{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Harris Academy","outOfStateSupporters":38.0,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9429637,"projectId":9334579,"letterContent":"My students were able to feel successful at every activity we completed. We were able to celebrate all the accomplishments from the school year. It could get pretty challenging at times to complete their high school credits. But these students persevered. \r\nToday there are so many limited resources out there for these students. So we appreciate everything we receive. We make it a point to keep motivated. \r\nWe are most appreciative of every gift we receive. This program has some challenges along the way with students attendance and learning ability. But these students were committed and were able to complete almost 90 High School credits.","fullyFundedDate":1747407361851,"projectUrl":"project/partners-completion-program/9334579/","projectTitle":"Partners Completion Program","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Gonzales","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9429637_orig.jpg?crop=667,667,x0,y60&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1757537536540","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9429637"},{"teacherId":7675570,"projectId":9655086,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for the donations that were made to my classroom. The items that I received make a huge difference in the classroom atmosphere. My students no longer constantly ask me for the time or to borrow a pencil. This has minimized disruptions during class time. The covers on the lights look very nice, and they create a calming feeling in the classroom. One student said, \"Your class looks beautiful.\" The cleaning supplies were a big help this flu season as well. The magnetic clips have come in handy. I was able to hot glue them on the wall, so I could hang extra anchor charts and student work. Thanks again for your generous donations!","fullyFundedDate":1764697489617,"projectUrl":"project/comfort-focus-success/9655086/","projectTitle":"Comfort + Focus = Success","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Saenz","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7675570"},{"teacherId":8978553,"projectId":9914742,"letterContent":"The \"Fresh Start\" Moment\r\nIt might seem simple, but the sight of crisp, clean reams of paper and a box of sharp, high-quality pencils changed the entire atmosphere of our writing block. My students often come to class worried about not having the basic tools they need to succeed. When they saw the \"Bright Supplies\" arrive, the anxiety of \"Who has a pencil I can borrow?\" vanished. One student even joked, \"New pencils make my handwriting look like a professional author's!\"\r\n\r\nHow We Are Using the Resources\r\nWith these supplies, we have launched our \"Booked Vocabulary Playbook.\" Because we now have an abundance of paper, every student has their own dedicated journal to track the \"big words\" (the malapropisms and definitions) from Kwame Alexander's novel. We've been using the pencils to sketch out \"Found Poetry\", taking lines from the book and rearranging them to create original verses about my students' own lives, sports, and challenges.\r\n\r\nWhat's Next for My Students\r\nNow that we aren't limited by a lack of materials, we are moving into our Final Draft Phase. Students are currently drafting their own \"Mini-Graphic Novels\" inspired by the illustrations in The Crossover. Having enough supplies means they can brainstorm, edit, and create final masterpieces without the fear of \"wasting\" a sheet. They are learning that their ideas are worth the paper they are written on.\r\n\r\nYour generosity provided the literal \"lead and lines\" that allow my students' bright minds to shine. Thank you for making sure no great idea in our classroom goes unwritten!","fullyFundedDate":1769129481246,"projectUrl":"project/bright-minds-need-bright-supplies/9914742/","projectTitle":"Bright Minds Need Bright Supplies!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Mitchell","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8978553_orig.jpg?crop=2513,2513,x295,y241&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1691541093833","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8978553"},{"teacherId":10315062,"projectId":9835968,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting my Project for helping and motivating my students who are struggling readers. The first time they saw the books came in, their faces were brightened with smiles of cheers, asked me if they can read these books. \r\nFinding out the books were donated to them, they seemed to be highly motivated to comprehend the story. I'm so thankful that we were able to get supports from Donors choose and hope you can continue to be a tool and motivation for both students and teachers. \r\nThank you so much again!","fullyFundedDate":1764701400365,"projectUrl":"project/literacy-shines/9835968/","projectTitle":"Literacy Shines","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Kim","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10315062"},{"teacherId":9563430,"projectId":9929563,"letterContent":"Winter Literacy Fest — \"Family Fun That Scores Academic Wins\" was a resounding success, bringing together students, families, staff, volunteers, and community partners (special thanks to the SAISD Foundation and the San Antonio Public Library) to celebrate and strengthen literacy. With strong turnout and every department at Harris (Math, Science, Reading, Social Studies, and Electives) actively represented, the event delivered engaging, grade‑aligned stations that reinforced Literacy skills to support reading at home. Teachers reported heightened student enthusiasm and willingness to tackle challenging literacy tasks, and parents shared overwhelmingly positive feedback about practical takeaways and joyful learning moments. The festival not only deepened home–school connections and showcased cross‑curricular learning through hands‑on STEM activities, but also strengthened relationships with donors and partners—setting the stage for sustained literacy supports and measurable follow‑up that can translate this momentum into lasting academic