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You've given them a resource that will be loved all year long — and remembered for years to come.\r\n\r\nWe are so grateful for your kindness and support. Thank you for helping bring the world into our classroom!\r\n\r\nWith appreciation,\r\nBonnie Branch","fullyFundedDate":1754524084688,"projectUrl":"project/passport-to-learning-with-junior-scholas/9437877/","projectTitle":"Passport to Learning With Junior Scholastic","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Branch Norvell","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10066108_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1751094207583","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10066108"},{"teacherId":1211799,"projectId":9659613,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support and donation to providing materials for my scholars. We are excited to use the materials to create some engaging marketing signage for our upcoming STEM Expo our school puts on. My scholars were so excited to see the materials. They are excited about learning how to use some power tools to create life size signage and to bring their advertisement designs to life with the yard signs. \r\nYour support is appreciate so much by me and my scholars. 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We pride ourselves on taking care of the items we have; most of our high-priced instruments have been generously donated by gracious donors like you! \r\n\r\nCheck our YouTube page often for our latest recordings of our performances and achievements. \r\n\r\nLastly, if you have scholars in Charleston County and are looking for a school to call home, please consider applying to attend our school and be part of the TIDE!","fullyFundedDate":1752586522759,"projectUrl":"project/our-band-earned-its-first-superior-ratin/9386897/","projectTitle":"Our Band Earned Its First Superior Rating! 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Having these 12 bulbs in our various lamps has created a relaxing, inviting atmosphere.\r\nThanks you for always supporting public education!","fullyFundedDate":1754505389084,"projectUrl":"project/sensory-tools-for-schools/9526093/","projectTitle":"Sensory Tools for Schools","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Marcell","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1531236_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1496673279674","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-marcell"},{"teacherId":1211799,"projectId":8871844,"letterContent":"Thank you for your support. Our scholars immersed themselves into the world of Special FX and photographing with Special FX. They had such a fun time working with the green screen and green suit to created fun photographs. They also really enjoyed using the fog machine to create effects for their photos. \r\nThe scholars learned so much about shooting with different props and effects that could add to their photos. We appreciate all you did to help provide them with the materials to experience it. \r\nThanks again.","fullyFundedDate":1730407567873,"projectUrl":"project/special-fx/8871844/","projectTitle":"Special FX","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Boulineau","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1211799_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1485532243782","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mboulineau"},{"teacherId":6041912,"projectId":9209820,"letterContent":"I wish I could explain to you the joy on my scholars' faces when they received the items for this project! While the entire school benefits from this project, there are a handful of determined high schoolers that make all of the magic happen. This group of scholars checked in daily to see if items arrived, scurried to the office for me when they did, and could not wait to get everything in place so we could have a thriving garden program.\r\n\r\nThe garden is becoming a place of pride for our school and community. We are sharing our produce and herbs with staff and faculty, and family members have commented on how nice it looks. One fellow teacher said, \"It actually looks like a garden out there!\" Several scholars tended the garden over the summer, and soon we will be harvesting melons for the first time.\r\n\r\nWithout your kindness and generosity, we would not have this beautiful, flourishing space in which to learn and grow. 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Year after year, we continue to build a collection of texts to help supplement our textbooks and other resources. In the year 2025 a classroom library might seem less relevant, it may be tempting to think everything is available on the internet or that every text can and should be digitized- I couldn't diasagree more. 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Charleston Charter School - Math & Science is
an urban public school
in Charleston, South Carolina that is part of Charleston County School District.
It serves 573 students
in grades 6 - 12 with a student/teacher ratio of 13.3:1.
Its teachers have had 202 projects funded on DonorsChoose.
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Charleston Charter School - Math & Science Demographics
60%
of students receive free or reduced price lunch
Data about students' economic need comes from the National Center for Education Statistics, via our partners at MDR Education. Learn more
Source: the National Center for Education Statistics
62%
of students are Black, Latino, Native
American, or Asian
Data about school demographics comes from the National Center for Education Statistics, via our partners at MDR Education. The numbers in this chart may not add up to 100% because of limitations in the available data.
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Charleston Charter School - Math & Science
$113,681
raised using DonorsChoose
202
projects
funded
46
teachers
funded
568
donors
10
projects
for
basic supplies
17
projects for
technology
59
projects for
books
14
projects
for
art supplies
Charleston Charter School - Math & Science has received support from
371 individuals from South Carolina and
197 individuals out-of-state.