{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Oxnard High School","outOfStateSupporters":7.7,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":3077935,"projectId":9757879,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for the dissection specimen donation. My 9th grade students love to learn about body systems and evolution. They enjoy learning how different body systems have so much diversity but also some commonalities. They also enjoying using the stereoscopes to dissect the organs as they learn more about how they work. They have to pay attention to so many details. There could be a future surgeon in the class. My students are always and excited and nervous to dissect specimens. It is an experience they will remember forever. Thanks again!","fullyFundedDate":1758837859153,"projectUrl":"project/specimens-for-comparative-anatomy/9757879/","projectTitle":"Specimens for Comparative Anatomy","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Fong","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3077935_orig.jpg?crop=640,640,x0,y21&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1569471089254","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/c-fong"},{"teacherId":3077935,"projectId":9893757,"letterContent":"My students enjoyed all of the materials so much. My AP biology class used the Wisconsin Fast Plants seeds in their Genetics unit. They did an inquiry lab where they were given different seeds from the Parental, F1 and F2 generations. They had to grow the populations and look at the observable, inherited traits. By the end they were able to figure out this was a dihybrid cross, assign correct genotypes and phenotypes to each of the generations. At the conclusion of the lab they also used the entire glass data of 100 seedlings to calculate a chi squared analysis. The other various materials were used to propagate plants and used for their photosynthesis labs. Our next project that we are working on to do in the spring is incorporated carnivorous plants into the curriculum. So far I have been growing out different various carnivorous plants and the students will use the lights, containers, and other materials to culture some of them. I would like them to look at the delicate root systems and the unique adaptations of their modified leaves and sticky residues under the microscopes.","fullyFundedDate":1763478415711,"projectUrl":"project/supplies-for-genetics-and-botany/9893757/","projectTitle":"Supplies for Genetics and Botany","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Fong","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3077935_orig.jpg?crop=640,640,x0,y21&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1569471089254","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/c-fong"},{"teacherId":3077935,"projectId":9893723,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for donating to this project. The AP Biology Biotech lab series is so much fun for the students. They really feel like scientists in their lab classroom. We spend two weeks where the students learn how to use different micropipettes, make dilutions and do a fun color by number activity. They also learn how to pipette on different surfaces and do some target practice. Once they have developed their micropipette skills the first lab they did was the Sickle Cell Lab. They were given a case study of a family that has a family history of sickle cell disease. The students did their research, created Punnett squares, made a pedigree to track how far back in the family tree the gene went. Then they micropipetted the simulated DNA samples into their agarose gels and ran performed gel electrophoresis. They were able to analyze and confirm which of their children and newborn baby had sickle cell disease. The Fungus Among us Lab was a fun lab for the students to test different samples of where outbreaks are. The class had to come together and use their gel electrophoresis results to come together and figure out where the hotspots are. The Bacteria Transformation Lab is always a fun lab where the students were able to genetically modify bacteria with a glowing gene. This lab series is such a great way to conclude AP Biology. I teach the course on a quarter basis so it goes by quickly. They loved this experience so much and I know when they go to college in 1-2 years they will be studying biology. Thanks for everything and your support.","fullyFundedDate":1763141021375,"projectUrl":"project/biotech-labs-for-health-sciences/9893723/","projectTitle":"Biotech Labs for Health Sciences","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Fong","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3077935_orig.jpg?crop=640,640,x0,y21&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1569471089254","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/c-fong"},{"teacherId":3077935,"projectId":9614295,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for all of the incentives and the variety of snacks. My students enjoyed learning about chi square analysis for AP Biology. They had to do a chi square test with the different candies. Doing math and stats in biology isn't very glamorous but the candies definitely spark their interest and make it more enjoyable. It is always a nice treat and reward to have a little candy after learning challenging concepts. Every time we review vocabulary for a unit we play different review games and the winning prizes are fruit snacks, goldfish, or a piece of candy. It makes vocabulary learning fun and competitive among the class to try and win the games.","fullyFundedDate":1755704178306,"projectUrl":"project/incentives-for-biology-class/9614295/","projectTitle":"Incentives for Biology