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Grants Awarded - 2007 to Present

At the Alternative High School: A climbing wall has been added to the gymnasium so that students will have access to P.E. equipment that encourages teamwork, cooperation, and physical fitness, with help from a Wal-Mart grant.

At High School East: (1) New computers for the journalism lab which serves both journalism classes as well as students writing for the school’s award-winning publication, Eastside, with assistance from Gannett Foundation (2) Smart Board technology in the World Language Department so students have access to 21st century technology, with help from funding by a Wal- Mart grant and the Cherry Hill Breakfast Rotary Club.

At High School West: (1) National Honor Society students were trained as tutors, using AVID techniques, to assist students who need supplementary assistance in certain subjects. (2) In Shop West, students are involved in selling engraved towels. (3) Human health disorders are studied in depth. (4) Provide adaptive P.E. equipment for students facing physical challenges. (5) Library books funded. (6) Food service students will publish a photo illustrated cookbook. (7) Project Graduation contribution. (9) New Macbooks for the recently formed Broadcasting and Journalism class.

At East & West: The only occasion when the district formally recognizes the academic achievement of graduating seniors is at the annual Academic Recognition Banquet.

At Beck: (1) Partially funded the science club’s participation in the internationally recognized Science Olympiad. (2) The Step Team will be traveling to a Step performance and wearing new shirts.

At Carusi: (1) The Media Center’s Year of Japan course has been enriched through funded programs. (2) A Sustainable Cherry Hill recycling and compost project is being implemented throughout the middle and high schools funded by Aramark. (3) A Robotics engineering & technology program to be implemented on Saturdays.

At Rosa: (1) Assisting students who need additional social-cognitive support, as demonstrated by their school behavior, to better handle social situations within the community. (2) Music recording technology to enhance both individual and group performances. (3) Developing student social skills through the use of Legos.

At Harte: (1) Partially funded a climbing wall where students learn teamwork skills while enjoying physical education. (2) Partially funded the mounting of an existing Smart Board in the library. (3) A library book club has been stocked with current reading selections. (4) A Smart Board/computer helps students with speech difficulties.

At Johnson, Sharp and Stockton: The music teacher will incorporate 21st century technology into instrumental music lessons in 4th & 5th grades through the purchase of a laptop, peripheral equipment and software.

At Johnson: A classroom amplification system funded by the Foundation will help to increase academic achievement and performance of students.

At Kilmer: (1) Non-fiction books added to the library as well as the first grade classrooms, with funding help from the Garden State Rotary Club. (2) Text mastery program introduced to third and fourth grade classrooms.

At Kingston: (1) A program entitled, Lunch and Learn, intended to help eliminate bullying on the playground will continue. (2) The first grade students benefited from a teacher in-service to help improve reading skills. (3) Audio books added to the library to augment differentiated instruction.

At Knight: (1) A teacher implemented cutting-edge “Universal Design” technology which will benefit students in first and second grade. (2) Thanks to a grant written by a Knight teacher and funded by the Foundation, portable nets will be purchased for P.E. at elementary schools. (3) Books will be purchased that will target increased literacy among boys. (4) Library selections in fiction and history will be updated for 3rd, 4th & 5th grade students.

At Mann: A grant to partially fund new playground equipment.

At Paine: A greenhouse has been constructed which will allow students to learn ecology, environment, and marketing skills.

At Sharp: (1) BookFlix, an on-line database, purchased to augment reading selections in fiction and non-fiction selections in grades K-3. (2) Installation of a Smart Board in the library.

At Stockton: Partially funded Peaceful Playground equipment so students will have access to structured, bullying-free activities during recess.

At Woodcrest: (1) A Hero Wall dedicated to people who overcame disabilities to follow their dreams. (2) Books to enhance studies in African American history and the Read Across America celebration.

At Barclay Early Learning Center: (1) Two color printers to assist in pre-school instruction. (2) Shade structure playground that will allow the outdoor playground to be utilized in sunny and rainy weather.

District wide: (1) ESL books were purchased and distributed so students learning a second language could own their books and bring them home to read with a partially funded grant from Barnes & Noble. (2) A grant funded by TD Bank to subsidize the Mt. Misery program.