{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Palisades Charter High School","outOfStateSupporters":25.3,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":10115063,"projectId":10133861,"letterContent":"Our library shelves are finally starting to fill up, and it's been so exciting to see! The Shakespeare books have been a huge hit. Since our 9th, 10th, and 12th graders are all required to read Shakespeare, having these books available has taken some pressure off our students. The No Fear Shakespeare editions are especially popular, they're always the first ones checked out!\r\n\r\nEach grade level also has independent reading projects, and several of the classic titles on our DonorsChoose list are part of those assignments. We were thrilled that our project was funded because it means we can better support our English curriculum and give students easier access to the books they need.\r\n\r\nThe supplies for our display case have also made a big difference in bringing students' attention to the library. So far, we've created two displays: \"Spring into Books\" and \"Graduation.\" We're kicking off the new school year with a pool-themed display, \"Books Are Lifesavers,\" which will be a fun way to welcome our incoming 9th graders during orientation.\r\n\r\nFor our library, DonorsChoose has truly been a lifesaver. Thanks to your support, we're creating a space that students are excited to visit and making it easier for them to connect with great books.","fullyFundedDate":1774476385261,"projectUrl":"project/shakespeare-and-more-library-books-need/10133861/","projectTitle":"Shakespeare and More- Library Books Needed!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. King","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10115063_orig.jpg?crop=1152,1152,x0,y92&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1763915140181","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10115063"},{"teacherId":10229640,"projectId":10211538,"letterContent":"The generous donation of a refrigerator and microwave has transformed our annual Geografeast into a far richer and safer celebration of global cultures. For the first time, students could confidently bring dishes representing the cultural hearths of their families' countries of origin—foods that require refrigeration or careful reheating—to share with classmates. What once risked being limited to non-perishable items or store-bought snacks became a vibrant table of homemade favorites, from family recipes that had traveled across oceans to regional specialties prepared with care at home.\r\n\r\nBecause the donated appliances kept perishable ingredients at safe temperatures and allowed dishes to be properly reheated, food safety concerns that had previously limited participation largely disappeared. Students and their families felt comfortable contributing authentic foods knowing the fridge and microwave would protect both quality and health. The result has been deeper cultural exchange: students not only tasted the flavors of one another's heritage but also shared the stories behind the dishes, strengthening classroom community and making geography tangible in the most delicious way possible.","fullyFundedDate":1776910158367,"projectUrl":"project/geografeast-tools/10211538/","projectTitle":"Geografeast Tools","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Schoellnast","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10229640"},{"teacherId":3787620,"projectId":10339101,"letterContent":"Thank you so much! Our incoming freshman had an amazing time with the materials we were able to supply. We were able to participate in tower buildings and puppet shows. We did math diagnostics and was able to turn something academic into a competition by building the tallest tower.\r\nThey enjoyed the tower building by solving math problems and gathering materials to build it. This was a great opportunity for our students to get to know our school and have fun at the same time. With the leftover materials that are perishable, we plan to use it on our field trip days to enjoy the day.","fullyFundedDate":1782237962952,"projectUrl":"project/help-our-incoming-9th-graders/10339101/","projectTitle":"Help our Incoming 9th Graders!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Choi","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3787620"},{"teacherId":9770837,"projectId":10126021,"letterContent":"From the bottom of our hearts, thank you for supporting the students who walk through the doors of the school psychologist's office each day seeking comfort, connection, and a moment of peace. For many students, some of whom spend hours commuting to and from school, your generosity provides more than a snack; it offers a sense of care during moments when they need it most. A simple granola bar, bag of popcorn, or favorite treat becomes a powerful reminder that there are people they may never meet who believe in them and want them to succeed. In a world that can often feel overwhelming, these small acts of kindness help students feel seen, valued, and supported, while giving them the energy and emotional boost they need to keep going. Your compassion reaches far beyond the snack basket, creating a ripple effect of hope, belonging, and kindness that strengthens our entire school community.","fullyFundedDate":1772438117730,"projectUrl":"project/restock-the-snack-attack-small-bites-b/10126021/","projectTitle":"Restock the Snack Attack! Small Bites, Big Impact.","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Sharon Giron","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9770837"},{"teacherId":10319207,"projectId":10290151,"letterContent":"Thank you for donating ot the hands on minds on project. We were able to purchase five ipads and five ipad cases to help students in the VAPA program with sheet music for the choir band, guitar tabs for guitar, and creating with the cricut. One of the things that this is going to help with is creative flow in class. I have students ask to create on the cricut and look for sheet music with ipads but we didn't have enough and kids had to wait a long time. I will now be able to give more students opportunity to they don't need to wait to create or play music. This would not have been possible without your help. Thank you so much for supporting the VAPA programs at Pali High.","fullyFundedDate":1780071639491,"projectUrl":"project/hands-on-minds-on/10290151/","projectTitle":"Hands on Minds On","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Cheng","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10319207_orig.png?crop=496,496,x0,y13&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1760994880235","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10319207"},{"teacherId":10319207,"projectId":10278385,"letterContent":"Thank you for donating to the Drop the Beat project. My students have been obsessed with the new DJ controllers and case. Every class, I have a kid come up to me and ask if they can use the DJ controllers and because we have two more students get a chance to use them. On the last day of school the students were having fun making music right up until the left for summer. I can't wait until next year to get into more detail about using the boards and teaching the history and culture behind DJing. Thank you for supporting the VAPA programs at Pali High.","fullyFundedDate":1778698331565,"projectUrl":"project/drop-the-beat/10278385/","projectTitle":"Drop the Beat","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Cheng","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10319207_orig.png?crop=496,496,x0,y13&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1760994880235","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10319207"},{"teacherId":10319207,"projectId":10073015,"letterContent":"Thank you for donating to the make them hear your project. The mics arrived in time ot use at the end of the year concerts and graduation. They made a huge difference in being heard, especially outside at graduation. I had so many people come up to me and compliment that graduation medley because they could actually hear the kids this year even though it was windy outside on the field. Your donation made this possible. It also helps us save on rentals now that we own the mics as a school. These mics will continue to make a difference for generations of students to come.","fullyFundedDate":1778698332033,"projectUrl":"project/make-them-hear-you/10073015/","projectTitle":"Make Them Hear You!