{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Cape Fear High School","outOfStateSupporters":23.5,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":502150,"projectId":10277645,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of the large roll of white paper and large individual sheets of white paper. These materials will make a meaningful difference in my World History and AP World History classrooms, where project-based learning is an important part of how students explore and demonstrate their understanding of history. Having access to large-format paper gives students the space to think creatively, collaborate with classmates, and visually represent complex historical ideas.\r\n\r\nStudents will use the paper for a variety of projects, including historical timelines, maps, infographics, visual analyses, presentations, and collaborative projects. These hands-on activities encourage students to move beyond simply memorizing historical facts and instead analyze connections, evaluate evidence, and communicate their understanding in creative ways. The large sheets also make it possible for groups of students to work together and create projects that can be displayed and shared with the class.\r\n\r\nYour generosity provides my students with the resources they need to actively participate in their learning. Thank you for investing in our classroom and helping create engaging, meaningful learning experiences that make history come alive for my students!","fullyFundedDate":1787585030233,"projectUrl":"project/rewriting-the-way-we-teach-history-a-pr/10277645/","projectTitle":"Rewriting the Way We Teach History: a Project-Based Learning Initiative","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Demchock","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp502150_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1621195685549","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/502150"},{"teacherId":502150,"projectId":10020080,"letterContent":"I would like to thank you for your generous support of my classroom through the donation of markers, pencil boxes, and other essential project materials. Your generosity provides my students with more than just classroom supplies—it gives them the opportunity to engage in meaningful, hands-on learning experiences that help bring history to life.\r\nThe markers and pencil boxes may seem like simple materials, but they will have a significant impact on my students. Having organized, accessible materials means students can quickly begin their projects without worrying about whether they have the supplies they need. The pencil boxes allow materials to be stored and shared in an organized manner, making it easier for students to work independently and collaboratively. This organization also helps create a classroom environment where students can focus their energy on learning rather than on finding or gathering materials.\r\nThese supplies will be used for a variety of projects throughout the school year. Students may create historical maps, timelines, visual representations, infographics, primary-source analyses, presentations, and other projects that require them to communicate their understanding of complex historical concepts. For AP students especially, these activities provide opportunities to analyze information, make connections between historical developments, and practice communicating evidence-based ideas.\r\nMost importantly, your support helps me create a classroom where students can actively participate in their education. When students have the tools they need and are given opportunities to create, collaborate, and explore, they are more likely to develop a deeper understanding of the material. These experiences help make history relevant, memorable, and engaging.\r\nThank you for investing in my students and supporting the work we do in the classroom. Your generosity will directly contribute to meaningful learning experiences and help my students develop the skills and confidence they need to succeed. I am incredibly grateful for your partnership and for helping make these opportunities possible.","fullyFundedDate":1778101518810,"projectUrl":"project/colorful-tools-for-creative-minds/10020080/","projectTitle":"Colorful Tools for Creative Minds","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Demchock","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp502150_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1621195685549","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/502150"},{"teacherId":502150,"projectId":10121508,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting my grant. The markers, pencil boxes, and colored pencils requested for my AP World History classes are much more than basic classroom supplies; they are essential tools that help transform the way my students learn, engage, and demonstrate their understanding of complex historical concepts. Rather than relying primarily on traditional worksheets and lecture-based instruction, my AP World History students participate in project-based learning experiences that require them to think critically, make connections across time and geography, collaborate with their peers, and communicate their understanding in creative and meaningful ways. These projects allow students to become active participants in their learning rather than simply receiving information and memorizing facts. Colored pencils and markers are particularly valuable because students use them to create timelines, maps, infographics, visual summaries, historical charts, political cartoons, cause-and-effect diagrams, and other projects that help them organize and analyze large amounts of information. Pencil boxes give students a reliable way to store and organize these materials so they are readily available throughout the year, especially for students who may not have access to these supplies at home. In AP World History, students are expected to understand connections between historical events, recognize patterns of continuity and change, analyze causation, compare societies, and support historical arguments