{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Benjamin Franklin High School","outOfStateSupporters":20.3,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":8224855,"projectId":9784858,"letterContent":"I cannot express the gratitude that I have for your donations. My students have directly seen the impact of your generosity. They have told me, loud and clear, how much they appreciated having the classroom skeleton. Because we had access to this incredible resource students were able to physically manipulate the bones and study them, an experience that simply cannot be replicated by digital means.\r\nI have also seen them look in wonder at the slides that your donations have afforded us. Previously, our slides were old, faded and yellowed which made it incredibly difficult for students to identify structures that were barely visible. New slides have made all the difference for them and their understanding of cellular structures.\r\nAnd lastly, but absolutely not least, the access to paper has been an incredible help. With 180 students who are working on high level curriculum, being able to reliably provide them with worksheets and physical materials has helped so much. Reducing our reliance on digital formats has reduced distractions so significantly\r\nThank you so much for your help in my classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1760573627229,"projectUrl":"project/more-than-bare-bones-physiology-supplie/9784858/","projectTitle":"More than Bare Bones: Physiology Supplies","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Orellana","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8224855_orig.jpg?crop=2232,2232,x0,y543&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1652722532584","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8224855"},{"teacherId":9256353,"projectId":9759292,"letterContent":"We are extremely grateful for your generous support to our program. Although a small high school, we have become, with your support, one of the most premier esports programs in Los Angeles with multiple titles and championships in our name.\r\n\r\nWe continue to grow bigger each school year and now feature over 50 unique students passing by through our esports lab per week. That's nearly the size of both our varsity and junior varsity football teams combined!\r\n\r\nThe controllers have been a great boon to our program. In the past, we had extreme difficulty sharing controllers among students for our multiple competitions. Now we boast enough controllers for all to have their own during competition or casual play throughout the week. The kids are grateful for the experience and safe environment to be themselves.\r\n\r\nIn addition, the Switch 2 has been a great blessing to our Super Smash Bros. team for it's quicker loading times and frame rates during competitive match against other high schools. Some students used the Switch 2 for the very first time and enjoyed the experience the new technology has to offer!\r\n\r\nWords only express so much what the kids get to experience on campus and it has been an unbelievable experience for them all. As we continue to be more ambitious in our offerings, I hope you continue to support us in our endeavors as we continue to promote positivity and learning in our lab.","fullyFundedDate":1763558106736,"projectUrl":"project/2025-2026-franklin-esports-additional-s/9759292/","projectTitle":"2025-2026 Franklin Esports: Additional Supplies for our new Esports Lab","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Ma","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9256353_orig.jpg?crop=1440,1440,x0,y24&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1693891418753","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mr-ma"},{"teacherId":223570,"projectId":10015240,"letterContent":"Your generosity has restocked my snack station, which is open to all students at the school, though I work primarily with the middle school. Word is out that the snacks are here, and students stop by, some daily. There's a high school student who comes multiple times a period from the English class next door after lunch, he's hungry and distracted, and snacks help him focus. There are three shy sixth grade girls who come by on their way to PE, and after several giggly attempts, are now able to enter the room and ask me if they might take a snack before they exercise. And then there are two eighth grade girls I've been working to establish a relationship with beyond the disciplinary one we already have, who now stop by for snacks, and we discuss the merits of Cheez-Its and Slim Jims. The other morning a parent I have only talked to on the phone pulled up to the drop off curb with a trunk full of water and snacks, saying she'd heard I have a snack station for the kids and she wanted to make sure it stayed stocked. I can't thank you enough for investing in our students and creating an avenue for growing teacher-student relationships.","fullyFundedDate":1768522030400,"projectUrl":"project/spring-semester-snacks/10015240/","projectTitle":"Spring Semester Snacks","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Behr","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp223570_orig.jpg?crop=3584,3584,x1568,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1726540753900","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-behr"},{"teacherId":4716156,"projectId":9650198,"letterContent":"Wow! I am overjoyed with gratitude because you helped to make our Panthers Outdoors trip a huge success. \r\n\r\nThe students were filled with joy opening and inventorying all our brand new gear made possible with your donations on this site. One student even proclaimed \"People donated ALL this to us!?\" Smiles filled the room as we were able to provide the outdoor gear each student needed for our forest adventure. For the Forestry Challenge competition we came in second place (yay!) and will attend Championships next year in Stanislaus National Forest.