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2011-2012 Grants
Planned grants for the 2011-2012 school year tops $4.6 million. Here’s a preview of how the funds will be allocated:
Districtwide Grants $530,000
Music
$300,000Music, math and science achievement go hand in hand. Music instruction beginning in elementary school forms the foundation for our award-winning high school program. Such excellence elevates our schools in the eyes of select colleges and universities, which helps every student. 21st Century Curriculum & Technology Support
$150,000Across every grade, what is taught is as important as how it’s taught or who teaches it. MBEF funding helps make sure your child’s curriculum keeps pace with his or her changing world. This year, our students will take part in a pilot project to introduce iPads to the classroom. Writing
Initiative $80,000An MBEF grant will also fund a districtwide writing initiative to improve and expand writing in the schools. While MBEF currently supports small class sizes in 9th grade English, this effort will be supported with a grant to MBMS that reduces class size for 6th grade Humanities and 7th and 8th grade English. “If we could institute only one change to make students more college ready, it should be to increase the amount and quality of writing students are expected to produce.” – David Conley, Director of the Center for Educational Policy Research.
Elementary Grants $2,314,000
Teachers
$1,440,000MBEF donations limit overcrowding and allow teachers to understand your child’s individual needs. Class size in Manhattan Beach schools is lower than in neighboring school districts. Science
$267,000Hands-on experience in lab brings science to life in a memorable way. MBEF donations enable a full program from K-5 next year. Reading Enrichment
$294,000Kids learn to read and then read to learn. Reading specialists allow students to develop this critical skill at their own pace. Computer Specialists
$129,000Computers are for more than fun and games. From keyboarding, to presentations, to research, our kids are prepared. Librarians
$184,000Having access to a library at school and knowing how to find your way around any library opens endless discovery. Librarians open the doors.
Middle/High School Grants $1,789,000
Guidance & Support at
Mira Costa
$590,000With so much to choose from at Costa, and only so many hours in the day, guidance counselors help everyone find their path for success. Counselors are also there to maneuver any “bumps in the road.” Guidance & Support at MBMS
$295,000If your child needs help with schedules, classes or social issues, an advisor is always there, operating on the front lines.
Breadth of Courses $400,000 Unlike other over-crowded districts, our students can still discover and experience a stimulating curriculum with course offerings from award-winning broadcast journalism to Latin and AP Environmental Science. Small English Classes
$150,000Middle school and into 9thgrade, MBEF grants keep English classes small during this pivotal time for learning the writing skills necessary for a successful high school career. College & Career Center
$160,000More than simply advising students and parents about life after Mira Costa, our counselors are ambassadors for our school and your child’s future. Mira Costa is one of the most recognized high schools in the nation. It is little wonder that graduates have their choice of colleges and universities to attend. Librarians $132,000 Can you imagine a school without one? Neither can we. Our librarians’ mission is to empower students to be critical thinkers, enthusiastic readers, skillful researchers, and ethical users and creators of information. But sometimes the library is just a refuge for a teenager. Science Assistant
$47,000From dissections to chemical experiments, our kids are able to complete the necessary labs to complement what they learn in the classroom and gain a broader understanding of scientific concepts. Readers for
High School
English
Classes
$15,000
English teachers will have a fund to pay readers (highly qualified college-educated teacher trainees from local colleges) to preview and comment on students’ papers. This will allow English teachers to increase the writing they assign and will give students more meaningful feedback on their work. 
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