{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Grover Cleveland Charter High School","outOfStateSupporters":5.9,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":504843,"projectId":9899644,"letterContent":"We used the dissecting scopes during a unit on the different classes of fish. Students worked in small groups to examine a variety of fish scales. In each group, students took turns using a stereoscopic scope to study a scale type while teammates sketched observations and recorded measurements.\r\nWhen they first used the scopes, students were excited and highly engaged. Many said the scales \"were so detailed\" because the stereoscopic depth revealed structures much more clearly. Overall, the scopes increased curiosity and encouraged collaboration.","fullyFundedDate":1763591358109,"projectUrl":"project/from-flies-to-fins-precision-dissection/9899644/","projectTitle":"From Flies to Fins: Precision Dissection Scopes for Classroom Research","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Cheyne","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-cheyne"},{"teacherId":10082524,"projectId":9472948,"letterContent":"Since receiving the supplies, my students have been using them every day, and they have quickly become an essential part of our classroom. With access to paper, colored pencils, color sticks, and even regular pencils, students are able to fully engage in lessons without worrying about whether they have the materials they need. One project that truly shows the impact of these resources was a recent food art drawing assignment, where students used the grid method to create a photorealistic drawing of their favorite food. Having quality materials allowed them to focus on observation, detail, and craftsmanship, and the pride they took in their work was incredible to see.\r\n\r\nWhen my students first saw the materials, they were genuinely excited and grateful. For many of them, simply having a complete set of art supplies felt special and motivating. They immediately treated the materials with care and were eager to start creating. As a first-year teacher, it was incredibly meaningful to see how access to these supplies made students feel supported, valued, and confident in their abilities.\r\n\r\nCurrently, my students are learning about space as an element of art, exploring how artists create depth and the illusion of distance. Their next major project will be designing and drawing a city using two-point perspective, where they will apply these concepts in a more complex and challenging way. Thanks to our donors, my students can fully participate in this learning experience and continue growing creatively. These supplies are making a real difference in both their art education and their development as creative thinkers.","fullyFundedDate":1765253027538,"projectUrl":"project/intro-to-drawing-class-supplies/9472948/","projectTitle":"Intro to Drawing Class Supplies","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Calderon","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10082524"},{"teacherId":10247527,"projectId":9695871,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous support, our students have had the opportunity to read Maus, a powerful and thought-provoking text that has deeply impacted our classroom learning. Through this book, students developed important skills such as analyzing symbolism, understanding how visual elements contribute to meaning, and examining how authors convey complex historical events through narrative. Additionally, students were able to thematically analyze the graphic novel alongside Night, by Elie Wiesel. Some themes that were tracked and closely examined were trauma, survival, faith, and dehumanization.\r\n\r\nReading in our classroom is highly interactive and reflective. Students took turns reading Maus aloud and loved every minute of it. There were a few students in particular that loved reading for everyone and made voices for each character in the story. Through guided discussions, students had meaningful and profound conversations about identity, humanity, and suffering. All of these conversations helped students build an open-minded empathy that reflected on mistakes from the past.\r\n\r\nI was shocked by the number of students that eagerly participated in the reading and discussions, especially those that are typically hesitant to share. It was the first time I even heard some of my students read aloud! We are incredibly grateful to you for making this impactful learning experience possible.","fullyFundedDate":1757883960818,"projectUrl":"project/empathy-in-every-panel-teaching-through/9695871/","projectTitle":"Empathy in Every Panel: Teaching Through Maus","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Lopez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10247527_orig.jpg?crop=2320,2320,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1757305256382","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10247527"},{"teacherId":1307635,"projectId":9785505,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for funding supplies for our Harlem Renaissance Artist Gallery — your generosity made it possible for my 11th grade U.S. History students to create vibrant posters and complete in-depth research projects. Because of your support, small groups were able to collaborate, dive into artists' lives and cultural impact, and present engaging gallery displays that deepened their understanding of this pivotal era in American history. Your contribution not only supplied materials but also sparked student pride, boosted teamwork, and brought primary-source research to life in our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1760379586354,"projectUrl":"project/harlem-renaissance-artist-gallery/9785505/","projectTitle":"Harlem Renaissance Artist