{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Harding Fine Arts Academy","outOfStateSupporters":34.2,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":7929562,"projectId":9762756,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generosity, our students finally have access to the technology they need to plan for college and career goals. Since our school doesn't have one-to-one devices, these laptops are already making a huge difference. Many people use technology every day, but seeing how essential it is for students, especially during such an important time in their lives, has been eye-opening. With these laptops, students can work on college applications, research careers, build resumes, and explore financial aid without having to scramble for a device.\r\n\r\nThe students are thrilled to have laptops right in the counseling center. They love being able to sit down and get to work without barriers, and for many of them, this is the first time the process has felt manageable instead of overwhelming. I've already seen students who were nervous about college start to gain confidence simply because they have a reliable space and the tools to take things one step at a time.\r\n\r\nYour support has made our counseling center a place where students can truly focus on their future. You've helped create opportunities that some of our students wouldn't have had otherwise, and I can't thank you enough for believing in them. Your generosity is making a real, meaningful impact every single day.","fullyFundedDate":1759019511673,"projectUrl":"project/future-ready-laptops-for-college-care/9762756/","projectTitle":"Future Ready: Laptops for College & Career Success!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Saunders","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7929562_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1721694073204","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7929562"},{"teacherId":7929562,"projectId":9396460,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generosity, our students now have a safe, easy way to reach out when they need support. The new iPads have already made such a difference. What used to feel confusing or uncomfortable, figuring out how to ask to see the counselor, is now simple, private, and much less stressful for them.\r\n\r\nThe students love being able to fill out the counseling form in a quick, comfortable way, and several have told me they feel more at ease using the iPad than trying to speak up in front of others. Some of my quieter students, the ones who don't always know how to reach out, have been the first to use it, which has been amazing to see.\r\n\r\nYour support has made our counseling space more accessible and student-friendly, and it's already helping kids get the support they need, when they need it. Thank you so much for believing in our students and making this possible. It truly means a lot.","fullyFundedDate":1757683074904,"projectUrl":"project/give-students-a-safe-way-to-reach-their/9396460/","projectTitle":"Give Students a Safe Way to Reach Their School Counselor","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Saunders","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7929562_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1721694073204","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7929562"},{"teacherId":10090395,"projectId":9493596,"letterContent":"I wanted to write to thank you again for the generosity you have shown my students. Your donations have extended far beyond just my classroom. \r\n\r\nAs we live in the current climate of food insecurity for many families, often swinging by Ms. May's room at the end of the day for a snack is one of the only things they will have to eat for hours. Their gratitude is genuine and it really has made a difference. \r\n\r\nI have also noticed an increase in attentiveness in the classroom! They are more engaged with complex content, and work harder during projects to advocate for a reward at the end of class. \r\n\r\nAgain, my students and I cannot thank you enough for your support.","fullyFundedDate":1755716908040,"projectUrl":"project/fueling-freshman-for-success/9493596/","projectTitle":"Fueling Freshman for Success","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. May","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10090395_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1755747101670","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10090395"},{"teacherId":10223115,"projectId":9708228,"letterContent":"Thank you all so much for your generous donations to our school's library. We are now a quarter of the way into the school year, and our library has circulated over 1,200 books. Many of those being the books that you purchased for our library. You are making a difference in countless young lives. \r\n\r\nOur library being open has benefited the entire student body. We have a group of Seniors who volunteer their time to open the library for younger grades to have the opportunity to check out books. They are learning to give back, and our library patrons are learning to be good customers. This has changed our school for the better. Thank you so much.","fullyFundedDate":1757952160708,"projectUrl":"project/love-your-library/9708228/","projectTitle":"Love Your Library!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Nieto","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10223115"},{"teacherId":2600549,"projectId":9268156,"letterContent":"My student shave loved having all of our new resources. The chairs and carpet have completely revamped our 'comfy corner' that they get to use during work time and they ask me almost daily if they can go sit there! As you can see from the photos, they enjoy sitting there to do their work and I pop over to check on them and answer questions. \r\n\r\nThe new markers have been fantastic and they love having fancy alcohol markers available to use for their projects. \r\n\r\nThe composition books have also been a game-changer for our interactive notebooks. If a student doesn't have supplies or can't get to the store, I am able to just hand them a notebook and move on with class! Having composition books also means the pages are secure and we won't lose things. \r\n\r\nThank you for your continued support of me and my students.","fullyFundedDate":1746787272719,"projectUrl":"project/color-comfort-and-care/9268156/","projectTitle":"Color, Comfort, and Care","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Rothrock","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2600549_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1470267756698","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/nrothrock"},{"teacherId":10182470,"projectId":9611981,"letterContent":"I needed help at the beginning of the year to motivate my students with rewards. You all came through in droves. I can't thank you enough. \r\n\r\nI've been giving \"good job\" tickets left and right and now I have something to show for it. Truly, I don't think it's the actual rewards that get the students excited. I think it's the dopamine shot they get when I give them a ticket!\r\n\r\nRegardless, the students love getting tickets and they love going to the carts to get food, candy, etc. This project was a resounding success. Whenever I need to reward a student I've got a go to.","fullyFundedDate":1755464826830,"projectUrl":"project/pbis-rewards-incentives-cart/9611981/","projectTitle":"PBIS Rewards Incentives Cart","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Weldon","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10182470"},{"teacherId":10223115,"projectId":9649305,"letterContent":"Thank you all so much for your generous donations to our school's library. We are now a quarter of the way into the school year, and our library has circulated over 1,200 books. Many of those being the books that you purchased for our library. You are making a difference in countless young lives. \r\n\r\nOur library being open has benefited the entire student body. We have a group of Seniors who volunteer their time to open the library for younger grades to have the opportunity to check out books. They are learning to give back, and our library patrons are learning to be good customers. This has changed our school for the better. Thank you so much.","fullyFundedDate":1756919836123,"projectUrl":"project/the-library-is-open/9649305/","projectTitle":"The Library is Open!