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

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An iPad For Students That Forget Their Tech At Home

Help me give my students one iPad with Wi-Fi To Access Available Technologies.

  • $816 goal

This project expired on August 22, 2025.

This project expired on August 22, 2025.

My Project

The Apple iPad I'm requesting will be used by my students to take advantage of the amazing apps that are available for free that apply to High School Science by providing access to the technologies when they forget to bring their Tech devices to class.

Your generous assistance will allow me to reach my students in ways that are currently unavailable.

This iPad will greatly increase their access to technology that will develop their enjoyment and enthusiasm for learning High School Science this year and for many years to come.

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

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Apple - 11-inch iPad Air M3 chip Built for Apple Intelligence Wi-Fi 128GB - Purple • Best Buy Education $599.00 1 $599.00

Materials cost

$599.00

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$54.81

3rd party payment processing fee

$8.98

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$692.79

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$122.26

Total project goal

$815.05

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