Student-Led Organizations

What are the most effective ways for our ACE Org to close the confidence gap between genders and raise the voices of disadvantaged girls through artistic communication from a young age?

What makes a successful social entrepreneurship venture, and how can Castilleja entrepreneurs leverage this understanding to create innovative solutions to tackle social challenges within and beyond our community, while cultivating their distinctive leadership voice?

What are the underlying factors contributing to the widening wealth gap between low-income and higher-income families in the Bay Area, and in what different ways is the St. Francis Center addressing the needs of these families and working to close this gap? And how can Community Works’ members begin to address these underlying factors and work with the Saint Francis Center to close this gap?

How does marginalization specifically impact children within the criminal legal system? How can we reform zero-tolerance policies within underresourced schools in the Bay Area in order to combat the school-to-prison pipeline and reduce underage prosecution?

What are the challenges that people with disabilities face, and how can we advocate for fair representation and increased opportunities for people with disabilities?

How can the Castilleja Green Team educate, engage, and empower the Castilleja and broader Bay Area Community to take action on the climate crisis through public awareness campaigns, on-campus initiatives, and direct advocacy with local leaders?

As a group of students passionate about supporting younger generations in accessing education opportunities, how can we productively address existing educational inequities and bridge academic gaps through impactful mentorship within our community and beyond?

Special note: Members will commit to approximately 13 half-days on Saturdays in the school year to deliver a program that the group designs. 

**Supplemental Application Required**

What are the challenges facing our local unhoused population, and how can we disrupt biases surrounding these communities? How are various organizations working to address the challenges these communities experience, and how might the greater community fill in service gaps?

What are the root causes and contributing factors of childhood illiteracy in low-income communities, and what can be done to prevent and address this issue effectively? What gaps are present in existing programs and what can we do to address those gaps?

What are the challenges faced by families with children experiencing a medical crisis, and how can we create a positive and supportive community to help them manage these challenges? What education and resources are available to help families navigate the healthcare system, and how can these healthcare systems improve their support and services?

How can we encourage our community to make a difference through education and community action in order to help menstruating individuals and advocate for reproductive justice?

What are the most acute challenges faced by American veterans, and how can we raise awareness of these hardships within our Castilleja community to better support and advocate for these veterans?

In what ways can we promote political understanding and advance the accessibility of local political processes for Castilleja students and our local communities with the intention of fostering civically engaged, informed, lifelong voters?