{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Escondido Charter High School","outOfStateSupporters":23.2,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":3971620,"projectId":9698654,"letterContent":"I want to sincerely thank you for supporting our classroom project to purchase a class set of 3D models of the human ear. These models have already made a significant impact on my students' learning and engagement. We are using the models in our Anatomy and Physiology lessons to explore the intricate structures of the ear, from the cochlea and semicircular canals to the auditory nerve. During a recent lesson, students worked in small groups to identify each part on their own model, then compared it to diagrams in their textbooks. I was thrilled to watch as students who normally struggle with abstract concepts were suddenly able to see and touch the structures, making the lesson far more interactive and meaningful. One particular moment that stood out was when a student exclaimed, \"I finally get how sound travels into the brain!\"—a moment of true understanding that would have been difficult to achieve without these models.\r\n\r\nThe students' reactions when they first saw the 3D models were priceless. Many of them were genuinely amazed at how realistic and detailed the models were, and they immediately began exploring them, asking questions, and pointing out features they had only seen in two-dimensional diagrams before. It was clear that the tactile experience made the learning feel real and personal, and it sparked curiosity and excitement across the classroom. Students were actively talking with one another, sharing insights, and even forming hypotheses about how the ear functions, which has led to deeper discussions and critical thinking.\r\n\r\nLooking ahead, we are planning to incorporate the 3D models into a larger, culminating project where each student will create a detailed presentation on the auditory system, including the pathway of sound and how each structure contributes to hearing and balance. These models will also be used in upcoming labs to simulate experiments, such as tracing sound vibrations and mapping the anatomy in groups. Your contribution has not only enriched the current lessons but has laid the groundwork for future projects, helping students build lasting knowledge and a stronger interest in anatomy. Thank you again for your generosity—you have truly helped bring learning to life in our classroom, and your support is making a lasting impact on these students' education.","fullyFundedDate":1757521727507,"projectUrl":"project/all-ears-for-science/9698654/","projectTitle":"All Ears for Science!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Scaramuzza","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3971620_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1517282199052","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3971620"},{"teacherId":6827533,"projectId":9308322,"letterContent":"Thank you very much for your support! Your generosity towards our team is greatly appreciated as it allows us to explore our passion in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM). The donations given to us through you will allow us to achieve our goal of being on a finals alliance at our regional competition.\r\n\r\nYour support helps our students to develop skills that will help them further their careers and develop their character, helping them to become fierce leaders, problem solvers, great communicators, and creative thinkers. Most importantly it helps them learn to market themselves, work as a team, learn from failure, and develop gratitude for opportunities to grow.\r\n\r\nWe used these measuring tapes, ball bearings, robot scale and pens to make our robot with more precision and within game specifications.","fullyFundedDate":1746840619111,"projectUrl":"project/measure-of-our-success-15th-anniversary/9308322/","projectTitle":"Measure of Our Success: 15th Anniversary","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Thomas Dewey","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6827533_orig.jpg?crop=316,316,x1,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1592944944168","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6827533"},{"teacherId":6827533,"projectId":9279999,"letterContent":"We sincerely appreciate your donation of a new Voron 3D printer and hope to be considered for more donations in the future to help us forward our movement.\r\n\r\nThank you very much for your support! Your generosity towards our team is greatly appreciated as it allows us to explore our passion in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM). The donations given to us will allow us to achieve our goal of being on a finals alliance at our regional competition. \r\n\r\nYour support helps our students to develop skills that will help them further their careers and develop their character, helping them to become fierce leaders, problem solvers, great communicators, and creative thinkers. Most importantly it helps them learn to market themselves, work as a team, learn from failure, and develop gratitude for opportunities to grow.\r\n\r\nWe used these motors to make our robot drive faster and with more power.","fullyFundedDate":1746834598769,"projectUrl":"project/new-hour-of-printing-power-20/9279999/","projectTitle":"New Hour of Printing Power 2.0","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Thomas Dewey","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6827533_orig.jpg?crop=316,316,x1,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1592944944168","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6827533"},{"teacherId":3971620,"projectId":9553487,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, our high school anatomy students can now tackle complex anatomical concepts in a fun, hands-on way. When they first saw the boxes of Play-Doh and modeling clay, there were a few surprised laughs, but the initial hesitation quickly gave way to genuine excitement. They embraced the challenge of trading their textbooks for tactile materials, and the energy in the classroom shifted to focused, creative collaboration. These resources have turned abstract diagrams into three-dimensional, memorable learning tools, making advanced terminology more approachable and engaging for every student.