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Carlmont's visual arts department is growing, and the school's new course catalog just reflected that. But most students and parents probably didn't even notice.

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Proposition 28 funding expands visual arts programs, but changes go unannounced
Carlmont High School’s 2026-27 course catalog, published this month, added visual arts to the list of programs that can justify a seven-period student schedule, whereas previously, the 2025-26 catalog...
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February 12, 2026 at 6:46 AM
With $682,000 raised toward its $1.48 million annual goal, the Carlmont Academic Foundation (CAF) faces a critical push on #GivingTuesday to fund eight staff positions, smaller class sizes, and counseling and support services.

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Carlmont Academic Foundation races towards million-dollar goal
Eight staff members at Carlmont High School owe their jobs to community donations, not state funding. With the Carlmont Academic Foundation (CAF) having raised $682,000 of its $1.48 million annual goa...
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December 3, 2025 at 3:00 AM
The demand for student mental health support continues to grow, even with Carlmont's counseling department, licensed therapists, and wellness center.

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Addressing student mental health amid growing demand
Nine counselors serve approximately 280 students each at Carlmont High School, and still, the demand for mental health support only continues to grow. As students face constant academic pressure and m...
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November 4, 2025 at 5:23 AM