Continuation High School Students NEED the Basics & More
Help me give my students much needed basic supplies and technology to make our classroom a more accessible and user friendly space. Continuation High School students are a special population that unfortunately, many districts undervalue.
This project is a part of the Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month celebration because
it supports a Latino teacher or a school where the majority of students are Latino.
My Project
I have been a teacher for almost 30 years, working in public Alternative Schools for the majority of those years. These are schools for the students who have fallen through the cracks. I have taught at Homeless Shelters for Youth, High School Credit Recovery classes, GED instruction, Adult Beginning Literacy, and more. Now, I am a Continuation High School Math/Science & all other academic subjects teacher, when needed. My students need a smaller work environment with more attention and understanding due to their behavioral, mental health, financial, and special needs challenges. I can have 15-25 students per period, which is much smaller than the traditional schools.
With this project, I am trying to provide not just a basic environment for them, but a beautiful classroom where they feel valued.
These are the kids, soon to be adults, that have not fit in, that have been rejected, that want to give up. The lack of resources for Continuation High School students can be felt on a daily basis. We are in scarcity mode, when these are the kids who need more. The funding we receive for our students from our district has not been able to provide even the basics for them. For example: headphones for those who cannot wear earbuds, dry erase markers that work, power cords for the Chromebooks needed in the classroom, color pencils with more than just primary colors.
With this project, I am asking for a few things to make the classroom run a little bit smoother, and feel a little less lacking. This is the first time I am asking for support on Donors Choose, and hope there are people and/or organizations that begin to search for my projects and learn more about Continuation High School students and their special needs.
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
10FT Long Surge Protector Power Strip-with 5 Widely Outlets and 3 USB Ports(1 USB C Port),10 Foot Extension Cord(1250W/10A),Wall Mount for Home Office,700 J,Black(2 Pack)
• Amazon Business
$27.99
2
$55.98
Kittmip 6 Pcs Fluorescent Light Covers with 48 Magnets Decorative Magnetic Light Filters for Ceiling Lights Classroom Office Kitchen Decoration (Tree)
• Amazon Business
$24.99
2
$49.98
45W USB-C Chromebook Charger for HP Chromebook X360 14 14-ca051wm 14-ca052wm 14-ca091wm ca061dx 14-ca0061dx 14-ca060nr 14-ca020nr 14-ca043cl USB C Power Supply Adapter
• Amazon Business
$9.99
5
$49.95
SKKSTATIONERY 600Pcs 2 HB Pencils Pre-sharpened pencils Set, Woodcase Lead Pencils Sharpened for School and Teacher Supplies, Writing, Drawing and Sketching 50 Pcs*12 Boxes
• Amazon Business
$39.59
1
$39.59
Surge Protector Power Strip 15 ft Cord-5 Widely Spaced Outlets 3 USB Ports(1 USB C Port),Power Strip Long Cord(1250W/10A),Power Strips with Surge Protection, Wall Mount for Home Office,Black(2 Pack)
• Amazon Business
$37.99
1
$37.99
Konohan 18 Pack Kids Headphones Bulk for Classroom School Class Set of Headphones for Students Adjustable on Ear 3.5mm Wired Headphones for Toddler Boys Girls Teens Children Adults(Black)
• Amazon Business
$36.99
1
$36.99
Soucolor 72-Color Colored Pencils for Adult Coloring Books, Back to School Supplies, Soft Core Artist Sketching Drawing Pencils Drawing Supplies, Art Supplies Kit for Adults Kids, Coloring Pencils Set
• Amazon Business
$8.99
4
$35.96
WREANU Wireless Mouse Bluetooth Mouse Rechargeable LED Silent Slim Laptop Mouse Bluetooth 5.2 and 2.4G Portable USB Receiver Dual Mode Computer Mouse for Laptop/Computer/iPad/Tablet/MacBook (Silver)
• Amazon Business
$6.88
5
$34.40
Expo Dry Erase Markers Fine Tip Black 36/Pack (1921062)
• Staples
$23.48
1
$23.48
NAWOD 35 Premium Acrylic Paint Marker Pens, Double Pack of Both Extra Fine and Medium Tip, for Rock Painting, Mug, Ceramic, Glass, Wood, Fabric, Canvas, Metal, Pumpkin, DIY Crafts Making Art Supplies
• Amazon Business
$21.59
1
$21.59
2 Pack Power Strip Surge Protector-5 Widely Spaced Outlets 3 USB Ports(1 USB C Port),1250W/10A with 5Ft Extension Cord, Power Strips with Surge Protection, Wall Mount for Home Office,Black
• Amazon Business
$19.99
1
$19.99
Scissors Set of 6-Pack, 8" Scissors All Purpose Comfort-Grip Handles Sharp Scissors for Office Home School Craft Sewing Fabric Supplies, High/Middle School Student Teacher Scissor (6 pack Pastel)
• Amazon Business
$7.99
2
$15.98
100 Pieces Headphone Ear Covers Disposable Earphone Overs Sanitary Non-Woven Stretch Earpad Covers Earcup Covers Fit for Most on Ear Headphones (Black,6.5 cm)
• Amazon Business
$11.99
1
$11.99
BIC Round Stic Xtra Life Blue Ballpoint Pens, Medium Point (1.0mm), 60-Count Pack of Bulk Pens, Flexible Round Barrel for Writing Comfort, No. 1 Selling Ballpoint Pens
• Amazon Business
$5.63
2
$11.26
Materials cost
$510.80
Vendor shipping charges
FREE
Sales tax
$46.74
3rd party payment processing fee
$7.66
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$595.20
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$105.04
Total project goal
$700.24
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal
$700.24
1 Donor
-$313.26
Donations toward project cost
-$297.60
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
-$15.66
match offer
-$350.12
Match offer toward project cost
-$297.60
Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
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