gains. Once again thank you to the donors for supporting our cause of learning.","fullyFundedDate":1764701742053,"projectUrl":"project/winter-literacy-fest-family-fun-that/9929563/","projectTitle":"\"Winter Literacy Fest — Family Fun That Scores Academic Wins","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Price","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9563430_orig.jpg?crop=817,817,x66,y211&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1721243217123","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-kprice"},{"teacherId":10208655,"projectId":9635410,"letterContent":"I am writing to express my deepest gratitude for the generous presents you sent to my classroom. Your support make meaningful difference in my students' learning experience. My students were also excited about the new awards they got for this Hawk of the Month, they loved the new presents they received. \r\n\r\nThanks to your supplies, I am able to reward my students for two or may be three months more in the Hawk of the Month. I have already given them the award for January, next week the award for February and I hope I have enough for the month of March. \r\n\r\nOnce again, thanks a lot, since the previous awards were given from my own budget. I truly appreciate what you do for our students and teachers, too. I know some of colleages were also given support in their projects.","fullyFundedDate":1764695729425,"projectUrl":"project/hawk-of-the-month/9635410/","projectTitle":"Hawk of the Month","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Moreno","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10208655_orig.jpg?crop=1276,1276,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1755743005034","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10208655"},{"teacherId":9807498,"projectId":9368164,"letterContent":"My name is Deborah Tinsley Pledger, and my 144 students are the recipients of my Donors Choose Project: Headphones to Learn/Grow in Science! It is truly a blessing to be funded for this project, especially since so many aspect of our new Science Curriculum this year is online. Having headphones that actually work is essential! My students LOVE the new headphones, and they are doing their best to make sure they take care of these brand new headphones! The headphones are placed into gallon-sized ziptop baggies and are stored in a storage crate and a box for quick student access. \r\n\r\nStudents have commented how much they love the headphones because the earpieces are comfortable on their ears. My students also commented on the sound quality of the headphones. They do complain that I won't let them use the headphones to listen to music while they work! I don't want them to get distracted from their Science by finding different songs on YouTube for entertainment purposes! 🤣\r\n\r\nI have students that have instructional educational plans (IEPs) that require them to have oral administration for any tests that they take. The headphones give them that ability. They are also used to assists students with reading the text on any online assignment that is given. This is very much a blessing that I appreciate! I greatly appreciate that because of your generous donation, I only had to purchase 5 additional headphones for a class set of 35, so I could have headphones for my biggest class.\r\n\r\nThank you again for the funding of Headphones to Learn/Grow in Science!","fullyFundedDate":1758202788667,"projectUrl":"project/headphones-to-learngrow-in-science-on-t/9368164/","projectTitle":"Headphones to Learn/Grow in Science on the Internet, Quietly!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Tinsley Pledger","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9807498_orig.png?crop=361,361,x21,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1747701799000","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9807498"},{"teacherId":9617624,"projectId":9509834,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of snacks to our classroom. Your kindness has made a meaningful difference in the daily lives of my students. Having access to snacks during the school day helps ensure that their basic needs are met, and your support shows them that their well-being truly matters.\r\nFor many of my students, these snacks provide a meal they may not always receive at home. Because of your donation, students are able to fill their bellies and feel cared for in a way that goes beyond the classroom. This simple act of generosity has had a powerful impact on their comfort, confidence, and sense of security while at school.\r\nMost importantly, when students are no longer distracted by hunger, they are better able to focus, participate, and learn. Your contribution has directly supported their academic success and overall growth. Thank you again for your compassion and support—our students and classroom are truly grateful.\r\nSincerely,","fullyFundedDate":1755548079900,"projectUrl":"project/feed-the-future/9509834/","projectTitle":"Feed the Future","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Rymers","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9617624_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1753756396766","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9617624"},{"teacherId":8978553,"projectId":9614225,"letterContent":"Thanks to the traction pads provided through DonorsChoose, our basketball players are now able to perform at their best with greater safety and confidence. The pads help players keep a strong grip on the court, preventing slips and falls while allowing them to make quicker, sharper movements. This has not only improved individual skills like cutting, pivoting, and rebounding but has also strengthened overall team performance during practices and games.