{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Arise High School","outOfStateSupporters":27.4,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":6006788,"projectId":9386459,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your support! Advanced art students were able to experiment with lots of different media thanks to your donation.\r\n\r\nThey got to practice technical skills and self expression with high quality paper that can work for portfolio submissions in the future. Opening up media options helps to open their mind, and the larger paper size opens them up to new styles, too. By the end of the semester, they will have an organized, compact body of work that they can bring with them everywhere. These bonds also have sufficient pages that the artists can add to them after the semester is over.","fullyFundedDate":1748896513532,"projectUrl":"project/multimedia-madness/9386459/","projectTitle":"Multimedia Madness","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Nixon","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6006788_orig.jpg?crop=390,390,x0,y65&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1730930525689","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6006788"},{"teacherId":8158488,"projectId":9257865,"letterContent":"My students were able to complete beautiful project boards for Exhibition Night recently! They presented information about the effects of colonization in their culture and especially their religious beliefs. Your donations made this possible. My students worked very hard to complete their projects and presented to their families and community members.\r\n\r\nThey were excited to know that they would have the necessary supplies to create their projects and felt very proud and confident in their work. \r\n\r\nIt is so great to see basic supplies turn in to pieces of academic mastery. We are so thankful that you helped support us in this part of our learning journey.!","fullyFundedDate":1745496291334,"projectUrl":"project/basics-for-beautiful-projects/9257865/","projectTitle":"Basics for Beautiful Projects","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Trujillo","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8158488"},{"teacherId":10006236,"projectId":9293089,"letterContent":"My students appreciate the resources that have been brought into our classroom. The class was filled with joy when they saw the games because it has created an exciting way to bond with one another. Our Friday advisory time has now been dedicated to several game stations where many students are able to talk to each other and create new friendships. We have a card station, board game station, and clay station so that everyone can pick their own adventure. I hope they are able to use these resources as a way to continue connecting with their peers because this is their final year of high school.","fullyFundedDate":1747504536364,"projectUrl":"project/advisory-activities/9293089/","projectTitle":"Advisory Activities","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Alejandro","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10006236"},{"teacherId":9829628,"projectId":9279492,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of speakers and headphones to our classroom. Your kindness and support mean the world to us. These tools will make a tremendous difference for our students, especially those who learn best by listening rather than reading or watching. Having access to clear audio will help them stay engaged, better understand lessons, and build confidence in their learning. Your donation shows our students that there are people who truly care about their growth and success.\r\n\r\nBecause of your generosity, our classroom will now be more inclusive and supportive of different learning styles. The speakers and headphones will provide students with a way to fully access lessons, participate more actively, and experience learning in a way that works best for them. This gift will have a lasting impact, not just today, but for many students in the years to come. Thank you for helping us create a classroom where every student has the opportunity to thrive.","fullyFundedDate":1752586539734,"projectUrl":"project/sound-for-the-rooms/9279492/","projectTitle":"Sound for the Rooms","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Antonio","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9829628_orig.png?crop=183,183,x0,y34&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1754084919910","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9829628"},{"teacherId":2339265,"projectId":9280371,"letterContent":"Thank you for funding calculators for my Geometry class! We use them every day to evaluate area formulas, solve missing sides of right triangles using Pythagorean Theorem, and will continue to use them for trigonometry and solid geometry later in the year. I am grateful that each student in my classes can use their own independent calculator to keep up the classes' pace and to be able to assess each individual student.\r\n\r\n10th graders this year were in 4th grade when they were sent home for COVID lockdown. They completed the end of that year as well as their entire 5th grade year in distance learning - likely missing out on many critical social and academic developments during that time. Addressing the resulting gaps in math fluency takes a two pronged approach - we try to practice and reclaim some of the basics that may have been missed, but at the same time, many students rely on calculators in order to keep up with the grade-level content while they catch up and become more comfortable with ordinary operations.\r\n\r\nNot only does the class set of calculators help students solve problems that are difficult by hand (square roots and trig functions for example), but it also helps build confidence for students who are years behind in their math development. Thank you.","fullyFundedDate":1746498672610,"projectUrl":"project/geometry-materials/9280371/","projectTitle":"Geometry Materials","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Segal","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/segalmath"},{"teacherId":1560149,"projectId":9279449,"letterContent":"On behalf of our students and staff, I want to thank you for your generous support. Your contributions make a real difference in our classrooms each day.\r\n\r\nHere, technology is not just a convenience—it's a powerful tool that helps our students explore, create, and engage with learning in ways that weren't possible before. For example, students are using their dedicated calculators to collaborate on projects, practice essential skills, and complete homework after school.\r\n\r\nWhat excites our students most about these calculators is the fact they don't have to borrow them from the other classes. So they don't have to waste time tracking them down. I also love that I don't have other teachers demanding that I return their calculators to math classes. Lol\r\n\r\nAll of the students in my class are students with disabilities. They depend on calculators to finish classwork, complete tests and homework. They are essential to the work they do.\r\n\r\nThank you again for investing in our students' future. Because of you, we're able to bring learning to life in ways that inspire every child to reach their full potential.","fullyFundedDate":1746814658168,"projectUrl":"project/math-tools-for-students-in-east-oakland/9279449/","projectTitle":"Math Tools for Students in East Oakland","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Collignon","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1560149"},{"teacherId":1560149,"projectId":9267443,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity. It seems like such a small thing but having a space for my students to relax during the last crush on Senior year has been so impactful for them (and me!).\r\n\r\nThey have been carrying so many projects and demands this Senior year, I know they were happy to just be able to focus on something fun for a bit. We used the legos multiple times in our Advisory in between all the work they've been focusing on.