{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Sequoia High School","outOfStateSupporters":19.9,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":1829461,"projectId":9218366,"letterContent":"Thanks so much for supporting our program! Thanks to your generous donation of robotics kits, expansion packs, curriculum materials, and a competition mat, our students are getting the opportunity to enrich their educational experience. They are super excited for the opportunity to learn more about engineering and robotics.\r\n\r\nWe've just had our first FLEX session where we invited to our students to start exploring engineering and coding we had them learn how to make slider cranks and four bar linkages. Next month we will begin exploring how to increase torque or speed using simple and compound gear ratios\r\n\r\nMany students had never seen legos used this way before and immediately jumped into experimenting and programming. I think it was empowering for them to build something that they were able to later bring to life through simple programs. It's a great start and helped to demystify programming.\r\n\r\nThank you so much for helping make this possible!","fullyFundedDate":1749144745086,"projectUrl":"project/rewarding-robotics-broadening-participa/9218366/","projectTitle":"Rewarding Robotics: Broadening Participation and Celebrating Excellence","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Relator","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1829461_orig.png?crop=993,994,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1620269337780","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1829461"},{"teacherId":9519776,"projectId":9109367,"letterContent":"Thank you all so much for your generosity in funding these awesome whiteboards. Students are impressed with these great whiteboards surroudning the perimeter of our classroom. Now instead of using clunky and flimsy whiteboard posters, now students are getting up and out of their seats, making mistakes, erasing them, and learning together in collaboration.\r\n\r\nI cannot thank you all enough for your generosity which manifests in the health, well-being, and collaborative students that students so desperately need now. You have all helped me develop a greater pedagogy with my students and I appreciate each and every one of you.","fullyFundedDate":1749246974648,"projectUrl":"project/get-up-stand-up-whiteboards-for-immigr/9109367/","projectTitle":"Get Up, Stand Up! Whiteboards for Immigrants Learning English!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Wohl","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9519776_orig.png?crop=376,376,x13,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1739308929016","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9519776"},{"teacherId":9819103,"projectId":8908602,"letterContent":"We have seen some steady improvement in the reading level of students in my classes this year. \r\n\r\nThe fidget toys have made a positive difference in my classroom. They are very popular and appreciated by students. With the funds provided, I was able to purchase a wide variety of quiet fidgets that appeal to different students. They cut down on noises such as pencils tapping, etc.\r\n\r\nThe funds for the student snacks have also been really helpful. A number of my students show up to class hungry for a variety of reasons and it has helped them academically to be able to have a quick snack prior to class. \r\n\r\nThank you for making these purchases possible!","fullyFundedDate":1734845680932,"projectUrl":"project/sel-tools-for-developing-high-school-rea/8908602/","projectTitle":"SEL Tools for Developing High School Readers","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Hoffman","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9819103"},{"teacherId":9825817,"projectId":8919419,"letterContent":"I want to thank you for supporting my students in the Transgender Student Union by allowing them to express themselves through art. My students are very appreciative and grateful for the materials and treat them with care. The day after we received all of the materials, the student leaders organized multiple art therapy events for students across the school to come together and create whatever are they could with the materials available. So far, TSU has had 3 events, one of which was a \"punny poster\" day where students used puns to create funny and welcoming art. One of my favorites was a student who created the \" Bee yourself\" poster. \r\n\r\nThe art that students are creating in TSU is hung up all around the school to advertise the Transgender Student Union and to promote inclusivity and unity amongst the student body. My students are continuing to create art as a form of therapy but to also promote community and understanding. They would not have been able to do so without your contributions.","fullyFundedDate":1730924046660,"projectUrl":"project/transgender-student-union-art-therapy/8919419/","projectTitle":"Transgender Student Union Art Therapy","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Prakash","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9825817"},{"teacherId":9841699,"projectId":8951070,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for contributing to my project for a calm corner in my classroom. The students were so excited when they saw an entire table full of bouncy ball chairs. Because I usually work with only a small group of students, some of them run into the classroom and quickly snag up the balls. It helps them to be able to move around and be in a different setting than their typical math class. \r\n\r\nBecause I usually work with the most struggling students in Algebra 1, a good relationship with them is very important. I want them to enjoy coming to my room for extra help, and now some of them even come to my room to eat lunch. They like sitting on the couch and bean bag chairs just to chill out. They also like to draw fun pictures on the whiteboards, and the new markers and erasers are adding to their creativity. \r\n\r\nWe are gearing up for a hard unit in Algebra 1 - Quadratics. I look forward to helping my students see success by using my flexible seating and fun whiteboard markers and erasers.","fullyFundedDate":1733297583719,"projectUrl":"project/mental-health-supports-for-a-calm-corner/8951070/","projectTitle":"Mental Health Supports for a Calm Corner","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Peng","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9841699"},{"teacherId":9825959,"projectId":8919397,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation to support our students mental health! The day students walked in with all of the galaxy lights on, they immediately started commenting on how relaxing it was. They love holding the plush brain and moon too, and contributing to our