{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"International High School - Prospect Hgts","outOfStateSupporters":32.7,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":10171324,"projectId":9972658,"letterContent":"Our softball players deserve to feel like the athletes they are, and thanks to your generous donation of cleats, that is exactly how they carry themselves now. For many of our students, having proper athletic gear is not something that can be taken for granted, and receiving these cleats sent a powerful message, that they are worth investing in, that their athletic pursuits matter, and that they belong on that field just as much as anyone else. Girls were lacing them up with huge smiles, strutting around with the kind of confidence that only comes from feeling truly prepared and equipped. One player, who had previously been borrowing ill-fitting cleats from a teammate, slipped on her new pair and said she finally felt like a real softball player. That moment alone said everything.\r\nStepping onto the field properly equipped has done more than improve our players' physical performance, it has elevated their entire mindset. With cleats that fit correctly and were made for the sport, our girls are moving with greater agility, planting their feet with more confidence, and approaching every practice and game with a stronger sense of pride and purpose. Looking ahead, our team is preparing for our upcoming season with renewed determination, and these cleats will be on the ground for every drill, every scrimmage, and every game we play. Because of your generosity, our athletes are no longer just showing up — they are showing up ready. Thank you for believing in our girls and giving them the foundation, literally, to chase their goals.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​","fullyFundedDate":1772116117617,"projectUrl":"project/laced-up-for-learning-leadership-and-t/9972658/","projectTitle":"Laced Up for Learning, Leadership, and Teamwork","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Musa","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10171324_orig.jpg?crop=719,719,x282,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1758908735785","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10171324"},{"teacherId":10171324,"projectId":9958812,"letterContent":"The moment my students walked into the Sunrise Lounge and spotted the keyboard, clay dough, and Crayola molding dough, their eyes lit up in a way that reminded me exactly why spaces like this matter. Before these donations, early arrivers had limited ways to express themselves creatively before the school day began. Now, the room comes alive with students gathered around the keyboard picking out melodies, some for the very first time, while others sit together sculpting figures, animals, and little worlds out of clay. One student who rarely engages in group activities quietly sat down at the keyboard one morning and began playing a simple tune by ear — by the end of the week, three other students had pulled chairs up beside him, eager to learn what he was doing.\r\nThese materials have opened a door that many of our students didn't even know was available to them. The Sunrise Lounge is now not just a place to wait for the school day, it's a place where creativity, calm, and community all happen at once. Moving forward, we're planning to let students use the molding dough to sculpt characters and scenes inspired by books they're reading, blending literacy and art in a relaxed, low-pressure setting. The keyboard will be used to let interested students begin exploring basic music concepts, with the hope of building a small informal performance for their peers. None of this would be possible without your generosity, and our students carry that gift with them every single morning.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​","fullyFundedDate":1771094677539,"projectUrl":"project/art-music-materials-for-the-sunrise-lo/9958812/","projectTitle":"Art & Music Materials for the Sunrise Lounge","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Musa","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10171324_orig.jpg?crop=719,719,x282,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1758908735785","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10171324"},{"teacherId":622419,"projectId":9721151,"letterContent":"Because of your generosity, our cafeteria is already becoming the welcoming, connected space we dreamed it could be. Students are using the new board games, card games, and activity books every day during lunch, and it has been incredible to watch what happens when they sit down to play. One moment that stood out was seeing students from three different language backgrounds gathered around a single game, laughing, using gestures, and helping one another understand the rules. Even without a shared language, they were communicating, collaborating, and building friendships in a way that felt completely natural. These resources have truly helped break down barriers and create opportunities for meaningful connection.\r\n\r\nWhen the games first arrived, the excitement was immediate. Students were eager to explore everything, asking how to play and inviting others to join them. What was especially powerful was how quickly they began reaching beyond their usual groups—students who might normally sit separately were suddenly mixing, sharing, and including one another. There was so much joy, laughter, and curiosity in the room, and it transformed the energy of our cafeteria into something much more inclusive and vibrant.