Class","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Fong","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3077935_orig.jpg?crop=640,640,x0,y21&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1569471089254","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/c-fong"},{"teacherId":3077935,"projectId":9578865,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for donating the materials for this project. My students enjoy learning about chromosomal abnormalities and nondisjunction. Students were given different case files on patients and had to diagnose the patient by looking at different karyotypes. They matched chromosomes on their boards and were able to observe and identify where the mistakes were. After the lab the students then had to create a project where they made a comic strip about the case and how it should be treated. They also learned about how to support a person or family with a disorder. The students attended our Unified Sports games where students with special needs played flag football and kickball. My class cheered for the participants and we had a lot of fun.","fullyFundedDate":1755798963651,"projectUrl":"project/learning-about-chromosomal-disorders-to/9578865/","projectTitle":"Learning About Chromosomal Disorders to Teach Compassion","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Fong","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3077935_orig.jpg?crop=640,640,x0,y21&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1569471089254","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/c-fong"},{"teacherId":3077935,"projectId":9613741,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for the materials. The students really enjoyed the osmosis chamber sets. I find them to be a more realistic model of a cell and to learn about membranes as opposed to some of the labs with dialysis tubing. We did both this year and I think we will use the osmosis chambers more and maybe do one lab with the dialysis tubing. I have some ideas for next quarter when I get a new set of students and how they design their own experiments to test different concentrations of solutions and how they move across membranes.\r\nThanks again we appreciate it!","fullyFundedDate":1755733966371,"projectUrl":"project/i-got-my-ion-you/9613741/","projectTitle":"I Got My \"ion\" You","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Fong","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3077935_orig.jpg?crop=640,640,x0,y21&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1569471089254","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/c-fong"},{"teacherId":1490443,"projectId":9146018,"letterContent":"The students were absolutely overjoyed when they first laid eyes on the beautiful yarn and crochet hooks you so generously donated. The excitement in the room was contagious, ideas for new projects began flowing instantly, and the vibrant colors of the yarn sparked a wave of creativity and inspiration. It was truly heartwarming to witness their enthusiasm and eagerness to dive into the art of crochet.\r\nWe are deeply grateful for your generosity and support of our Crochet Club. Thanks to your donation, our students have been able to start several meaningful projects. Our very first project we are completing is to create crochet flowers for Valentine's Day, spreading joy across our campus. Later, we have scheduled crocheted tops to promote our club during Club Rush, proudly showcasing our members' talents. Your contribution provided the essential materials that made these experiences possible helping our students use their creativity to make a positive difference in both our school and our community.\r\nLooking ahead, we are excited to continue growing our skills by exploring more advanced crochet techniques. We plan to host additional workshops and tutorials to support both our students and the adults who have shown interest in learning. We also hope to expand our charitable projects, creating more handmade items for local organizations in need.\r\nYour continued support means the world to us, it not only fuels our creativity but also strengthens our sense of community and purpose. Thank you for being an important part of our journey.","fullyFundedDate":1746787090547,"projectUrl":"project/hooked-on-crochet/9146018/","projectTitle":"Hooked on Crochet","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. McQuaid","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1490443_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1753140387513","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1490443"},{"teacherId":10045208,"projectId":9384658,"letterContent":"My students have been able to think critically and improve their writing skills and dexterity through these critical thinking journals. They have used them for note-taking, but also for writing rough drafts for essays and answering journal prompts. \r\n\r\nFor example, the other day, students were asked to identify a theme in a short story and then recall a time in their own lives when they experienced something similar. Student wrote narratives explaining the details of their experience and shared them with their peers.