{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Seckinger High School","outOfStateSupporters":32.0,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":3653589,"projectId":9395796,"letterContent":"Thank you! Your contribution to bringing micro:bits and agricultural kits to my classroom immediately enhanced my students' ability to be hands on with artificial intelligence concepts. Students first explored AI by using the micro:bits to make an AI activity tracker that recognizes their movements and categorizes them. Some students made exercise trackers, others made a dance evaluation tool to use in their performing arts class, and one student made a tremor detector to help with Parkinson's detection. \r\n\r\nNext, students used the micro:bits to connect to a small servo motor and create a sorter tool. Again, the project diversity was impressive! Several students sorted small candies, like M&Ms or Skittles, but others sorted fasteners for their robotics team, and one even made a sorter to identify if an object was a choking hazard for children.\r\n\r\nCurrently students are engaging with the garden sensor kits to build aquaponic and hydroponic gardens that are self-sustaining to bring fresh food to areas without large green space available.\r\n\r\nThe diversity of projects shows the power of computer science and student innovation to solve problems in our world. I am so proud of them and so grateful to you for giving my students the tools they need to explore these solutions!","fullyFundedDate":1754967818937,"projectUrl":"project/programmable-world/9395796/","projectTitle":"Programmable World","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Hall","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3653589_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1474426237463","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-halllms"},{"teacherId":2966737,"projectId":9457605,"letterContent":"When the Focus Station materials arrived, my students were immediately drawn to teh puzzles and Rubik's Cubes. Because they spend so much time working through online classes, having something hands-on felt exciting and different to them. The first day I set everything out, they were a little hesitant at first until I modeled some games for them. A small group gathered around the table trying to solve the different cubes, and another student jumped right into one of the brainteaser puzzles. It was great to see them laughing, challenging each other, and taking a real break from their screens.\r\n\r\nThese materials have already become part of our Friday routine. However, even during the week, students who finish work early or need a moment to reset will head straight for the puzzles. One student has found it as her calming place to be alone and get lost in a puzzle.\r\n\r\nMoving forward, I'll keep rotating new activities into the stations and using some of the life-skills resources during our weekly check-ins. These materials have brought a sense of fun, calm, and connection into a class that can easily about all computers and phones. Thank you for giving my students something engaging and meaningful-they're really enjoying it, and I'm grateful for your support.","fullyFundedDate":1754258550478,"projectUrl":"project/focus-stations-building-real-world-skil/9457605/","projectTitle":"Focus Stations: Building Real-World Skills & Brain Breaks Without Phones","teacherDisplayName":"Dr. Dawson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2966737_orig.jpg?crop=200,200,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1752199842828","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2966737"},{"teacherId":9598856,"projectId":9352850,"letterContent":"When my students walked in and saw the new books, flexible seating, and calming tools, their faces lit up. One student immediately curled up in a beanbag with We Are Gems and said, \"This book feels like it's actually about people like me.\" Another student, who usually struggles to stay seated, quietly asked if they could sit in the sensory tent while working—and they stayed focused for nearly the entire period. These moments matter. The essential oil diffuser, salt lamp, and soft lighting created a more peaceful atmosphere right away, and students began asking to use the space to reset when overwhelmed. It's now become part of our daily routine.\r\n\r\nWe've also started integrating the No-Nonsense Algebra book and colored paper into small-group math stations. Students are using the gimbal stabilizer to record \"math mini-lessons\". The added tech tools and flexible desk setup give all students a way to participate fully, especially those who need accommodations for focus, sensory regulation, or mobility. As we continue exploring topics like identity and equity through our new texts, students are asking \r\nthoughtful questions and making powerful connections. These materials didn't just fill \r\ngaps—they opened doors. Thank you for helping us build a classroom that truly meets students where they are and shows them what's possible.","fullyFundedDate":1748305739009,"projectUrl":"project/tools-to-thrive-not-just-survive/9352850/","projectTitle":"Tools to Thrive, Not Just Survive","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Miller","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9598856_orig.jpg?crop=1920,1920,x0,y320&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1744488633876","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9598856"},{"teacherId":7480887,"projectId":8806750,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of my classroom project! Your donation provided snacks, Play-Doh, and a cozy bean bag chair that have made an incredible difference in my high school classroom environment. The snacks have been especially helpful for students who come to class hungry, allowing them to focus better and feel cared for. The Play-Doh has become a favorite for students who need to fidget or decompress during stressful moments, helping them manage anxiety and stay engaged during lessons.\r\n\r\nThe bean bag chair has quickly become a go-to spot for students who need a quiet moment to reset or a comfortable seat for reading and reflection. It's more than just furniture—it's a safe space that supports their emotional well-being. Your kindness has made my classroom more inclusive, welcoming, and responsive to student needs. Thank you for investing in my students' success and creating a classroom where they feel seen, supported, and valued.","fullyFundedDate":1734706848725,"projectUrl":"project/mental-health-matters/8806750/","projectTitle":"Mental Health Matters","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Springer","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7480887"},{"teacherId":3653589,"projectId":9030316,"letterContent":"Thank you for providing life size skeleton models to my classes! This is one of my students' favorite activities and provides a great way for them to see their progress halfway through the year and identify what they have learned. Students are always impressed to see how much they remember from first semester as they get ready to continue into organ systems in second semester and the opportunity to work with life size models helps them to feel even more professional. \r\n\r\nAs a new school, we constantly face the challenge of classes growing faster than our materials, so I appreciate that my students were able to have the materials they needed right away. Their enthusiasm for the course is shown in its continued growth and your donation is a part of that process.