\r\n\r\nLooking ahead, we are continuing to build on this momentum by encouraging student-led game groups and introducing new collaborative challenges that promote teamwork and communication. We're also connecting these experiences back to the classroom, where students can reflect on cooperation, problem-solving, and cultural exchange. Your support has helped create more than just a fun lunchtime—it's helping our students build confidence, friendships, and a true sense of belonging. Thank you for making this possible and for being such an important part of our community.","fullyFundedDate":1767243260100,"projectUrl":"project/bridging-cultures-building-community/9721151/","projectTitle":"Bridging Cultures, Building Community","teacherDisplayName":"Mx. Frascella","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp622419_orig.jpg?crop=1774,1774,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1669767593417","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mx-frascella"},{"teacherId":10171324,"projectId":9768775,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, our students are now using the new basketball sneakers daily for practice, outdoor play, and preparation for summer tournaments. Some students use them to preserve their game sneakers, while others finally have a reliable pair for consistent training.\r\n\r\nWhen students first saw the sneakers, they were excited and extremely grateful. For several of them, this was their first pair of quality basketball shoes, and their confidence grew immediately.\r\n\r\nOne of our first practices with the new sneakers felt different. Students were more focused, motivated, and engaged. Instead of worrying about worn out shoes, they were fully present and ready to work.\r\n\r\nThese sneakers have helped create a more inclusive, confident, and motivated team environment. Thank you for making a meaningful difference in our students' growth and experience.","fullyFundedDate":1765570802640,"projectUrl":"project/strong-steps-toward-academic-and-athleti/9768775/","projectTitle":"Strong Steps Toward Academic and Athletic Achievement","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Musa","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10171324_orig.jpg?crop=719,719,x282,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1758908735785","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10171324"},{"teacherId":10257992,"projectId":9709970,"letterContent":"Thank you for your donation, we did not waist any time incorporating the drum sticks into our percussion rhythms from the Caribean unit. the sticks have been an essential part of our percussion section. We are currently using the drumsticks as we received, as a clave. The clave rhythm is present in our Samba, Tumbao, and Guaguanco rhythms. We are also using the Agogo bell as part of our Samba Ensemble.\r\n\r\nThe students are exciting to receive new instruments, our students demographic is immigrant based. The majority of our students did not have access to music class in there home countries and in the difficult socio-economic situation they find themselves as recent immigrants school is the only place where they have access to a music education and the opportunity to get there hands on something that can transform their life's.\r\n\r\nOur next steps are to continue to build a music community in which the students can build there collaboration skills, english language skills, and musical skills. \r\nI have attached some pictures that highlight the students motivation to learn and play instruments they have not had access to before. Thank you for being part of this wonderful and magical journey of learning and making music.","fullyFundedDate":1758899236249,"projectUrl":"project/young-percussion-ensemble/9709970/","projectTitle":"Young Percussion Ensemble","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Chris","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10257992"},{"teacherId":622419,"projectId":9687548,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, our restorative justice and peer mediation program is now coming to life in ways my students had only imagined. The new books, fidgets, and snacks have transformed our classroom into a place where students feel grounded, supported, and empowered to lead. One of the first ways we used the materials was during a student-led mediation practice circle. As they read through the restorative justice texts, pairs of students highlighted strategies they wanted to try, then used the fidgets to stay calm and focused while they practiced responding to mock conflicts. What stood out most was how seriously they took the work—they were determined to build a space where every voice mattered.\r\n\r\nWhen my students first saw the materials, they were overjoyed. Several immediately flipped through the books, pointing to concepts they recognized in their own lives. Others carefully opened the boxes of fidgets and explored which ones helped them regulate during tough conversations. And when I put out the snacks, the entire mood shifted—students settled in, relaxed, and began sharing stories about times they had helped friends navigate conflict. These small moments of comfort and care helped create an environment where my students felt both safe and ready to lead.