{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"John Marshall High School","outOfStateSupporters":23.3,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":10273502,"projectId":9744917,"letterContent":"Thank you so so much for these drying racks. They have allowed my students to create fantastic paintings this past semester. We never would have been able to complete the projects we did without them.\r\n\r\nI was hired this year to be an additional art teacher so unlike when you may start at a new school typically, I did not replace anyone. Therefore I also did not inherit a classroom full of supplies and infrastructure. The room had previously been used for a keyboard/piano class and thankfully they had several flat files in the room where they had stored sheet music. That gave us some storage but not nearly enough and certainly not storage that would provide ample air flow allowing work to dry between classes. These drying racks are absolutely essential and I cannot truly express how grateful I am to you. My students feel the same way and asked me to convey my gratitude to you over the break. (They also wanted me to include photos of them working and their finished work.) One of the racks was different and larger and some of my more advanced students were particularly grateful for the opportunity to create larger work without worrying about it fitting in their small drawers.\r\n\r\nHeading into the spring semester we will be exploring watercolor much more and I can now teach all of the experimental methods I want to because we have ample space and safe storage to let all of the work dry. I do not have to pick and choose what to expose the students to because of your generosity. Some of them can even work on two projects at once if they're strategic!\r\n\r\nWhile the impact on students art making ability is direct and probably very obvious, there are some other real benefits that come from having a resource like the drying racks you have donated. I was able to teach studio etiquette and safe materials handling and storage procedures in a way that made sense and had instant practical examples for the students so they can understand how an artist operates and the responsibility that comes with a shared space. Because of the exposed nature of the drying rack designs they knew they had to be careful with the work of others and use safe handling procedures when storing their own work, something that would be difficult for many of them to wrap their heads around if I wasn't able to directly show them what that means. (Plus it is fun for them to be able to see the drying work of students from other class periods and I could swear the levels of creativity/competition increased when they began to store their work this way and see what other were doing. Very fun for them and me!).\r\n\r\nSome of the other teachers were also very impressed when they saw these new racks as I hosted a teacher led workshop for our final PD meeting of the semester. Those who saw the racks when they first arrived, and teachers in this final week who came to the workshop, brought something to my attention that made me even more grateful for your donation. They told me that the district likely would not have ever even approved a purchase of something like these racks because they would potentially consider them furniture which is not allowed to be purchased using instructional materials funds. I honestly have no idea how else our painting classroom would ever have been able to acquire racks like these. So, thank you. It has made our art room function at a level I didn't know we could achieve. The students feel like they have agency because they know these racks are for them and how to use these and they know that they came to us because of your generosity. Thank you so much.","fullyFundedDate":1758767796328,"projectUrl":"project/drying-racks-for-the-inaugural-painting/9744917/","projectTitle":"Drying Racks for the inaugural painting class!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Watts","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10273502"},{"teacherId":1272514,"projectId":9551926,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, our Spanish classroom has become a more engaging, collaborative, and welcoming space. Students are using the art supplies, cardstock, rulers, and binding materials to create interactive Spanish projects such as mini-books, cultural brochures, and visual vocabulary displays. The bulletin board paper, chalk markers, and cultural decorations help us showcase student work and celebrate Latin American culture. Flexible seating and games also support community-building and low-stress language practice.\r\n\r\nWhen students first saw the materials, they were genuinely excited. Many immediately asked when they could start creating projects or using the games. The colorful decorations and hands-on tools made the classroom feel more inviting, and several students helped decorate the classroom.