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Mrs. Hayse from Kernersville, NC is requesting books through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Percy Jackson Helps Freshmen Enjoy Homer's Odyssey

My students need books to get ready to be successful in English I.

FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Hayse's classroom raised $338

This project is fully funded

My Students

I work at a very diverse high school. We are a school of high poverty, and many of our students read well below grade level. Our school is dedicated to improving literacy skills.

I want my students to discover the JOY of reading for pleasure, and not view reading as a chore required to answer questions and pass a test.

Using high-interest reading material is a great way to encourage students to choose to read rather than refuse to read.

Many of my students are reluctant readers, are challenged by a reading disability, or do not speak English as their native language. Finding material that is fun to read that will also be beneficial to success in future English classes is key.

My Project

Not every high school student is ready for the rigors of English I (Ninth Grade English). My school offers (and I teach) a literacy-boosting course called High School English, which helps struggling readers be better prepared for success in English I. The Percy Jackson series mimics the plot of Homer's Odyssey and is a great way to hook those struggling readers.

A class set of The Lightning Thief, (the first book in the Percy Jackson Series) can help my students be ready to read, understand, and enjoy Homer's Odyssey when they move on to English I.

A copy of the remaining books in the series will encourage students to borrow a sequel to read independently!

High School English not only prepares students for English I, it also sets the tone for how many of our students will feel about working harder to succeed in English classes throughout their high school career. I truly believe that the course serves as dropout prevention for many students.

Mrs. Hayse East Forsyth High School Grades 9-12

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This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Kernersville, NC View local requests

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

60 students impacted 11donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Percy Jackson and the Olympians, Book One The Lightning Thief • AKJ Education $5.83 35 $204.05
Percy Jackson and the Olympians, Book Four The Battle of the Labyrinth • AKJ Education $13.13 1 $13.13
Percy Jackson and the Olympians, Book Two The Sea of Monsters • AKJ Education $5.83 1 $5.83
Percy Jackson and the Olympians, Book Five The Last Olympian • AKJ Education $5.83 1 $5.83
Percy Jackson and the Olympians, Book Three The Titan's Curse • AKJ Education $5.83 1 $5.83

Materials cost

$234.67

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $18.30

3rd party payment processing fee

$3.52

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$286.49

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$50.56

Total project goal

$337.05

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $337.05

10 Donors

-$335.28

Donations toward project cost

-$286.49

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$48.79

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$1.77

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