financial aid, supporting need-blind admission.
- Deliver college counseling services MENLO SCHOOLdirect serviceProvides college counseling to support student post-secondary planning, including guidance on applications, course selection, and career pathways.
- Deliver comprehensive arts education MENLO SCHOOLdirect serviceOffers 35 elective arts courses and produces 3 drama productions annually for Upper School students; 11 arts electives and 3 drama productions for Middle School students, with all 6th graders required to complete foundational courses in Visual Art, Chorus, Dance, and Drama.
- Deliver hands-on project-based learning in innovation lab MENLO SCHOOLdirect serviceStudents engage in project-based learning, such as building garden trellises from recycled materials in the Whitaker Lab, integrating sustainability and design thinking.
- Engage alumni and community supporters MENLO SCHOOLdirect serviceInvolves alumni and community members as volunteers in academic and athletic programs; alumni donations support the Alumni Scholarship Fund.
- Facilitate community engagement and service opportunities MENLO SCHOOLdirect serviceOffers structured community engagement and service opportunities for students, including volunteer placements and service-learning initiatives.
- Host student coding hackathon MENLO SCHOOLdirect serviceOrganizes "Vibeathon," an inaugural coding hackathon designed to promote inclusivity in computer science and empower students to create technology with social impact.
- Implement middle school academic and experiential programs MENLO SCHOOLdirect serviceRequires all middle school students to take Learning Seminar and complete a Washington, D.C. class trip in 8th grade; integrates three years of computer science education into the curriculum.
- Maintain academic and community technology systems MENLO SCHOOLdirect serviceUses Canvas for assignment distribution, Veracross for student records and grade reporting, and Fortress—a custom system—for parent directories, course changes, and community engagement.
- Maintain student-faculty ratio and class size standards MENLO SCHOOLdirect serviceOperates with an 8:1 student-faculty ratio and an average class size of 16 students to ensure personalized instruction and academic support.
- Manage student enrollment and financial aid operations MENLO SCHOOLdirect serviceEnrolls 815 students in grades 6–12, with 20% receiving financial aid; maintains a diverse student body with 58% of students identifying as people of color and representation from 51 ZIP codes.
- Operate Menlo Cares program MENLO SCHOOLdirect serviceSupports student health and well-being through the Menlo Cares program, providing targeted resources and services to promote holistic student development.
- Operate school library MENLO SCHOOLdirect serviceRuns a school library that supports student learning, research, and academic inquiry across grade levels.
- Provide academic curriculum and co-curricular programs MENLO SCHOOLdirect serviceOffers a rigorous academic environment for grades 9–12 with 40 advanced courses, an average class size of 18, and supported co-curricular opportunities, including travel-study to four global destinations.
- Provide dining and catering services MENLO SCHOOLdirect serviceOffers dining and catering services for students and the broader school community, supporting daily operations and community events.
- Run student internship program MENLO SCHOOLdirect serviceOperates an internship program that connects students with real-world experiences to build professional skills and explore career interests.