{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Tuscarora High School","outOfStateSupporters":29.0,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":3608510,"projectId":9271443,"letterContent":"Thank you so much — your generous support for our dry erase markers and board games has already begun to transform learning in our classroom.\r\n\r\nFresh dry erase markers mean clearer instruction, smoother student practice, and faster formative checks. I can model problem-solving on the board with crisp annotations, students can work out ideas visibly during collaborative tasks, and station rotations run efficiently because supplies are ready and reliable. That immediacy helps students test strategies, get feedback, and iterate their thinking in Algebra, Geometry, and Statistics without losing momentum.\r\n\r\nThe board games bring joy, communication, and strategic thinking into our learning routines. Games build math fluency, perseverance, and cooperative problem‑solving in low‑pressure settings — students practice number sense, spatial reasoning, probability, and logic while they laugh, explain their thinking, and learn from peers. For many learners, games unlock engagement in ways traditional worksheets cannot, supporting social skills and confidence alongside content mastery.\r\n\r\nTogether, these resources promote equity and classroom community: every student has the tools to participate, contribute, and succeed. They reduce interruptions caused by missing supplies and create more time for meaningful instruction and formative assessment.\r\n\r\nFrom the bottom of our hearts, thank you for supporting both the practical needs and the playful learning that make our classroom a better place. Your donation nurtures skills, curiosity, and connection — and we are deeply grateful.","fullyFundedDate":1754023499532,"projectUrl":"project/equip-to-excel-math-essentials-for-high/9271443/","projectTitle":"Equip to Excel: Math Essentials for High School Success","teacherDisplayName":"Dr. Beck","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3608510_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1467767349782","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/lindsey-beck"},{"teacherId":3608510,"projectId":9604232,"letterContent":"Thank you so much — your generous support of our snack project will make a real, everyday difference for our students.\r\n\r\nProviding healthy snacks like granola bars and fruit snacks helps students stay focused, energized, and ready to learn. For some students, these snacks bridge the gap between breakfast and lunch; for others, they provide the steady fuel needed to concentrate during long blocks, assessments, or after-school activities. When hunger is not a distraction, students participate more fully, manage emotions better, and are more able to engage in complex tasks across Algebra, Geometry, Statistics, and every subject we teach.\r\n\r\nYour gift also promotes equity and dignity. It ensures that no student feels embarrassed or left behind because they come to class hungry. Snacks provided in a respectful, low‑profile way support positive classroom culture — students can join peers during collaborative work, small groups, and study sessions without worry. Healthy options reinforce good habits and model caring choices, while also accommodating varied dietary needs when possible.\r\n\r\nOn a practical level, your donation reduces disruptions. With grab-and-go snacks available, we spend less time addressing hunger-related concerns and more time on instruction, feedback, and meaningful learning experiences. It also enables me to plan flexible supports for students during long testing days or after-school tutoring when meals may be delayed.\r\n\r\nFrom all of us — students and staff alike — thank you. Your kindness nourishes both bodies and minds, showing our students that their well‑being matters. We are deeply grateful for your partnership in creating a healthier, more focused, and more compassionate learning environment.","fullyFundedDate":1755722989324,"projectUrl":"project/fueling-focus-snacks-for-high-school-ma/9604232/","projectTitle":"Fueling Focus: Snacks for High School Math Success","teacherDisplayName":"Dr. Beck","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3608510_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1467767349782","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/lindsey-beck"},{"teacherId":3608510,"projectId":9119662,"letterContent":"Thank you so much — your generous donation to replace our dim projector will make an immediate and tangible difference for every student in my classroom.\r\nThe old projector made it difficult for students to read notes, view diagrams, and engage with interactive lessons. With the new, brighter projector, classroom visuals will be crisp, clear, and accessible from every seat. This improves instruction in every subject I teach — from displaying step-by-step worked examples in Algebra, showing precise geometric diagrams, to projecting data visualizations and student work in Statistics — so that no student misses a crucial idea because of poor visibility.\r\nImproved visibility increases student engagement and reduces cognitive load. When students can easily see problems, diagrams, and teacher annotations, they spend less energy straining to read and more on understanding concepts, thinking critically, and participating in discussions. Lessons become smoother and more efficient: I can model problem-solving live, annotate student responses in real time, and use multimedia resources without worrying that important details will be lost.\r\n\r\nThe new projector also supports more inclusive teaching. Students with mild visual challenges, those seated at the back, and English learners who rely on clear visual cues will benefit significantly. It enables flexible teaching strategies — collaborative group work with shared projections, multimedia presentations, and small-group rotations where each group can view clear instructions — which leads to richer, differentiated learning experiences.\r\n\r\nPractically, your gift saves class time and reduces frustration. Instead of re-writing or re-projecting faint slides, we can focus on exploration, inquiry, and feedback. On a larger scale, this upgrade helps foster a classroom culture where technology supports curiosity, creativity, and confidence.