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Mr. McElfresh from La Mesa, CA is requesting technology through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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A Chromebook So That We Do Not Have To Share Computers

My students need 1 ASUS 11.6" Chromebook and 1 Google Play for Education Liscence

FULLY FUNDED! Mr. McElfresh's classroom raised $432

This project is fully funded

My Students

My students love to use the Web to do research and study from on-line tutorials and lab simulations. My problem is that the number of computers in my classroom make it so that they have to share in groups of 3 or more which often times leaves a student out.

I teach College Prep.

Physics to a great group of students at a Southern California Public Charter School. My students are Tech savvy and are currently turned off by the limited number of computers I am able to offer in my class room. They love to study by using online practice tests and review exercises but often cannot with my current technology.

My Project

My solution is to equip them with a Chromebook computer. The Chromebook will enable my students to participate in online lab simulations in order to improve their understanding of the basic principles of Physics. I also want them to continue improving their research skills in order to prepare them for success in college and the Chromebook computer will enable me to do this.

You're generosity will make it possible for me to provide my students with up to date technology, which will allow them to become excited about Physics and using the Web for research and lab simulations.

Mr. McElfresh Helix Charter High School Grades 9-12

Equity Focus

This project directly supports students at a historically underfunded school. Learn more about our Equity Focus.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

La Mesa, CA View local requests

More than half of students from low‑income households Data about students' economic need comes from the National Center for Education Statistics, via our partners at MDR Education. Learn more

180 students impacted 1donor

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
ASUS Chromebook C200MA EDU2 • CDW-G $274.53 1 $274.53
Google Play for Education license • CDW-G $29.99 1 $29.99

Materials cost

$304.52

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$27.86

3rd party payment processing fee

$4.57

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$366.95

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$64.76

Total project goal

$431.71

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$431.71

1 Donor

-$431.71

Donations toward project cost

-$366.95

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$64.76

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$0.00

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