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Thanks to you, our future engineers will gain both the technical and financial knowledge they need to thrive in college, career, and life.","fullyFundedDate":1669746020641,"projectUrl":"project/design-thinking-for-financial-literacy/6650837/","projectTitle":"Design Thinking for Financial Literacy","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Carmody","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/carmody"},{"teacherId":6806841,"projectId":8869983,"letterContent":"My students had a blast AND learned so much during our calorimetry lab! In addition to getting to burn food (safely) and learning how to use the electronic balances to take the mass before and after, they worked as a team and did calculations together to determine calories in their food items. We reviewed how to read nutrition labels as well and discussed the value of the different types of macromolecules in each food. What a great investigation for them (especially as we head into the Halloween season and they're surrounded by treats). We are thrilled to continue to include this as of our curriculum each year now that we have the equipment to do so.","fullyFundedDate":1739048557802,"projectUrl":"project/fire-can-be-fun-when-its-safe/8869983/","projectTitle":"Fire Can Be Fun When It's Safe!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Kimball","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6806841_orig.jpg?crop=1161,1161,x0,y54&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1692397614817","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/n-kimball"},{"teacherId":377484,"projectId":9320893,"letterContent":"Thank you for your incredible generosity in helping bring our robotics project to life! With your support, our young engineers will expand on their success with rover robots and take on an epic new challenge: designing precise, self-guided robots to help clean trash from the environment, inspired by Mark Rober and #TEAMSEAS. Your donations of stepper motors, motor controllers, 3D printing filament, and Arduino Nanos are giving students the tools they need to explore cutting-edge robotics and AI, while building systems that make a positive impact. Our students are thrilled to harness the excitement of AI and apply it to real-world challenges, and none of this would be possible without your investment in their future. We are so grateful for your support!","fullyFundedDate":1749489639730,"projectUrl":"project/precise-and-powerful-ai-robots/9320893/","projectTitle":"Precise and Powerful AI Robots","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Carmody","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/carmody"},{"teacherId":5177663,"projectId":9748381,"letterContent":"I am so appreciative for your support, and my students and I are so thankful. Because of donors like you, my students will have a healthy start as we enter the upcoming cold and flu season. \r\n\r\nWhen I told my students of your generous donation, they were so excited and grateful. They told me to make sure I tell you how thankful they are. My students are now stocked up on the essentials not only when it comes to keep hands sanitized, but also when it comes to having some of the classroom basic like supplies.\r\n\r\nThanks again for all you do for educators and their students. Furthermore, thank you for supporting a wonderful site like Donors Choose.","fullyFundedDate":1758679866885,"projectUrl":"project/help-my-students-stay-healthy-supply-t/9748381/","projectTitle":"Help My Students Stay Healthy & Supply the Classroom Basics","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Friberg","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5177663_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1657570285909","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-friberg"},{"teacherId":311029,"projectId":9210724,"letterContent":"One of the most frequently asked questions I receive from students is, 'Why do I have to take Biology?' This is an easy question for students interested in pre-med, pre-vet, dental, nursing, or planning on going into the field of OT or PT. The bigger problem is that many students don't understand the breadth of a field like Biology.\r\n My goal this year is to introduce students to various professionals in fields that require a science background. I plan to convert my smartboard into a large webcam, working in conjunction with a professional-grade microphone. This will allow interactions between my students and our guests. For example, a cousin of mine lives and works in Scotland. Her background is in sustainable energy. To have her speak to students about how human impact directly affects the planet aligns with our Next Generation Science Standards for the Ecology unit.\r\n I hope to bring in scientists, wildlife experts, and other interesting and dynamic speakers to foster an excitement for Biology. Applying classroom content to real-world scenarios will be an extremely beneficial experience.","fullyFundedDate":1747840821569,"projectUrl":"project/introducing-students-to-real-world-scien/9210724/","projectTitle":"Introducing Students to Real World Science","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Rosenberg","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp311029_orig.jpg?crop=393,393,x0,y20&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1720473792755","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/311029"},{"teacherId":1941951,"projectId":9204588,"letterContent":"I can't thank you enough for the supplies you donated to our \"Collaboration is the Key\" project. In the past, when we wanted to create a group project or represent thinking