{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Patrick Henry High School","outOfStateSupporters":16.2,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9781153,"projectId":9654130,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for generously supporting the Child Development program at Patrick Henry. The toner for our printer was especially needed and deeply appreciated, and the disinfecting wipes and writing boards will be used daily in our classroom.\r\n\r\nYour contributions directly support both the young children in our Patriot Pup Preschool and the high school students who are learning what a high-quality child care environment looks like. These materials help us create a clean, engaging, and well-equipped space for everyone to learn and grow.\r\n\r\nWe are truly grateful for your kindness and support.","fullyFundedDate":1763571751836,"projectUrl":"project/copy-paste-print/9654130/","projectTitle":"Copy, Paste, Print","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Culver","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9781153_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1727386164564","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9781153"},{"teacherId":10202494,"projectId":9633128,"letterContent":"I cannot tell you how grateful I am for all of the donations I received from Donors Choose. As my first time using the website, I wasn't much of a believer. I thought it would take years to fulfill my long teacher wish list. What a surprise when I received almost all of the items I requested within the first month of school. I was truly astounded and impressed.\r\nI'm a high school English teacher and I have my students read books of their choice throughout the year. I start with \"Book Tastings,\" where students walk around to different areas of the room and look at the books and write a bit about a few they might want to read. I encourage students to read books that their friends are reading, so they can discuss them. Having numerous copies of good literature is critical for the classroom to run smoothly and inspire students to read. I cannot thank you enough for all of the fantastic literature I have to inspire students to read or at least look at the covers, titles and authors for the future. There's nothing like a new, crisp book in hand to inspire students to at least think of reading, especially reluctant readers.\r\nAlso, with budget cuts and library closures, I love having stacks of alternative books I can recommend right in the classroom without any delay. I love having books of high quality that I have read on hand, so I can give them direction and hints when reading.\r\nI also run book clubs in my advance, honors and seminar/GATE classes and having stacks of high level books literature and enough for all students is critical to having the clubs run smoothly. I also love being able to give students the opportunity to have a book and avoid reading a pdf from the computer, which leads to fewer online distractions and fewer trips to the library. More choice means more student success, whether it be an avid reader or a reluctant one. Not to mention, I now have extra copies on hand during quiet reading time in case a student forgets theirs at home.\r\nAgain, thank you so much for your support in reading in the classroom. It truly has saved so much classroom time and inspired all students when it comes to reading.","fullyFundedDate":1758819969081,"projectUrl":"project/book-clubs-book-choices/9633128/","projectTitle":"Book Clubs Book Choices","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Lange","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10202494"},{"teacherId":6637037,"projectId":9405630,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for helping provide baseballs for our program. My players and I are very appreciative because baseballs are essential to everything we do! It is very difficult to do much without them. They don't call the game baseball for nothing!\r\n\r\nBaseballs are used for bullpens, batting practice, for hitting fly balls, and infield grounders. We are using them every practice, for all three of our baseball teams, so they are really indispensable and are having a huge impact on all of our players' development.","fullyFundedDate":1749689492014,"projectUrl":"project/baseball-takes-balls/9405630/","projectTitle":"Baseball Takes Balls!","teacherDisplayName":"Coach Watkins","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6637037_orig.jpg?crop=2231,2231,x107,y443&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1568861346648","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6637037"},{"teacherId":9905021,"projectId":9115840,"letterContent":"On behalf of our English class, we want to extend our heartfelt thanks for your generous support in helping bring our creative writing stories to life. Your donation made it possible for our students to experience the incredible journey of transforming their ideas into actual, physical books. The opportunity to see their stories in print—complete with sewn bindings and hand-designed covers—was an unforgettable moment for each student.\r\n\r\nThanks to the supplies and tools you provided, our class not only focused on writing but also learned valuable skills in bookbinding, sewing, and publishing. This hands-on experience helped students take pride in both the creative and technical sides of storytelling. They gained insight into the full process of making a book—from the first draft to the final product—fostering deeper engagement and ownership of their work.\r\n\r\nYour contribution did more than supply materials; it helped our students see themselves as real authors and artists. The confidence and excitement they now carry with them are a direct result of your generosity. Thank you again for believing in our students' creativity and for helping us build a classroom where imagination and craftsmanship come together in meaningful ways.","fullyFundedDate":1746786020145,"projectUrl":"project/from-ideas-to-ink-empowering-student-au/9115840/","projectTitle":"From Ideas to Ink: Empowering Student Authors","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Downing","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9905021_orig.jpg?crop=3595,3594,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1739643825709","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9905021"},{"teacherId":3849633,"projectId":9282230,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity and support! I'm thrilled to share that all the items from my DonorsChoose project have arrived, and I have already started putting them to good use.