\r\n\r\nBeyond the physical benefits, this donation has made our athletes feel supported and valued by their community. Knowing that people outside of the team believe in their success motivates them to push harder and stay committed. The traction pads are more than just equipment—they are a reminder to our players that others are invested in their growth, teamwork, and future accomplishments.","fullyFundedDate":1758202951593,"projectUrl":"project/no-slips-just-swish-traction-for-our-c/9614225/","projectTitle":"No Slips, Just Swish: Traction for Our Court","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Mitchell","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8978553_orig.jpg?crop=2513,2513,x295,y241&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1691541093833","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8978553"},{"teacherId":8978553,"projectId":9364693,"letterContent":"Thank you again for your generous donation of books to our classroom! These new texts have opened so many doors for my students. With your support, we are practicing important reading skills such as identifying themes, making inferences, and connecting what we read to our own lives and the world around us. The variety of books allows me to introduce both literary analysis skills and opportunities for students to build empathy and cultural awareness.\r\n\r\nIn our classroom, reading looks dynamic and engaging—we read together, discuss in small groups, and even pause for reflection activities that help students dig deeper into the meaning of a text. The new books have given my students fresh energy and excitement about these activities.\r\n\r\nSome students, who once struggled to stay engaged during reading, are now asking if they can borrow books to take home. One student in particular, who had never finished a book on his own before, proudly shared with the class that he couldn't put his new book down. Moments like these remind us of the real impact your generosity has.\r\n\r\nYour gift has truly brought joy, curiosity, and confidence to our readers. Thank you for believing in my students and in the power of books.","fullyFundedDate":1757423907883,"projectUrl":"project/powerful-stories-in-panels-building-a-d/9364693/","projectTitle":"Powerful Stories in Panels: Building a Diverse Graphic Novel Library","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Mitchell","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8978553_orig.jpg?crop=2513,2513,x295,y241&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1691541093833","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8978553"},{"teacherId":9563430,"projectId":9214424,"letterContent":"I want to sincerely thank you for your generous donation. Although we are just now receiving our materials, we are excited to share how this project will positively impact our students and their learning journeys.\r\n\r\nOur goal is to create an engaging and interactive literacy environment through graphic novels, escape room activities, and hands-on learning stations. Thanks to your support, we anticipate remarkable growth and enthusiasm among our students.\r\n\r\nThe graphic novels are designed to captivate their interest, making reading approachable and enjoyable. The blend of visual storytelling and relatable narratives has already begun to help students enhance their comprehension and language skills in ways traditional texts sometimes cannot.\r\n\r\nProviding dry erase markers for our learning stations will allow students to practice writing and reasoning repeatedly without waste, boosting their confidence and engagement during lessons.\r\n\r\nOur students are extraordinary—resilient and creative despite many challenges outside of school. This project supports their growth by making learning dynamic and accessible, empowering them to become confident, literate individuals. We have already seen increased motivation, stronger collaboration, and a growing love for reading.\r\n\r\nThank you for being a vital part of this journey. Your support is making a meaningful difference in the lives of our students, helping them unlock their potential and embrace learning with curiosity and enthusiasm.","fullyFundedDate":1746783026014,"projectUrl":"project/graphic-novels-learning-stations-a-j/9214424/","projectTitle":"\"Graphic Novels & Learning Stations: A Journey to Language Literacy\"","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Price","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9563430_orig.jpg?crop=817,817,x66,y211&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1721243217123","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-kprice"},{"teacherId":9563430,"projectId":8963585,"letterContent":"On behalf of my IB students, We would like to extend our heartfelt thanks for your generous support of our Fun Fusion Project. Your contributions made it possible for us to create an event aimed at bringing together students who might not normally interact, such as athletes and gamers, in a relaxed environment filled with games and snacks.\r\n\r\nAlthough we faced an unexpected challenge with the delayed arrival of supplies for our planned Game Night, we quickly adapted by hosting a Game Day. This alternative gathering was a great success, as it allowed athletes and gamers to connect, engage, and build new friendships. The students truly enjoyed the experience, and we witnessed firsthand how the event helped break down social barriers and foster a stronger sense of unity among our peers.\r\n\r\nYour support has not only made this event possible but has also contributed to the personal well-being and social development of the students involved. Once again, thank to all!","fullyFundedDate":1742514661440,"projectUrl":"project/fun-fusion-fest/8963585/","projectTitle":"Fun Fusion Fest","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Price","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9563430_orig.jpg?crop=817,817,x66,y211&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1721243217123","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-kprice"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_11551","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":723,"numTeachers":48,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":0,"percentWhite":1,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":97,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"6 - 8","studentTeacherRatio":"15.1:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":62.0,"schoolId":11551,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Harris Academy on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Harris Academy","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/texas/san-antonio-independent-school-district/harris-academy/11551"}