\r\n\r\nTo date our club has expanded and we now have sleeping bags and warm jackets for our now nearly 20 members. They are enjoying hikes, outdoor education, and well simply.. being in nature. These students are committed to making our gear last. The quality jackets will be used for years to come and the day packs too. \r\n\r\nWe anticipate growing our club this year and we now have partnered with the Sierra Club to pay for transportation so we are signed up for more outdoor adventures. We have two more hikes planned for 2026!! My heart is full and our team appreciates you.\r\n\r\nHappy Holidays to you and yours,","fullyFundedDate":1758666051894,"projectUrl":"project/help-keep-our-outdoor-adventure-kids-war/9650198/","projectTitle":"Help Keep Our Outdoor Adventure Kids Warm!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Conde","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4716156_orig.jpg?crop=250,250,x0,y30&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1756157720023","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4716156"},{"teacherId":9798973,"projectId":9608442,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting my classroom by helping me purchase printer ink - a necessity! \r\n\r\nI have been utilizing the access to quick printing this past month to make physical copies of activities for students who left their Chromebooks at home, to translate quizzes and worksheets into Spanish, Russian, and Ukrainian, and to provide larger text and additional note-taking resources for students with disabilities. \r\n\r\nThe Maxwell/Hanrahan Foundation was a key supporter of this project, and I'm grateful to them for fulfilling my teacher wish!","fullyFundedDate":1758858965119,"projectUrl":"project/printing-for-language-and-vision-accessi/9608442/","projectTitle":"Printing for Language and Vision Accessibility in Chemistry Class","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Coy","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9798973_orig.jpg?crop=2489,2489,x241,y836&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1728517487281","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9798973"},{"teacherId":8224855,"projectId":8818038,"letterContent":"I know that this letter is reaching you far later than it should, but I can assure you that your contribution to my classroom has made a lasting impact. Now that students have easier access to supplies, I have seen them become more focused and intentional about their studies. Giving every student calculators has especially really helped cut down on phone distractions, since now no one ever needs to pull out their phone to analyze data. All the paper has also helped keep students working physically, so I have an easier time monitoring students who are off task. I truly am deeply grateful for the help that these donations have brought to my classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1727994128025,"projectUrl":"project/something-for-everyone-essential-suppli/8818038/","projectTitle":"Something for Everyone: Essential Supplies","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Orellana","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8224855_orig.jpg?crop=2232,2232,x0,y543&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1652722532584","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8224855"},{"teacherId":8224855,"projectId":8870179,"letterContent":"I know this letter comes to you very late, and for that I apologize. I can absolutely say that in the past year my students were diligently working in their Organized Binders, and it made a world of difference to have supplies dedicated to their binders. Colored paper may not be the flashiest of supplies, but this truly did help students who struggled with staying organized to keep track of the pages they needed. Additionally, I was able to create more organizational systems for myself as well, ensuring that I can grade students work in a timely manner.","fullyFundedDate":1731555347706,"projectUrl":"project/an-organized-binder-is-an-organized-mind/8870179/","projectTitle":"An Organized Binder Is an Organized Mind","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Orellana","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8224855_orig.jpg?crop=2232,2232,x0,y543&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1652722532584","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8224855"},{"teacherId":6582122,"projectId":9060150,"letterContent":"My current 9th grade honors biology classes are able to use colored paper to organize their binders. Tomorrow is their very first binder check of the semester! The colored papers allow students to create unique sections in their binders to keep items organized. For example, binder table of contents is blue while agendas are purple. This allows for smoother routine. When I announce what section of the binder students need to open, it happens with ease. \r\n\r\nWhen students first saw their materials, they were excited to organize binders with colored paper. They were able to vote for colors for certain sections. It was very rewarding to see them enjoy the materials.\r\n\r\nI plan to continue using the colored paper for these organized binder sections. My hope is that students can apply these organizational skills to their personal lives.","fullyFundedDate":1746494316116,"projectUrl":"project/using-colors-to-visually-organize-binder/9060150/","projectTitle":"Using Colors to Visually Organize Binders","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Cordero-Olivares","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6582122_orig.png?crop=439,439,x7,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1627495464488","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6582122"},{"teacherId":9084423,"projectId":8958540,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, my 12th grade economics students have been able to approach their learning with greater structure, confidence, and independence. The organized binders you helped provide gave each student a dedicated space for notes, assignments, and resources. This meant that instead of losing time searching for misplaced papers, they could focus on analyzing economic concepts, preparing for exams, and connecting classroom lessons to the real world.