{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Fairfax High School","outOfStateSupporters":20.9,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":10102619,"projectId":9883486,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation and helping me provide flexible seating for my high school students. I strive to make my classroom a safe and calming environment for all students, and the beanbags have enhanced this to a great degree.\r\n\r\nWhen my students first saw the beanbag chairs they were so excited and often argue with each other (in a good way) over who gets to sit in them during free time. I have used them as a reward for on-task behavior, as a classroom management tactic for students who are struggling, and as a safe place for kids to sit while they share hard things with me. It has also enhanced my relationship building, as often the students who sit in them (they are behind my desk) start conversations with me and share things they may have otherwise kept to themselves. \r\n\r\nOverall the chairs are a huge hit and I am so thankful you helped make it happen! They are a wonderful addition to my classroom environment and I look forward to seeing how they continue to shape our classroom culture moving forward.","fullyFundedDate":1766777531613,"projectUrl":"project/calm-down-corner-for-teens/9883486/","projectTitle":"Calm Down Corner for Teens","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Reed","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10102619_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y110&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1753923205947","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10102619"},{"teacherId":8794159,"projectId":9240909,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous support of our school counseling program. Because of your contribution, we were able to purchase supplies that help students build essential social-emotional and executive functioning skills.\r\n\r\nThese resources allow us to work with students on understanding how their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors are connected. Through hands-on activities and guided reflection, they are learning practical strategies to manage stress, strengthen focus, make thoughtful decisions, and develop healthy coping skills.\r\n\r\nAdolescence can be a challenging time, and having the right tools makes a meaningful difference. Your generosity helps create a supportive space where students can pause, reflect, and practice skills that will serve them not only in school, but throughout their lives.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in the wellbeing and growth of our students. Your support helps empower young people to better understand themselves and navigate life with greater confidence and resilience.","fullyFundedDate":1746785699032,"projectUrl":"project/social-emotional-learning-skills-for-a/9240909/","projectTitle":"Social Emotional Learning: Skills for a Successful Life","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Carson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8794159_orig.jpg?crop=634,634,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1667633511365","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8794159"},{"teacherId":8794159,"projectId":9599761,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous contribution supporting snacks for students in my social-emotional support program. Your kindness helps create a small but meaningful space where students can pause, reset, and feel cared for during challenging moments in their day.\r\nFor many of our students, something as simple as a snack and a quiet moment to reflect can make a big difference. It helps them regulate their emotions, return to class ready to learn, and feel that the adults around them are invested in their wellbeing.\r\nBecause of your generosity, we are able to offer students not only nourishment, but also a message that their needs matter. Your support directly contributes to a more compassionate and supportive school environment.\r\nThank you for being part of the community that helps our students feel safe, supported, and ready to grow.","fullyFundedDate":1759252966619,"projectUrl":"project/snacks-water-and-slow-deep-breaths/9599761/","projectTitle":"Snacks, Water and Slow, Deep Breaths","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Carson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8794159_orig.jpg?crop=634,634,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1667633511365","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8794159"},{"teacherId":6644712,"projectId":9766441,"letterContent":"These textbooks are being used in our classroom that did not have a textbook. A Different Mirror reads like a novel but shares the stories of various minority groups in the United States. The text allows the students to connect and read just beyond what happened in the United States. Also having a physical textbook helps the students engage in the reading.\r\n\r\nIn my classroom we do partially in the classroom but also individual reading at home. The students engage as I give lectures in the classroom but reading about the experiences of various people groups in the nation allows them to connect with these stories. \r\n\r\nThank you for this huge impact you have had in my classroom by giving access to rich text.","fullyFundedDate":1764874202068,"projectUrl":"project/empowering-students-through-inclusive-hi/9766441/","projectTitle":"Empowering Students Through Inclusive History","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Bai","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6644712_orig.jpg?crop=1522,1522,x745,y493&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1565649621071","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6644712"},{"teacherId":1748981,"projectId":9825319,"letterContent":"We really appreciate your generosity. Fairfax is a historic school that's over 100 years old but updating our school supplies makes a big difference.