Gallery","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Miles","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1307635_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1759290926484","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/holly-miles"},{"teacherId":8925770,"projectId":9552383,"letterContent":"I would like to take this time to give thanks for the supplies you donated. I requested a white board, cubbies, magnets, a monitor stand, and fake plants in order to make my space more welcoming for students. These supplies were immediately put to use and have helped elevate my office. \r\n\r\nThe white board has allowed me to visually keep track of upcoming evaluations. I have also used it to write inspirational quotes so students are surrounded by positive messages when they are being evaluated. The cubbies have helped in maintaining test equipment organized and easily accessible during evaluations. The fake plants allow for my office to feel like a cozy environment and bring light to the space. The monitor stand has allowed for there to be more space on my desk and provides a better view during report writing. \r\n\r\nThese supplies have greatly changed my work space for the better. Students have complimented the space and seem to really feel at ease when being evaluated. Thank you for supporting school staff and students and for your generosity.","fullyFundedDate":1758636770805,"projectUrl":"project/inviting-and-welcoming-space-for-student/9552383/","projectTitle":"Inviting and Welcoming Space for Students","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Campo","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8925770"},{"teacherId":504843,"projectId":9769670,"letterContent":"We used the marine invertebrate models as the center of a hands‑on lab: small groups rotated through stations where they observed features such as symmetry, body plans, and feeding structures, recorded observations on provided data sheets, and predicted ecological roles for each phylum. A standout moment came when a student discovered the difference between radial and bilateral symmetry by physically aligning a sea anemone model and a brittle star model—students erupted into excited discussion as they sketched, compared notes, and revised their initial hypotheses.\r\nStudents were instantly engaged and curious when they first saw the materials; many gathered around the models before instructions were finished, asking questions and passing specimens between groups. Their enthusiasm translated into careful observation and thoughtful questions about form, function, and habitat, which made the lesson lively and inquiry-driven.","fullyFundedDate":1760705304831,"projectUrl":"project/tabletop-tidepool-expansion/9769670/","projectTitle":"Tabletop Tidepool Expansion","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Cheyne","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-cheyne"},{"teacherId":504843,"projectId":9740950,"letterContent":"The Teachers Pay Teachers gift cards have enabled me to purchase activities that provide hands-on simulations for concepts we are learning about in class. One particular activity I purchased was \"Predator Prey Cycles. The students were most excited by the hands‑on, game‑like nature of the predator–prey simulation: they actively dropped ferrets into a prairie dog population and watched immediate consequences, turning abstract ecological concepts into a tangible experiment. The activity required them to collect real data each round and graph the results to reveal predator–prey cycles, making patterns and feedback loops in ecosystems clear and memorable.","fullyFundedDate":1758775682807,"projectUrl":"project/connecting-science-to-every-learner-a-s/9740950/","projectTitle":"Connecting Science to Every Learner: a Spectrum of Learning Styles","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Cheyne","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-cheyne"},{"teacherId":10175696,"projectId":9591913,"letterContent":"Thank you SO much once again for your donations to help me get a class set of The Odyssey graphic novel! They have made such a difference in getting students engaged in reading. My second unit of the year has been structured around this text. It has featured a series of lessons and activities on graphic novel elements, visual literacy, and the hero's journey. \r\n\r\nAfter each section, students completed a panel analysis which required students to analyze elements such as color, perspective, lines, texture, and shape and explain it's impact of our understanding of the story. To end our unit, students read about the hero's journey. I was SO proud to see how much of the story they retained as it is a complex plot full of difficult-to-pronounce names. \r\n\r\nMy favorite moment of this unit was when one particular student couldn't wait until the next day to finish the book and read ahead on his own. This student usually has his head down and isn't too interested in class- it's truly thanks to you that this book was able to spark joy and interest in reading.","fullyFundedDate":1755746889129,"projectUrl":"project/graphic-novel-adaptation-of-the-odyssey/9591913/","projectTitle":"Graphic Novel Adaptation of the Odyssey - Class Set","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Reinheimer","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10175696"},{"teacherId":504843,"projectId":9278714,"letterContent":"I am thrilled to share how my students and I actively engage with the new resources involving termites to explore social behavior in insects and their role in group survival. Using live termites in our lab has transformed theoretical lessons into vivid, hands-on learning experiences.