{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Dougherty Valley High School","outOfStateSupporters":7.5,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":7517360,"projectId":10511320,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting my classroom and for your generous donation. Your kindness and generosity have made a meaningful difference in our students' learning experience. \r\nThe posters served as colorful and accessible language-learning resources that students can refer to whenever they need support. Having the language displayed around the classroom will gave students frequent exposure to key vocabulary, phrases, and expressions, helping them become more familiar and comfortable with using the language in authentic ways. \r\nStudents designed their own mini-posters using the language they are learning, allowing them to practice producing and applying the language.","fullyFundedDate":1789576423121,"projectUrl":"project/posters-that-make-walls-smarter/10511320/","projectTitle":"Posters That Make Walls Smarter","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Hanna","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7517360_orig.jpg?crop=2400,2400,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1758146086668","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7517360"},{"teacherId":7517360,"projectId":10488660,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation and for helping me create a classroom where my students have the supplies they need to learn, create, and explore. Your support has made a meaningful difference in our classroom.\r\n\r\nBefore receiving your donation, we were missing many of the basic materials that students need to complete their classwork and express their creativity. Thanks to your generosity, my students now have access to a variety of colors and art supplies that they used to create posters about different holidays around the world. Thanks to your donations my students completed the project, and were able to bring their ideas to life. \r\n\r\nIt is wonderful to see my students excited to create and confident that they can find the materials they need when they begin a project or classroom activity. Your donation has helped make our classroom a more welcoming, creative, and productive learning environment.\r\n\r\nI truly appreciate your generosity and the positive impact you have made on my students. Thank you for investing in their learning and giving them more opportunities to create, explore, and succeed!","fullyFundedDate":1787150493017,"projectUrl":"project/supplies-to-reach-the-skies/10488660/","projectTitle":"Supplies to Reach the Skies!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Hanna","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7517360_orig.jpg?crop=2400,2400,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1758146086668","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7517360"},{"teacherId":8757100,"projectId":10121670,"letterContent":"Thank you for helping us refresh our library's travel collection! The new Lonely Planet and Rough Guides have given students access to current, reliable information about places around the world—something that was difficult with our outdated travel books. Students are using these books to explore destinations, cultures, geography, history, and ways of life beyond our campus. They are also practicing valuable research skills as they compare information, follow their curiosity, and use print resources alongside the digital sources they encounter every day. Books like Secret Wonders of the World and Epic Train Trips make global learning feel tangible and exciting, turning a quick visit to the library into the beginning of an entirely new adventure.\r\n\r\nWhat I especially love is seeing how differently students use these books. Some are researching places connected to their families or cultures, while others are dreaming about future college or travel experiences. Our culture clubs and classes can use them as starting points for learning about the world, while other students simply pick one up during a busy school day and spend a few quiet minutes exploring somewhere completely new. For students balancing demanding academic schedules, that opportunity to sit down and get lost in a beautiful book can be just as valuable as the research itself. These books have helped our library continue to be what we want it to be: a hub for learning, curiosity, and discovery—and a place where students can imagine the wider world beyond our school.","fullyFundedDate":1773837877836,"projectUrl":"project/for-a-not-so-lonely-planet-travel-books/10121670/","projectTitle":"For a Not So Lonely Planet, Travel Books! Part 2","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Hussenet","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8757100_orig.jpg?crop=524,525,x0,y36&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1665006327167","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8757100"},{"teacherId":8757100,"projectId":10120820,"letterContent":"We are so grateful for the support that helped us continue updating our library's travel collection! These new guides have expanded the ways our students can learn about the world through print resources. They support classroom learning in geography and world history, provide resources for our culture clubs, and give students an accessible way to explore unfamiliar places and perspectives. Having current editions matters because students are researching and imagining the world as it exists today—not the world represented by travel books that have been sitting on our shelves for years.