\r\n\r\nThanks to your help, I was able to begin using the Teachers Pay Teachers gift card to access new, engaging materials that I cannot wait to use with my students. The Kleenex boxes have been especially helpful right now, as many of my students are dealing with spring allergies—your support is truly making a difference in their daily comfort.\r\n\r\nI'm also looking forward to using the tape to refresh and reorganize my classroom board as I prepare for the next school year. Every item you helped provide will have a lasting impact on our classroom environment.","fullyFundedDate":1746786900873,"projectUrl":"project/from-tissues-to-teaching-tools/9282230/","projectTitle":"From Tissues to Teaching Tools","teacherDisplayName":"Dr. Nedellec","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3849633_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1564757507861","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3849633"},{"teacherId":3849633,"projectId":9176900,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous support, my classroom is now better equipped to support all learners and encourage active participation every day. The dry-erase markers have become a valuable tool for engaging students in real-time practice, allowing them to take risks and build confidence in a fun, low-pressure way. They love using their individual whiteboards during lessons—it makes learning interactive and immediate!\r\n\r\nThe pre-sharpened pencils have made a surprisingly big difference in our daily routines. Students can focus on their work without the distraction of broken or missing supplies, which has led to more consistent participation and fewer interruptions.\r\n\r\nThe books are a wonderful addition for my first-year language learners. These resources are helping them build fluency and confidence as they explore their new language. It's incredible to see their excitement grow as they discover they can understand and express themselves more every day.\r\n\r\nThis project has helped create a more supportive and engaging learning environment. With the right materials in their hands, my students are more motivated, more collaborative, and more prepared to succeed. Thank you for being a part of their journey!","fullyFundedDate":1742915394992,"projectUrl":"project/essential-supplies-for-engaged-learning/9176900/","projectTitle":"Essential Supplies for Engaged Learning!","teacherDisplayName":"Dr. Nedellec","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3849633_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1564757507861","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3849633"},{"teacherId":9905021,"projectId":9076123,"letterContent":"How is the technology helping your students learn?\r\nThe literary escape room uses technology to turn traditional literature lessons into interactive experiences. Through digital puzzles, timed challenges, and multimedia clues, students engage more deeply with texts and are motivated to apply critical thinking and literary analysis skills in a new and exciting format. This gamified use of technology helps students better understand complex themes, plot structures, and character motivations while encouraging collaboration and active learning.\r\n\r\nWhat about the new product is most exciting to your students?\r\nStudents are most excited about how the escape room transforms their reading into a game. Instead of just analyzing a story, they're solving mysteries, cracking codes, and racing against the clock—all while applying the skills they've learned in class. The interactive nature of the escape room makes learning feel like an adventure, keeping students curious and engaged from start to finish.\r\n\r\nAre there particular students who have especially warmed to this new technology, and how so?\r\nYes, students who are typically quiet or hesitant to participate in large group discussions have especially thrived during the escape room activities. The format allows them to contribute in smaller teams, where their problem-solving and close-reading skills shine. It's been particularly encouraging to see some of our more introverted learners take the lead on solving puzzles or interpreting clues, gaining confidence in both their literary abilities and their voice within the classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1739370492994,"projectUrl":"project/unlocking-creative-classrooms-how-a-tea/9076123/","projectTitle":"Unlocking Creative Classrooms: How a Teachers Pay Teachers Enhances Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Downing","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9905021_orig.jpg?crop=3595,3594,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1739643825709","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9905021"},{"teacherId":6637037,"projectId":8837261,"letterContent":"Thanks so much for helping us get these Designated Hitters to enhance our pitcher's training. They allow us to simulate a live batter, and are available whenever needed and are having a great impact on pitchers' development!\r\n\r\nThese Designated Hitters allow our pitchers to work on a variety. They can work on breaking pitches and locating on the inside corner without having to worry about hitting a live batter. They can focus on their pitch mechanics and perfecting the pitch. All our pitchers are benefiting from this invaluable tool!","fullyFundedDate":1733457952543,"projectUrl":"project/batter-up/8837261/","projectTitle":"Batter Up!","teacherDisplayName":"Coach Watkins","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6637037_orig.jpg?crop=2231,2231,x107,y443&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1568861346648","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6637037"},{"teacherId":6637037,"projectId":9012460,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for helping provide baseballs for our program. My players and I are very appreciative because baseballs are essential to everything we do! It is very difficult to do much without them. They don't call the game baseball for nothing!