\r\n\r\nFrom the bottom of our hearts, thank you for making our classroom a brighter, more effective learning environment. Your support directly enhances equity, engagement, and learning outcomes for our students — and it renews my ability to teach lessons the way I know will reach every learner. We are deeply grateful.","fullyFundedDate":1746564029261,"projectUrl":"project/math-in-focus-help-us-get-a-brighter-pr/9119662/","projectTitle":"Math in Focus: Help Us Get a Brighter Projector!","teacherDisplayName":"Dr. Beck","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3608510_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1467767349782","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/lindsey-beck"},{"teacherId":3608510,"projectId":9604585,"letterContent":"Thank you so much — your generous donations through DonorsChoose to fund graphing calculators has had a profound and lasting impact on my Algebra, Geometry, and Statistics students.\r\n\r\nBecause of your support, students who previously lacked access to powerful mathematical tools can now explore concepts more deeply and confidently. Graphing calculators let learners visualize functions, transformations, and inequalities in real time, turning abstract symbols into dynamic images that make sense. In Algebra, students will move beyond rote procedures to investigate how changing coefficients affects graphs, discover patterns, and test conjectures independently. In Geometry, built-in coordinate and transformation features will help students connect algebraic equations to geometric figures, measure angles and lengths more accurately, and experiment with constructions that once required specialized or expensive equipment. In Statistics, calculators make data analysis accessible: students can input real datasets, compute summary statistics, create scatterplots and regression models, and interpret results with clarity. These experiences build not only content knowledge but also critical thinking, reasoning, and data literacy skills that are essential for college, careers, and informed citizenship.\r\n\r\nBeyond academics, your gift promotes equity in our classroom. Students who previously relied on a single shared device or had none at all will now have repeated, hands-on practice—closing opportunity gaps and increasing confidence. This access encourages risk-taking and curiosity: when a student can try an idea, see immediate feedback, and adjust their thinking, learning becomes iterative and joyful rather than punitive. It also allows me to design richer, more student-centered lessons: collaborative problem-solving tasks, stations with different challenges, and assessments that emphasize conceptual understanding over memorization.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in our students' future. Your generosity does more than buy calculators: it opens doors to deeper understanding, fosters equity and confidence, and transforms how students experience mathematics every day. We are truly grateful.","fullyFundedDate":1757521040837,"projectUrl":"project/graphing-calculators-tools-for-unlockin/9604585/","projectTitle":"Graphing Calculators: Tools for Unlocking Math Potential","teacherDisplayName":"Dr. Beck","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3608510_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1467767349782","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/lindsey-beck"},{"teacherId":3608510,"projectId":9052695,"letterContent":"I want to extend my heartfelt gratitude to all the generous donors who contributed to our Donors Choose project for graphing calculators. Your support has made a significant impact on my Algebra and Statistics students. These calculators provide essential tools for understanding complex concepts, enabling hands-on learning and fostering critical thinking skills. \r\n\r\nWith your help, my students can explore mathematical ideas more deeply and confidently. Thank you for investing in their education and future success! It means so much to me and to my students.","fullyFundedDate":1737233554054,"projectUrl":"project/graphing-calculators-for-algebra-and-sta/9052695/","projectTitle":"Graphing Calculators for Algebra and Statistics","teacherDisplayName":"Dr. Beck","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3608510_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1467767349782","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/lindsey-beck"},{"teacherId":3608510,"projectId":8962284,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous support of my students. Having these calculators has been an enormous help this year. Students are able to have their own calculators during classwork and they have the opportunity to learn how to use the valuable tools to complete complex math tasks (regression analysis, hypothesis testing, and more).\r\n\r\nIt means so much to my students that strangers would support their education. I truly am touched and when we received the calculators I reminded students that it was due to your generosity, and I encouraged them to pay it forward.","fullyFundedDate":1733150804636,"projectUrl":"project/graphing-calculators-for-algebra-and-sta/8962284/","projectTitle":"Graphing Calculators for Algebra and Statistics!","teacherDisplayName":"Dr. Beck","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3608510_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1467767349782","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/lindsey-beck"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_73628","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":1735,"numTeachers":87,"percentFrplEligible":39,"percentAsian":7,"percentBlack":22,"percentWhite":32,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":29,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"9 - 12","studentTeacherRatio":"19.9:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":false,"metroType":"SUBURBAN","ncesMetroType":"SUBURB_MIDSIZE"},"inStateSupporters":71.0,"schoolId":73628,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Tuscarora High School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Tuscarora High School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/maryland/frederick-county-public-school-district/tuscarora-high-school/73628"}