\r\nOur students are using the clay to bring the human form to life as they practice regional and directional terminology. For a recent project, groups were tasked with creating detailed anatomical models and then performing a \"playdoh surgery\". One group confidently described making an incision \"lateral to the umbilical region\" and then navigating their way to remove a \"tumor inferior to the diaphragm,\" reinforcing their understanding of precise medical language. This active, kinesthetic approach has proven far more effective than rote memorization, helping the students to visualize and retain information and build their confidence in their future health science studies. We will eventually be using the play-doh in biology 1 class when we make models of prokaryotes and eukaryotes.","fullyFundedDate":1755605662743,"projectUrl":"project/modeling-in-biology-with-play-doh/9553487/","projectTitle":"Modeling in Biology with Play-Doh","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Scaramuzza","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3971620_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1517282199052","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3971620"},{"teacherId":3971620,"projectId":9658981,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your support of our classroom project. Your donations of stickers and tissues have already made such a positive impact on our students' learning and well-being. We use the tissues daily to care for sneezes and sniffles, which is a small but important comfort that helps keep everyone focused on our learning activities. The stickers are an incredible source of motivation. During our weekly reading challenge, students can earn a sticker for each book they finish. They love visiting our new \"Sticker Store\" to choose their reward, which has led to a major boost in the number of books being read each week.\r\nThe students' reactions when the boxes of new supplies were opened were enthusiastic. The variety of stickers sparked joy, with cheers and clapping. One student, feeling unwell, was visibly cheered by a soft tissue. This highlighted how simple supplies can bring comfort and happiness. The donors' generosity has demonstrated care for the students' success and well-being, fostering a supportive learning environment. This has made a significant difference. Thank you for contributing to a positive and caring learning space.","fullyFundedDate":1757016982759,"projectUrl":"project/stickers-for-student-fun/9658981/","projectTitle":"Stickers for Student Fun","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Scaramuzza","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3971620_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1517282199052","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3971620"},{"teacherId":3971620,"projectId":9266789,"letterContent":"I want to extend my deepest thanks for your generous support of our classroom project. Thanks to your donation, we were able to purchase hands-on kits for building models of the circulatory system and heart, as well as materials for a lab focused on the structure and function of the human eye.\r\n\r\nThe excitement in the room was undeniable when my students first saw the new kits. \"Wait, we get to build a heart?!\" one student exclaimed, wide-eyed and eager. For many of my students, science becomes real when they can see it, touch it, and take part in it. These resources gave them that chance.\r\n\r\nWe recently completed a project where students worked in teams to build functioning models of the circulatory system using the kits you helped fund. Not only did this reinforce their understanding of blood flow, oxygen exchange, and organ function, but it also encouraged collaboration and problem-solving. One particularly memorable moment came when a group tested their model and discovered a \"leak\"—they had to diagnose the issue just like real biomedical engineers would. Their sense of pride after fixing it was incredible to witness.\r\n\r\nIn another recent lab, students used the eye kits to explore how lenses focus light and how our eyes process images. For many, this was their first time engaging with the anatomy of the eye in such a detailed and hands-on way. One student, who has struggled to stay engaged in class, stayed after to ask more questions and said, \"Now I finally get how glasses work!\"\r\n\r\nThanks to you, these aren't just science facts in a textbook anymore—this is real, meaningful learning that my students will carry with them.\r\n\r\nLooking ahead, we're diving into a unit on the nervous system. Students will compare how messages travel in the body and how the senses work together. They'll use what they learned from the eye lab as a springboard to explore vision, perception, and even how the brain interprets signals. The foundation you've helped build will continue to support their understanding and curiosity.\r\n\r\nFrom all of us—thank you for making science come alive in our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1746573360207,"projectUrl":"project/eyes-on-the-circulatory-system/9266789/","projectTitle":"EYES on the Circulatory System","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Scaramuzza","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3971620_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1517282199052","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3971620"},{"teacherId":3971620,"projectId":9194664,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support in providing a classroom set of headphones for our high school biology students. Your donation has made a powerful impact on how we explore science in the classroom, and I want you to know how truly appreciated it is.