\r\n\r\nBaseballs are used for bullpens, batting practice, for hitting fly balls, and infield grounders. We are using them every practice, for all three of our baseball teams, so they are really indispensable and are having a huge impact on all of our players' development.","fullyFundedDate":1735935138387,"projectUrl":"project/baseball-takes-balls/9012460/","projectTitle":"Baseball Takes Balls","teacherDisplayName":"Coach Watkins","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6637037_orig.jpg?crop=2231,2231,x107,y443&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1568861346648","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6637037"},{"teacherId":6637037,"projectId":8822515,"letterContent":"Thanks so much for helping us get this catching gear. It's all about safety and these new chest protectors have new heart guard hardware in them. It's dangerous enough being a catcher without having to worry about an unexpected and potentially fatal accident.\r\n\r\nWe are glad that our catchers will be safer behind the plate with this equipment. The S7 Axis Catching Kit is some of the most protective gear you can get, which is why we choose it for our players. Having this gear has a huge impact on the safety of our catchers.","fullyFundedDate":1733457952564,"projectUrl":"project/play-it-safe/8822515/","projectTitle":"Play It Safe","teacherDisplayName":"Coach Watkins","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6637037_orig.jpg?crop=2231,2231,x107,y443&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1568861346648","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6637037"},{"teacherId":9781153,"projectId":8883283,"letterContent":"Dear Generous Donors,\r\n\r\nThank you so much for your kindness and generosity in supporting our preschool classroom! When the new materials arrived, both our preschoolers and high school interns were beyond excited. The moment the dress-up clothes were unpacked, the children eagerly transformed into firefighters, astronauts, and superheroes, using their imaginations to create incredible pretend play scenarios. The sensory swings instantly became a favorite, providing a calming and fun way for our students to develop balance and coordination. Our new folding table and chairs have given us a flexible learning space where we can enjoy small group activities, snack time, and hands-on projects.\r\n\r\nThe Shark vacuum has been a game-changer for keeping our classroom clean after all the creative and messy learning experiences that take place each day. The new bowls have made snack time easier and more organized, and the prize box has been a fantastic motivator, rewarding our students for kindness, teamwork, and positive behavior. Seeing their excitement and engagement reminds us how much these resources enrich their learning experiences. Our high school interns have also gained valuable hands-on experience, watching how these tools support early childhood development in real time.\r\n\r\nYour generosity has made an immediate and lasting impact on both our preschoolers and the future educators working with them. Because of you, our classroom is a more engaging, fun, and supportive learning environment. We are so grateful for your support and can't thank you enough for making a difference!\r\n\r\nWith heartfelt appreciation,","fullyFundedDate":1730832401939,"projectUrl":"project/learning-can-be-messy/8883283/","projectTitle":"Learning Can Be Messy","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Culver","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9781153_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1727386164564","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9781153"},{"teacherId":3849633,"projectId":9022813,"letterContent":"I am incredibly grateful for your generous support of my Donors Choose project! Thanks to your contributions, I will be able to provide my students with high-quality resources that will enhance their learning experience. The Teacher Pay Teachers gift card will allow me to access engaging, ready-to-use materials designed by fellow educators, bringing fresh ideas and innovative strategies into my classroom. These resources will help me better meet the diverse learning needs of my students, making lessons more interactive and impactful.\r\n\r\nAdditionally, the notebooks you helped fund will give my students a valuable tool to stay organized, take notes, complete assignments, and track their progress throughout the year. Having these essential materials will foster a more structured and focused learning environment, ensuring that every student has the resources they need to succeed. Your generosity is making a direct and meaningful difference in my classroom, and I truly appreciate your support in helping my students thrive.","fullyFundedDate":1736974044968,"projectUrl":"project/empowering-learning-with-tools-and-resou/9022813/","projectTitle":"Empowering Learning With Tools and Resources for Success","teacherDisplayName":"Dr. Nedellec","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3849633_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1564757507861","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3849633"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_37702","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":2512,"numTeachers":95,"percentFrplEligible":57,"percentAsian":13,"percentBlack":6,"percentWhite":40,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":30,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"9 - 12","studentTeacherRatio":"26.4:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":false,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":83.8,"schoolId":37702,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Patrick Henry High School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Patrick Henry High School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/california/san-diego-unified-school-district/henry-senior-high-school/37702"}