\r\n\r\nThe impact goes beyond formal research, too. Our library is a place where students come to learn, collaborate, and sometimes simply take a breath from the demands of a rigorous school day. The travel section gives them an invitation to wander: to discover a new country, learn about a different culture, or imagine a future adventure. I have loved seeing students pull these books from the shelves simply because something caught their eye. Your support has helped turn an outdated section of the library into a more current and inspiring resource for our students.","fullyFundedDate":1773837751419,"projectUrl":"project/for-a-not-so-lonely-planet-travel-books/10120820/","projectTitle":"For a Not So Lonely Planet, Travel Books! Part 1","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Hussenet","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8757100_orig.jpg?crop=524,525,x0,y36&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1665006327167","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8757100"},{"teacherId":4785013,"projectId":10630981,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredible generosity in supporting our graphic novel and comic book project. Because of your kindness, our library shelves are now stocked with the vibrant stories, completed series, and new titles our students have been eagerly waiting to read; and have requested! \r\nYour support does so much more than just put books on shelves- it keeps our students excited about reading. Every single day, our readers gravitate toward these visual volumes to unwind, explore new worlds, and build a lifelong love for books. By filling the gaps in our current series and adding fresh standalone titles, you are making sure our students never lose momentum when following their favorite story arcs. \r\nBeyond the joy of leisure reading, your donation directly impacts our academic curriculum. These graphic novels are vital teaching tools in our specialized \"Hero's Journey\" English class. Because this medium combines visuals with text, it makes complex literary theories like thematic development and character archetypes accessible to all types of learning styles.Thanks to you, our teachers now have a much broader spectrum of diverse, cultural, and innovative narratives to share. Our students will not only get to enjoy amazing stories, but they will also have the tools to challenge, refine, and redefine what it truly means to embark on a hero's quest.Thank you for investing in our students' education, imagination, and literacy.","fullyFundedDate":1789576741681,"projectUrl":"project/its-a-bird-its-a-plane-its-a-great/10630981/","projectTitle":"It’s a Bird, It’s a Plane… It’s a Great Book!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Knapp","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4785013_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1505153853462","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4785013"},{"teacherId":4785013,"projectId":10522934,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredible generosity in supporting our project! Because of your kindness, our library's graphic novel nook has officially been transformed by our brand-new, stellar solar system rug. Our high school library is a bustling hub where hundreds of students find community, collaboration, and comfort every single day. The graphic novel corner is easily one of the most popular spots in the entire building. It is a place where reluctant readers find their spark and passionate readers connect over deep visual storytelling. \r\n\r\nThanks to your support, these students now have a comfortable, vibrant, and inviting oasis to settle into while they explore new worlds.Beyond making the space look absolutely out of this world, your gift provides a much-needed shield for our tired flooring, protecting it from the heavy foot traffic of thousands of daily footsteps. You haven't just helped us upgrade a room; you have invested in a sanctuary where teenagers feel welcomed and inspired. \r\n\r\nWe are deeply grateful for your investment in our students and our school community. Thank you for launching a love of reading that will impact our library for years to come!With profound gratitude,","fullyFundedDate":1789576897086,"projectUrl":"project/shooting-for-the-moonlibrary-edition/10522934/","projectTitle":"Shooting for the Moon...Library Edition!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Knapp","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4785013_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1505153853462","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4785013"},{"teacherId":10582135,"projectId":10472415,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our class! \r\n\r\nHaving a working Apple Pencil and an extra chargers means our iPads are always ready to go. The kids don't have to worry about dead batteries or lost work anymore, and using proper styluses makes drawing, annotating, and completing assignments so much easier and more fun.\r\n\r\nYour generosity truly brightened our classroom. Knowing people like you care about their learning means the world to my students. Thank you for making our school days smoother and brighter!","fullyFundedDate":1786577275570,"projectUrl":"project/apple-pencil-chargers-and-saving-stude/10472415/","projectTitle":"Apple Pencil, Chargers, and Saving Student Eyes!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Worley","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10582135_orig.jpg?crop=576,576,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1786157033980","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10582135"},{"teacherId":10582135,"projectId":10458522,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for helping to fund my new iPad and keyboard. My whole workflow is so much easier. I can grade anywhere! It's so nice to just be able to open up the iPad and not have to click \"Low on Storage,\" like, 20 times. This project has really helped my grading speed which is especially important this year as I'm teaching 3 periods of AP Lit. \r\n\r\nAlso, for the first time a created a \"worksheet\" just by drawing it. Super easy, then just printed it for the class! It really helps with making creative organizers or concept maps.