{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Clairemont High School","outOfStateSupporters":14.3,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9847984,"projectId":10176503,"letterContent":"Dear donors,\r\n\r\nThank you so much for supporting our classroom and helping provide materials that make learning more accessible and meaningful for my students. We have already started using these resources throughout our school day. The sensory and fidget materials have been especially helpful during breaks and transitions, giving students appropriate ways to regulate and get ready to learn. The adaptive materials, including the large-print keyboards and scissors, are also helping students participate in activities with more independence and less adult assistance.\r\n\r\nMy students were excited to see the new materials and, of course, wanted to try everything right away! One of the best parts has been seeing students find the items that work best for them. Something as simple as being able to use a keyboard more easily, complete a cutting activity, or choose a sensory tool when they need a break can make a big difference in their confidence and participation.\r\n\r\nOur next step is to continue building these resources into our daily routines and life skills lessons. We are always working toward helping our students become as independent as possible, whether that means completing a classroom task, communicating what they need, regulating themselves, or learning skills they can use outside of school. Thank you for helping us create a classroom where our students have the tools and support they need to be successful. We truly appreciate your generosity and support of our students!\r\n\r\nWith gratitude,\r\nMatt Murphy","fullyFundedDate":1775099288127,"projectUrl":"project/supporting-self-regulation-and-independe/10176503/","projectTitle":"Supporting Self-Regulation and Independence in Our Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Murphy","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9847984"},{"teacherId":9847984,"projectId":10166006,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our High School ESN classroom! Your generosity has helped provide our students with technology and resources that make learning more accessible, engaging, and meaningful. In our classroom, technology is used for much more than academics. Students use it to practice communication, reading, math, life skills, vocational skills, and independence. Having access to the right tools allows us to meet students at their individual levels and gives them more opportunities to participate successfully throughout the school day.\r\n\r\nOur students especially enjoy being able to interact with technology in ways that feel fun and motivating. For some students, it gives them a way to participate in a lesson that may otherwise be difficult. For others, it provides opportunities to make choices, communicate, work more independently, or practice skills they will use outside of school. It has been great to see students become more confident and excited to participate when they have tools that work for their individual learning needs.\r\n\r\nWe are incredibly grateful for your support of our classroom and our students. Every student in our program has different strengths and needs, and having additional resources gives us more ways to help each of them be successful. Thank you for investing in our students and helping us create a classroom where they can learn, grow, build independence, and prepare for life beyond high school.","fullyFundedDate":1774235275072,"projectUrl":"project/high-school-esn-classroom-support/10166006/","projectTitle":"High School ESN Classroom Support","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Murphy","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9847984"},{"teacherId":8225741,"projectId":6065587,"letterContent":"Technology in our classroom allows students to engage with learning in ways that are interactive, accessible, and personalized. Instead of passively receiving information, students actively participate, whether that's annotating texts digitally, listening to audiobooks while following along, or using structured online resources to deepen their analysis. For many of my students, especially multilingual learners and those impacted by interrupted learning during COVID, technology provides multiple entry points into complex texts. It supports comprehension, builds confidence, and helps students develop critical reading and thinking skills that they will carry into future academic and career settings.\r\n\r\nWhat excites students most is how engaging and relatable the materials feel. The resources bring learning to life through interactive activities, visually appealing design, and clear, structured support that helps them feel successful. Students appreciate having step by step guidance alongside opportunities to think independently, which helps reduce frustration and increase motivation. There's a noticeable shift in energy when these tools are used, students are more willing to participate, take risks, and share their thinking because they feel supported.\r\n\r\nStudents have extremely benefited, especially students who have struggled with reading or have not traditionally seen themselves as strong learners. I've seen quieter students become more engaged because technology allows them to process information at their own pace and participate in ways that feel comfortable, such as typing responses or interacting with digital tools. Students with attention challenges benefit from the interactive nature and structured supports, which help them stay focused and feel successful. Additionally, multilingual learners have embraced these tools because they can revisit content, hear language modeled, and build understanding more independently. For many of these students, this technology has helped shift their mindset from \"I can't do this\" to \"I'm capable,\" which is one of the most powerful outcomes we can achieve.","fullyFundedDate":1640913710402,"projectUrl":"project/diversity-is-key-to-learning/6065587/","projectTitle":"Diversity is Key to Learning!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Leon","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8225741_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y38&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1758002073664","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-leonsd"},{"teacherId":8225741,"projectId":6052480,"letterContent":"Using Long Way Down, students engage in deep analytical thinking about how decisions are shaped by identity, community, and systemic pressures. They learn to analyze point of view, particularly how the second-person narration places them inside the main character's internal conflict. Students also practice tracing how different characters influence decision making, whether reinforcing harmful cycles or challenging them. Beyond literary skills, the unit emphasizes real-world connections, encouraging students to reflect on themes like accountability, cycles of violence, and personal responsibility in their own lives.\r\n\r\nReading in our classroom is active, reflective, and collaborative. Students don't just read, they listen, annotate, discuss, and track their thinking in structured ways. For example, while listening to the audiobook, students pause to capture key \"aha\" moments, analyze character influence, and reflect on how the setting (like the elevator) functions as a metaphor for pressure and choice. Discussions are student-centered, where they build on each other's ideas and connect the text to their own experiences and the world around them. This approach helps all students, including multilingual learners, access complex texts in meaningful ways.\r\n\r\nYes, especially students who may not have previously seen themselves as readers. Many of my students, particularly those who struggle with traditional texts or are learning English, have connected deeply with this novel because of its format and voice. The verse structure feels more accessible, and the fast-paced, emotionally intense storytelling keeps them engaged. I've seen students who are typically quiet become active participants in discussions, sharing personal connections and insights about the characters' choices. For some, this is the first time they've felt that a book truly reflects their realities and experiences, which has been incredibly powerful for building both confidence and a genuine interest in reading.","fullyFundedDate":1639346799228,"projectUrl":"project/mrs-leons-engaging-curriculum/6052480/","projectTitle":"Mrs. Leon's Engaging Curriculum","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Leon","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8225741_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y38&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1758002073664","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-leonsd"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_37498","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":804,"numTeachers":43,"percentFrplEligible":59,"percentAsian":4,"percentBlack":1,"percentWhite":36,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":48,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":0,"percentMultiracialImputed":8,"gradesServed":"9 - 12","studentTeacherRatio":"18.7:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":85.7,"schoolId":37498,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Clairemont High School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Clairemont High School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/california/san-diego-unified-school-district/clairemont-high-school/37498"}