{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Maywood Academy High School","outOfStateSupporters":24.4,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9999718,"projectId":9258304,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous donations I was able to acquire two chrome books to use in my classroom. Recently my students were required to take an assessment assigned by the district. Two of my Homeroom students had a missing computer and/or a missing power cable to be able to charge there low powered computer. With these two chrome books, I had the ability to get these two assessed during the designated time in homeroom. This way these students would not need to be pulled out of one of their academic classes to complete the assessment. This class set of computers was a real life saver for that situation.\r\n This academic year, students will be expected to spend 20 minutes completing an assignment or two on a computer, each week, so that they could improve their math or Reading skills. Having these computers in the classroom as back-up, is a real peace of mind. This way I will be able to keep more of my students on task, and building those skills they need to be successful in High School. Thanks again for your generous help.","fullyFundedDate":1746498673275,"projectUrl":"project/chromebooks-to-investigate-mathematics/9258304/","projectTitle":"Chromebooks to Investigate Mathematics","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Macias","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9999718_orig.jpg?crop=2227,2227,x1242,y1470&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1744914826514","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9999718"},{"teacherId":9999718,"projectId":9257283,"letterContent":"I would like to thank all the donors that helped this project get funded. By adding the four TI-84 CE graphing calculators into my class rotation, I am able to get a more modern calculator into more of my students' hands, without them having to share. This way my students can get better acquainted with the calculators' functions. This year I got a big class of Honors Pre-Calculus, 37 students. I had to lend out my personal calculator, along with some dusty TI-83's. The new calculators have been a great help.\r\n With the new calculators, students have been able to verify their algebraic solutions, by tracing those solutions on the equations' graphs. They recently learned how to test if an equation/relation is a function by analyzing its graph. They have been evaluating functions, and the graphing calculator is the perfect tool to check the work they did by hand.\r\n There was also enough funding to get a charger pod that can charge 10 calculators, I can now charge 20 at a time. Which is nice, since my Pre-Calculus and AP Statistics students have been using the calculators so much, that I have to get their charge topped off quite frequently. I and my students greatly appreciate your generosity.","fullyFundedDate":1746498673381,"projectUrl":"project/graphing-calculators-for-eager-learners/9257283/","projectTitle":"Graphing Calculators for Eager Learners","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Macias","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9999718_orig.jpg?crop=2227,2227,x1242,y1470&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1744914826514","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9999718"},{"teacherId":3774759,"projectId":9393576,"letterContent":"In our Ethnic Studies course, freshmen explore identity, racism, and social justice through stories. This book reflects their own lives through the characters and themes. My students related directly to the characters relationship with her parents and the cultural experiences that they share with this story. \r\n\r\nReading fiction can help increase empathy, critical thinking, and make connections between themselves and the characters. Stories that reflect themselves have a greater impact, and this book has been a big part of this journey. This book encouraged my students to be proud of who they are, stand up for their community, and the importance of family. \r\n\r\nThank you for helping me create experiences for my students where they feel seen, heard, and empowered to make change.","fullyFundedDate":1749218069379,"projectUrl":"project/ethnic-studies-books-about-social-justic/9393576/","projectTitle":"Ethnic Studies Books about Social Justice","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Gath","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3774759_orig.jpg?crop=2260,2260,x0,y75&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1570047719238","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mgath"},{"teacherId":9808789,"projectId":9045884,"letterContent":"When my 9th grade student came to my office their weekly session they had a look on their face that was priceless. Seeing how happy they were to see my couch and the colorful pillows carefully placed on it made my heart and soul jump for joy. The pillows have positive messages written on them to inspire/encourage students to believe in themselves and to foster their resiliency. \r\n\r\nMy 9th grade student along with my other students have been telling me how much more comfortable they feel in my office because the couch makes them feel a sense \"relaxation\" and that my office feels \"cozy\" to them. I have observed that when my students begin to shed their tears or venting out their upset feelings they often hug the pillows that are on the couch which seems to provide them comfort. \r\n\r\nWith your generous and thoughtful donation you have given/provided these students a way for them to feel more relaxed, comfortable, vulnerable, and safe in my office. Thank you so much for taking the time to donate my project. It means the world to me.","fullyFundedDate":1737150947704,"projectUrl":"project/a-loveseat-for-students-tears-laughter/9045884/","projectTitle":"A Loveseat for Students Tears & Laughter.","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Perez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9808789_orig.jpg?crop=600,600,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1730826926098","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9808789"},{"teacherId":9798183,"projectId":8894541,"letterContent":"On behalf of the students at Maywood Academy High School, I want to express my sincere gratitude for your generous support in helping us provide copies of Never Look Back to 50 hardworking students. These books, given as an early Christmas gift, have made a significant impact on our students' academic success and engagement. The opportunity to receive a brand-new book as a reward for their dedication has not only encouraged a love for reading but has also reinforced the value of perseverance and resilience—key themes explored in Never Look Back. Since receiving the books, students from grades 9-12 have shown improvements in both academics and attendance, demonstrating how literature can inspire and motivate young minds.\r\n\r\nReading Never Look Back has sparked meaningful discussions in our classrooms about identity, trauma, and second chances. Students are developing critical thinking skills as they analyze the novel's themes and connect them to their own experiences. Many have been particularly drawn to the book's reimagining of Orpheus and Eurydice, engaging in thoughtful conversations about personal struggles and the power of hope. Some students who previously showed little interest in reading are now actively participating, proving that representation and relevant storytelling matter. One student even shared how the book helped them reflect on their own challenges and see the possibility of overcoming obstacles, just like the characters in the story.\r\n\r\nYour generosity has made this possible, and we cannot thank you enough for believing in our students and the power of books. Your support has not only placed books in their hands but has also opened doors to deeper learning, self-reflection, and a lasting appreciation for literature.","fullyFundedDate":1730998664867,"projectUrl":"project/reading-is-fundamental-it-fuels-the-mind/8894541/","projectTitle":"Reading Is Fundamental It Fuels the Mind","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Santiago","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9798183_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1729720832803","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9798183"},{"teacherId":9797203,"projectId":8864770,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity in providing funding for our attendance campaign. Attendance to school after COVID has declined due to many factors but we are trying to make our school a more welcoming place to motivate our students to be here daily. Mental health has been a big topic of discussion as we work with student on attendance barriers. \r\nThe goodies I was able to buy as well the mental health toys/ plushies really made my office a popular spot for students to come in, decompress and move on with their day and off to the next class. Thank you again for helping us make our offices a safe space for our students dealing with attendance issues.","fullyFundedDate":1728363328988,"projectUrl":"project/attend-and-make-it-a-great-day/8864770/","projectTitle":"Attend and Make It a Great Day!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Torres","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9797203"},{"teacherId":9814014,"projectId":8904885,"letterContent":"You have made a huge difference in our classroom. The students feel so blessed. One student JP said, \"I am extremely grateful since I don't have water to bring on my own.\"\r\n\r\nAnother student Samantha said, \"muchos gracias por El agua gratis que no dan no ayuda mucho is agua muy saludable y fresca nos ayuda muchas personas y maestros gracias.\"\r\n\r\nAdam said, \"thank you for the water filter to have clean water I get thirsty during school and getting clean water quenches my thirst.\"\r\n\r\nChris said, \"today I'd like to thank you for this revolutionary change to not only our classroom but the lives of many individuals attending maywood today alone I saw a girl...refill her water bottle during passing period. She doesn't have him right now however this water filter quenched her thirst.\"\r\n\r\nWe are so blessed to have access to this clean water and many students are benefiting by drinking more water because they know that the water is safe and healthy. This is a huge breakthrough for us.","fullyFundedDate":1730138901076,"projectUrl":"project/clean-water-in-the-classroom-through-a-w/8904885/","projectTitle":"Clean Water in the Classroom Through a World Class Filter","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Coultas","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9814014"},{"teacherId":9808789,"projectId":8890434,"letterContent":"Thank you for your commitment and support to ensuring that the students I meet with for social emotional support are able to utilize these therapeutic tools as a way to begin/continue their healing process. The diffuser was the first item that the students noticed when they walked in my office. They automatically began to take deep breaths on their own and have smiles on their faces as they were enjoying the calming aroma in the room. The calm ball and conversation cubes was something that the students were pleasantly surprised to see on my desk. They did not hesitate to begin using the calm ball to assist them when they were feeling overwhelmed, anxious or stressed. These young scholars found the conversation cubes fun and entertaining. One of the most helpful items that the students appreciated were the stress stars that have positive messages of hope written on them. I recently used these stress stars for one of my mental health campaigns where the focus was Self-Love. \r\nThank you for your meaningful donation and generosity. It means the world to me that you have provided these young scholars with necessary tools to help their healing process","fullyFundedDate":1732291611680,"projectUrl":"project/let-the-healing-begin-for-our-young-scho/8890434/","projectTitle":"Let the Healing Begin for Our Young Scholars!