{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Boston Collaborative High School","outOfStateSupporters":34.6,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":5812651,"projectId":9405973,"letterContent":"Thank You for Supporting Our Classroom\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nMonths ago, your generous donation of calm coloring materials brought something very special to our classroom. I want to take a moment to share the impact it has made.\r\n\r\nThe coloring space has become a meaningful place for emotional regulation, deep thinking, and calm classroom behavior. Students are learning to pause, reset, and return to their work with focus and confidence. It has created not just an activity, but an environment of peace and reflection that truly supports their growth.\r\n\r\nYour contribution has made a lasting difference in our daily classroom life, and I am so grateful for your kindness and support. Thank you for believing in our students and their well-being.","fullyFundedDate":1750256103633,"projectUrl":"project/peace-in-every-stroke-a-mindful-colorin/9405973/","projectTitle":"Peace in Every Stroke: A Mindful Coloring Project","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Dykens","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5812651_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1564674172491","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5812651"},{"teacherId":1678223,"projectId":9325653,"letterContent":"Creating a wellness lounge has had profound effects on students' emotional, social, and academic well-being:\r\n\r\nStudents have a dedicated space to calm down, recharge, and practice self-regulation.\r\n\r\nQuiet areas, soft seating, and sensory tools give students a healthy way to manage emotions before returning to class.\r\n\r\nBuilds Social-Emotional Skills\r\n\r\nThe lounge encourages students to practice empathy, mindfulness, and peer support in a low-pressure environment.\r\n\r\nStudents take ownership of lounge norms, helping them develop responsibility and collaboration skills.","fullyFundedDate":1746550786796,"projectUrl":"project/student-wellness-lounge/9325653/","projectTitle":"Student Wellness Lounge","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Trainor","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1678223_orig.jpg?crop=865,865,x218,y85&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1737125003101","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1678223"},{"teacherId":2964816,"projectId":9046876,"letterContent":"My students and I would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to all the donors who supported my equipment request. We launched our after-school club using the provided equipments. Students have had the opportunity to connect through after -school play, and developed interpersonal and strength skills. We discussed principles of teamwork and practiced applying applying these principles through team sports like basketball, soccer, and pickleball. We also learned about how to improve and apply strength and fitness principles related to each sport to enhance our strength and mobility as players. We look forward to growing the program in the next school year.","fullyFundedDate":1746787374410,"projectUrl":"project/fostering-physical-and-mental-fitness-fo/9046876/","projectTitle":"Fostering Physical and Mental Fitness For Life!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Douglas","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2964816_orig.jpg?crop=1206,1205,x0,y502&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1673461048468","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2964816"},{"teacherId":9821944,"projectId":8913359,"letterContent":"I want to take the time to thank you for supporting, \"Experience A Welcoming Therapy Place. \r\n\r\nOne student said, \"I like the blue green theme in the chairs and rug, it feels calm. Another student communicated, \"that the space is very comfortable.\" A third student shared that the space feels very lively because of the items on the wall and the Salt Lamps. \r\n\r\nFrom the, It's Okay To Feel This Way Cloth\" hanging on the wall, students have been able to look at the wall piece to identify their feelings and discuss them. Seeing their feelings visually has made it easier for discussions and for identifying how they feel. \r\n\r\nThe Salt Lamps have not only served as a calming effect in the room, but also as a discussion and education piece for students to learn about Salt Lamps. The Salt Lamp with the circle salt balls has served as a stress piece for some students as they like to engage with the salt balls and roll them in their hands while sitting for a session. \r\n\r\nEach student has their place where they like to sit when they enter for counseling whether it is the comfortable beanbag, one of the comfortable chairs or at the table that is covered with the circle medallion cloth. They each have a preferred spot that they like. \r\n\r\nI am so very happy that the students can come into a welcoming space and feel comfortable to speak, relax, play board games. and work on their goals.","fullyFundedDate":1735657793770,"projectUrl":"project/experience-a-welcoming-therapy-space/8913359/","projectTitle":"Experience A Welcoming Therapy Space","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Baptista-Gomes","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9821944"},{"teacherId":9890503,"projectId":9066520,"letterContent":"This was a funny activity, because the students thought was something related to kindergarten. When they prepared the petri dishes with the seeds, they felt really weird about using those forceps to separate each small seed. \r\n\r\nWe kept taking care of the plants and collecting the results about their growth rate, only after this part, the students realized that this was not only a kindergarten activity, but also a business activity, because we applied mathematics and graphics to simulate what farmers need to do in order to get most profit from crops.\r\n\r\nThey were shocked about how a simple thing can be so important to our lives.