\r\n\r\nAs we move forward, your support will continue to fuel our work. Students are now preparing for their first round of real peer mediations, and they're building a shared set of agreements and protocols based on what they've learned from the restorative justice books. They're excited, a little nervous, and incredibly proud. Because of you, they have the resources to strengthen our school community and to practice the kind of leadership that prioritizes healing, understanding, and compassion. Thank you for believing in them—and in the powerful role young people can play when they are trusted to lead.","fullyFundedDate":1757450410757,"projectUrl":"project/building-a-school-wide-peer-mediation-an/9687548/","projectTitle":"Building a School-Wide Peer Mediation and Rj Program","teacherDisplayName":"Mx. Frascella","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp622419_orig.jpg?crop=1774,1774,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1669767593417","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mx-frascella"},{"teacherId":10171324,"projectId":9579749,"letterContent":"I want to thank you for donating cleats to our soccer team. Your support made a huge difference for our players, many of whom had been playing in cleats that were worn out or didn't even fit properly. When the new cleats arrived, the excitement was immediate. Players were trying them on right away, comparing sizes, and talking about how much better they felt just walking onto the field. It was more than just new gear — it gave them a sense of pride and confidence that showed in the way they practiced and competed.\r\n\r\nNow that everyone has proper footwear, the energy at practices and games has completely changed. The players move with more comfort, focus, and confidence, and that has helped us build stronger chemistry as a team. This donation has done more than improve performance, it has helped the guys feel valued and supported. Thank you for helping our athletes play the game they love with dignity and belief in themselves.","fullyFundedDate":1758899023137,"projectUrl":"project/kicking-toward-success-soccer-cleats-fo/9579749/","projectTitle":"Kicking Toward Success: Soccer Cleats for Our Team","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Musa","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10171324_orig.jpg?crop=719,719,x282,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1758908735785","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10171324"},{"teacherId":10171324,"projectId":9579856,"letterContent":"I want to thank you for helping bring our new football unit to life. Many of my students are international and had never played football before, so this project has opened a whole new world for them. From the first day they saw the new equipment, the excitement was real, students were picking up footballs, asking questions, and laughing as they tried to figure out how to throw and catch for the first time. We have been using the materials during our physical education lessons to teach teamwork, communication, and movement skills, and it has been amazing to watch their confidence grow each week. One moment that stood out was when a student who had never touched a football before threw a perfect spiral and the whole class started cheering.\r\n\r\nNow that the students are more comfortable with the basics, our next step is to build on what they have learned by introducing small-sided games that focus on strategy and collaboration. They are starting to connect physical activity with leadership, problem solving, and community, which is exactly what I hoped this project would inspire. Your support has turned what could have been a regular PE unit into something memorable and empowering for students who are experiencing the sport, and this country, in a new way. Thank you for giving them that opportunity.","fullyFundedDate":1758899114349,"projectUrl":"project/touchdown-learning-a-football-unit-for/9579856/","projectTitle":"Touchdown Learning: A Football Unit for 400 Students","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Musa","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10171324_orig.jpg?crop=719,719,x282,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1758908735785","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10171324"},{"teacherId":2919815,"projectId":8863100,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your support and kindness!\r\n IT really means the world to me and my students to know that people who are not in our classroom are INTERESTED in what we do. I started the ceramics club at my school because my students needed an outlet to express themselves through art. They are some of the most creative people I have ever met and you have helped made this art space that was once a dream, a reality. \r\n.\r\n\r\nRunning clubs is no easy feat and you have made it possible to run a club with resources. I am eternally grateful. It was amazing seeing students come consistently and commit to finishing their clay projects. They learned the language of clay, they developed patience to see their projects through, and more importantly they had fun.","fullyFundedDate":1735682145477,"projectUrl":"project/help-me-start-a-ceramics-club-at-my-scho/8863100/","projectTitle":"Help Me Start a Ceramics Club at My School","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Stephanie","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2919815_272x272.png?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1472750576725","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-stephanie14"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_27344","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":304,"numTeachers":29,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":3,"percentBlack":19,"percentWhite":4,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":54,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":0,"percentMultiracialImputed":17,"gradesServed":"9 - 12","studentTeacherRatio":"10.5:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":67.3,"schoolId":27344,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about International High School - Prospect Hgts on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"International High School - Prospect Hgts","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/new-york/new-york-city-dept-of-ed/international-high-school-prospect-hgts/27344"}