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Perez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9808789_orig.jpg?crop=600,600,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1730826926098","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9808789"},{"teacherId":9798032,"projectId":8866402,"letterContent":"I am so appreciative of your donations! Your generosity has helped me create a welcoming space for my students. \r\nThe couch and reclining chair have been ideal for my tired students when they come in from having worked a night shift. They are able to rest comfortably for a bit before tackling the long school day.\r\nMy students who struggle with anxiety have enjoyed having stress balls to choose from to use while we process what they are feeling. Then they have a great tool to use in class when they get anxious. They are getting better about being able to work through the anxiety and are staying in class longer. \r\nThe snacks that we received have been such a great help. I always provide fresh fruit for my students, but now I can save the money I would usually spend on snacks for more fruit. The kids get excited when they see the variety of snacks I have available to them. They become great conversation starters and lead to more sharing of their stress.\r\nThank you again for helping me make our office be the place to go to decompress before getting to the next class.","fullyFundedDate":1729184975123,"projectUrl":"project/welcoming-and-restorative-space-for-stud/8866402/","projectTitle":"Welcoming and Restorative Space for Students","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. G.","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9798032"},{"teacherId":9709783,"projectId":8708522,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity my students' information is secured. I have been using the file cabinet to keep all of my students' confidential information organized and under lock and key. Aside from that, the room dividers have allowed my students to feel more secure on my shared office. This has allowed my students to feel more at ease and share with me. As a result, I am more capable of meeting my students' needs. Lastly, the snacks and stress balls have proven a hit. Having these items readily available for my students lets them know that they are welcomed here which allows them to feel more at ease when sharing their issues with me. Thank you all for making all of this possible.","fullyFundedDate":1727737165667,"projectUrl":"project/privacy-and-snacks-for-underserved-stu/8708522/","projectTitle":"Privacy (and snacks) for underserved students in shared office space.","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Mora","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9709783"},{"teacherId":8068351,"projectId":8848888,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous donation. The counseling office is now a space where students stop by to quickly grab an essential item that they might need and gives me the opportunity to conduct a quick check in. Students have been excited to see the grab and go box filled with everyday used items. \r\nWhether it may be a hair band or deodorant or pads students know where to stop by and grab one of those items. The welcoming lights in my office have been a great addition and make the students feel more welcomed when they stop by.","fullyFundedDate":1728356553545,"projectUrl":"project/cleaning-one-absence-at-a-time/8848888/","projectTitle":"Cleaning One Absence at a Time","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Moraila","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8068351"},{"teacherId":9801194,"projectId":8890684,"letterContent":"We have received the supplies you have so graciously donated to our Maywood Academy High School students. We would like to take this time to send a BIG thank you and share the activities we have been able to host for our students with your contributions. \r\n At Maywood Academy we strive to create a culture of community and joy through various activities. Through these activities we hope to foster an inclusive environment as well as build on social emotional growth. However, with the costs of supplies and equipment it can be hard to create such experiences.\r\nWith the supplies donated, we have been able to add \"Fun Friday\" activities to our campus. The additional games and popcorn maker has added much excitement and opportunities for more of our students to participate and interact during lunch. \r\nYour donations are truly making a difference for the students of Maywood Academy and will continue to help our students create commUNITY on campus.","fullyFundedDate":1729913310024,"projectUrl":"project/building-community-through-play/8890684/","projectTitle":"Building Community Through Play","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Hurtado","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9801194"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_28265","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":956,"numTeachers":49,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":0,"percentWhite":1,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":98,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"9 - 12","studentTeacherRatio":"19.5:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"SUBURBAN","ncesMetroType":"SUBURB_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":75.6,"schoolId":28265,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Maywood Academy High School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Maywood Academy High School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/california/los-angeles-unified-school-district/maywood-academy-high-school/28265"}