with evidence. Project-based learning provides opportunities for students to practice these skills repeatedly in authentic and engaging ways. Instead of simply listening to a lecture and completing a worksheet, students may work together to analyze primary sources, construct visual representations of historical developments, debate different perspectives, or create products that demonstrate their understanding of a unit. These experiences encourage students to ask questions, solve problems, evaluate evidence, and explain their thinking—skills that are directly connected to success on the AP World History examination. When students can see, organize, discuss, and apply historical information, they are more likely to develop a deeper understanding and retain what they have learned. The goal is not simply to help students pass an exam; it is to help them become confident thinkers who can understand the world through a historical lens. At the same time, strong AP exam performance is an important measure of student achievement, and I have found that giving students opportunities to engage deeply with the content better prepares them for the demanding reading, writing, analysis, and evidence-based reasoning required on the AP exam. Your support will help make these learning experiences possible for every student, regardless of their personal financial circumstances. Providing classroom supplies ensures that students can fully participate in projects without worrying about whether they can afford the materials needed to complete them. A marker or colored pencil may seem like a small contribution, but when used as part of a larger project-based learning environment, it becomes a tool for analysis, creativity, collaboration, and academic growth. By supporting this classroom, you are investing not only in supplies, but in an instructional approach designed to help students understand history at a deeper level, remain engaged in challenging coursework, and develop the skills necessary for success both on the AP exam and beyond the classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1778210548966,"projectUrl":"project/bringing-history-to-life-with-markers-an/10121508/","projectTitle":"Bringing History to Life with Markers and Minds","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Demchock","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp502150_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1621195685549","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/502150"},{"teacherId":4498000,"projectId":10274348,"letterContent":"When the boxes of cyanotype paper arrived, my photography students were buzzing with excitement! Many of them had only ever taken photos on digital screens or smartphones, so the idea of creating a permanent photographic print using only natural sunlight and water felt almost like magic. Their eyes lit up the moment we unpacked the sunprinting supplies, eager to take their photography practice into a hands-on, tangible space.\r\n\r\nWe cannot wait to start using the materials and exploring camera-less photography. Students will take a picture, learn how to turn it into a negative and experiment with exposure times under the sun. Watching their faces as the deep Prussian blue images developed in real time will be unforgettable. It will completely change how they think about light, shadows, and the chemical foundation of image-making.","fullyFundedDate":1787585195196,"projectUrl":"project/the-sun-is-our-darkroom-cyanotype-magic/10274348/","projectTitle":"The Sun is Our Darkroom: Cyanotype Magic","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Harding","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4498000_orig.jpg?crop=480,480,x0,y20&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1559314367520","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/creativitytakescourage"},{"teacherId":9004882,"projectId":8179190,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity and for helping provide my students with the classroom supplies they needed! Your support truly made a difference in our classroom.\r\n\r\nThe index cards and other school supplies were put to use throughout the school year in so many different ways. My students used the index cards to create vocabulary flashcards, practice important concepts, review for quizzes and tests, and participate in different classroom activities and games. Having these materials readily available allowed me to create more hands-on learning and review activities without having to worry about whether every student could provide their own supplies.\r\n\r\nMy students were excited to have new materials available to them, especially when we used them for interactive activities that got them up, moving, talking, and learning with one another. Something as simple as an index card can become a vocabulary card, an exit ticket, a review game, or a way for students to demonstrate what they have learned.\r\n\r\nMost importantly, your donation helped ensure that all of my students had access to the supplies they needed, regardless of what they were able to bring from home.\r\n\r\nYour generosity went far beyond purchasing school supplies—you helped me create more learning opportunities for my students. Thank you for supporting my classroom, believing in my students, and helping me give them the resources they needed to be successful. I am truly grateful for your kindness and support!","fullyFundedDate":1708621802056,"projectUrl":"project/my-students-need-supplies-please-help/8179190/","projectTitle":"My Students Need Supplies! Please Help!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Hawks","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9004882_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1781503917960","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9004882"},{"teacherId":3624918,"projectId":8674299,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous support, my students were able to use the materials from DonorsChoose to complete a hands-on and meaningful project. They traced their bodies to create life-sized posters, labeled the body parts in Spanish, and then added clothing by coloring and drawing on their posters. This activity allowed them to actively practice vocabulary in a creative and memorable way.