From Tk through Graduation, Your donations matter

Due to a lack of state funding resulting from voter decisions in the 1980s, public schools now rely on additional money raised by nonprofit
​education foundations like WCEF TK-12. 

​As frustrating as that can feel, we don't want you to worry about the education your child receives in our Walnut Creek schools. Foundations like ours allow families to invest in public education with tax-deductible donations and, ultimately, invest in our community.

Well-funded schools don't just create well-rounded, prepared graduates.
☞ Good schools connect our community, maintain property values, and produce the next generation of thoughtful, engaged leaders.

WCEF + YOU @ Las Lomas High SCHOOL (LLHS 9th - 12th)

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Your donation to WCEF ensures our Knights have the mental health support and the robust course selection
​ needed to remain competitive and graduate with confidence. 

​Curious what Las Lomas would look like without your contributions?
We thought you might be, so we broke it down for you.

Here's a sample schedule for each of the four years at Las Lomas to help illustrate what education at the high school level looks like with (and without) private donations from the community. 

​HOW TO READ THE SAMPLE SCHEDULES:

9th & 10th grade: Students have an additional elective class period with multiple choices across all subjects, four world language options, and multiple career tech opportunities.
​11th & 12th grade: By the time your child gets to their final two years at LLHS, they will have two additional elective periods BEYOND what the state requires and more elective choice across all subjects as well as the opportunity to take four years of world language, social sciences, math and science, not funded by the state.​

• Electives = Classes students select to take. While the state requires a certain number of electives to graduate (65), Las Lomas offers more than 20 classes in the visual and performing arts, the chance to take two world languages simultaneously, etc. More electives mean more choice for students to explore areas of interest, smaller class sizes, and pathways that reach all students and their interests. 
• Career Pathways = A sequence of courses to prepare a student for a profession, technical college, military career, and/or certification. 
• AP Classes = College-level classes developed by the college board also knows as Advanced Placement. Students gain exposure to college-level courses and may receive college credit before graduating high school. Some graduates have even entered their first year of college with enough units to qualify as a sophomore.

 
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MORE HELPFUL INFORMATION:

​👉 Classes at Las Lomas are driven by student interest. Additional funding through WCEF means your student is more likely to receive their first choice of classes resulting in a wide range of options, including four years of visual and performing arts, world languages, journalism, sports medicine, international cuisine, forensic science, and more. To view the course catalog, visit www.acalanes.k12.ca.us/coursecatalog. 

👉 13 additional classes across all subject areas. From art to music, science to math, English to social studies, electives like journalism and sports medicine, as well as four world languages (French, Japanese, Mandarin, Spanish — unheard of at public schools!).

👉 Every student must complete specific graduation requirements, but donations to WCEF give Las Lomas students opportunities to go beyond requirements in many choices across all subjects.

👉 For those looking at UC/CSU and selective private universities and colleges, your student can take Advanced Placement classes in all subjects: including world languages, four years of advanced and rigorous math, sciences, English, and the arts rivaling, if not exceeding private schools. 

👉 Las Lomas also offers career readiness through the Medical Careers pathway, a new course track for those interested in healthcare.

👉 Every student has their own interests, and Las Lomas offers career tech pathways in auto engineering, entertainment, construction, medical, sports medicine, and hospitality.

LOW STATE FUNDING THREATENS
​STUDENT CHOICE, CLASS SIZE, AND POST-GRADUATION OPPORTUNITIES

​​college & career readiness

• Las Lomas would be forced to eliminate class offerings
• Fewer classes also mean less choice and larger class size​​​

TECHNOLOGY

• Students have to borrow technology from a limited supply of outdated devices
• District funds go to repairs rather than purchasing new technology ​

​WELLNESS CENTER

• Lack of mental health support could mean the difference between receiving a High School diploma or not
• Studies show stress is the No. 1 factor in academic disruption

​​COLLEGE & CAREER READINESS

• 12 additional class sections across all subjects: history, math, science, world languages, the arts, 
• Advanced Placement courses for college readiness
• Additional electives meeting student interest

