{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Alain Leroy Locke College Preparatory","outOfStateSupporters":35.9,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":10358814,"projectId":9913020,"letterContent":"On behalf of our video game club, I want to express our deepest gratitude for your generous donation of new controllers. These are far more than just accessories; they are the essential tools that allow our students to connect, compete, and build community. For many of our members, having high-quality, reliable equipment makes a world of difference in their ability to fully participate in our sessions, and your contribution ensures that every student has an opportunity to play. Our school is going through a tumultuous time involving potential teacher layoffs and video games give a break from the stress of many of our students finding out that their favorite teachers might not be returning. \r\n\r\nYour kindness has already sparked a new wave of excitement during our lunch meetings. Seeing the students' faces light up as they plugged in the new gear was a reminder of how much support from people like you matters to our school programs. We truly appreciate you investing in our club and providing a space where students can unwind, develop teamwork skills, and have fun in a safe environment. Thank you for your incredible support and for being a part of our journey.","fullyFundedDate":1769192048981,"projectUrl":"project/help-build-out-esports-at-our-school/9913020/","projectTitle":"Help Build Out Esports at Our School","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Avila","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10358814"},{"teacherId":485354,"projectId":9650481,"letterContent":"Thank you from the bottom of my heart for your generous donation. I work with at-risk students and newcomer English learners, and your support has made a meaningful impact on our classroom environment.\r\n\r\nUsing technology plays a crucial role in helping my students develop their English skills. In a traditional setting, it can be difficult to ensure that every student has the opportunity to speak daily—many would only speak once or twice during a lesson. With our new headphones, every student now has the ability to practice speaking using the microphone feature. This allows me to listen to their recordings and assess their progress more effectively. As a result, students are speaking more English, and their confidence and fluency are clearly improving.\r\n\r\nAdditionally, having individual headphones for each student has been incredibly beneficial. Students no longer need to share, which not only supports hygiene but also teaches them responsibility, as they are accountable for taking care of their own equipment.\r\n\r\nYour generosity is truly appreciated and is making a lasting difference in my students' learning experience. Thank you again for your support.","fullyFundedDate":1766690485966,"projectUrl":"project/speaking-and-listening-is-my-power/9650481/","projectTitle":"Speaking and Listening is My Power!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. C.","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp485354_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1575424894541","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/485354"},{"teacherId":8670280,"projectId":10017113,"letterContent":"I want to express my heartfelt gratitude for your thoughtful donation of a kettle, mini fridge, soups, and shakes to our math classrooms. I have been able to share the eatables with different students at my school. Your support has truly made a difference in our learning environment and has sparked creativity and engagement among my students.\r\n\r\nThe \"Student Snack Station\" has become a hub of nourishment and community. Students who used to arrive lethargic or irritable have had immediate access to the fuel they need to succeed. Whether it's a warm cup of water from the kettle to warm up instant noodles or a protein-rich snack from the fridge, these resources have directly improved their ability to concentrate on complex lessons. \r\n\r\nYour kindness has shown my students that their well-being matters. Thank you for investing in their health and their education.\r\n\r\nWe are so grateful for your support!","fullyFundedDate":1769525542445,"projectUrl":"project/snack-station-for-our-95-freereduced-l/10017113/","projectTitle":"Snack Station for our 95% Free/Reduced Lunch School","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Contreras","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8670280_orig.png?crop=288,288,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1756789664895","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8670280"},{"teacherId":9906134,"projectId":9788720,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our project, \"Place to Read, Snack to Share, a Sip of Water.\" Your generosity has truly transformed the feel of our classroom and the daily experience of my students.\r\nFrom the very first day the materials arrived, my students were excited especially when they saw the bean bag chairs and the rug set up as a reading and reflection space. What started as simple seating quickly became a place where students feel comfortable, safe, and focused. Some students curl up on the bean bags with a book during independent reading time, while others choose the rug to sit together and discuss what they're learning. It has created a calm, welcoming environment that many of my students don't always have elsewhere.\r\nThe snacks have been just as impactful. Many of my students come to school hungry or run out of energy during long class periods. Being able to offer a quick snack has helped them stay focused, participate more, and feel cared for. And the cold water cooler has been a lifesaver especially during hot Southern California days. Students are constantly refilling their bottles and staying hydrated, which has made a noticeable difference in their comfort and concentration.\r\nOne moment that really stuck with me was when a student who was having a rough morning quietly asked if they could sit on a bean bag for a few minutes to calm down before starting work. That small space of comfort helped them reset and rejoin the lesson something that wouldn't have been possible before.