{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Kensington Creative & Performing Arts High School","outOfStateSupporters":43.3,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":1048059,"projectId":9574226,"letterContent":"I am writing to express my profound gratitude for your support of my project, \"Creative Resources for AP Seminar Success.\" Your generous contributions provided gift cards to the Teachers Pay Teachers (TpT) website which has been transformative in my classroom this year.\r\n\r\nAs a first-time teacher of the AP Seminar course, I was truly starting from scratch with no pre-existing materials. The unique requirements of this course—which center on complex research, collaborative analysis, and presentation skills—demand immediate, specialized instructional resources, which I did not have nor did I have the time to develop on my own after completing the training just a week before the start of the school year.\r\n\r\nYour funding allowed me to directly purchase high-quality, specialized lessons and activities created by veteran AP Seminar educators. These ready-to-use resources have enabled me to:\r\n\r\nMeet College Board Standards Confidently: I was immediately able to implement structured lesson plans and scaffolded activities that address the very specific learning objectives of the course. This confidence directly translates to my students feeling more secure in the material.\r\n\r\nBridge the Resource Gap: For my students, many of whom are taking their first AP class and face unique socioeconomic challenges, your donation is crucial. The materials purchased are designed to build their skills from the ground up, ensuring that lack of resources or teacher inexperience does not hinder their ambition to earn college credit.\r\n\r\nFocus on Skill Building: Instead of spending time creating foundational resources, I am now able to focus my energy entirely on mentoring students through the complex performance tasks—the Individual Research Report (IRR), Team Project (TMP), and Individual Written Argument (IWA)—which are the cornerstones of the AP Seminar experience.\r\n\r\nYour investment in these teaching resources was truly an investment in my students and their future. Thank you for giving my AP Seminar students every possible tool for success in this challenging and rewarding course.","fullyFundedDate":1755705504243,"projectUrl":"project/creative-resources-for-ap-seminar-succes/9574226/","projectTitle":"Creative Resources for AP Seminar Success","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. McManus","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1048059_orig.png?crop=498,498,x59,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1720794659924","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1048059"},{"teacherId":1048059,"projectId":9732058,"letterContent":"I would like to express my deepest gratitude for your support in fully funding my project, \"Power Up and Stay Charged.\" Thanks to your generosity, my vision for a mobile charging station has become a reality, and the impact on my AP History classrooms has been immediate and profound.\r\n\r\nThe Project Outcome\r\nWe received the two 16-outlet power strips and the 20 Google Chromebook chargers, which were the perfect tools to build the mobile charging station from a spare book cart, just as planned. The station is now fully functional, securely housing enough charging capacity for an entire class to plug in simultaneously.\r\n\r\nThe Impact on Student Learning\r\nThe problem we faced—low or dead batteries interrupting valuable class time—has been entirely eliminated.\r\nUninterrupted Learning: My students, who are already tackling the rigorous content of AP U.S. History and AP World History, are no longer distracted by the red low-battery warning. They can now fully engage in research, collaborative projects, and digital presentations from bell to bell.\r\nEmpowerment and Equity: The charging station ensures that every student, regardless of the age of their school-issued device, has reliable power when they need it. It has created a more equitable learning environment where access to digital resources is never a barrier.\r\nA Focus on History: Because the station is mobile and easily accessible, students can plug in right at their desks while continuing their work. This seamless process allows them and me to keep the focus where it belongs: delving into the complexities of historical analysis and preparation for the AP exam.\r\n\r\nYour donations did more than just buy cables and chargers; it bought us uninterrupted learning time, greater productivity, and the peace of mind to know that technology is enhancing our lessons, not hindering them.\r\n\r\nThank you all again for empowering my students and enriching our classroom. Your support truly made a difference in their daily learning experience.","fullyFundedDate":1758840233314,"projectUrl":"project/power-up-and-stay-charged/9732058/","projectTitle":"Power Up and Stay Charged","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. McManus","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1048059_orig.png?crop=498,498,x59,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1720794659924","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1048059"},{"teacherId":3740962,"projectId":9374224,"letterContent":"I am absolutely thrilled to let you know what a massive difference your generosity has made for me and my students! Thanks to you, our classroom is bursting with awesome new headphones, folders, pencils, laminating pouches, and tissues, and we're putting them to use every single day.\r\n\r\nThese new supplies have completely changed the learning game, especially for our Oral Storytelling unit. The class set of headphones has been a total lifesaver. Right now, my students are diving into how to tell a great story. Before, it was a distraction headache, with one student practicing their pitch while another was trying to listen to an example online. Now, they can just pop on a pair of headphones to listen to master storytellers for inspiration, record their own practice sessions and listen back critically, and get feedback and focus without distracting anyone else. It's given them a quiet, focused space to really hone their craft.\r\n\r\nAnd honestly, the basic stuff is just as huge! Having enough new folders and pencils means no more scrambling or trying to work with bent, tired supplies. Now, everyone has a sturdy, clean folder to keep their story drafts, research notes, and feedback organized. It's building real responsibility!\r\n\r\nOne of my students looked at the new stack of headphones and told me, \"Wow, now we can all practice our voices at the same time without annoying each other!\" It was such a great reminder that having reliable, individual materials makes them feel respected and completely ready to jump into the work.\r\n\r\nThank you so much again for believing in our classroom. You've truly helped my students become more confident, expressive storytellers!","fullyFundedDate":1754317963667,"projectUrl":"project/empowering-voices-essential-tools-for/9374224/","projectTitle":"Empowering Voices: Essential Tools for An Engaging English Class","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Conant Hying","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3740962_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1513712445285","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/cconant"},{"teacherId":5587790,"projectId":9202819,"letterContent":"We so appreciate your kind donations of snacks and Juices for my students. Many come to my office complaining of vague stomachaches but in actuality it is only hunger. These wonderful snacks and drinks have made it possible to give snacks to those that are hungry, drinks to those that are dehydrated, and drinks to those with fevers that need more fluid.