\r\n\r\nThis was only possible, because of your help.","fullyFundedDate":1738344472308,"projectUrl":"project/germination-percentages-of-different-typ/9066520/","projectTitle":"Germination Percentages of Different Types of Seeds","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Vítor","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9890503_orig.jpg?crop=1225,1225,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1736513209666","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9890503"},{"teacherId":9890503,"projectId":9060190,"letterContent":"Thank you for your contribution. \r\nNow that we are in the spring season, our herbarium is starting to bloom (like the flowers in this spring). \r\n\r\nStudents have been curious about how to do and build the herbarium, and also curious about the plants, diversity, function, and many other applications.\r\n\r\nThe first plants are being collected and dry out in our greenhouse drier that we built with help of the Art teacher and students. Soon, many more plants will arrive and the students will be able to increase even more their own herbarium. Yes, we are making individual little herbariums, so the students can learn but also keep their work with them and keep working on it for several years.\r\n\r\nAgain, I appreciate your help and I am very thankful.","fullyFundedDate":1737599630174,"projectUrl":"project/lets-build-an-herbarium/9060190/","projectTitle":"Let's Build an Herbarium!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Vítor","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9890503_orig.jpg?crop=1225,1225,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1736513209666","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9890503"},{"teacherId":1678223,"projectId":9068804,"letterContent":"Integrating science educational materials specifically designed to support English Language Learners (ELLs) has had a profound impact on my classroom by making scientific concepts more accessible, engaging, and inclusive. These materials—such as visual aids, bilingual glossaries, hands-on experiments, and simplified texts—help bridge language barriers, allowing ELL students to actively participate in learning alongside their peers. One of the biggest benefits has been improved comprehension. Visuals, diagrams, and real-world examples help reinforce complex concepts, ensuring that students can grasp scientific ideas even if they are still developing their English proficiency. Additionally, bilingual resources and scaffolded reading materials provide crucial language support, enabling ELLs to build both scientific literacy and English skills simultaneously. Collaboration has also increased, as these materials encourage peer interactions through structured group discussions, inquiry-based experiments, and cooperative learning activities. By engaging in hands-on science tasks, ELL students can demonstrate understanding through action rather than just language, boosting their confidence and participation.","fullyFundedDate":1738736888909,"projectUrl":"project/science-educational-materials-to-benefit/9068804/","projectTitle":"Science Educational Materials to Benefit English Language Learners","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Trainor","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1678223_orig.jpg?crop=865,865,x218,y85&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1737125003101","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1678223"},{"teacherId":1678223,"projectId":9068703,"letterContent":"A library-style flexible seating space has had a significant impact on my science classroom by enhancing student engagement, collaboration, and overall learning experiences. It allows students to choose seating that best supports their focus, whether for independent research or group discussions, leading to increased ownership of their learning. The setup fosters collaboration and communication, encouraging students to brainstorm hypotheses, analyze data, and discuss scientific concepts in a more interactive way. It also supports inquiry-based learning, as students can move freely between research areas, lab stations, and discussion spaces, mirroring real-world scientific environments.\r\n\r\nBy accommodating diverse learning styles, the space enables students who thrive in quiet settings to read and reflect, while others who benefit from hands-on work or peer discussions can engage more actively. This approach also promotes a growth mindset, helping students feel comfortable taking risks, making mistakes, and embracing the scientific process.","fullyFundedDate":1737419601242,"projectUrl":"project/creating-a-library-inspired-learning-spa/9068703/","projectTitle":"Creating a Library-Inspired Learning Space","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Trainor","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1678223_orig.jpg?crop=865,865,x218,y85&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1737125003101","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1678223"},{"teacherId":5807950,"projectId":8855351,"letterContent":"Throughout my life, I have had numerous opportunities to utter the words \"Thank you.\" Yet, they have never been for an occasion as impactful as this one. The magnitude of your donations will be felt for generations to come. Your kindness, generosity and selfless spirit not only touched me, but most importantly, my students and their children. \r\n\r\nWhen I first engaged my students to provide me with their dreams for a space which enabled them and their children to learn, feel welcomed and accepted without the stigma attached to teen parenthood, they did not believe their dreams would be realized. Still, I encouraged them to share those dreams and to believe that our project would be fully funded by individuals who cared about their learning needs. Thus, our project entitled \"Help Support Parenting Students \"was born, submitted and ultimately fully funded. \r\n\r\nTherefore, when I say the words\"Thank you,\" they could not fully articulate what your generosity and selfless spirit of giving demonstrated to my students. They are now able to experience and know that there are indeed individuals who see, hear and care about their outcomes and the outcomes of their children in a non-judgmental manner .\r\n\r\nAs evidenced in the attached pictures, through your donations, my students and I have been able to create a space for learning and growing academically, emotionally and socially. Upon entering this space, students are immediately met with a sign which reads \"This is a safe space. All are welcomed here.