Many employers offer corporate
matching programs, which can double or even triple the impact of
your donation. If you are unsure if your company will provide a
matching gift, or would like more information, please check with
your human resources or personnel department. A partial list of matching
companies is attached. If you would like assistance with this,
please inquire in the WISH office.
About WISH Charter
School
WISH Charter is a public independent elementary
and middle school that opened in the Westchester area of Los
Angeles in 2010. The WISH mission is to maximize every child's
learning potential within an atmosphere of caring and belonging.
WISH's instructional philosophy rests upon the concepts of hands-on
learning, meaningful instructional activities, systematic
instruction, and a collaborative group of professionals working
together to make the learning environment exciting for students.
Evidence-based teaching strategies are tailored to meet individual
development.
As we enter our sixth year, WISH continues to garner tremendous
external support for our model, including recognition as a SWIFT Knowledge
Development Site, receipt of a CMAST
(Center for Math and Science Teaching) grant to support WISH's
innovative Math and Science Curriculum, and WISH was voted Best Charter School in Westchester for the
fourth year in row, as well as Best Public School and Best Place to
Volunteer, to name just a few of our accolades.
Core elements of the WISH
model
- Optimal Class Size: K-3 classrooms have
approximately 22 students. Grades 4-8 have up to 25 students per
class.
- Collaborative Teaching: Highly qualified,
credentialed teachers, designated instructional service providers,
supervised student teachers, and paraprofessionals work together in
the classroom.
- Differentiated Instruction: Through
individualized learning profiles, WISH empowers and inspires
learners to reach their highest potential.
- Family Partnerships: The WISH Community
Association (WCA) is comprised of parents, teachers, staff members
and community members. Working together, we have built an
incredible public school that is responsive to each child we
serve.
- All Children Belong: Each class builds a
strong, inclusive community together! The exceptional teachers at
WISH are highly trained to provide rich access to all students
using GATE strategies, differentiated instruction, technology and
hands-on learning experiences.
- Affiliation with Loyola Marymount University:
As a research to practice site, WISH Charter engages in continual
study with university professors, pre-service practitioners, and
in-service specialists in order to provide an instructional model
that ensures innovation and maintains best practices.
The Need
WISH Charter is operating in the Local District 3 of the Los
Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD). As a public school, we are
subject to the same budget limitations and challenges that are
affecting all of our local schools. The gap between what is
provided for public school children by governmental funds and the
actual needs of a public school is extremely wide. While we have
enormous support from the WISH families, we must recognize that
WISH is a public, tuition-free school, and these contributions are
in no way required. We would never want those families that are
unable to contribute monetarily to feel that they are less valued
in any way. In order to reach our goals of providing a rich,
diversified, inclusive learning environment at WISH Charter, we are
seeking support from our local businesses in order to establish a
partnership for in order to help our children to succeed. You can
make a difference.
Corporate
Matching
Support WISH Charter's vision for
developing an inclusive learning community where diversity is
appreciated and where each child is truly valued for their unique
gifts. If your company does not already have a matching gifts
program in place, please use this corporate matching form to indicate how you
would like to donate. Donations can be submitted to:
WISH
Charter
Attn: Matching Gifts
6550 West 80th Street
Los Angeles, CA 90045
Please don't hesitate to contact us if
you have any questions or need help completing the matching gift
form. For more information, please contact our office at
(310) 642-9474 or email Jennie Brook at jennie@wishcharter.org.
WISH Charter's Tax Identification Number is
36-4632876.
Thank you for your
support!!