visually during a unit, it required sourcing materials from across campus, teachers purchasing supplies, and making do with whatever we had on hand. There's nothing inherently wrong with making the most of your resources, but having the resources ready and on hand is very valuable. I'm able to focus on setting up the environment and getting the students ready to go, versus spending all of my prep running around campus gathering items, or hoping there are posterboards at the Dollar Store, or extra markers at Target, etc. It's such a relief to have adequate quality supplies. And the kids LOVE giant post its! It's like magic to them. We create mind maps, mind \"dumps,\" writing edits, and brainstorm sessions on the fly, where everyone's idea or ideas are represented and included. \r\n\r\nWe've used the materials four times now, in small groups, projects, and presentations. On the small post it notes, students are accountable for their own thinking. On the larger post its, students can visibly share ideas, add ideas to their notebooks, and celebrate each other as they share ideas. Students can also share across class periods as the work is posted on the wall for everyone to review. This helps some students set themselves up with ideas for writing and analysis. \r\n\r\nThank you, again, for your generosity. Our students are already benefiting from the ability to connect with one another, and the content, using these tools.","fullyFundedDate":1753130143245,"projectUrl":"project/collaboration-is-the-key-fostering-cri/9204588/","projectTitle":"Collaboration is the key! Fostering Critical Thinking & Civil Discourse","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Francisco","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1941951"},{"teacherId":1941951,"projectId":9140782,"letterContent":"On behalf of our English department, I want to express our immense gratitude for your generous donation to our \"Animal Farm - Propaganda at Its Finest!\" project. Thanks to you, we have refurbished our library with this foundational text, providing every 9th grade student access to this part of the curriculum. Students now have access to a work of literature that sparks discussion, inquiry, and critical thinking. \r\n\r\nAs a foundational text for our school, \"Animal Farm\" introduces our youngest students (9th grade) to the ways propaganda can influence society and shape our individual thinking. Students will read and analyze Orwell's allegory, learning to identify the tools of persuasion and those that can be manipulated in everyday life. \r\n\r\nStudents will learn to recognize bias, deconstruct arguments, and question sources. All of which are incredibly important skills in today's world, where information travels very fast and students of all ages have access to an incredible amount of information and misinformation. By learning how to identify and deconstruct propaganda, our students can become more thoughtful and informed citizens, and make healthier choices about the media they consume. \r\n\r\nAccess to these texts, thanks to your support, means that teachers can build a classroom culture where every voice can engage with complex ideas, ask tough questions, and develop critical thinking skills together.\r\n\r\nOur entire English department is thrilled and deeply grateful for your contribution. Your generosity has strengthened our program. We are excited to see how our students carry these lessons with them into future courses and into their lives beyond high school.\r\n\r\nThank you again for investing in our students' growth as readers, thinkers, and citizens.","fullyFundedDate":1744245970106,"projectUrl":"project/animal-farm-propaganda-at-its-finest/9140782/","projectTitle":"Animal Farm - Propaganda at Its Finest!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Francisco","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1941951"},{"teacherId":8019919,"projectId":9603096,"letterContent":"The new lab coats have made a huge difference in our classroom. Students love putting them on before starting an experiment—it instantly makes them feel more professional and like real scientists. That excitement has translated into greater focus and pride in their work, as they approach lab activities with more seriousness and confidence.\r\nBeyond the enthusiasm, the lab coats have also improved safety in our classroom. Students now have proper protection for their clothing and skin, which helps them work more comfortably with materials and equipment. Knowing they're better protected has allowed them to fully engage in hands-on experiments without hesitation.\r\nAs we continue with upcoming labs, the coats will remain an essential part of building both good habits and safe practices in science. Your support has given students not just a uniform to wear, but also a sense of identity and responsibility as young scientists.","fullyFundedDate":1756482873063,"projectUrl":"project/suiting-up-for-science/9603096/","projectTitle":"\"Suiting Up for Science!\"","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Comella","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8019919_orig.jpg?crop=437,437,x10,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1662524282389","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrcomella"},{"teacherId":8019919,"projectId":9604804,"letterContent":"Our students are already making great use of the new binders. Instead of juggling loose papers and multiple folders, they now have one organized place to store their notes, labs, and reflections for the entire year. This has made it easier for them to find what they need quickly, whether they're reviewing for a quiz or connecting ideas across different units. I noticed the difference right away when students were able to flip back through past lessons during a review activity—something that used to be much more challenging.