\r\n\r\nIn biology, so much of what we study—cells, ecosystems, genetics, and more—comes alive through interactive learning. With these new headphones, my students can now fully immerse themselves in virtual lab simulations and interactive videos that explain complex concepts in dynamic, engaging ways. Whether they're virtually dissecting a pig or cat, exploring DNA replication, or simulating the effects of climate change on ecosystems, the ability to hear clear audio without classroom distractions has dramatically improved their focus and understanding.\r\n\r\nWhat's most exciting for my students is how the headphones allow them to experience science in a more hands-on, personalized way—even when we're not in a physical lab. These simulations and videos help make abstract topics concrete, and students are more confident and curious because of it. \r\n\r\nThanks to you, our biology classroom is a more interactive, inclusive, and inspiring place to learn. We're deeply grateful for your investment in our students and their education.","fullyFundedDate":1742753339188,"projectUrl":"project/help-our-students-hear-success-headp/9194664/","projectTitle":"Help Our Students \"Hear\" Success - Headphones Needed","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Scaramuzza","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3971620_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1517282199052","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3971620"},{"teacherId":6827533,"projectId":9050665,"letterContent":"Thank you for helping our team have a fabulous competition season. We went to three events; two in California and one in Iowa. We were able to get the robot to be consistent and score to bring us to the top 20th percentile. \r\n\r\nWe attribute this success to the support of our friends and family in cooperation with our sponsors like you. We learned a great deal about programming, Computer aided design, Computer aided manufacturing, electronics, assembly, fabrication, marketing, grant writing, 3D printing leadership and strategy.\r\n\r\nOur electronics team was able to put together a robot that was stable and reliable electronically. Now we need to get better at our mechanical designs and get faster at production.\r\n\r\nPlease be looking out for more as we go into another season. This next years theme is Archeology.","fullyFundedDate":1737002284582,"projectUrl":"project/help-us-build-a-better-bot/9050665/","projectTitle":"Help Us Build A Better Bot","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Thomas Dewey","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6827533_orig.jpg?crop=316,316,x1,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1592944944168","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6827533"},{"teacherId":6827533,"projectId":8943348,"letterContent":"We used the PPSCF10 to print parts for our robot and to build projects for community outreach. We did an experiment to use this material to make parts for our elevator while we were waiting for the aluminum bearing blocks to come in. The worked for hand testing but did not work for competition. The hand testing was enough to prove the concept and move forward with the elevator once the aluminum arrived.\r\n\r\nOur team was on an alliance that came in third in Iowa regional this year. We were ranked in the top 25% this year in scoring.\r\n\r\nThank you for your support for this project. It really helped us gain the upper hand in competition. Our robot was very consistent in scoring as a result.","fullyFundedDate":1736972010062,"projectUrl":"project/fiber-part-printing-in-high-school/8943348/","projectTitle":"Fiber Part Printing in High School","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Thomas Dewey","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6827533_orig.jpg?crop=316,316,x1,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1592944944168","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6827533"},{"teacherId":8429903,"projectId":8108588,"letterContent":"Thank you for your contribution! This is such a fun and interactive way to get students excited about anatomy and animal modeling. \r\nThese origami models are great at building skills in following directions as well as building skills in comparative animal physiology. \r\nWith the skills learned from this project students are now better suited to tackle larger projects such as dissections. \r\nScience is all about being hands-on, working through problem solving steps, and being able to interpret/follow directions appropriately. We are grateful to have these items to help build that engagement and understanding.\r\nMany thanks for your support!","fullyFundedDate":1705164138408,"projectUrl":"project/paper-pig-models-to-enhance-engagement-a/8108588/","projectTitle":"Paper Pig Models To Enhance Engagement and Collaborative Work","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Sanchez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8429903"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_63770","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":927,"numTeachers":null,"percentFrplEligible":64,"percentAsian":9,"percentBlack":2,"percentWhite":35,"percentIndigenous":1,"percentLatinx":47,"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":76.8,"schoolId":63770,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Escondido Charter High School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Escondido Charter High School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/california/escondido-union-high-school-district/escondido-charter-high-school/63770"}