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Nieto","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10223115"},{"teacherId":8585192,"projectId":9041279,"letterContent":"Thank you all for your generous donations, which have enhanced my classroom with a vibrant Hispanic theme. The décor has received many positive comments, not only from the Latino Club members but anyone who enters our classroom. Although I did not have the opportunity to display everything this year, I look forward to completing the setup next year. Additionally, these items have been valuable in supporting our club's fundraising efforts, helping us to establish a strong foundation for the upcoming year. Despite starting the club late in the school year, we were able to create many meaningful memories. Thank you once again for your support, we look forward to fundraising more to help serve our community next year with those funds.","fullyFundedDate":1739372332714,"projectUrl":"project/la-vida-es-un-carnaval-celia-cruz/9041279/","projectTitle":"\"La Vida es un Carnaval\" Celia Cruz","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Lily","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8585192"},{"teacherId":7929562,"projectId":8898987,"letterContent":"I am beyond grateful for your generous support of my DonorsChoose project, \"Community Library\". Because of you, our brand-new middle school now has something it was missing—access to books and the joy of reading.\r\n\r\nThis is our very first year as a school, and we started with no library and no books on our shelves. Thanks to your donation, our students now have a dedicated space filled with stories, knowledge, and a sense of possibility. You helped us create more than just a library—you helped us build a community hub where students feel inspired to read, explore, and learn together.\r\n\r\nThe excitement on my students' faces when they walked into the library for the first time was unforgettable. Many of them couldn't believe they were allowed to take books home. Some even asked, \"Can I really borrow this?\" or \"Can I take more than one?\" It was a beautiful reminder of how powerful access to books can be, especially for students who may not have many at home.\r\n\r\nAlready, students are asking for new genres, recommending books to friends, and volunteering to help keep the library organized. You've not only placed books in their hands—you've sparked a love of reading and a sense of ownership over their learning.\r\n\r\nThank you for being part of the foundation of our school. Your gift will continue to impact students for years to come.\r\n\r\nWith heartfelt gratitude,","fullyFundedDate":1739372337155,"projectUrl":"project/community-library/8898987/","projectTitle":"Community Library","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Saunders","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7929562_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1721694073204","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7929562"},{"teacherId":5824750,"projectId":9043755,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous contribution to my classroom library! My students did book reports in April and utilized the books. They found a book on their level and then after they read them each student presented their story to the class. They used a choice board and came up with some great displays to go along with the oral report. \r\nThis is just the first of many projects that these books will be apart of. We will use them for years to come and I hope each student leaves my class a little more in love with reading. I loved being able to offer my students a variety of options to chose from And books that they can see themselves as the main character. Thank you for your support!","fullyFundedDate":1739372320939,"projectUrl":"project/library-for-leaders/9043755/","projectTitle":"Library for Leaders","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Gordon","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5824750"},{"teacherId":2499414,"projectId":8625518,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting my Making Tomorrow's Laboratory Specialist project. Your contributions helped students learn several valuable skills used in modern science labs. \r\n\r\nThe Restriction Enzyme Cleavage of DNA kit you funded allowed students to learn how to separate and isolate DNA using gel electrophoresis, how DNA can be cut at specific base sequences using restriction enzymes, how to graphically interpolate the size of DNA fragments of unknown size against a standard of known sizes, and how to make, load, and run a DNA agarose gel. Such techniques have applications in biological lab sciences, forensics, and medicine. \r\n\r\nThe Green Gene Colony Transformation Kit you funded also helped my students make their first transgenic organisms. They inserted DNA containing a modified gene from a jellyfish (Aequorea victoria) encoding green fluorescent protein into a nonpathogenic Escherichia coli strain. Like the jellyfish, the transformed Escherichia coli glows green under UV light, which the students could see, helping confirm the gene transfer. The pharmaceutical industries now widely use such techniques to produce human insulin, human growth hormone, vaccines, and other therapeutics. \r\n\r\nThus, while conducting the transformation lab, the students received hands-on confirmation of biological principles we teach in class and their connection to solving real-world problems.","fullyFundedDate":1724123105624,"projectUrl":"project/tomorrows-laboratory-specialist/8625518/","projectTitle":"Tomorrow's Laboratory Specialist","teacherDisplayName":"Dr. Schuerch","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2499414_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1602034933338","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/dr-schuerch"},{"teacherId":8302155,"projectId":8695842,"letterContent":"My students and I are using these new recorders in general music class as a way of exploratory music to introduce them basic music fundamentals such as rhythm, pitch and tonality. \r\n\r\nMy students were extremely excited since it gave memories to previous school experiences when they used recorders. \r\n\r\nThe next steps for my students is to use these recorders to gauge a further interest in music education, hopefully expanding them into other music programs that our school offers.\r\n\r\nI am extremely thankful for your kindness, without you this wouldn't have been possible.","fullyFundedDate":1732338239852,"projectUrl":"project/recorders-of-general-music/8695842/","projectTitle":"Recorders of General Music!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Pham","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8302155_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1732738890540","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8302155"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_32340","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":398,"numTeachers":24,"percentFrplEligible":79,"percentAsian":1,"percentBlack":24,"percentWhite":31,"percentIndigenous":3,"percentLatinx":23,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"9 - 12","studentTeacherRatio":"16.6:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":65.8,"schoolId":32340,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Harding Fine Arts Academy on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Harding Fine Arts Academy","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/oklahoma/oklahoma-department-of-education/harding-fine-arts-academy/32340"}