\r\n\r\nAgain, it means so much that this was entirely funded by former students. You all are the best, and I wish you immense luck as you are helping to impact the world as adults.","fullyFundedDate":1786550078134,"projectUrl":"project/100-human-teacher-writing-feedback-thro/10458522/","projectTitle":"100% Human Teacher Writing Feedback through iPad","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Worley","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10582135_orig.jpg?crop=576,576,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1786157033980","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10582135"},{"teacherId":2483526,"projectId":10265648,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your donation last spring. Our staff greatly appreciated the items that help improve their journalism. The new microphone options were especially popular; the shotgun mic is great for capturing student interviews in windy or loud areas. The lavalier microphones are useful for longer interviews and they are great at picking up sound clearly in longer interviews. \r\n\r\nThe organization tools have been especially helpful for me. I have to admit that organizers and totes in the supply room don't really hit the students in the same way as sound tools. They don't see it, and they don't touch them. But... it pays off for them in an equally important way. Our storage room was very unorganized, leading to situations where students couldn't find what they need. Having the storage bins creates a situation where nothing is lost, everything is easily accessible, and the class runs much more smoothly.","fullyFundedDate":1778070987445,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-organization-and-student-tools/10265648/","projectTitle":"Classroom Organization and Student Tools","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Bathke","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2483526_orig.png?crop=394,394,x2,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1659824515467","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mr-bathke"},{"teacherId":2483526,"projectId":10256840,"letterContent":"This star of this donation is the new camera. This particular model is just like ones we already have, but it has updated software and is a little easier to use. It's a delight seeing students get excited for things like photography, which can appeal to both their creative and academic sides of their minds. \r\n\r\nThe rest of the donation fixes a lot of nagging little things in the classroom, like new batteries for our old cameras (the previous ones always need to be charged, it seems). It also made student seating better, because believe it or not the bean bags are assigned spots - it's a big roster. \r\n\r\nThank you again for all that you have given.","fullyFundedDate":1777984734355,"projectUrl":"project/tools-for-successful-journalism/10256840/","projectTitle":"Tools for Successful Journalism","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Bathke","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2483526_orig.png?crop=394,394,x2,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1659824515467","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mr-bathke"},{"teacherId":4785013,"projectId":9784313,"letterContent":"We are thrilled to have added to our Manga book selection with your generous donation!\r\nMany of these titles and series were recommended to us by an expert in the field when we attended a professional conference. These new titles are very popular with our students. \r\nThese new additions to our Manga collection have completed a series in some cases, and continued a series that has been recently published. We always love being able fill student requests for their favorite series. They love the stories as much as the graphics.","fullyFundedDate":1760714986709,"projectUrl":"project/manga-mania-help-keep-books-in-our-ki/9784313/","projectTitle":"Manga Mania! Help Keep Books in Our Kids Hands!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Knapp","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4785013_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1505153853462","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4785013"},{"teacherId":10460754,"projectId":10139283,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, our new MacBook has quickly become an essential part of our classroom. While many people think of technology as simply a way to display information, this device has transformed how students interact with literature and with one another. We use it to access multimedia resources, facilitate collaborative writing, and provide immediate feedback during lessons. Whether students are exploring historical contexts through virtual experiences, participating in shared annotation activities, or revising essays in real time, the technology helps make learning more engaging, interactive, and accessible.\r\n\r\nThe feature that excites students most is the speed and reliability of the device. Lessons now flow smoothly without interruptions caused by slow loading times or system crashes. Students especially enjoy collaborative activities where they can see ideas develop in real time and contribute to discussions beyond the traditional classroom format. The ability to quickly transition between resources allows us to maintain momentum during rich literary conversations and keeps students focused on learning rather than waiting for technology to catch up.\r\n\r\nSeveral students who are often hesitant to share their ideas in class have particularly benefited from this technology. Through digital collaboration tools, they have found new ways to participate, contribute thoughtful insights, and receive individualized feedback on their writing. Seeing these students gain confidence and engage more actively has been one of the most rewarding outcomes of this project. Your support has helped create a classroom environment where technology enhances learning, encourages participation, and empowers students to reach their full potential.","fullyFundedDate":1777997538651,"projectUrl":"project/seamless-stories-closing-the-tech-gap/10139283/","projectTitle":"Seamless Stories: Closing the Tech Gap","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Wharton","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10460754"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_94695","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":2872,"numTeachers":129,"percentFrplEligible":9,"percentAsian":79,"percentBlack":2,"percentWhite":7,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":4,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":0,"percentMultiracialImputed":5,"gradesServed":"9 - 12","studentTeacherRatio":"22.3:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":false,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_SMALL"},"inStateSupporters":92.5,"schoolId":94695,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Dougherty Valley High School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Dougherty Valley High School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/california/san-ramon-valley-unified-school-district/dougherty-vly-high-school/94695"}