Our High School is located inside a Youth in Care Secure Facility. At this alternative education high school, students are special for many reasons. They come from diverse backgrounds, have been raised in challenging home environments, and have found themselves in trouble with the law. On the whole, they lack life experience, academic vocabulary, and world knowledge. Despite the difficulties they have experienced, when they come to class, they are eager to learn and open to new ideas.
Since enrolled at School, students have the opportunity to receive the education that they have often missed in their past.
The majority of our students are below grade level in most academic areas. For example, some students show a discrepancy between their reading grade level and their comprehension level. Our students have not been exposed to literature, the arts, and are lacking knowledge outside their local communities. We have an ideal situation for teaching as student attendance and behavior is less of an issue. They come to class with clear, drug-free minds and are also more motivated to succeed. It is exciting to have these students asking for books to read!
My Project
Books and supplies will enhance the reading program at our High School located in the Youth Correctional Facility. A variety of reading options are valuable resources in motivating these teenagers to read. Teaching supplies are also necessary for organizing records, lesson plans, and teaching materials.
I believe that your support will help these students to create a better life for themselves.
Building a captivating school library will help us transform reluctant readers into readers. Our pupils are in the ideal situation to catch up on the education that has eluded them. They come to school drug and alcohol-free, with a night of good sleep, well-fed and alert. Missing school is not an option.
We give all incoming students a battery of reading assessments to determine their reading level; our program targets students who score below grade level. These students are tutored four times a week, using the researched-based, University of Utah Reading Higher-Steps Program. The data we collect has shown that students gain an average of 1.7-grade levels in 33 sessions. It is fun to show the students their growth and their ability to become good readers. Your aid will help our at-risk students work towards a better future.
It's Trevor Noah: Born a Crime: Stories from a South African Childhood (Adapted for Young Readers)
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$10.79
3
$32.37
They Broke the Law―You Be the Judge: True Cases of Teen Crime
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$14.28
2
$28.56
Educated: A Memoir
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$13.99
2
$27.98
Cardinal Premier Easy Open 3-Ring Binder, 1.5", ONE-Touch Easy Open Locking Round Rings, 325-Sheet Capacity, ClearVue Cover, PVC-Free, White (11110CB)
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$5.53
5
$27.65
The Crossover (The Crossover Series)
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$7.99
3
$23.97
A Long Walk to Water: Based on a True Story
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$7.19
3
$21.57
All American Boys
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$9.97
2
$19.94
Monster: A Graphic Novel
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$9.31
2
$18.62
Lincoln's Last Days: The Shocking Assassination That Changed America Forever
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$8.99
2
$17.98
Dear Martin
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$5.48
3
$16.44
The Witches
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$7.99
2
$15.98
Fantastic Mr. Fox
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$7.99
2
$15.98
The Extraordinary Life of Sam Hell: A Novel
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$6.99
2
$13.98
C-Line Traditional Standard Weight Poly Sheet Protectors, Clear, 8.5 x 11 Inches, 100 per Box (03213)
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$11.77
1
$11.77
Pentel Twist-Erase Click Mechanical Pencil Set - 6 Mechanical Pencils, 6 Extra Erasers, 3 Tubes of Lead Refills
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$11.66
1
$11.66
Avery 17001 Durable View Binder w/Slant Rings, 11 x 8 1/2, 1/2 inch, Black
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$2.64
4
$10.56
Avery 8-Tab Binder Dividers, Insertable Multicolor Big Tabs, 6 Sets (11111)
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$10.45
1
$10.45
Cardinal Premier Easy Open 3-Ring Binder, 2", ONE-Touch Easy Open Locking Round Rings, 425-Sheet Capacity, ClearVue Cover, PVC-Free, White (11120)
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$7.36
1
$7.36
Ampad Evidence Quad Dual-Pad, Quadrille Rule, Letter Size (8.5 x 11.75), White, 100 Sheets per Pad (20-210)
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$6.16
1
$6.16
U Brands Low Odor Mini Dry Erase Markers, Medium Point, Assorted Colors, 6-Count
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$3.99
1
$3.99
Materials cost
$342.97
Vendor shipping charges
$3.99
Sales tax
$0.00
3rd party payment processing fee
$5.14
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$382.10
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$67.43
Total project goal
$449.53
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal
$449.53
4 Donors
-$225.00
Donations toward project cost
-$191.25
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
-$33.75
match offer
-$224.53
Match offer toward project cost
-$190.85
Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
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