How to Help

Cassata High School provides a viable and successful solution for many students in our community. Please help us ensure the promise of a brighter future for struggling youth by making a charitable donation or finding a way to get involved.

 

Where Does My Donation Go?

Tuition Assistance
To foster a sense of ownership in their education, all of Cassata’s students are required to pay some amount of tuition. Tuition is determined on a sliding scale and is based on family income, and 91% of students receive tuition assistance. In fact, 62% of students enrolled in January 2011 paid monthly tuition under $125/month. The cost for educating a child at Cassata for one year is approximately $6,500, and yet more than a majority of students bring in less than $1,250 per year. Your donation allows Cassata to continue serving students in need regardless of their financial circumstances.

Curriculum Updates
Cassata is always exploring ways to enhance its educational program. Curriculum updates allow Cassata to offer electives that intrigue and inspire our students, such as criminal justice, nutrition, web mastery, photography, electronic media and college prep.

Sister Bonaventure Tree

Leaves can be purchased for a $100 donation and may be inscribed with the name of the person you are honoring or remembering. Names of donors contributing $500 or more are engraved upon cornerstones at the root of the tree. Larger cornerstones are available ranging from $1,000 to $2,500. Your gift will be visible to students and visitors for many years to come!

Other Types of Giving

Endowment Giving
An endowment gift is special in that the principal generally remains untouched; only a portion of the yearly interest earned on the fund is used for its designated purpose. Additional earnings are reinvested for future growth. A strong endowment provides stability and protection during tough economic times and is the key to ensuring that our important work here at Cassata continues.

Planned Giving
Planned or deferred gifts can give significant benefits to you and your family now and in the future, and provide a great measure of satisfaction in knowing that you are creating a legacy that will live on for generations at Cassata. Planned giving options include bequests, gifts of stocks, retirement assets, life insurance, and charitable trusts. Contact your financial advisor or our Development Department (achavez@cassatahs.org) for more information.