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This project will go a long way towards helping them understand how to effectively write a methods section to a research paper, so thank you again!","fullyFundedDate":1757046504228,"projectUrl":"project/legos-for-ap-research/9557470/","projectTitle":"LEGOs for AP Research","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Pearse","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/marekpearse"},{"teacherId":6944846,"projectId":9665277,"letterContent":"My students have been learning tons by connecting their topics algebraically and numerically to the graphical counterparts in the math that we have been studying. Have the magnetic white board graphs on the vertical non-permanent surfaces in our classroom have been invaluable in assisting students to visualizing the mathematics behind the formulas and number patterns. It has been a whirlwind of learning in the higher level courses and now the younger students in Integrated math 1 are getting their chance to visualize their work graphically as we further our study of linear equations by adding a second variable and graphing the lines in the multitude of forms.\r\n\r\nYour generosity has been magnificent!","fullyFundedDate":1757046503563,"projectUrl":"project/magnetic-whiteboard-graphs/9665277/","projectTitle":"Magnetic whiteboard graphs","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Stahl","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/liveoak-stahl"},{"teacherId":10038924,"projectId":9365520,"letterContent":"I'd like to start with saying Thank you, and that we, our \"World History Class\" would like to express our sincere gratitude for all of the supplies donated to us. Your generosity and thoughtfulness have truly made a difference, we are very appreciative. \r\nYour gifts of fidgets, copy paper, crayons, tissues, sanitizing wipes, white boards, kinetic sand and all of the other items sent has not only added support to me as a teacher but has provided comfort to the students. The students are able to focus on instruction and can sit still while reading. These items maintain all calm classroom.\r\n Please know that we will be forever grateful. 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They are confused in the best way, and I can't wait to hear their discussions as they find out the answers to all the questions that they are asking after reading just a few chapters.\r\nThank you for re-sparking the love of reading in my Seniors.","fullyFundedDate":1742908499316,"projectUrl":"project/more-new-heros-journey-lets-leave-b/9150116/","projectTitle":"More New Hero's Journey! (Let's Leave Beowulf for Good!)","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. deMelo","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9180303_orig.jpg?crop=432,432,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1691853306248","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/demelo"},{"teacherId":9180303,"projectId":9140560,"letterContent":"My kids are so excited about the new book options! They have just started reading and are devouring all these new options.\r\nThe groups that are reading The Graveyard Book and Miss Peregrine are already sucked into those stories and excited to see what's next for the characters. They are confused in the best way, and I can't wait to hear their discussions as they find out the answers to all the questions that they are asking after reading just a few chapters.\r\nThank you for re-sparking the love of reading in my Seniors.","fullyFundedDate":1742908360789,"projectUrl":"project/the-new-heros-journey-not-just-beowulf/9140560/","projectTitle":"The NEW Hero's Journey (Not just Beowulf)","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. deMelo","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9180303_orig.jpg?crop=432,432,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1691853306248","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/demelo"},{"teacherId":10038924,"projectId":9582368,"letterContent":"First and foremost we'd like to give a HUGE Thank you!!!!! Our classroom has been gifted a wonderful colored printer.\r\n This has made our classroom projects, curriculum, and activities so much easier to meet our SPED students goals. They all have been able to make progress with the visual aspect of seeing the worksheets much clearer than before. \r\n They've actually stated that they actually understand the work their doing, because they can identify the pictures/ images on the worksheets. We are extremely grateful for your support and generosity. Again, Thank you from all of our DELTA/ SPED Classroom here at Liveoak High School.","fullyFundedDate":1755701186520,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-printer-access-for-our-special/9582368/","projectTitle":"Classroom Printer Access For Our Special Education Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Wendy","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10038924_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1762988225980","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10038924"},{"teacherId":10038924,"projectId":9544322,"letterContent":"To all who have donated to my students. We would like to express our appreciation for all of the support each one of you have provided. Most of these items are incentives for helping our students make progress with everyday accomplishments. The fidgets and snacks are a STRONG motivation for eack individual. This brings excitement and enjoyment to the class. The students are happy to enter the classroom knowing that they have comfort throughout the day. All other supplies have assisted us with the academics. The structure is amazing!! Thanks again. From all of us here at Liveoak High School.","fullyFundedDate":1758032993758,"projectUrl":"project/spedtastic-students/9544322/","projectTitle":"Spedtastic Students!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Wendy","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10038924_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1762988225980","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10038924"},{"teacherId":6969091,"projectId":9408532,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donations towards my lectern and supplies. The lectern has already become extremely useful to allow me to stand in the back of the room during class to present, as well as to eventually be able to be used at the front of the classroom for student presentations. The paper and other supplies have been used by students for mini-projects already, and will be used throughout the year for various assignments and assessments. \r\n\r\nCo-workers and students alike have really been amazed by the lectern and feel as if it will make a big impact for the classroom. I am deeply grateful for the contributions and will be able to use them for multiple purposes. Thank you again!","fullyFundedDate":1750773638413,"projectUrl":"project/supplies-and-lectern-for-mr-pearses-cl/9408532/","projectTitle":"Supplies and Lectern for Mr. Pearse's Class","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Pearse","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/marekpearse"},{"teacherId":6969091,"projectId":9337872,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for contributing to this project. The novels that were purchased with this money will go a long way to helping the students with various tasks in this class. It will help them with identifying themes within texts, which is a critical aspect of two parts of the AP exam. I will also help them understand how different perspectives can have an impact, which is a key component when they write their essays. These books will not just help this year, but for several years ahead. Thank you again!","fullyFundedDate":1749657170332,"projectUrl":"project/help-bring-novels-to-our-ap-seminar/9337872/","projectTitle":"Help Bring Novels to Our AP Seminar","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Pearse","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/marekpearse"},{"teacherId":6944846,"projectId":9159891,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting our classroom with the generosity of paper and snacks. Hungry children struggle to learn so we must have sustenance! And, then we can get our learning done well.We are so grateful for the sustenance! \r\n\r\nWe are using the paper to make copies of guided notes, assignments, and assessments. We are also using the paper to explore art in mathematics as well as logical and critical thinking. We have make name plates, hexagon, penguins, and self-reflected pigs to explore our personality. 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Live Oak High School is
a suburban public school
in Morgan Hill, California that is part of Morgan Hill Unified School District.
It serves 1,111 students
in grades 9 - 12 with a student/teacher ratio of 21.4:1.
Its teachers have had 156 projects funded on DonorsChoose.
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of students receive free or reduced price lunch
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70%
of students are Black, Latino, Native
American, or Asian
Data about school demographics comes from the National Center for Education Statistics, via our partners at MDR Education. The numbers in this chart may not add up to 100% because of limitations in the available data.
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Last updated Dec 5, 2025
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Live Oak High School
$121,100
raised using DonorsChoose
156
projects
funded
24
teachers
funded
171
donors
24
projects
for
basic supplies
74
projects for
technology
11
projects for
books
5
projects
for
art supplies
Live Oak High School has received support from
123 individuals from California and
48 individuals out-of-state.