\r\n\r\nStudents just finished a cultural and language project in which they designed a Spanish mini-book and created a video for Dia de los Muertos using the webcams.","fullyFundedDate":1758858800243,"projectUrl":"project/calming-and-creative-spaces-for-students/9551926/","projectTitle":"Calming and Creative Spaces for Students","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Carrola","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1272514_orig.jpg?crop=393,393,x0,y22&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1674194481577","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mr-carrola"},{"teacherId":10312877,"projectId":9830789,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous support, my classroom has become a more welcoming and productive space for students. The donated supplies have made a real difference in our daily routines. Students now have the materials they need to complete worksheets, organize their work, and stay engaged without worrying about missing basics.\r\n\r\n\r\nThe light-filtering covers have also been a huge hit. They help soften the harsh fluorescent lighting and create a calm atmosphere, which has noticeably improved focus during classwork. \r\n\r\nAs we move forward, students will continue using these resources to complete assignments and participate in guided activities. Setting up the classroom with these tools has laid a strong foundation for the rest of the year and we're excited to build on it with upcoming lessons and projects.\r\n\r\nThank you again for supporting our classroom. Your contribution has brought comfort, and creativity into our learning space.","fullyFundedDate":1761661535246,"projectUrl":"project/set-up-my-classroom/9830789/","projectTitle":"Set Up my Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Song","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10312877"},{"teacherId":9568488,"projectId":9892507,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donations of classroom supplies and candy! Your kindness and support mean so much to both me and my students. The supplies help keep our classroom running smoothly, and the candy adds a fun and motivating touch that my students absolutely love.\r\n\r\nYour generosity helps create an engaging and positive learning environment where students feel encouraged and cared for. We truly appreciate your contribution to our classroom community — it makes a real difference every day.","fullyFundedDate":1763612143028,"projectUrl":"project/differences-in-sample-proportions-activi/9892507/","projectTitle":"Differences in Sample Proportions Activity","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Lim","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9568488_orig.png?crop=648,648,x108,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1718259637961","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/lausd-lim"},{"teacherId":7854780,"projectId":9864126,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of my classroom project. Thanks to you, we now have the Cricut machine and materials needed to create interactive, hands-on tools that will transform the way my students understand functions and their transformations.\r\n\r\nIn Algebra 2, much of our year is spent studying different types of functions—how they behave, how they compare, and how they are all connected. Many students struggle to grasp the big idea that every new function is really just a transformation of a parent function. This concept is essential for success not only in Algebra 2, but in all of high school mathematics.\r\n\r\nBecause of your donation, I can now design and laminate movable parent-function pieces that students can physically shift, flip, and slide on laminated graph grids. This interactive approach will help them see and feel what it means to translate, reflect, stretch, and compress a function. Instead of memorizing rules, students will be able to experiment, make discoveries, and build conceptual understanding that lasts.\r\n\r\nThese manipulatives will be reused year after year, benefiting hundreds of students and helping them build confidence in one of the most challenging parts of the Algebra 2 curriculum. Your support has enabled me to bring a creative, tactile learning experience into my classroom—one that I could not have provided without your generosity.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in my students and giving them the tools they need to succeed. Your contribution truly makes a difference.","fullyFundedDate":1763612142822,"projectUrl":"project/transforming-graphs/9864126/","projectTitle":"Transforming Graphs","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Suh","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7854780_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1662051207330","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7854780"},{"teacherId":7854780,"projectId":9854344,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of my classroom project. Because of you, my students now have access to popcorn-making supplies and food baskets with wax-paper liners—items that may seem simple, but make a tremendous difference in their daily school experience.\r\n\r\nIn my classroom, popcorn has become more than just a snack. During long days, high-stress weeks, and especially during testing season, many of my students come to class tired, hungry, or overwhelmed. Offering a small, warm snack like popcorn has consistently boosted their engagement, morale, and comfort. It creates a welcoming atmosphere where they feel cared for and ready to participate.\r\n\r\nBefore this project, I often struggled with how to serve the popcorn in a clean and sustainable way. We used napkins, but the butter would soak through, leaving sticky desks and wasting supplies. Your donation changed that. The trays and wax-paper liners allow me to serve snacks efficiently and hygienically while keeping our classroom clean. Even more importantly, it allows me to provide this gesture of care without worrying about the ongoing cost coming out of my own pocket.