\r\nIt is has made it so much easier to discern which is which and call parents if child is in need of more assistance. The snacks are tasty, and the drink is enough to make them feel that they were treated with care.\r\nit has helped my practice in the health room to be able to have something to offer besides ice and water. Again, thank you so much for your generous contribution.","fullyFundedDate":1742823843448,"projectUrl":"project/snacks-for-the-nurses-healthroom/9202819/","projectTitle":"Snacks for the Nurses Healthroom","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Simpson, School Nurse Health Room","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp5587790_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1532831282799","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/lisa-simpson"},{"teacherId":1048059,"projectId":9496162,"letterContent":"I am writing to express my sincere gratitude for your generous support of my project, \"From Name Plates to Note-Taking: AP History Essentials.\" Your contribution has significantly improved my students' learning environment and has had a profound impact on our daily routines.\r\nThe personalized name plates have been a huge hit. My students were excited to have their own magnetic name tags and loved seeing their names displayed. It has not only given our classroom a professional feel but has also fostered a sense of ownership and belonging among the students. They appreciate having a designated space and it has helped create a more organized and welcoming atmosphere.\r\nAs a \"Floating\" teacher who moves between three different classrooms each day, the portable file baskets have been a lifesaver. They have allowed me to keep all of our essential documents and handouts organized and accessible, ensuring that no instructional time is lost due to a misplaced resource. This has created a seamless and consistent learning experience for my students, regardless of the classroom we are in.\r\nFinally, the color pencils and highlighters have become indispensable tools for my students. They have been actively used for our assignments, allowing students to color-code and label maps to better understand the spatial context of historical events. These tools have also allowed my students to develop personalized systems for annotating and analyzing the primary source documents and other articles we read in class, which is a foundational skill for success in AP History.\r\nThank you again for making these resources a reality for my students. Your support has truly enhanced their critical thinking, organization, and engagement. They now have the tools they need to succeed and a classroom where they feel valued. We are incredibly grateful for your investment in our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1754331194092,"projectUrl":"project/from-name-plates-to-note-taking-ap-hist/9496162/","projectTitle":"From Name Plates to Note-Taking: AP History Essentials","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. McManus","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1048059_orig.png?crop=498,498,x59,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1720794659924","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1048059"},{"teacherId":3740962,"projectId":9047094,"letterContent":"I am writing to you today with immense gratitude and excitement to share the incredible impact your generous contributions have had on my high school English students here in the heart of Philadelphia. Thanks to your belief in the power of literacy and your commitment to our students, our classroom now boasts a vibrant and diverse collection of new novels – a treasure trove that is already sparking profound engagement and growth.\r\n\r\nYour contributions have enabled us to build a collection of new and diverse novels that are truly resonating with our students. While you may be familiar with the personal enjoyment of reading, I wanted to highlight some of the key educational skills and insights these texts are fostering in the classroom. Through engaging with these diverse narratives, students are developing crucial analytical abilities, learning to interpret various perspectives, and enhancing their comprehension of literary techniques. These books serve as valuable tools for exploring complex themes relevant to their lives and the world around them, promoting deeper understanding and critical thought.\r\n\r\nThe act of reading in our classroom has become a more dynamic and engaging experience. With a wider array of choices available, students are demonstrating increased enthusiasm for independent reading. It's inspiring to observe lively discussions where students connect with characters and themes that mirror their own experiences and perspectives. This newfound agency in selecting their reading material has been particularly impactful. When students have the opportunity to choose books that reflect their identities, interests, and backgrounds, their engagement with reading deepens considerably. This sense of ownership fosters a greater investment in the reading process and cultivates a more positive and personal connection to literature.\r\n\r\nThe ability for students to select books that truly speak to them has been a remarkable catalyst. Providing this autonomy has fostered a tangible increase in reading engagement and a genuine excitement for discovering new stories. It's empowering to witness students finding authors and characters that resonate with their individual experiences, making reading a more meaningful and relevant activity.\r\n\r\nThank you once again for your vital support. Your generosity has directly enriched our classroom environment and is cultivating a deeper love of reading and a broader understanding of the world within my students. We are truly grateful for your partnership in this important endeavor.","fullyFundedDate":1743013539409,"projectUrl":"project/relevant-classroom-library/9047094/","projectTitle":"Relevant Classroom Library","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Conant Hying","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3740962_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1513712445285","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/cconant"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_90831","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":510,"numTeachers":27,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":34,"percentWhite":5,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":54,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"9 - 12","studentTeacherRatio":"18.9:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":56.7,"schoolId":90831,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Kensington Creative & Performing Arts High School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Kensington Creative & Performing Arts High School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/pennsylvania/philadelphia-city-school-district/kensington-capa-high-school/90831"}