\r\n\r\nOne of the students wrote in a thank you note that having menstrual supplies in the classroom makes them feel seen and that the classroom is a safe space. The chrome book chargers and the spare chrome book are used on a daily basis for students to access their online gradebook, take online tests, engage with digital simulations like natural selection on Net logo and the 5 Senses Lab on Gizmo. Students say the new posters make the classroom more inviting. I'm actually starting my unit on genes today so it's great timing to have the new poster and I'm going over Meiosis next week. The stamps help students know they got credit for their paper assignments. \r\n\r\nThanks again a million times for making a difference in education,","fullyFundedDate":1765483217093,"projectUrl":"project/from-tech-to-posters-to-labs/9825319/","projectTitle":"From Tech to Posters to Labs","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Romanak","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1748981_orig.jpg?crop=540,540,x0,y210&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1569457136628","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/romanak"},{"teacherId":10266709,"projectId":9865241,"letterContent":"Students were excited to be the first to receive a brand new set of books and begin reading Jurassic Park for the current unit we are in. As we started diving into the book we began exploring the history of the Earths atmosphere and making connections between prehistoric times and the current state of our planets air. As we continue with reading the book we will move onto Evolution and genetics. This is where a lot of the story of Jurassic Park will come into play, allowing students to understand the fantasy and the possible reality of what we are doing to advance genetics. Thank you for your support of the project.","fullyFundedDate":1763611363361,"projectUrl":"project/reading-for-fun-and-content/9865241/","projectTitle":"Reading for Fun and Content","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Engle","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10266709_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y524&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1762452932407","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10266709"},{"teacherId":8622415,"projectId":9639516,"letterContent":"My students and I used the printing paper for guided notes, classwork, and assignments. I prepared structured notes so students could focus on following along and filling in key information instead of copying everything from the board. This helped them stay engaged in the lesson and spend more time thinking about the math rather than rushing to write.\r\n\r\nWhen students first saw the materials, their reaction was very positive. Many were relieved that they did not have to copy large amounts of notes, which can feel overwhelming for some of them. They were able to keep up more easily, participate in discussions, and ask questions, and several students said the format helped them better understand the lesson.","fullyFundedDate":1760644004447,"projectUrl":"project/math-resources/9639516/","projectTitle":"Math Resources","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Yi","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8622415_orig.jpg?crop=2268,2268,x0,y635&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1724344959981","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8622415"},{"teacherId":1755547,"projectId":9647453,"letterContent":"Our deepest thanks for supporting our music classes with a matching set of sticks! Caring about the small details sometimes makes the biggest difference. Rotating through regular daily use by 100+ high school students, many accessories naturally wear out, and we have to make do with electrical tape wrapping and putting together whatever we can gather. Sound becomes uneven and proper playing technique becomes quite difficult when sticks chip, crack, and even become unsafe. \r\n\r\nAs our program continues to grow, I get to see joy on the faces of students in all classes when they are given new materials and instruments to use every day. \"How did we get so many all new sticks, not passed down from some other group?\" If we receive a gift or donation, all students know the sources and get excited to make their own personal \"unboxing videos\" where they slide the paper sleeves off their new drumsticks and describe how new music equipment smells. However, they seem to be the most excited to discard mismatched, taped sticks once and for all rather than saving them for a rainy day! Now that all sticks are new, unbroken, and of matching style, we've reclaimed quite a bit of instructional time usually lost to searching for reasonable sticks that might reasonably match. I feel blessed to be a small part of showing these young people that everyone is deserving of trying new creative musical opportunities with materials. Thank you again for contributing to our growth!","fullyFundedDate":1760651287352,"projectUrl":"project/breaking-down-the-beats/9647453/","projectTitle":"Breaking Down the Beats!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Holguin","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1755547_orig.jpg?crop=480,480,x0,y52&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1739927586896","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1755547"},{"teacherId":9910828,"projectId":9760978,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous support of our classroom Cricut project. Your donation has already made a positive impact on my students by allowing them to create hands-on learning materials and classroom visuals that make lessons more engaging and interactive. Students have been excited to design and help produce materials for projects, and they love seeing their ideas turn into real, finished products. We have also had some fun designing classroom decorations. \r\n\r\nWhen the Cricut arrived, students were amazed and eager to learn how it works. Many had never used a tool like this before, and they were proud to be trusted with new technology. Your support has increased student creativity, collaboration, and enthusiasm for learning.\r\n\r\nNext, students will continue using the Cricut to create project materials, posters, and presentations connected to our current lessons.","fullyFundedDate":1759265539999,"projectUrl":"project/cutting-into-creativity-with-cricut/9760978/","projectTitle":"Cutting Into Creativity With Cricut!