\r\n\r\nThank you again for believing in my students and investing in their well being and education. Your kindness is felt every single day.","fullyFundedDate":1763498725740,"projectUrl":"project/place-to-read-snack-to-share-a-sip-of/9788720/","projectTitle":"Place to Read, Snack to Share, a Sip of Water","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Guerrero","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9906134_orig.jpg?crop=1439,1439,x0,y100&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1770335124971","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9906134"},{"teacherId":8670260,"projectId":9919768,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for providing this technology for our classroom. While many of you use technology in your daily lives, in our classroom it has become a powerful learning tool. This new resource allows students to practice skills at their own pace, receive immediate feedback, and engage with lessons in ways that traditional materials alone cannot offer. Students are more motivated to participate, and I am able to better tailor instruction to meet individual learning needs.\r\n\r\nThe most exciting part for students is how interactive and hands-on the technology is. They are eager to use it each day and see learning as something active rather than passive. Concepts that were once challenging feel more approachable, and students take pride in mastering new skills. The enthusiasm in the classroom has noticeably increased, and students are more confident in sharing their thinking and trying new strategies.\r\n\r\nSome students who previously struggled to stay engaged have especially benefited from this technology. They are more focused, willing to persevere through challenges, and excited to show what they can do. Seeing these students grow in confidence and achievement has been incredibly rewarding. Your generosity has made a meaningful difference in our classroom, and we are deeply grateful for your support.","fullyFundedDate":1767881813370,"projectUrl":"project/senior-success-empowering-sped-homele/9919768/","projectTitle":"Senior Success: Empowering Sped & Homeless Students for Graduation","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Reyes","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8670260_orig.png?crop=516,516,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1757967097773","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8670260"},{"teacherId":8670280,"projectId":9818475,"letterContent":"I want to express my heartfelt gratitude for your thoughtful donation of scissors, highlighters, and colorful writing utensils to our math classrooms. I have been able to share my supplies with other math teachers at my school. Your support has truly made a difference in our learning environment and has sparked creativity and engagement among my students.\r\n\r\nThe materials you provided has been put to wonderful use mainly in class projects:\r\n\r\nStatistics Project: The image is a student-created data collection tool for a statistics class project. Students often generate their own data, like this music practice log, as a hands-on way to learn how to collect, organize, and analyze real-world information. For Example, the \"Music Chart\" specifically records the time spent practicing each day, and this raw data can then be used to calculate various statistics such as mean, median, mode, and standard deviation of their practice habits. This type of project helps students visualize distributions, create different types of graphs (like bar charts or dot plots), and use their findings to draw conclusions or make data-driven decisions.\r\n\r\nThank you again for your generosity. Your contribution has not only brightened our classroom but has also enhanced the way my students learn and communicate in mathematics. \r\n\r\nWe are so grateful for your support!","fullyFundedDate":1764600612948,"projectUrl":"project/visualizing-algebra-with-color/9818475/","projectTitle":"Visualizing Algebra With Color","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Contreras","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8670280_orig.png?crop=288,288,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1756789664895","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8670280"},{"teacherId":8670280,"projectId":9782752,"letterContent":"I hope this message finds you well! I want to express my heartfelt gratitude for your thoughtful donation of color paper and fluorescent light covers to our math classroom. Your support has truly made a difference in our learning environment and has sparked creativity and engagement among my students.\r\n\r\nThe materials you provided has been put to wonderful use in a variety of ways:\r\n\r\nPastel Color Paper: Pastel paper enhances student learning in academic discourse by acting as a visual and cognitive scaffolding tool that improves accessibility, organization, and information retention.\r\n\r\nFluorescent light covers: Fluorescent light covers enhance math classrooms by mitigating the negative physiological effects of standard lighting and creating a visually stimulating environment conducive to complex problem-solving.\r\n\r\nThank you again for your generosity. Your contribution has not only brightened our classroom but has also enhanced the way my students learn and communicate in mathematics. \r\nWe are so grateful for your support!","fullyFundedDate":1764600600402,"projectUrl":"project/a-calming-and-colorful-classroom-for-cre/9782752/","projectTitle":"A Calming and Colorful Classroom for Creative Kids","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Contreras","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8670280_orig.png?crop=288,288,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1756789664895","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8670280"},{"teacherId":10188900,"projectId":9625736,"letterContent":"I wanted to take a moment to express my sincere gratitude for your generous support in providing the necessary materials for my Geometry students. The protractors, rulers, and compass tools you helped fund have truly made a positive impact on their learning experience.\r\nWhen we first introduced these tools in class, we faced challenges with broken equipment and students having to share one tool per table. However, thanks to your contribution, every student now has their own set of tools, allowing them to engage more fully and efficiently in the lessons. This has been especially valuable in activities such as rigid transformations, circle constructions, and practicing rotations with the protractors.