\" Furthermore, at times, my parenting students come into our space feeling overwhelmed and inadequate to face the challenges they encounter on a daily basis. Yet, they are able to go to an an area which includes posters and pillows which specifically gives encouragement and positive affirmations. Through your donations the students now have comfortable, flexible seating options, warm lighting and carpeting. They are able to read books such as \"What to expect when you're expecting.\" They are able to sit quietly, feel valued, reflect, engage in mindfulness exercises , rejoin our groups and successfully contribute to class lessons and discussions.-All made possible by your donations. \r\n\r\nOn many occasions students share that they have no diapers or wet wipes for their children. Your donations fill these needs. Still, there are times when my students come into our space and have not had anything to eat. Your donations of food items such as protein bars, chick pea snacks or Oreo cookies have allowed them to have something to eat and thereby focus on the tools and strategies they need to successfully engage in academic or parenting lessons parent. \r\n\r\nOn other occasions, partners from our surrounding communities come in and hold workshops with our parenting students and provide them with valuable life-long tools on not only the importance of reading to their children, but how to do so effectively. The childrens books, shape sorters, silicone stacking toys and other engaging items that are designed to support the childrens' development are used during these workshops. Additionally, the markers, flip chart and speaker system you have provided are all being utilized to support this endeavor and to ensure all are being heard.\r\n\r\nI can list numerous other ways in which your kindness and generosity have positively impacted my students and their children. However, none of them would ever be possible without your selfless support.\r\n\r\nOn behalf of my students and myself, I offer my sincerest gratitude to your.","fullyFundedDate":1735657825661,"projectUrl":"project/help-support-parenting-students/8855351/","projectTitle":"Help Support Parenting Students","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Gentle-Sutherland","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5807950_orig.jpg?crop=1783,1783,x532,y301&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1729008814577","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5807950"},{"teacherId":9890503,"projectId":9044220,"letterContent":"Thank you for all your donations. \r\nThe classroom became really beautiful and informative due to your help.\r\nWe (students and teachers) are using and admiring those materials all over the classroom and enjoying a lot.\r\n\r\nStudents and teachers loved and usually say that this is one of the most beautiful and cool classes they ever seen and this is thanks to you all.\r\n\r\nWe have already done some lab experiments (funded by you too) and had a lot of fun here. At first the students feel surprised because they never had classes like this before and after a few minutes they start to participate actively.\r\n\r\nThanks for all your help.","fullyFundedDate":1736841038184,"projectUrl":"project/happy-science-classroom/9044220/","projectTitle":"Happy Science Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Vítor","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9890503_orig.jpg?crop=1225,1225,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1736513209666","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9890503"},{"teacherId":9402850,"projectId":9043607,"letterContent":"I just wanted to reach out and personally thankyou for your donation to the Community Events Project. Your donations has made our community events much more enjoyable and engaging.\r\n\r\nThanks to you we successfullyraised enough funds to recieve the 2 microphone systems. We have already begun to organize so many new events since this improvment to our school.\r\n\r\nWhen you are able to hear the speaker and the speaker is able to relay the message so people can hear it makes for a much more impactful event. I hope you know your generous gifts played and will continue to play a significant role in the success of our events at the school.\r\n\r\nOnce again, thank you kindly for your generosity","fullyFundedDate":1738203058933,"projectUrl":"project/community-events/9043607/","projectTitle":"Community Events","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. G","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9402850"},{"teacherId":2964816,"projectId":8776233,"letterContent":"Than you for your contribution. Your donation to our project has helped to support our growing culinary program. The students have begun using the stove in our school kitchen. They are learning about many different cultures and making a variety of foods representing those cultures. Our students recently, made dishes representing several Asia and Latin American cultures. \r\n\r\nThe washer and dryer will be used frequently to meet the laundry needs of all our students. We are deeply grateful for the support.","fullyFundedDate":1735657826988,"projectUrl":"project/life-skills-now/8776233/","projectTitle":"Life Skills Now!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Douglas","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2964816_orig.jpg?crop=1206,1205,x0,y502&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1673461048468","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2964816"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_120882","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":178,"numTeachers":7,"percentFrplEligible":86,"percentAsian":1,"percentBlack":36,"percentWhite":3,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":55,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"7 - 12","studentTeacherRatio":"25.4:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":65.4,"schoolId":120882,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Boston Collaborative High School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Boston Collaborative High School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/massachusetts/boston-public-schools/boston-collaborative-high-school/120882"}