\r\n\r\nWe are so grateful to have these materials. Thank you so much!","fullyFundedDate":1748662567770,"projectUrl":"project/critical-thinking-journals/9384658/","projectTitle":"Critical Thinking Journals","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Babylon","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10045208"},{"teacherId":9903241,"projectId":9403383,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your kindness and helpfulness to my students in my classroom. I love Biology and am hoping to instill this love into the students I teach. These supplies will help them to create an interactive notebook, as you can see by the glue sticks and the photos I have included. My students are working on a \"one-pager\", where they do a deeper dive into the study of the academic vocabulary. Two of my students happened to have chosen the same word, cell. :)\r\n\r\nThey chose the term and then researched the following, including: part of speech, definition, using it in a sentence, and a synonym. I love to tie into their creative side while they are learning academic vocabulary. They then take this data and create a one-pager.\r\n\r\nThank you so much for supporting the students in my classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1749758159494,"projectUrl":"project/interactive-notebooks-for-engagement/9403383/","projectTitle":"Interactive Notebooks for Engagement","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. H. Wright","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9903241_orig.jpg?crop=1158,1158,x0,y54&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1748230465384","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-wright1234"},{"teacherId":9903241,"projectId":9379555,"letterContent":"I cannot express my gratitude enough for your donations to my classroom! The colored pencils were such a hit with my students, and I was so excited to see their expressions so far. Their interactive journals are just beginning, and I cannot wait to see their finished product! As the semester continues on, the space they have to organize their notes, paperwork, sketches, etc. will help teach them good study skills and habits. I hope that the skills they learn now will continue with them during their high school career. Thank you!","fullyFundedDate":1748269238381,"projectUrl":"project/newbie-to-biology/9379555/","projectTitle":"Newbie to Biology","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. H. Wright","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9903241_orig.jpg?crop=1158,1158,x0,y54&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1748230465384","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-wright1234"},{"teacherId":6756957,"projectId":9311603,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredible support of our classroom! Thanks to your generous donations, we now have a life-sized human skeleton model and a fetal pig model. These resources that have truly brought our life science curriculum to life. In our special education/science classroom hands-on, visual learning is essential, and these models will provide our students with a deeper, more concrete understanding of anatomy and biology.\r\n\r\nThe students were captivated the moment they saw the skeleton and the fetal pig. There were so many curious questions. These experiences are opening doors for our students in ways we couldn't have imagined without your help. Thank you again for making this possible!","fullyFundedDate":1746457795183,"projectUrl":"project/hands-on-science-learning-exploring-ana/9311603/","projectTitle":"Hands-On Science Learning: Exploring Anatomy with Models (Human & Pig)","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Emily Meyer","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6756957_orig.jpg?crop=1638,1638,x0,y180&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1693591837104","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/msemilymeyer"},{"teacherId":6756957,"projectId":9320951,"letterContent":"The arrival of classroom basics, storage carts, crayons, markers, dry erase markers, tissues, permanent markers, electrical tape and more has had an immediate and meaningful impact on both the organization and daily function of our classroom. Students were genuinely excited to see shelves stocked with fresh, high-quality materials. The new storage cart has streamlined our routines, making supplies more accessible and keeping our learning environment more organized and efficient.\r\n\r\nWe've already put many of the materials to use during back-to-school time. Having access to reliable supplies allowed students to focus on content and creativity rather than searching for working markers or space to work. The addition of these supplies and tools has also improved classroom cleanliness, allowing us to maintain a comfortable and productive space. Looking ahead, we will be incorporating the supplies into hands-on STEM activities. Your support has provided tools that are used daily and appreciated deeply. Thank you for investing in our students' learning environment.","fullyFundedDate":1746807854111,"projectUrl":"project/essential-tools-for-everyday-science/9320951/","projectTitle":"Essential Tools for Everyday Science","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Emily Meyer","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6756957_orig.jpg?crop=1638,1638,x0,y180&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1693591837104","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/msemilymeyer"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_40869","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":2593,"numTeachers":104,"percentFrplEligible":64,"percentAsian":3,"percentBlack":1,"percentWhite":5,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":87,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"9 - 12","studentTeacherRatio":"24.9:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"RURAL_FRINGE"},"inStateSupporters":92.3,"schoolId":40869,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Oxnard High School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Oxnard High School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/california/oxnard-union-high-school-district/oxnard-high-school/40869"}