\r\n\r\nThanks to you, my students can focus more, work comfortably, and feel valued. You've helped create a small but meaningful classroom tradition that truly motivates and supports them.\r\n\r\nWe are deeply grateful for your kindness.","fullyFundedDate":1763494123625,"projectUrl":"project/food-to-make-the-brain-pop/9854344/","projectTitle":"Food to Make the Brain Pop!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Suh","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7854780_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1662051207330","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7854780"},{"teacherId":8938372,"projectId":9613892,"letterContent":"I would like to extend our sincere gratitude for your generous support. Your contribution toward purchasing new chairs and an iPad has made a meaningful impact on our projects and the students we serve.\r\n\r\nThe new chairs have helped create a more comfortable and welcoming environment, allowing our participants to focus, collaborate, and engage more fully in their work. The iPad has already become an invaluable tool—enhancing instruction, improving accessibility, and opening new opportunities for creativity and learning.\r\n\r\nYour generosity not only meets immediate needs but also strengthens our mission and fuels the success of our ongoing and future projects. We are truly grateful for your commitment and belief in the work we do.\r\n\r\nThank you again for making a difference. Your support means more than words can express.","fullyFundedDate":1755715242761,"projectUrl":"project/click-learn-transform/9613892/","projectTitle":"Click, Learn, Transform","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Gonzalez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8938372"},{"teacherId":541769,"projectId":9900468,"letterContent":"Wow, thank you for funding this project in full and so quickly. The smiles and excitement were palpable when we first opened the boxes and our students were able to choose their first snack. This project also came at the perfect time as our students need to do well on their upcoming finals, and to be on point to finish their classes with strong grades.\r\n\r\nOur students will have the fuel they need to be their best, including the ability to stay on task for longer periods with a better mood, a stronger memory, more concentration, and an overall improved performance in their classes and school.","fullyFundedDate":1763498194604,"projectUrl":"project/snacks-for-student-energy-motivation/9900468/","projectTitle":"Snacks for Student Energy & Motivation","teacherDisplayName":"Coach Manahan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp541769_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1506137236230","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/jmanahan"},{"teacherId":9976435,"projectId":9619064,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support in helping us bring an iPad into our history class and into the hands of our talented artists. We've already put it to great use; students have been using it for research, video creation, presentations, and specially for creating digital art. Students have already used the iPad to record skits, add graphics, and edit footage for their slides. It has made the creative process far more accessible and has given students the flexibility to work anywhere in the classroom and even outside of the classroom as well. \r\n\r\nWhen the students first saw the iPad, their excitement was immediate and full of curiosity. Many of the students were asking why we were getting an iPad; many of my students (9th and 10th graders) had had access to iPads when they were in elementary school. As a result, many were surprised and grateful that strangers had invested their time into helping us get a new iPad! The students were already comfortable with the use of an iPad and immediately began to make suggestions as to what apps we should be downloading to maximize our collective use of the device. They eagerly discussed art project ideas, explored creative apps, and took turns experimenting with the camera and editing tools. There were a few students however that don't have access to this kind of technology at home and so this has now opened new educational opportunities for them. \r\n\r\nAs we move forward, the iPad will continue to play an important role in our upcoming media literacy and projects. Students will soon begin to work on their final projects and many of my students are already trying to book the iPad in advance! A special shoutout to The Maxwell/Hanrahan Foundation and to you all for your collective generosity, the students now have the tools to showcase their creativity and learning experiences from this first semester!","fullyFundedDate":1758822434943,"projectUrl":"project/information-at-your-fingerprints/9619064/","projectTitle":"Information at Your Fingerprints","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Cortez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9976435"},{"teacherId":541769,"projectId":9606094,"letterContent":"We are incredibly grateful for your generous donation, which immediately elevates our program by providing essential equipment for practice and fitness. Your support has enabled us to secure a new, high-quality ball cart crucial