\r\nThe students have expressed how much easier they find the class now, and they are incredibly appreciative of your support. On behalf of both my class and myself, I want to extend my heartfelt thanks for helping to make a difference in their education.","fullyFundedDate":1758769685114,"projectUrl":"project/hands-on-math/9625736/","projectTitle":"Hands on Math","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Gomez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10188900_orig.jpg?crop=271,271,x2,y42&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1755660774571","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10188900"},{"teacherId":10164706,"projectId":9673580,"letterContent":"Your donation has helped my students have the opportunity not only to read but also listen to audiobooks in the classroom. As basic as it may seem having access to headphones in class has been a great asset. Many of my low readers in both English and Spanish can now read along while listening without interrupting the class. Reading a textbook, audiobook or following along in a book is supporting the learning of my students. \r\n\r\nThank you for being an active participant in the education of my students.","fullyFundedDate":1756949476191,"projectUrl":"project/headphones-for-my-english-learning-stude/9673580/","projectTitle":"Headphones for my English Learning Students","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Flores","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10164706_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1754758604356","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/msflores-hsteacher"},{"teacherId":10188900,"projectId":9623133,"letterContent":"Thank you for funding my classroom project. Your donation has allowed me to set up whiteboards around the classroom, and it has also enabled students to participate more when they are answering questions on the whiteboard.\r\n\r\nMy students were shocked when they saw the materials already set up around the classroom, and they were asking me what they were going to be used for. I had explained to them that they would be the ones using them. As the routine is slowly coming along, the students have stated that they are learning more from their peers and that, for the first time, some actually argued over mathematical reasoning. That was my intention! My purpose for the whiteboard is to have them set up around the classroom so students can engage in math. I have seen my struggling students now become successful. \r\n\r\nIn the upcoming semester, students will be working a lot with algebraic concepts when it is time to learn right triangle trigonometry, surface area, and volume. The materials that were funded will be used more extensively due to the heavy algebra that is required. \r\n\r\nOverall, thank you for your support!","fullyFundedDate":1758769684642,"projectUrl":"project/mathematicians-at-work/9623133/","projectTitle":"Mathematicians at Work","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Gomez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10188900_orig.jpg?crop=271,271,x2,y42&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1755660774571","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10188900"},{"teacherId":10188900,"projectId":9631854,"letterContent":"I would like to sincerely thank you for your generous contribution towards funding the Elmo projector, which has been an invaluable addition to our classroom. With this new technology, I have been able to provide students with clear, visual demonstrations, significantly enhancing their learning experience.\r\nFor example, during our lessons, I was able to teach students how to effectively use the compass tool, and also guide them through different techniques for applying rigid transformations using patty paper. Before this project was funded, I relied primarily on verbal instruction, which often left many students feeling uncertain about how to use the tools without a visual reference.\r\nThe ability to demonstrate student work has also become a popular and valuable aspect of our classroom. My students are excited to see their work displayed, showcasing their progress, and they are also actively engaging in providing feedback to one another, identifying areas for growth. This collaborative learning has been a great success.\r\nOnce again, thank you for supporting my students and helping to create a more effective and engaging learning environment for them.","fullyFundedDate":1758769684851,"projectUrl":"project/visual-mathematics/9631854/","projectTitle":"Visual Mathematics","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Gomez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10188900_orig.jpg?crop=271,271,x2,y42&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1755660774571","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10188900"},{"teacherId":9252462,"projectId":9073326,"letterContent":"I want to express my heartfelt gratitude for your generous donation to my classroom. The snacks you provided have made such a positive impact on my students' focus and energy throughout the day. Having snacks readily available in the classroom has allowed me to support students who need a little boost to stay engaged and ready to learn. I've also used the chips as part of our positive reinforcement system, and my students have been so motivated to earn these rewards through good behavior and hard work. Your kindness has truly helped create a more encouraging and focused learning environment.\r\n\r\nThe classroom materials you provided have also been an incredible addition to our daily learning. My students and I deeply appreciate them, and they're constantly being put to good use. The fidget toys, in particular, have become some of the most popular items in our classroom because they help students manage their focus and energy in positive ways while still staying on task. Thank you again for your generosity and for supporting my students' growth and success.","fullyFundedDate":1746785939730,"projectUrl":"project/supporting-every-student-iep-tools-for/9073326/","projectTitle":"Supporting Every Student: IEP Tools for Success","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Rosas","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9252462"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_96892","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":1189,"numTeachers":null,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":20,"percentWhite":2,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":76,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"9 - 12","studentTeacherRatio":null,"demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"SUBURBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":64.1,"schoolId":96892,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Alain Leroy Locke College Preparatory on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Alain Leroy Locke College Preparatory","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/california/green-dot-public-schools/locke-charter-high-school/96892"}