College Day Santa Clara County

Only 41% of Santa Clara County high school students take the a-g requirements that will allowentry into the UC/CSU system. Even worse, only 18% of our Latino students and 25% of ourAfrican American complete those requirements. College Day’s seeks to change these statistics. As a community, we cannot afford to haveso few students college-ready. Now in its fourth year, College Day provides the tools andresources to teachers and other caring adults to create a community whereeverychildwill havea college dream. Help us build a college-going culture by purchasing a College Day t-shirt.Your support is vital and will help make this year's College Day the most successful yet. College Day's volunteer committee hopes to raise $22,000. All money raised will befor College Day posters, wristbands, pencils, and promotional materials that enhance theschools’ work to create a college-going culture. Our theme this year is Destination: College, andour tagline is “Reach Higher. Own Your Future!” Materials will feature both. 100% of all donations are tax-deductible and a practical investment in our community. Prioryear sponsors include Applied Materials, City of San Jose, San Jose State University, Synopsis,the Shortino Family Foundation and individual donors. For more details on College Day, please visithttp://www.collegeday.org/ "Like" us on Facebook!