{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Frederick Senior High School","outOfStateSupporters":48.9,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9226677,"projectId":9605372,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your kind donation. As a result of your generosity, our school was able to provide some basic supplies for students. Items like reeds, valve oil, and neck straps are essential for student success in band.\r\n Many of our students have personal financial struggles. By providing these much needed supplies or students are able to stay in band and continue their music education growth. For many of these students band is a major aspect of their high school experience and also find a strong connection with their peers.\r\n Again, thank you for your donation.","fullyFundedDate":1760693792748,"projectUrl":"project/help-music-students-make-lasting-memorie/9605372/","projectTitle":"Help Music Students Make Lasting Memories","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Thomas","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9226677"},{"teacherId":7375713,"projectId":9498733,"letterContent":"The new resources—the flexible seating options, the fidget tools, and the inclusive books—have been integrated seamlessly into our daily routine. They are foundational elements in helping students manage their unique sensory and focus needs, which in turn maximizes their engagement and learning.\r\n\r\nOne of the most impactful changes has been the creation of our new \"Calm Corner,\" centered around the new cross-legged chair. During our independent reading and writing block, a student who typically struggles to sit still and often fidgets disruptively chose the cross-legged chair. Because the chair provides a specific way to sit that satisfies their sensory need for pressure and movement, they were able to settle in with their book. In the Calm Corner, there is also some of the calming posters for emotional regulation that helps the students use the visuals to help calm their bodies.\r\nInstead of needing constant redirection, this student remained focused for the entire 30-minute block—a significant personal achievement! The fidgets (like the fidget block and silent putty) are used discreetly at desks or at the reading table by several students throughout the day to help them regulate during lessons that require long periods of listening.\r\n\r\nThe new books, especially the one that talks about a character using noise-canceling headphones due to sensitivity, have been vital. We read the book aloud as a class, and it sparked an open, honest discussion. Students who use accommodations like noise-reducing headphones or preferred seating felt validated. One student, who often feels self-conscious about their noise sensitivity, quietly said, \"They are like me.\" This moment helped the whole class understand that these differences are just different ways people learn and interact with the world, making our classroom feel even safer and more understanding.\r\n\r\nThe initial reaction was one of genuine excitement!\r\nWhen the students first saw the flexible seating options, there was an immediate buzz. The cross-legged chair was the most sought-after item—they were fascinated by a chair designed for a non-traditional sitting position, which many of them prefer naturally. It signaled to them that this classroom was designed for them and how they naturally function.\r\n\r\nThe fidgets were introduced in small groups with clear guidelines. The students were incredibly respectful and appreciative, recognizing them not as toys, but as helpful tools. They understood that these were items to help them stay calm and focused. The overwhelming response was a quiet, positive curiosity, followed by focused use—a testament to how much they needed these self-regulation supports.\r\n\r\nYour donation is not just furniture and books; it is the gift of focus, validation, and inclusion. Thank you for empowering every brain in our classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1757870962731,"projectUrl":"project/empowering-every-brain-creating-an-incl/9498733/","projectTitle":"Empowering Every Brain: Creating an Inclusive Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Galyardt","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7375713_orig.jpg?crop=640,640,x0,y2&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1692197537512","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7375713"},{"teacherId":2783616,"projectId":9004045,"letterContent":"There aren't enough words I could write in a letter to articulate how impactful your donation for this Donors Choose project has been because the true magic you created is something I get to see every day in my classroom. I grew up loving Kurt Vonnegut, but was always hesitant to teach it in my own classroom because his philosophical commentary on the modern world is often lost or misunderstood. This year I started teaching a college english class to high school seniors and I decided to test the waters with Vonnegut. They loved him so much that they begged me to read another one of his works, which was only made possible because of you. When I feel angry that teachers need to raise their own money for school supplies I immediately think of people like you and your generosity. \r\n\r\nThe AP Bio and Sociology teachers at my school told me they heard my kids discussing our books in their classrooms too, which we all know is a sign of a book changing their lives and their ways of thinking about life. While I wish you could all be here with us sharing in the magic, I hope this letter serves as a testament to your kindness and gives you a tiny glimpse into its impact in our little corner of Colorado.","fullyFundedDate":1735517982542,"projectUrl":"project/for-the-love-of-vonnegut/9004045/","projectTitle":"For the Love of Vonnegut","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Nugent","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2783616_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1475449675106","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2783616"},{"teacherId":9701994,"projectId":8710184,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting my classroom!!!\r\n\r\n\r\n While today's kids have an abundance of technological tools for success at their fingertips, the ones we ALL need most don't require a device; they require us to recognize our vulnerabilities and discover the resilience we all possess. Mental health needs to be a top priority in our society.\r\nWhen you provided a donation to this project you provided access to the tools that encourage positive coping skills, self esteem, mindfulness, and recentering. The variety of resources included in this project included ones that many students have come to find helpful for them handle the stress of living in the world today. For some of us, we have always known what can provide us a sense of calm; for other of us, we have needed explicit direction and suggestions of activities to try. Your donation has allowed students to explore this. \r\n\r\n\r\nThis project provided my students with access to coping strategies. Thank you very much for the support you have given to my classroom and know that my students and I greatly appreciate it.","fullyFundedDate":1732718346705,"projectUrl":"project/create-positive-mental-health-and-reduce/8710184/","projectTitle":"Create positive mental health and reduce stress in my classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Upton","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9701994"},{"teacherId":9229827,"projectId":8570937,"letterContent":"I can't express how grateful I am for your generous donation that helped us create a small but meaningful Chinese book library for my students. This is something I've dreamed of for a long time, and your kindness has made it possible.\r\n\r\nLearning a new language like Chinese can feel daunting at times, but having engaging, authentic books to explore makes such a difference. When my students saw the books for the first time, their excitement was palpable. They immediately began flipping through the pages, pointing out characters they recognized, and asking questions about stories they were eager to dive into. Moments like that remind me why I love teaching so much.\r\n\r\nThese books aren't just tools for learning— They're helping my students connect with the language in a way that goes beyond the classroom. For some, it's boosting their confidence in their reading skills. For others, it's inspiring curiosity and creativity.\r\n\r\nYour support means so much to me and to my students. It's not just about the books themselves but about the opportunities they bring—the chance for my students to grow, to dream bigger, and to discover the joy of learning. You've made a lasting impact on our little classroom community, and we'll carry your generosity with us in every page we turn.\r\n\r\nThank you again, from the bottom of my heart, for believing in us and helping us bring this vision to life.","fullyFundedDate":1727462678006,"projectUrl":"project/embrace-the-journey-the-joy-of-reading/8570937/","projectTitle":"Embrace the journey: The joy of reading Chinese books","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Ju","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9229827"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_41431","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":1494,"numTeachers":48,"percentFrplEligible":35,"percentAsian":2,"percentBlack":1,"percentWhite":55,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":38,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"9 - 12","studentTeacherRatio":"31.1:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":false,"metroType":"TOWN","ncesMetroType":"RURAL_FRINGE"},"inStateSupporters":51.1,"schoolId":41431,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Frederick Senior High School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Frederick Senior High School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/colorado/st-vrain-valley-school-district-re-1j/frederick-senior-high-school/41431"}