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Cheng","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10319207_orig.png?crop=496,496,x0,y13&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1760994880235","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10319207"},{"teacherId":10319207,"projectId":10215994,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting the Loud and Proud Inside and Out project. These speakers were a God-send at the end of the year. We had kids rehearsing outside, on the field, in classrooms, and in the auditorium all at the same time! That would not be possible without your help. It also helped make the students responsible for set up and take down without needing and extension cord. This was especially helpful outside. The scanner has also been helpful scanning in the music for making it larger in class to annotate. The students have been able to go over how to mark their music with it. That has been a big help. Thank you for supporting the VAPA programs at Pali High.","fullyFundedDate":1777482508915,"projectUrl":"project/loud-and-proud-inside-and-out/10215994/","projectTitle":"Loud and Proud Inside and Out","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Cheng","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10319207_orig.png?crop=496,496,x0,y13&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1760994880235","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10319207"},{"teacherId":10319207,"projectId":10127873,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for donating a camera lens and body to document concerts, musicals, and dance shows at Pali High. We were able to get the camera in time to document the dance shows and other concerts during the last few weeks of school. The students were so excited that we had a new camera and lens to use. The quality is great and now we are able to show the hard work and effort of our students. Proper documentation helps us not only in the present, but also in the future when we use the photos as references and to share with the school. Thank you for helping our students be seen in action.","fullyFundedDate":1778698333383,"projectUrl":"project/say-cheese/10127873/","projectTitle":"Say Cheese!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Cheng","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10319207_orig.png?crop=496,496,x0,y13&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1760994880235","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10319207"},{"teacherId":10169112,"projectId":10065319,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your support in rebuilding our classroom! Your generous donations have helped reorganize and resupply essential needs for many students. Much needed storage items like filing cabinets, storage bins, and paper trays help to keep everything tidy. Classroom necessities like a clock, calculators, writing supplies, tissues, and bandaids have helped to create a welcoming environment for the students.\r\n\r\nAdditionally, technology items like a charging station, extension cords, adapters, and printing supplies have helped to enhance every lesson with technology and foster even more engagement with every lesson. All of these resources have helped to create an environment that allows students to feel comfortable enough to learn and succeed. Thank you for impacting teaching for years to come!","fullyFundedDate":1770661181452,"projectUrl":"project/restoring-our-math-classroom-after-the-p/10065319/","projectTitle":"Restoring Our Math Classroom After the Palisades Fires","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Chien","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10169112"},{"teacherId":10115063,"projectId":10067852,"letterContent":"We're so grateful for the support Donor Choose has given to our school, it truly makes a difference. Every dollar has helped a student get the extra support they need to succeed. Every day, students come into the library looking for food, hygiene items, or school supplies, and teachers regularly send them down to grab what they need.\r\nThe snacks have been a big hit, especially in the mornings. Students grab granola bars on their way to class, and honestly, the ones running late are some of the most thankful.\r\nDeodorant and tampons have been especially popular, not just with students, but with staff too. We've also handed out plenty of spiral notebooks, index cards, and even replaced broken backpacks along the way.\r\nOur empty library shelves are starting to fill. We have been able to hit all the genres and started a non-fiction section. The 10,000 volume collection we had may be gone but our students are thrilled with the books your donation has provided!","fullyFundedDate":1772758797287,"projectUrl":"project/a-library-filling-students-needs/10067852/","projectTitle":"A Library Filling Students' Needs","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. King","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10115063_orig.jpg?crop=1152,1152,x0,y92&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1763915140181","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10115063"},{"teacherId":10389518,"projectId":10139592,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous donation of our new oversized whiteboard, affectionately known by students as \"The Big Idea Board\" or the \"Yearbook Command Center.\" Prior to receiving this whiteboard, our yearbook staff shared limited board space with three other classes, making it difficult to effectively plan events, organize deadlines, and develop creative concepts. The additional space has given our Editors-in-Chief and event planners a dedicated area to collaborate, brainstorm, and manage the many moving parts involved in producing a successful yearbook.\r\n\r\nThe impact on our program has been immediate. Student organization and communication have improved significantly, and team members now have the freedom to fully develop and expand upon their ideas without worrying about running out of space. The Big Idea Board has become the central hub for creativity, leadership, and project management, empowering students to think bigger, plan better, and take greater ownership of the yearbook production process. Your support has directly enhanced both the efficiency of our class and the educational experience of our students.","fullyFundedDate":1773688936781,"projectUrl":"project/big-ideas-need-a-bigger-whiteboard/10139592/","projectTitle":"Big Ideas Need a Bigger Whiteboard","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Hoag","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10389518"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_7249","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":2393,"numTeachers":null,"percentFrplEligible":76,"percentAsian":7,"percentBlack":8,"percentWhite":50,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":23,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":0,"percentMultiracialImputed":9,"gradesServed":"9 - 12","studentTeacherRatio":null,"demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":false,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":74.7,"schoolId":7249,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Palisades Charter High School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Palisades Charter High School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/california/los-angeles-unified-school-district/palisades-charter-high-school/7249"}