{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Fairfax High School","outOfStateSupporters":21.2,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":10266709,"projectId":9865241,"letterContent":"Students were excited to be the first to receive a brand new set of books and begin reading Jurassic Park for the current unit we are in. As we started diving into the book we began exploring the history of the Earths atmosphere and making connections between prehistoric times and the current state of our planets air. As we continue with reading the book we will move onto Evolution and genetics. This is where a lot of the story of Jurassic Park will come into play, allowing students to understand the fantasy and the possible reality of what we are doing to advance genetics. Thank you for your support of the project.","fullyFundedDate":1763611363361,"projectUrl":"project/reading-for-fun-and-content/9865241/","projectTitle":"Reading for Fun and Content","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Engle","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10266709_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y524&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1762452932407","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10266709"},{"teacherId":8622415,"projectId":9639516,"letterContent":"My students and I used the printing paper for guided notes, classwork, and assignments. I prepared structured notes so students could focus on following along and filling in key information instead of copying everything from the board. This helped them stay engaged in the lesson and spend more time thinking about the math rather than rushing to write.\r\n\r\nWhen students first saw the materials, their reaction was very positive. Many were relieved that they did not have to copy large amounts of notes, which can feel overwhelming for some of them. They were able to keep up more easily, participate in discussions, and ask questions, and several students said the format helped them better understand the lesson.","fullyFundedDate":1760644004447,"projectUrl":"project/math-resources/9639516/","projectTitle":"Math Resources","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Yi","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8622415_orig.jpg?crop=2268,2268,x0,y635&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1724344959981","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8622415"},{"teacherId":1755547,"projectId":9647453,"letterContent":"Our deepest thanks for supporting our music classes with a matching set of sticks! Caring about the small details sometimes makes the biggest difference. Rotating through regular daily use by 100+ high school students, many accessories naturally wear out, and we have to make do with electrical tape wrapping and putting together whatever we can gather. Sound becomes uneven and proper playing technique becomes quite difficult when sticks chip, crack, and even become unsafe. \r\n\r\nAs our program continues to grow, I get to see joy on the faces of students in all classes when they are given new materials and instruments to use every day. \"How did we get so many all new sticks, not passed down from some other group?\" If we receive a gift or donation, all students know the sources and get excited to make their own personal \"unboxing videos\" where they slide the paper sleeves off their new drumsticks and describe how new music equipment smells. However, they seem to be the most excited to discard mismatched, taped sticks once and for all rather than saving them for a rainy day! Now that all sticks are new, unbroken, and of matching style, we've reclaimed quite a bit of instructional time usually lost to searching for reasonable sticks that might reasonably match. I feel blessed to be a small part of showing these young people that everyone is deserving of trying new creative musical opportunities with materials. Thank you again for contributing to our growth!","fullyFundedDate":1760651287352,"projectUrl":"project/breaking-down-the-beats/9647453/","projectTitle":"Breaking Down the Beats!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Holguin","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1755547_orig.jpg?crop=480,480,x0,y52&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1739927586896","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1755547"},{"teacherId":9910828,"projectId":9760978,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous support of our classroom Cricut project. Your donation has already made a positive impact on my students by allowing them to create hands-on learning materials and classroom visuals that make lessons more engaging and interactive. Students have been excited to design and help produce materials for projects, and they love seeing their ideas turn into real, finished products. We have also had some fun designing classroom decorations. \r\n\r\nWhen the Cricut arrived, students were amazed and eager to learn how it works. Many had never used a tool like this before, and they were proud to be trusted with new technology. Your support has increased student creativity, collaboration, and enthusiasm for learning.\r\n\r\nNext, students will continue using the Cricut to create project materials, posters, and presentations connected to our current lessons.","fullyFundedDate":1759265539999,"projectUrl":"project/cutting-into-creativity-with-cricut/9760978/","projectTitle":"Cutting Into Creativity With Cricut!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Rivas","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9910828_orig.jpg?crop=2268,2268,x0,y884&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1742440209248","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9910828"},{"teacherId":10246785,"projectId":9694623,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support in providing my students with 50 copies of *Born a Crime* by Trevor Noah. Because of you, my students were able to learn about life under Apartheid in South Africa—many for the very first time. Before reading this book, several students had never even heard of Apartheid or Nelson Mandela, and this text opened the door to important historical conversations in a way that felt accessible, human, and meaningful.\r\n\r\nTrevor Noah's stories are hilarious, outrageous, and deeply insightful. His humor had students laughing out loud as we read together in class, but it also sparked thoughtful discussions about racism, identity, injustice, and resilience. The combination of humor and honesty helped the lessons truly stick. I believe the stories in this book will make a lasting impression on my students long after the school year ends.