big class coloring page! \r\n\r\nHaving a full fidget bin has also been great, studnets always appreciate having such a variety of options to chose from. \r\n\r\nThank you so much for providing this opportunity for teachers and students, it has created so much joy in our classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1730773921244,"projectUrl":"project/mental-health-materials/8919397/","projectTitle":"Mental Health Materials","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Teaford","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9825959"},{"teacherId":1829461,"projectId":8924862,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of the shave ice machine to our classroom! We've used the machine to celebrate student achievements like making a letter grade improvement, earning an A in the class, and consistently completing their homework. It's been a fun and motivating reward system that not only encourages hard work but also creates opportunity for celebration in our classroom. \r\n\r\nWhen the students first saw the shave ice machine, their reactions were pure excitement. They were thrilled to see the machine in action and eagerly lined up to enjoy their first treat. We created a song to shout out the names of students being recognized and the kids had a great time! We celebrated their successes—each time a student was called out for their achievement, they beamed with pride, knowing their hard work was being recognized. It's been such a powerful tool to motivate students to stay focused and aim for their best.\r\n\r\nOnce again, thank you for making this possible. Your generosity has shown my students that their efforts matter and that they have the support of incredible people like you. We are deeply grateful for your kindness!\r\n\r\nHere's the song: Here's a hip hop song dedicated to the geometry stars of Sequoia High School! Let's bring the beats and celebrate these achievers.\r\n\r\n\"Sequoia Geometry Flow\"\r\n(Hip Hop Beat Drops)\r\n\r\n[Intro]\r\nYo, Sequoia High, let's vibe tonight,\r\nShout-out to the students who stay grindin' tight,\r\nFrom Redwood City straight to the hall,\r\nGeometry warriors, y'all stand tall!\r\n\r\n[Verse 1]\r\nIt's Mr. Relator droppin' angles like truth,\r\nTeaching those theorems to the youth.\r\nMr. Gross got the rhombus on lock,\r\nParallel lines always makin' us rock.\r\n\r\nThey said geometry's hard, but y'all came through,\r\nHomework on point like 90 degrees, too.\r\nA+ all year? That's a flex we see,\r\nConsistent like π, infinite victory!\r\n\r\n[Chorus]\r\nSequoia students, y'all do it the most,\r\nShaping success like a scalene post.\r\nPrincipal Priest, he sees the climb,\r\nFrom C's to A's, y'all optimized!\r\nTriangles, circles, polygons flow,\r\nSequoia High geometry, steal the show!\r\n\r\n[Verse 2]\r\nPythagoras be proud, see the hustle and grind,\r\nYou measured your angles and mastered the time.\r\nArea, volume, you calculate with flair,\r\nMaking math look cool, you everywhere!\r\n\r\nSean Priest at the top, yeah, the school's backbone,\r\nCheering for your rise from the office throne.\r\nDetermination sharp like a hypotenuse,\r\nYou're proving that effort ain't ever obtuse.\r\n\r\n[Bridge]\r\nYo, resilience like Redwood trees,\r\nY'all got roots deep, conquering degrees.\r\nShout to the team with homework on lock,\r\nPrecision like a protractor, can't be stopped!\r\n\r\nMathletes in the game, redefining the rules,\r\nGeometry royalty, Sequoia's jewels.\r\nSine, cosine, y'all graph that grind,\r\nTurning struggles to strides, and brilliance you find!\r\n\r\n[Chorus]\r\nSequoia students, y'all do it the most,\r\nShaping success like a scalene post.\r\nPrincipal Priest, he sees the climb,\r\nFrom C's to A's, y'all optimized!\r\nTriangles, circles, polygons flow,\r\nSequoia High geometry, steal the show!\r\n\r\n[Outro]\r\nSo here's to Fernando Lona, Rocky Madigan, Lincoln Dunlap, Abraham Villeda, Brisa Rios, Sienna Bolander, Ana Lopez, Grant Woodman, Daniel Jimenez, Jayden Maire, Kelton Torres, Nash Maramil, Denise Chan, Stephanie Cruz, Ricardo Alejo, Anna Tsivikas, Phat Vu, Andy Rivera, Daniela Rivera, Cooper Jacobs, Katelyn Hitch, Colin Haag, Juliana Garcia and Brian Lopez\r\n\r\nTo Sequoia High, y'all reppin' with pride,\r\nGeometry greatness that can't be denied.\r\n\r\nHomework's done, theorems in the bag,\r\nStraight A's shining like a Sequoia flag.\r\nKeep it up, students, y'all on the rise,\r\nGeometry champs with infinite highs!\r\n\r\n(Beat fades out with cheers from the Sequoia crowd)","fullyFundedDate":1731173037380,"projectUrl":"project/chill-out-with-shave-ice-parties/8924862/","projectTitle":"Chill Out With Shave Ice Parties","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Relator","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1829461_orig.png?crop=993,994,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1620269337780","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1829461"},{"teacherId":7828006,"projectId":8923955,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for funding this project! My students are particularly loving the the \"calm strips\" and the paper for origami. When I first put the calm strips on the desk, students came in with quizzical looks on their faces and asked what these were. I briefly explained them and then all throughout class, they kept using them, sometimes without really realizing it. As they were leaving, one students said \"that texture honestly made me relax a little\". \r\n\r\nThe paper for origami has been the biggest hit though! I have paper frogs, cranes, and dogs all around my classroom. One student even started a bin with a sign that says \"give a frog a face!\" where she creates the frogs and other students draw on them. Its been a really fun project to see.","fullyFundedDate":1731038076450,"projectUrl":"project/mental-health-materials/8923955/","projectTitle":"Mental Health Materials","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Leveque","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7828006"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_4638","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":1903,"numTeachers":110,"percentFrplEligible":50,"percentAsian":4,"percentBlack":0,"percentWhite":31,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":58,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"9 - 12","studentTeacherRatio":"17.3:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":false,"metroType":"SUBURBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_SMALL"},"inStateSupporters":80.1,"schoolId":4638,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Sequoia High School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Sequoia High School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/california/sequoia-union-high-school-district/sequoia-high-school/4638"}