\r\n\r\nThank you again for helping our future medical professionals learn about the human body and share their learning with each other!","fullyFundedDate":1737066166278,"projectUrl":"project/building-more-bodies/9030316/","projectTitle":"Building More Bodies!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Hall","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3653589_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1474426237463","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-halllms"},{"teacherId":3653589,"projectId":8534401,"letterContent":"Thank you again for providing robotics kits for my Ecology classes. These students are all new to the US and learning English as well as high school level science content. Having the Arduino Alvik kits allowed all students to participate in our school science fair and compete with their peers for an opportunity to attend the regional science fair this spring. \r\n\r\nStudents completed creative and innovative projects, designing wind powered cars and household robots to do chores around the house and presented them in English to their peers in class.\r\n\r\nI am so proud of their scientific growth and language skills! Students loved being able to do a project that interested them and learn about the scientific process. Thank you again for providing them with this experience!","fullyFundedDate":1725036224101,"projectUrl":"project/robots-for-ecology/8534401/","projectTitle":"Robots for Ecology!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Hall","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3653589_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1474426237463","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-halllms"},{"teacherId":3247041,"projectId":8786294,"letterContent":"I want to express my deepest gratitude for your generous contribution to our project, AI Carnival Games. Your support has made an incredible impact on my students in the AI pathway, and I am thrilled to share how your donation has transformed our classroom experience.\r\n\r\nThanks to your kindness, my students were able to create customized replicas of popular carnival games enhanced with the power of machine learning. These resources have sparked curiosity, creativity, and a love for learning among my students. The excitement and engagement have been remarkable, and it's clear that these resources have made a lasting impact. They can't wait to see what is next!\r\n\r\nWith heartfelt appreciation,\r\nJason Hurd\r\nAI Educator\r\nSeckinger High School","fullyFundedDate":1726698856988,"projectUrl":"project/step-right-up-ai-carnival-games-for-all/8786294/","projectTitle":"Step Right Up! AI Carnival Games for All","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Hurd","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3247041_orig.jpg?crop=2400,2400,x0,y136&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1682963764484","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/jhurd"},{"teacherId":5016904,"projectId":8607693,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donations. \r\n\r\nWe missed the window of being able to use the equipment along with our curriculum calendar. I will be able to review the students in a few weeks, and, of course, enjoy sharing the equipment for the entire unit on electron configurations and light emission next fall.\r\n\r\nI will attach images of my students at an earlier school where I had the equipment to use so you can see what is planned. \r\n\r\nI am so excited to finally have the equipment for students going forward! Thank you with all my heart.","fullyFundedDate":1726665375601,"projectUrl":"project/emission-spectra-of-atoms/8607693/","projectTitle":"Emission Spectra of Atoms!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Salomon","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp5016904_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1512260685316","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/kari-salomon"},{"teacherId":7480887,"projectId":8675211,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for these generous contributions to my classroom. They have made a meaningful impact on my students. All my students genuinely enjoyed the snacks, coloring books, and play doh. They were able to take breaks from the stresses of school work and relax with these activities. These additions to my classroom helped make the environment more welcoming and made students excited to walk through the door each day. They helped establish community in my classroom where students got to chat with each other as they relaxed and enjoyed the time.","fullyFundedDate":1724375065926,"projectUrl":"project/mental-health-break-in-ms-springers-cl/8675211/","projectTitle":"Mental Health Break in Ms. Springer’s Class","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Springer","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7480887"},{"teacherId":3247041,"projectId":8354448,"letterContent":"I want to express my deepest gratitude for your generous contribution to our project, AI Future Fabricators. Your support has made an incredible impact on my students in the AI pathway, and I am thrilled to share how your donation has transformed our classroom experience.\r\n\r\nThanks to your kindness, my students were able to create custom 3D printed vehicles enhanced with the power of computer vision to track and follow a variety of objects. These resources have sparked curiosity, creativity, and a love for learning among my students. For many of them, this was their first opportunity to develop 3D printed models and apply artificial intelligence concepts to a custom hands-on project. The excitement and engagement have been remarkable, and it's clear that these resources have made a lasting impact.\r\n\r\nYour generosity has not only provided critical resources but has also shown my students that there are people who believe in their potential and support their education. You've helped us create a learning environment where every student has the opportunity to explore and innovate as they personalize their learning. Thank you once again for your support. It means the world to my students and me. We are truly grateful for your kindness.","fullyFundedDate":1715090649771,"projectUrl":"project/ai-future-fabricators-from-concept-to-c/8354448/","projectTitle":"AI Future Fabricators: From Concept to Creation with 3D Printing","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Hurd","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3247041_orig.jpg?crop=2400,2400,x0,y136&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1682963764484","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/jhurd"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_130389","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":1638,"numTeachers":null,"percentFrplEligible":67,"percentAsian":17,"percentBlack":28,"percentWhite":27,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":21,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"9 - 12","studentTeacherRatio":null,"demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":false,"metroType":"SUBURBAN","ncesMetroType":"SUBURB_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":68.0,"schoolId":130389,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Seckinger High School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Seckinger High School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/georgia/gwinnett-county-public-schools/seckinger-high-school/130389"}