\r\n\r\nI am eternally grateful for this opportunity to teach something that is current, funny, and relevant to today's world—something my students could genuinely relate to while also expanding their understanding of global history and social justice. Your generosity made this powerful learning experience possible, and it has truly impacted my classroom.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in my students and in the power of books to change lives.","fullyFundedDate":1757582565255,"projectUrl":"project/empower-students-to-learn-about-south-af/9694623/","projectTitle":"Empower Students to Learn About South African Apartheid!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Cairns","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10246785_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y386&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1757272171280","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10246785"},{"teacherId":10083034,"projectId":9475251,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous support, our classroom has been transformed into a more interactive and collaborative learning space. As soon as the dry erase markers, magnets, and binders arrived, my students were eager to use them. We immediately put them to work during a problem-solving activity using our vertical whiteboards, and the room came alive with energy, conversation, and mathematical thinking. The binders have also helped students stay more organized, giving them a reliable place to store notes, handouts, and problem sets.\r\n\r\nThe markers and magnets are now essential parts of our daily routine. During our most recent unit, students worked in groups at the boards to compare strategies for solving probability problems. Having clear, working markers and the ability to post problem sets and examples using magnets made the whole process smoother and more engaging. I noticed quieter students speaking up more and taking ownership of their learning in new ways.\r\n\r\nYour gift has done more than provide supplies. Your gift has helped build a stronger community of thinkers in my classroom. Next semester I am preparing for a student-led review project where groups will teach key concepts to their peers using the boards and materials you helped provide. Thank you again for believing in my students and helping us build a space where math is active, shared, and meaningful.","fullyFundedDate":1757508509579,"projectUrl":"project/building-brains-with-whiteboard-tools-a/9475251/","projectTitle":"Building Brains With Whiteboard Tools, and Collaboration","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Mason","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10083034_orig.png?crop=1311,1311,x290,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1752776850763","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10083034"},{"teacherId":9216074,"projectId":9464576,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous contribution to support new books for my AP and Honors English students. Your donation directly expands what is possible in our classroom—giving students access to high-quality literature, fresh voices, and challenging texts that deepen their critical thinking. Because of you, my students will be able to read, annotate, and truly engage with books that spark curiosity, widen perspectives, and strengthen college-level reading and writing skills.\r\n\r\nYour support sends an incredibly meaningful message to students: that their learning matters, that their voices deserve to be nurtured, and that there is a community invested in their growth. These books will be used daily for discussion, analysis, and inspiration, and I know my students will feel the impact of your generosity throughout the year. Thank you once again for believing in them and helping create a richer, more empowering classroom experience.","fullyFundedDate":1754977838663,"projectUrl":"project/mr-seedmans-gifted-magnet-library/9464576/","projectTitle":"Mr. Seedman's Gifted Magnet Library","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Seedman","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9216074_orig.jpg?crop=3218,3218,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1693085042011","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9216074"},{"teacherId":4365692,"projectId":9749438,"letterContent":"Your generosity has made a substantial impact on my students and me. Your \r\nongoing support allowed them to make use of the materials. The supplies were basic yet highly useful for everyday instruction. It is very convenient on their part to grab the materials, like the paper, magnetic graphing, colored pencils, etc. every time they forgot to bring their own supplies. The interactive notebook is very useful also for them because most of the teachers require them to bring or provide their own interactive notebook, and some of them could not provide one, so I have to give it to them. \r\n On behalf of my students, we would like to express our sincere gratitude for your help. Thank you very much.","fullyFundedDate":1760751607827,"projectUrl":"project/give-the-gift-of-learning-school-suppl/9749438/","projectTitle":"Give the Gift of Learning: School Supplies for Students' Needs","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Quiblat","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4365692_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y524&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1715968362314","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4365692"},{"teacherId":10169495,"projectId":9576071,"letterContent":"From the moment I informed my class we were getting planners, they were ecstatic! Their eyes lit up and could not wait to begin using them. These donations were also helpful for our 10th grade AVID students. \r\n\r\nThese planners have been vital for our students and will continue to be an essential tool for the rest of the school year. At the start of every class period, students are given a minimum of of 7 minutes to go over their planner to see what they have accomplished and what is to come. At the beginning of every month, the class looks over the calendar and fills in how their academic month will look like by implementing due dates for projects, upcoming test and holidays, as well as activities they may have over the weekend. Every Monday the class fills in any weekly tasks in