\r\n\r\nThe difference in their learning habits has been remarkable. Many students who previously struggled with keeping track of their work began taking more pride in their binders, using them as a visual record of their progress throughout the semester. The color-coded dividers and consistent filing system reduced stress, improved homework completion rates, and helped students feel prepared for in-class discussions and assessments.\r\n\r\nFor seniors preparing to transition into college or the workforce, these organizational skills are more than just helpful—they're essential. Your support has not only impacted their performance in economics but has also given them tools they will carry into their future endeavors. My students and I are deeply grateful for your belief in them and for helping us create a learning environment where structure supports success.","fullyFundedDate":1740586167013,"projectUrl":"project/organized-for-success-binders-to-empowe/8958540/","projectTitle":"Organized for Success: Binders to Empower Young Economists","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Huang","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9084423_orig.jpg?crop=1219,1219,x967,y1380&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1756232586318","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mshuang7"},{"teacherId":223570,"projectId":9135366,"letterContent":"The snacks, fidget toys, and feminine supplies that you generously purchased were immediately used to restock the Self Care station in my school testing center. Initially I invited students who were testing to take a snack during their testing session, but then word spread. Students now stop by the station for personal care items, feminine care items, toys, and snacks. Often they are students I have not met before, and they are incredulous that they can just stop in and get the supplies that they need.\r\nHaving basic needs, like period supplies and school snacks, available to all students during the school day sends the message that we understand it's difficult to focus on your education when your needs aren't met, and that we are invested in their education and academic success. Students often ask \"You buy all of these for us?\" to which I proudly say \"No, I just ask for them and the donors buy them.\" I think it makes the message even stronger, that people they have never met are vested in their well being.","fullyFundedDate":1742679867789,"projectUrl":"project/feminine-support-station/9135366/","projectTitle":"Feminine Support Station","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Behr","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp223570_orig.jpg?crop=3584,3584,x1568,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1726540753900","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-behr"},{"teacherId":9798973,"projectId":8948786,"letterContent":"My students have been excitedly reading The Martian to see what happens next! I have even noticed students who claim they \"don't like to read\" flipping ahead in the book to see whether Mark survives the next emergency. We're reading the book together as a class, with the students reading independently some days and out loud together on other days. Students are keeping track of the science described in The Martian through their reading logs. We are using the chemistry knowledge gained from the book to create Mars Survival Guides for future Mars astronauts to learn from, and are almost done with the book! Thank you so much for your help getting these novels into my students' hands.","fullyFundedDate":1735510973571,"projectUrl":"project/the-martian-novel-connecting-science-fi/8948786/","projectTitle":"The Martian Novel: Connecting Science Fiction to Real Chemistry!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Coy","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9798973_orig.jpg?crop=2489,2489,x241,y836&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1728517487281","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9798973"},{"teacherId":5131316,"projectId":5862021,"letterContent":"This project provided our sixth graders with meaningful, developmentally appropriate ways to stay engaged during PE class on days when the gym was unavailable or the weather made outdoor activity unsafe. \r\n\r\nAfter distance learning, many of our youngest students were still adjusting to the physical and social expectations of secondary level PE classes like meeting daily or having to change into a uniform. \r\n\r\nThis curated set of board games gave them low-stress opportunities to collaborate and build confidence. The games quickly became a favorite on \"Fun Fridays\" and were especially appreciated by students who were still working up to full participation in high-intensity physical activity.","fullyFundedDate":1632797970772,"projectUrl":"project/beating-the-heat-with-board-games/5862021/","projectTitle":"Beating the Heat With Board Games","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Roe","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5131316_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1741273180607","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-rebecca-roe"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_7336","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":1460,"numTeachers":59,"percentFrplEligible":90,"percentAsian":3,"percentBlack":1,"percentWhite":4,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":90,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"9 - 12","studentTeacherRatio":"24.7:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":79.7,"schoolId":7336,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Benjamin Franklin High School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Benjamin Franklin High School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/california/los-angeles-unified-school-district/benjamin-franklin-high-school/7336"}