My school is located in a rural community. We are one of the poorest elementary schools in the district. We are a Title I school of approximately 500 students. Through a government subsidized program all of my students are on free lunch and breakfast. Our attendance zone includes a domestic violence safe house, so for some students, school is the most reliable constant in their lives.
Because of the low socio-economic standing of our community our kids go without things other schools consider standard.
My Project
Twice a year my students put on a musical program. Our sound system failed several years ago and the portable speaker and microphone work great for a small crowd. Well people love our programs and our crowds are never small!! We need a new sound system so everyone can enjoy our programs - especially the students.
My students work very hard preparing their musicals and their performances need to be heard!
No matter how great a show is, if the audience can't hear it, all the hard work is for naught. I want my students to beam with pride for a job well done. I want each person in the audience to be able to say to their child, "Wow, I heard you and you were great!"
Nearly all 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
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