effort to stay on task with assignments and quizzes. \r\n\r\nAll of these projects are for my students to get the best out of their education. I see the potential in all of my students and with the rightful resources, each of my AVID students can achieve their academic/career goals with grand aplomb. I would like to get big portable whiteboards so our Tutorials (AVID activity) can be more effective.","fullyFundedDate":1755080280158,"projectUrl":"project/a-vital-tool-to-succeed-in-avid/9576071/","projectTitle":"A Vital Tool to Succeed in AVID","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Ocon","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10169495"},{"teacherId":10102619,"projectId":9551062,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generosity in donating to my classroom supplies for the 2025-2026 school year. Because of your help, I was able to create intentional supply packs for each table group that have created more efficiency and collaboration during art projects and group work.\r\n\r\nIn years past, precious class time was wasted while students got out of their seats to gather materials. Oftentimes students would be at a standstill in their work while they waited for someone else to finish using the scissors or glue sticks, giving them time to get distracted or potentially not finish their assignment at all. Now, I have enough classroom supplies for a 1:1 student/supply ratio, preventing that class time loss and student frustration.\r\n\r\nHaving these supply packs has created a notable shift in how group projects go as well, as students are communicating with one another to get the supplies they need from the pack. It has also encouraged personal responsibility, as they must clean up and restock their supply pack when needed. Overall this has been a huge success and I am so grateful for your help!","fullyFundedDate":1755014566032,"projectUrl":"project/supplies-party/9551062/","projectTitle":"Supplies Party","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Reed","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10102619_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y110&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1753923205947","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10102619"},{"teacherId":10102619,"projectId":9519500,"letterContent":"Thank you again for your generosity in funding my classroom interactive notebooks for the year. In years past, it has been challenging to get students to use their history notebook only for history, resulting in confusion and scattered lessons. This year, I am proud and pleased to say that all my students are exclusively using this notebook for their World History class, and we have seen so much fruit from that!\r\n\r\nMy students were so honored to have notebooks donated to them. They were shocked that they did not have to find a way to purchase their own, and relieved they can leave it in my classroom every day so they do not lose it. \r\n\r\nBecause the notebooks were purchased for them, it has been easier to create routines where they leave their notebooks on a bookshelf in my classroom. Every day when they enter, they go to the bookshelf and grab their notebook, turning to their \"Do Now\" page to start their daily quick write. Not only have our beginning-of-class routines improved, but student organization has improved a great deal. My 10th graders are currently working on a project where they must create an informative brochure about the French Revolution. All of their work is in their notebook, and their table of contents ensures they can find what they need to work on the project. \r\n\r\nThank you again for helping my students learn valuable organization skills and for contributing to positive structure in our classroom routines. We couldn't have done it without you!","fullyFundedDate":1754184104093,"projectUrl":"project/interactive-notebooks-tools-for-lifelon/9519500/","projectTitle":"Interactive Notebooks: Tools for Lifelong Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Reed","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10102619_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y110&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1753923205947","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10102619"},{"teacherId":9910828,"projectId":9480634,"letterContent":"Dear Donors,\r\nThanks to your incredible generosity, our classroom has become a more comfortable, welcoming, and organized space. With the addition of two new bean bag chairs, my students now have a cozy spot where they can relax while reading, collaborate with classmates, or simply take a moment to refocus. These small changes have made a big difference in creating a learning environment where students feel at ease and ready to engage.\r\nThe cleaning supplies have also had a powerful impact. My students take pride in maintaining a clean and healthy classroom, which they've even made it part of their daily routine! Keeping our learning space tidy has helped build a sense of responsibility and respect for our shared environment.\r\nYour support has shown my students that people beyond our school care about their well-being and success. The improvements you made possible have truly brightened our classroom and strengthened our sense of community.\r\nThank you again for your kindness and for helping us create a space that feels safe, comfortable, and cared for every day.","fullyFundedDate":1753738893552,"projectUrl":"project/student-comfort-cleanliness/9480634/","projectTitle":"Student Comfort & Cleanliness","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Rivas","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9910828_orig.jpg?crop=2268,2268,x0,y884&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1742440209248","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9910828"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_7333","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":1524,"numTeachers":76,"percentFrplEligible":83,"percentAsian":14,"percentBlack":12,"percentWhite":9,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":60,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"9 - 12","studentTeacherRatio":"20.1:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":78.8,"schoolId":7333,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Fairfax High School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Fairfax High School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/california/los-angeles-unified-school-district/fairfax-high-school/7333"}