\r\n\r\n\r\nBeing able to give them a bit of respite and mindfulness during all these responsibilities and stresses has been wonderful. Seeing them relax, be in community with each other and just be kids again has been so meaningful. Thank you for your contribution.","fullyFundedDate":1745496292622,"projectUrl":"project/building-community-and-easing-senioritis/9267443/","projectTitle":"Building Community and Easing Senioritis","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Collignon","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1560149"},{"teacherId":9829399,"projectId":8926299,"letterContent":"Students were able to discover new books that they could read across DIRT time at our school. DIRT is a time in the morning where students engage in Daily Independent Reading Time. Students enjoyed reading new books and growing in their literacy. Students had a great time recommending books to each other. Students having the opportunity to read a selection of books increases their engagement and their love for reading. Students appreciated having custom book marks where they could keep track of stopping points. These books will be loved by all students at ARISE.","fullyFundedDate":1737316965951,"projectUrl":"project/mindful-reading-nurturing-mental-health/8926299/","projectTitle":"Mindful Reading: Nurturing Mental Health Through Literature","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Alatorre","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9829399"},{"teacherId":9076436,"projectId":8923730,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for helping bring biology to life in my classroom! Your generous support means my students can engage in hands-on learning with real microscope slides-an experience that deepens their understanding of cells, tissues, and the microscopic world we explore in biology. These materials make science more tangible and exciting, especially for students who learn best through doing and seeing. We're truly grateful for your investment in their education and curiosity. \r\nI love hearing students say \"wow!\" when they are able to focus the microscopes! Thank you for making a lasting difference!","fullyFundedDate":1731984720950,"projectUrl":"project/bringing-biology-to-life-hands-on-learn/8923730/","projectTitle":"Bringing Biology to Life: Hands-On Learning With Microscope Slides","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Balbus","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9076436"},{"teacherId":9828150,"projectId":8923695,"letterContent":"My students and I are deeply appreciative of the materials and gifts we received for this project, we can't thank you enough! Students know they can ask me at any time for materials to relax in and outside of the classroom. What's most surprising is how handy the reusable water bottle became. No matter how many times or in how many ways we remind them to bring reusable water bottles from home, somehow they NEVER had one. Now, I can look up from my desk at any moment of the day and catch one of my students staying hydrated with the bottles I gave them. My students, and even some of their younger siblings you have come to visit campus, love getting to use the mindfulness coloring books to create a moment of stillness for themselves. I especially appreciate the oil diffuser, which I can keep on my desk on particularly stressful days!\r\n\r\nThanks again for helping us make time for ourselves and look out for one another's wellbeing every day!","fullyFundedDate":1731066521205,"projectUrl":"project/help-us-slow-down/8923695/","projectTitle":"Help Us Slow Down!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Kathia","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9828150_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y748&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1730921812678","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9828150"},{"teacherId":6006788,"projectId":8924439,"letterContent":"Thank you so, so much for funding our sketchbook project! 24 students in my Art 2 class have had the chance to work on large, high-quality paper to turn small sketches into more refined pieces of art. These books have opened up media possibilities to include collage, pastel, watercolor, water-soluble graphite, color pencil, and more. It's clear that the students feel more like artists working with such high quality materials, as opposed to the $1.50 sketchbooks we usually have to settle for as a Title 1 school with a limited budget. \r\n\r\nIn addition to experiencing the technical differences of working on more expensive paper, students also have had a chance to create and explore on a larger scale without the pressure of \"using up\" precious resources. Some of the projects you can see in the photos include a memorial drawing honoring a friend who had passed away, reproductions and homages to artists they admire, and \"Immigrant Warrior\" drawings (this one was especially meaningful since 85% of our students are immigrants or children of immigrants, and the political shifts in January led to a very fearful climate at our school). Students are continuing to work in these books, and will get to take them home at the end of the semester, thanks to your generosity!","fullyFundedDate":1731163067179,"projectUrl":"project/mental-health-for-teens-art-therapy-ske/8924439/","projectTitle":"Mental Health for Teens: Art Therapy Sketchbooks","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Nixon","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6006788_orig.jpg?crop=390,390,x0,y65&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1730930525689","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6006788"},{"teacherId":611338,"projectId":8940849,"letterContent":"It is with great satisfaction that I report on the impact of the Creative STEM Skills project. \r\n\r\nThe 3D printer and supplies that we purchased with your donations have had a wonderfully positive impact on our robotics team and their ability to recruit new students. As they prepare for this spring's competitions, they have been able to fashion their own parts and take their innovations to new levels. Our group of stalwart seniors has also succeeded in recruiting students from 9th-11th grade to carry on their legacy after they graduate. The combination of their impending graduation and the purchase of this new equipment has had a beautiful, intangible effect on their recruitment and training efforts. \r\n\r\nFor students from low-income backgrounds, who have been limited in their access to STEM-based extracurricular programs and technology at home, the new printer has been an important resource. It has given them the opportunity to learn design programs and troubleshoot designs. It has also allowed them to experience the encouragement and expectations of being entrusted with state-of-the art equipment.\r\n\r\nYour generosity has had a real impact in the energy and experience of our students following their creative impulses in robotics and 3D design. Thank you for your donations, and your faith in our ability to use the funds wisely.","fullyFundedDate":1735431351928,"projectUrl":"project/student-led-project-in-creative-stem-ski/8940849/","projectTitle":"Student-Led Project in Creative STEM Skills","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Warren","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp611338_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1515019701380","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/jwarren"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_95197","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":400,"numTeachers":null,"percentFrplEligible":78,"percentAsian":1,"percentBlack":1,"percentWhite":0,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":94,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"9 - 12","studentTeacherRatio":null,"demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":72.6,"schoolId":95197,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Arise High School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Arise High School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/california/oakland-unified-school-district/arise-high-school/95197"}