for running efficient drills during both practice and tournaments, along with training aids like a net height pole and floor spots. Furthermore, your donation has helped us prioritize student-athlete health and organization by funding workout bands, plyo boxes, vital first aid supplies, and necessary housekeeping items to ensure our gym remains a clean and orderly environment. Your commitment has gone directly towards enhancing our team's performance, safety, and operational effectiveness, and we thank you for investing in our success.","fullyFundedDate":1755918475812,"projectUrl":"project/basic-supplies-for-volleyball-program/9606094/","projectTitle":"Basic Supplies for Volleyball Program","teacherDisplayName":"Coach Manahan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp541769_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1506137236230","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/jmanahan"},{"teacherId":2209712,"projectId":9697790,"letterContent":"I am writing to share my sincere appreciation for your generous contribution to my classroom. Thanks to your support, I have successfully acquired a complete inventory of essential daily supplies that are vital to my learning environment this year.\r\n\r\nYour donation provided the foundational resources necessary for productive and focused instruction. These materials cover everything from core academic needs to classroom management and hygiene:\r\n\r\nLearning Materials: My class is fully stocked with high-quality writing instruments, tape, rulers, glue sticks, and scissors. This ensures that every student can immediately engage in creative and academic tasks without being delayed by a lack of equipment.\r\n\r\nOperational Support: Your gift also covered crucial organizational items, like supply caddies, laminating pouches, and baskets, which promote a smooth and efficient learning process to conduct lab experiments with their scientific notebooks in small groups throughout the day.\r\n\r\nComfort and Well-being: Essential items, like tissues, that contribute to a healthy and comfortable environment for all students. Especially during the cold/flu season.\r\n\r\nHaving these resources readily available removes logistical barriers and allows students to dedicate their full attention to the lesson. Your investment directly translates into more instructional time and less frustration for every learner in my class.\r\n\r\nThank you once again for your commitment to my students' success and for helping me create a well-equipped and welcoming space for growth and learning.","fullyFundedDate":1758768097503,"projectUrl":"project/back-to-the-basics/9697790/","projectTitle":"Back to the Basics","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Nagaishi-Au","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2209712_orig.jpg?crop=338,338,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1741704172734","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/nagaishi-au"},{"teacherId":9976435,"projectId":9628703,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your support of our social-emotional learning project. The new bookshelf and games have already become an important part of our daily routines. We've created a dedicated \"SEL Corner\" where students can choose games that build cooperation, emotional regulation, and communication when they have completed their assignment. The bookshelf has also provided the opportunity to put up additional materials that help beautify this corner of our classroom. \r\n\r\nThe students' reactions when they first saw the new materials were priceless; they were more than eager to explore this revamped section of our classroom. Several students excitedly pointed out games they recognized or had wanted to try, while others were curious about the new books and activities displayed on the shelf. Many of them now eagerly wait for an opportunity to grab something from our new shelf. \r\n\r\nThank you for providing this little nook that has now provided a bit of a shelter and safe space for many of my students. They have inadvertently practiced empathy, active listening, and cooperation among their peers! Your support has not only enriched our lessons but also given my students tools that they will continue using throughout the year. We are truly grateful for the meaningful impact you've made. Thank you and have Happy Holidays from our class to you and your loved ones.","fullyFundedDate":1756341849465,"projectUrl":"project/building-hearts-minds-puzzles-games/9628703/","projectTitle":"Building Hearts & Minds: Puzzles, Games, and Shelves","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Cortez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9976435"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_7360","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":1903,"numTeachers":92,"percentFrplEligible":76,"percentAsian":14,"percentBlack":1,"percentWhite":19,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":61,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"9 - 12","studentTeacherRatio":"20.7:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":76.7,"schoolId":7360,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about John Marshall High School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"John Marshall High School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/california/los-angeles-unified-school-district/john-marshall-high-school/7360"}