​TECHNOLOGY

• ALL Las Lomas students are required to use a computer for course work. WCEF helps increase the supply of up-to-date technology​​

​WELLNESS CENTER

• The Wellness Center provides much needed health education, support groups, individual counseling for stress, grief, anxiety, healthcare & more ​

By the time your child gets to Las Lomas High School, they will have:

• Greater class choice (freedom to explore their interests in a wide range of subjects from the arts to healthcare)
• Smaller class sizes (more attention from teachers)
• Advanced Placement courses across all core subjects (post-graduation opportunities)

👉 BUT THESE PROGRAMS DISAPPEAR WITHOUT YEARLY COMMUNITY DONATIONS TO WCEF

4 World Languages
French
Japanese
Mandarin
Spanish

21 Advanced Placement
College Readiness classes offered across all subjects from English, History, Math, World Languages, Science rivaling private schools

7-Period Schedule
Up to 2 electives per year
12 additional classes
Smaller classes

​4 Career Pathways
Medical Technologies
Auto Engineering
Building & Construction
Hospitality

How can you help ensure these programs stay at Las Lomas?

Donate.   Volunteer.   Tell your neighbors.

DONATE TODAY!

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WCEF + YOU @ Walnut Creek Intermediate Middle school (WCI 6th - 8th)

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Donations to WCEF support every grade level to align with WCEF's mission to preserve and enhance all students. Here's how donations to WCEF preserve and enhance our WCI and Tice Creek middle school students. 

By the time your child gets to middle school, they will have:

• A well-rounded education experience will access to art, music, and hands-on science lab promoting creativity, grit, and confidence
• Support for STEAM electives (Robotics, Computer Sciences, Digital Arts, Music, World Languages & more) to further develop interest in the sciences, technology, engineering, the arts, and math or STEAM
• ​Full-time Credentialed Librarian and research databases to promote digital literacy, online safety
• Math Coach to deepen instruction and student learning
• Two world language options (French, Spanish)
• 1:1 Technology provided to all students

👉 BUT THESE PROGRAMS DISAPPEAR WITHOUT YEARLY COMMUNITY DONATIONS TO WCEF

DONATE TODAY!

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WCEF + You @ elementary Schools (tk-5th)

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Your public elementary school would look very different without your contributions to WCEF. We’ve broken it down so you can easily understand the important impact your donation has for our youngest learners.

When YOUR CHILD starts school, THEY WILL HAVE:

• A well-rounded education experience will access to art, music, and hands-on science promoting creativity, grit, and confidence
• Full year (36 weeks) of Art, Music, and Science Lab
• Salaries for 20+ Instructional Specialists to help support your child
• Math Coach to deepen instruction and student learning
• 1:1 Technology provided to all students

👉 BUT THESE PROGRAMS DISAPPEAR WITHOUT YEARLY COMMUNITY DONATIONS TO WCEF

DONATE TODAY

Looking for more information?

WHAT ABOUT MY PROPERTY TAXES?

Unfortunately, property taxes will not, and do not, cover the true cost of an enhanced education. The state of CA continues to underfund public schools. Parent advocacy groups, like PTAs and PTOs, exist to advocate for more funding while WCEF is a fundraising nonprofit led by parent volunteers.

Visit our FAQ for more information on how our schools are funded.

ARE WCEF FUNDS RESTRICTED?

Yes. WCEF funds can only be used for specific programs, salaries, and initiatives approved by the WCEF Board in collaboration with our partner districts. WCEF also surveys our donors and partners every two years to improve communication and ensure WCEF funding initiatives are in line with community values.

Email contact@wcefk12.org for more information.

I OWN A BUSINESS. CAN I SPONSOR WCEF?
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WCEF partners with businesses, restaurants, and community organizations each year to invest in the next generation. We have an engaged community of more than 12,000 email addresses. Partnerships are flexible and offer access and visibility to 3,300 families.


​Visit our community partners page here.