{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"John F Kennedy High School","outOfStateSupporters":18.7,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":8176894,"projectId":10216817,"letterContent":"My students have been using the new colored pencils, markers, and poster paper for a variety of classroom activities, including a recent project on creating a class social contract. Working in groups, students discussed what they believed would help create a respectful and productive classroom environment and then turned their ideas into posters that they could share with their classmates.\r\n\r\nThe students were excited to have new, high-quality supplies to use for the project. The colored pencils and markers allowed them to be creative and personalize their posters, while the large poster paper gave each group enough space to clearly display their ideas. It was great to see students working together, discussing what they valued in their classroom, and taking ownership of the expectations they wanted to establish.\r\n\r\nOur next step is to use the social contracts throughout the school year as a reminder of the classroom community the students helped create. We will continue using the supplies for future history projects, presentations, and other activities where students can collaborate and demonstrate their learning creatively. Thank you to our donors for helping provide these basic materials that make these hands-on learning experiences possible!","fullyFundedDate":1783343225637,"projectUrl":"project/basic-supplies-big-impact/10216817/","projectTitle":"Basic Supplies, Big Impact","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Tran","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8176894_orig.jpg?crop=640,640,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1748027118237","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8176894"},{"teacherId":8176894,"projectId":10264240,"letterContent":"The new drawing boards have become a fun and useful resource in my history classroom. My students primarily use them for review activities and drawing-based assignments, giving them a chance to demonstrate what they know in a more interactive way.\r\n\r\nDuring review activities, students use the boards to quickly answer questions, draw timelines, identify historical figures and events, and illustrate important concepts. Because they can easily erase and try again, students are more willing to participate and take risks with their answers. The boards also make it easy for me to quickly see what the whole class understands and address misconceptions before moving on.\r\n\r\nThe students were excited when they first received the drawing boards. They immediately wanted to start drawing and experimenting with them, and they especially enjoyed being able to share their answers with the class. What might normally be a traditional review worksheet can now become a more active and engaging classroom activity.\r\n\r\nWe will continue using the drawing boards throughout the school year for history reviews, drawing activities, and other opportunities for students to visually demonstrate their understanding. I am grateful to the donors who made these resources possible and helped bring another interactive element into our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1783343234624,"projectUrl":"project/drawing-boards-for-a-well-rounded-classr/10264240/","projectTitle":"Drawing Boards for a Well-Rounded Classrom","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Tran","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8176894_orig.jpg?crop=640,640,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1748027118237","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8176894"},{"teacherId":8176894,"projectId":9958957,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous support, our classroom has become more engaging and interactive through the \"Buzz In to Learn\" project. Using the buzzers, students in our IB history class now participate in review activities in a competitive, game-like format that encourages active recall and deeper understanding of course content. During lectures, students eagerly \"buzz in\" to answer questions, discuss key concepts, and challenge each other's reasoning. One recent example had students racing to identify the causes and effects of major Cold War events, and the energy in the room was palpable—they were excited, focused, and motivated to think critically on the spot.\r\n\r\nThe students' reactions when they first saw the buzzers were priceless—they immediately wanted to test them out, cheering for correct answers and laughing at near misses. This simple tool has transformed review sessions into lively, collaborative experiences where students are not just memorizing facts but actively connecting ideas, practicing reasoning skills, and building confidence in their knowledge.\r\n\r\nLooking ahead, we plan to continue using the buzzers to gamify upcoming lessons, from historical debates to analysis of primary sources. Students will have the chance to apply what they've learned in real time, reinforcing their understanding while fostering teamwork, critical thinking, and friendly competition. Your support has made review sessions more dynamic, helping students engage with history in a fun and meaningful way.","fullyFundedDate":1766436688556,"projectUrl":"project/buzz-in-to-learn-gamifying-review-to-bo/9958957/","projectTitle":"Buzz In to Learn: Gamifying Review to Boost Student Engagement","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Tran","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8176894_orig.jpg?crop=640,640,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1748027118237","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8176894"},{"teacherId":8176894,"projectId":9970463,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous contributions, our history classroom has become a more interactive and student-centered learning space. We've been using the new resources in a variety of ways that bring history to life. For example, students are using the dry erase magnetic labels and index cards to organize historical events, categorize causes and effects, and create timelines on the whiteboard. Just last week, students worked in groups to analyze primary source documents from the Cold War, using colored paper and Post-it Notes to highlight key ideas and connect them to larger historical themes. It was exciting to see students collaborate, debate, and take ownership of their learning in real time.\r\n\r\nWhen students first saw the new materials, their excitement was immediate. They were eager to use the magnetic labels to map out events, the colored paper to make visual comparisons between historical movements, and the laser pointers to share their findings during presentations. These tools have helped transform lessons from passive note-taking into active exploration, giving students a hands-on way to understand history's complexity and relevance.\r\n\r\nLooking ahead, students will continue to use these tools for upcoming projects, including research presentations on historical figures and interactive debates on major historical events. The ability to organize, visualize, and present their ideas is helping them think critically, work collaboratively, and deepen their understanding of history. Your support is making a lasting impact on how students experience and engage with the past.","fullyFundedDate":1767925371045,"projectUrl":"project/everyday-tools-for-an-interactive-stude/9970463/","projectTitle":"Everyday Tools for an Interactive, Student-Centered Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Tran","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8176894_orig.jpg?crop=640,640,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1748027118237","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8176894"},{"teacherId":8176894,"projectId":9690068,"letterContent":"The Chromebook chargers have had an immediate and meaningful impact on daily learning in our classroom. While many donors are familiar with technology at home, having fully charged Chromebooks at school is essential because so much of our instruction relies on interactive, student-centered digital learning rather than passive screen time. Students use their Chromebooks for collaborative research, interactive simulations, digital note-taking, and formative assessments that give them instant feedback and allow me to adjust instruction in real time. With reliable access to charging, students are no longer anxious about conserving battery life and can fully engage in lessons from start to finish.\r\n\r\nWhat has been most exciting for students is the ability to participate consistently in interactive online activities without interruption. Chromebooks are heavily used for creative and gamified learning experiences such as Minecraft build challenges, where students design and construct historical or conceptual models, as well as review games like Blooket that turn content mastery into an engaging competition. These activities increase motivation, encourage collaboration, and make complex topics more accessible and memorable. Having dependable chargers ensures that no student is left out during these high-engagement moments.\r\n\r\nSeveral students, particularly those who rely on school devices as their primary access to technology, have shown noticeable growth in confidence and participation. Students who were once hesitant to join digital activities now volunteer more often, collaborate with peers, and take ownership of their learning because they know their device will be ready when needed. For many of my students, especially those in special education and mixed-ability classes, this reliability has removed a major barrier and allowed them to focus on learning rather than logistics. Thanks to your generosity, our classroom is more energized, inclusive, and engaged every single day.","fullyFundedDate":1760832014111,"projectUrl":"project/chromebook-chargers-for-an-energized-cla/9690068/","projectTitle":"Chromebook Chargers for an Energized Class","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Tran","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8176894_orig.jpg?crop=640,640,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1748027118237","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8176894"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_27513","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":1992,"numTeachers":87,"percentFrplEligible":76,"percentAsian":31,"percentBlack":3,"percentWhite":13,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":45,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":0,"percentMultiracialImputed":4,"gradesServed":"9 - 12","studentTeacherRatio":"22.9:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":false,"metroType":"SUBURBAN","ncesMetroType":"SUBURB_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":81.3,"schoolId":27513,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about John F Kennedy High School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"John F Kennedy High School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/california/anaheim-union-high-school-district/john-f-kennedy-high-school/27513"}