\r\nWhen the binders first arrived, students were genuinely excited. Many shared that having their own binder felt like a real step toward staying organized, and a few even decorated theirs to make them personal. The pride they showed in setting them up has already translated into stronger study habits, and they're beginning to see how much smoother learning can be when everything is kept in one place.\r\nLooking ahead, we'll continue using the binders as a tool for building long-term skills. Students will practice reviewing their notes, highlighting key concepts, and creating summaries, all while adding to their binders throughout the year. Thanks to your support, they now have both the resources and the structure to take more ownership of their learning.","fullyFundedDate":1755741747483,"projectUrl":"project/science-binders-for-building-lab-organiz/9604804/","projectTitle":"Science Binders for Building Lab Organizational Skills","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Comella","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8019919_orig.jpg?crop=437,437,x10,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1662524282389","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrcomella"},{"teacherId":6857817,"projectId":9200567,"letterContent":"Thank you so very much for stocking our library. I'm looking at my \"New to the Library\" Book Shelf and many of the books are already checked out!\r\n\r\nYour generosity will help to keep our high school library current and interesting to our students. Not many of our students are independent readers, but it's important to keep these students interested in reading outside of the classroom, and your gift helps to create lifelong readers. Some students recommend our new to the library titles to their friends!\r\n\r\nIt's gratifying to see students excited about the new titles in our library, thank you for helping to keep my library a place students like to visit!","fullyFundedDate":1742918076647,"projectUrl":"project/stock-up-our-library/9200567/","projectTitle":"Stock Up Our Library","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Rohrer","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6857817"},{"teacherId":8019919,"projectId":8394959,"letterContent":"The donation of binders has made a significant difference in our science classroom. With individual binders, students now have a dedicated space to organize their notes, handouts, lab reports, and graphic organizers in one place. This structure has helped them stay more focused during class and makes it easier to find what they need quickly. Students have become more confident in managing their work, and it shows in their ability to keep up with multi-step assignments and ongoing projects.\r\n\r\nThe binders have also helped lighten students' backpacks—literally and figuratively. Instead of carrying all of their science materials back and forth between home and school each day, they can now take only the necessary pages or sections they need to study or complete homework. This flexibility supports better work-life balance, reduces stress, and helps students build habits that promote independence and responsibility. Your donation has had a real, lasting impact on both our organization and our daily routines—thank you!","fullyFundedDate":1725154414158,"projectUrl":"project/science-binders-for-building-lab-organiz/8394959/","projectTitle":"Science Binders for Building Lab Organizational Skills","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Comella","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8019919_orig.jpg?crop=437,437,x10,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1662524282389","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrcomella"},{"teacherId":8019919,"projectId":8546969,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of 3D printer filament! Because of your support, our science class can now create hands-on projects, models, and even custom science games instead of relying solely on worksheets. Students are designing and printing everything from atomic models to interactive learning tools that make abstract concepts come to life in exciting ways. Your contribution has made our classroom more engaging, creative, and fun—we truly appreciate your support and generosity!","fullyFundedDate":1724879252388,"projectUrl":"project/stem-students-3d-printing-science-concep/8546969/","projectTitle":"STEM Students 3D Printing Science Concepts","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Comella","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8019919_orig.jpg?crop=437,437,x10,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1662524282389","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrcomella"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_59809","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":1920,"numTeachers":80,"percentFrplEligible":57,"percentAsian":34,"percentBlack":1,"percentWhite":36,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":14,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"9 - 12","studentTeacherRatio":"24.0:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":false,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":77.7,"schoolId":59809,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Scripps Ranch High School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Scripps Ranch High School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/california/san-diego-unified-school-district/scripps-ranch-high-school/59809"}