\r\n\r\nWhen the students first saw the materials, they were excited and eager to begin. They immediately became engaged, collaborating with one another and taking pride in their work. As you can see in the pictures, they truly enjoyed the activity, and it brought a lot of energy and enthusiasm into the classroom.\r\n\r\nBecause of your donation, my students are now building confidence in their Spanish skills and are more motivated to participate. Moving forward, we will continue expanding on this lesson by practicing speaking and writing about body parts and clothing in Spanish. Your support has made a lasting impact on their learning experience, and we are incredibly grateful.","fullyFundedDate":1724162126434,"projectUrl":"project/coloring-and-power-up-to-success/8674299/","projectTitle":"Coloring and Power Up to Success!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Denney","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3624918_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1464477645992","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3624918"},{"teacherId":502150,"projectId":9586409,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of my classroom grant for analog clocks. Because of your kindness, my world history classroom now features ten clocks representing ten different time zones from around the globe. This may seem like a simple addition, but it has already become a powerful teaching tool that brings our curriculum to life in a meaningful and lasting way.\r\n\r\nThese clocks are far more than decorations on the wall. They are daily visual reminders that history does not happen in isolation and that the world is interconnected. As students enter the classroom, they immediately see that while we are beginning our day here, people in other parts of the world are ending theirs, sleeping, working, or celebrating. This sparks natural curiosity and thoughtful questions that lead directly into deeper historical discussions.\r\n\r\nThroughout the semester, we will study each of the regions represented by our classroom clocks. As we explore ancient civilizations, trade routes, empires, revolutions, and modern global events, students will be able to connect what they are learning to real places and real people who exist simultaneously across the world. The clocks help students better understand geography, the concept of time, and how distance and time zones have shaped communication, travel, and historical events.\r\n\r\nUsing analog clocks is also an intentional and valuable choice. Many students are accustomed only to digital time, and learning to read analog clocks builds an important life skill while reinforcing mathematical reasoning and critical thinking. At the same time, the physical movement of the clock hands provides a tangible sense of time passing—something that aligns beautifully with the study of history itself.\r\n\r\nMost importantly, your donation has helped create an engaging and inclusive learning environment. Students feel more connected to the world beyond their own experiences, and they are developing a stronger sense of global awareness and empathy. These are lessons that extend far beyond world history and will stay with them long after the school year ends.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in innovative classroom ideas and for investing in meaningful educational experiences. Your generosity directly impacts my students every single day, and I am deeply grateful for your support. This project would not have been possible without you, and I am proud to share its success with our classroom community.","fullyFundedDate":1765442953088,"projectUrl":"project/time-zones-timeless-learning/9586409/","projectTitle":"Time Zones, Timeless Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Demchock","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp502150_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1621195685549","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/502150"},{"teacherId":4498000,"projectId":9489326,"letterContent":"On behalf of our program, we would like to express our sincere gratitude for your generous support. Your contribution enabled us to acquire the necessary supplies to inspire creativity in our students while also maintaining a clean, safe, and sanitized environment. Because of your generosity, our young artists are equipped with the tools they need to explore their talents, develop new skills, and thrive in a space that encourages both imagination and responsibility.\r\n\r\nWe are truly grateful for your partnership in helping us provide meaningful opportunities for growth and expression.","fullyFundedDate":1755717799072,"projectUrl":"project/getting-started-sanitized-in-art/9489326/","projectTitle":"Getting Started SANITIZED in Art","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Harding","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4498000_orig.jpg?crop=480,480,x0,y20&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1559314367520","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/creativitytakescourage"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_1353","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":1518,"numTeachers":86,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":1,"percentBlack":26,"percentWhite":46,"percentIndigenous":2,"percentLatinx":13,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":0,"percentMultiracialImputed":8,"gradesServed":"9 - 12","studentTeacherRatio":"17.7:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"RURAL","ncesMetroType":"RURAL_FRINGE"},"inStateSupporters":76.5,"schoolId":1353,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Cape Fear High School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Cape Fear High School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/north-carolina/cumberland-county-schools/cape-fear-high-school/1353"}