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Rivas","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9910828_orig.jpg?crop=2268,2268,x0,y884&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1742440209248","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9910828"},{"teacherId":10246785,"projectId":9694623,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support in providing my students with 50 copies of *Born a Crime* by Trevor Noah. Because of you, my students were able to learn about life under Apartheid in South Africa—many for the very first time. Before reading this book, several students had never even heard of Apartheid or Nelson Mandela, and this text opened the door to important historical conversations in a way that felt accessible, human, and meaningful.\r\n\r\nTrevor Noah's stories are hilarious, outrageous, and deeply insightful. His humor had students laughing out loud as we read together in class, but it also sparked thoughtful discussions about racism, identity, injustice, and resilience. The combination of humor and honesty helped the lessons truly stick. I believe the stories in this book will make a lasting impression on my students long after the school year ends.\r\n\r\nI am eternally grateful for this opportunity to teach something that is current, funny, and relevant to today's world—something my students could genuinely relate to while also expanding their understanding of global history and social justice. Your generosity made this powerful learning experience possible, and it has truly impacted my classroom.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in my students and in the power of books to change lives.","fullyFundedDate":1757582565255,"projectUrl":"project/empower-students-to-learn-about-south-af/9694623/","projectTitle":"Empower Students to Learn About South African Apartheid!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Cairns","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10246785_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y386&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1757272171280","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10246785"},{"teacherId":10083034,"projectId":9475251,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous support, our classroom has been transformed into a more interactive and collaborative learning space. As soon as the dry erase markers, magnets, and binders arrived, my students were eager to use them. We immediately put them to work during a problem-solving activity using our vertical whiteboards, and the room came alive with energy, conversation, and mathematical thinking. The binders have also helped students stay more organized, giving them a reliable place to store notes, handouts, and problem sets.\r\n\r\nThe markers and magnets are now essential parts of our daily routine. During our most recent unit, students worked in groups at the boards to compare strategies for solving probability problems. Having clear, working markers and the ability to post problem sets and examples using magnets made the whole process smoother and more engaging. I noticed quieter students speaking up more and taking ownership of their learning in new ways.\r\n\r\nYour gift has done more than provide supplies. Your gift has helped build a stronger community of thinkers in my classroom. Next semester I am preparing for a student-led review project where groups will teach key concepts to their peers using the boards and materials you helped provide. Thank you again for believing in my students and helping us build a space where math is active, shared, and meaningful.","fullyFundedDate":1757508509579,"projectUrl":"project/building-brains-with-whiteboard-tools-a/9475251/","projectTitle":"Building Brains With Whiteboard Tools, and Collaboration","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Mason","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10083034_orig.png?crop=1311,1311,x290,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1752776850763","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10083034"},{"teacherId":9216074,"projectId":9464576,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous contribution to support new books for my AP and Honors English students. Your donation directly expands what is possible in our classroom—giving students access to high-quality literature, fresh voices, and challenging texts that deepen their critical thinking. Because of you, my students will be able to read, annotate, and truly engage with books that spark curiosity, widen perspectives, and strengthen college-level reading and writing skills.\r\n\r\nYour support sends an incredibly meaningful message to students: that their learning matters, that their voices deserve to be nurtured, and that there is a community invested in their growth. These books will be used daily for discussion, analysis, and inspiration, and I know my students will feel the impact of your generosity throughout the year. Thank you once again for believing in them and helping create a richer, more empowering classroom experience.","fullyFundedDate":1754977838663,"projectUrl":"project/mr-seedmans-gifted-magnet-library/9464576/","projectTitle":"Mr. Seedman's Gifted Magnet Library","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Seedman","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9216074_orig.jpg?crop=3218,3218,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1693085042011","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9216074"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_7333","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":1524,"numTeachers":76,"percentFrplEligible":83,"percentAsian":14,"percentBlack":12,"percentWhite":9,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":60,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"9 - 12","studentTeacherRatio":"20.1:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":79.1,"schoolId":7333,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Fairfax High School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Fairfax High School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/california/los-angeles-unified-school-district/fairfax-high-school/7333"}