\r\nWhen the materials arrived, my students were fascinated and eager to observe these tiny creatures up close. Their excitement was palpable as they witnessed termite teamwork firsthand—many expressed amazement at how such small insects exhibit sophisticated social systems. This enthusiasm has translated into increased participation, thoughtful questions, and a stronger connection to ecological and evolutionary studies.\r\nThank you for providing these invaluable resources that inspire discovery and foster scientific thinking in our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1746740226801,"projectUrl":"project/observing-termite-behavior/9278714/","projectTitle":"Observing Termite Behavior","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Cheyne","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-cheyne"},{"teacherId":9932739,"projectId":9374329,"letterContent":"Please allow me to share with you what your donation truly means. As an educator, I understand completely what it is like to not be \"seen\" in literature. My culture is seldom discussed in any American novel or text, and I cannot recall a time, as a student, where we were reading a text that had a Middle Eastern character.\r\n\r\nMy parents immigrated to America in the late 1970s from Iran. They are Armenian diaspora seeking political asylum from a Muslim-Regime. Had it not been for their haste, bravery, and courage to immigrate- I would not be who I am today. \r\n\r\nMy students resonate with my personal story here at Cleveland Charter High School. Most of my students come from diverse, multi-cultural, immigrant households. They understand what it is like to be \"invisible\" in the text. Persepolis, however, speaks to all who understand such circumstance as parents wanting a better future for their children, families grappling with war or political regimes within their home country, and now with the current ICE raids among us, Persepolis sheds light and shares situations close to home but from across the globe. \r\n\r\nThe generational push and pull of migration and motherland are seen in Marjane Satrap's novel. This text allows my Iranian students to be seen, my Middle Eastern, French, German, homosexual, rebellious students to be \"seen\" in the literature.","fullyFundedDate":1749182030387,"projectUrl":"project/worldly-perspectives-from-persepolis/9374329/","projectTitle":"Worldly Perspectives from Persepolis","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Vanian","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9932739_orig.jpg?crop=2735,2735,x0,y118&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1746680000159","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/tvanian"},{"teacherId":9932739,"projectId":9334669,"letterContent":"Please allow me to share with you what your donation truly means. This is a true story that cannot wait to be told. I opened up the packages yesterday as soon as they arrived to my classroom because of how excited I was and I had my TA helping me.\r\n\r\nMy teacher's assistant is my former 11th grade student (currently in 12th). As he was helping me unbox the generous donations, he saw that they were The Great Gatsby novels but the graphic novel version and immediately said, \"This is cool Ms. V, can I read it?\". This means EVERYTHING to me and as an educator. The fact that a student saw a book in a different format and was engaged instantly- made my day!\r\n\r\nWhether or not students have already read The Great Gatsby novel or have yet to read it- the graphic novel speaks to the 21st century learner. Students need to build stamina and confidence in reading texts that are over 100 years old and graphic novels give students, of all reading abilities, the chance to tackle a story that may have been traditionally too difficult to take on. Thank you, thank you, thank you. My heart is full!","fullyFundedDate":1749182030244,"projectUrl":"project/the-great-gatsby-graphic-novel-the-han/9334669/","projectTitle":"The Great Gatsby Graphic Novel & The Handmaids Tale","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Vanian","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9932739_orig.jpg?crop=2735,2735,x0,y118&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1746680000159","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/tvanian"},{"teacherId":504843,"projectId":9278368,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your very generous donation to my project. Having the Easy Peasy yarn makes learning to crochet a much easier task for my students. The students were so excited when they found out that the project was funded.\r\n\r\nStudents will use these materials to learn the basics of crochet. With all of the color options they will be able to have a choice. Once they have the basics they move on to their first project. With the variety of yarn we have they are able to customize their projects.","fullyFundedDate":1746787055674,"projectUrl":"project/crocheting-with-cheyne/9278368/","projectTitle":"Crocheting With Cheyne","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Cheyne","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-cheyne"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_6978","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":2784,"numTeachers":117,"percentFrplEligible":76,"percentAsian":13,"percentBlack":3,"percentWhite":16,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":62,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"9 - 12","studentTeacherRatio":"23.8:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":94.1,"schoolId":6978,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Grover Cleveland Charter High School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Grover Cleveland Charter High School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/california/los-angeles-unified-school-district/grover-cleveland-high-school/6978"}