{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Golden Gate High School","outOfStateSupporters":44.5,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":10177068,"projectId":9595465,"letterContent":"My students and I are incredibly grateful that our project has been funded. Your generosity has made a meaningful difference in our classroom.\r\n\r\nKeeping students motivated can be challenging, but they absolutely love using whiteboards and markers. This simple tool makes learning more engaging than traditional pen and paper and allows me to quickly see their thinking and progress. Students enjoy picking up their whiteboards to share their work and appreciate the reassurance of knowing they are on the right track.\r\n\r\nBecause markers tend to dry out quickly, your support ensures we are well prepared for the entire school year. Thank you for helping create a more interactive, fun, and effective learning environment for my students.\r\n\r\nWe truly appreciate your kindness and support.","fullyFundedDate":1762392822114,"projectUrl":"project/math-games-using-white-boards/9595465/","projectTitle":"Math Games Using White Boards","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Vrehas","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10177068"},{"teacherId":10276381,"projectId":9752817,"letterContent":"Merci beaucoup! Thanks so much for your generous donation, my French students are now fully engaged, the snacks are not just given when students win a game, but also when someone is hungry and need some energy to keep going . \r\n\r\nThe pencils, markers and crayons came just on time for the Midterm project. The students really enjoyed all the colorful posters. They are now all over the classroom, and I heard some of the students talking about how much fun it was putting so much meaning into the poster. They were so grateful that it wasn't a 100 questions test for the Midterm. \r\n\r\n In language learning, the students feel so much confident by seeing the French words and sentences posted all over the wall in the classroom. \r\nThe students are greeting at the door with a short French conversation, we called it a password before they are entering the French class. They really feel like they are in France, in a real French classroom. \r\n\r\nYour support has made a tangible difference. Before receiving these materials, students struggled to connect with the material, but now I can see them passionately participating without hesitation \r\n\r\nThis project has fostered a deeper love for the French language and culture that would not have been possible without you. We are truly grateful for your contribution to our classroom, especially during this time.","fullyFundedDate":1763138502031,"projectUrl":"project/my-project/9752817/","projectTitle":"My Project.","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Philson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10276381"},{"teacherId":1458132,"projectId":9696736,"letterContent":"I am so appreciative of your donation to my classroom. \r\n\r\nHaving seniors, most people think they are grown enough to be treated like adults, and that is true to a point! However, I have found that many of my seniors work long hours and come to school hungry and unmotivated. The donation of granola bars gives me the chance to help them regain focus and be an active member of my classroom.\r\n\r\nAlso, the dumdums and smarties are a really nice touch for rewarding positive behaviors in my classroom. When we play games, I give candy to the winners and while working independently, I reward students for doing the right thing.\r\n\r\nFinally, I want to thank you again for your generosity!!\r\n\r\nThank you!","fullyFundedDate":1763138501674,"projectUrl":"project/big-kids-love-rewards-too/9696736/","projectTitle":"Big Kids Love Rewards, Too!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Elledias","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1458132_orig.jpg?crop=268,268,x0,y7&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1757350188945","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1458132"},{"teacherId":1564461,"projectId":9665554,"letterContent":"I don't think words can fully capture how grateful we are for the tent, along with the tarp, table, and side shades.\r\n\r\nOur team operates with very limited resources. Although we live in an affluent area of southwest Florida—often referred to as the \"Golden Ghetto\"—that perception has never reflected our reality. For many years, we arrived at competitions as the only team without our own tent, which only reinforced assumptions others made about us.\r\n\r\nThe pride this tent brings to our team and our athletes is immeasurable. One of our teachers plans to personalize it with our team name and logo so our students can attend competitions feeling seen, valued, and proud of who they are.\r\n\r\nIt is because of people like you that I continue to believe there is more good in the world than bad.\r\n\r\nThank you so much for thinking of young people and for your generosity. You are truly making a difference. May the world repay you for your kindness!!","fullyFundedDate":1759451554902,"projectUrl":"project/cross-country-team-tent/9665554/","projectTitle":"Cross Country Team Tent","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Pierre","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1564461"},{"teacherId":10306185,"projectId":9810031,"letterContent":"In the school year of 2023, we had a space created for our teen mothers and their children to gather. This space included a large area rug, toys, books, and age appropriate manipulatives for the children. This space was very important to our teen mothers because it gave them a safe space and a designated time to meet with their peers in the same situation as them. They truly enjoyed it. We also used it for guest speakers to model reading children's books out loud to a group. This was especially helpful since many of our moms were too shy to even read allowed to their own children. \r\nUnfortunately, that summer our area of the school suffered an outbreak of mold. Nearly everything in our area that wasn't made of plastic was destroyed. \r\nThank you for providing this new rug for our program so we can recreate this special space for our teen moms and their children.","fullyFundedDate":1760312711520,"projectUrl":"project/teen-parent-mommy-and-me/9810031/","projectTitle":"Teen Parent Mommy and Me","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Cypress","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10306185"},{"teacherId":10247916,"projectId":9696601,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting my classroom through Donors Choose. I am truly grateful for every item that was provided. The tissue paper has already made a meaningful impact I used it on Friday for one of my students who was crying, and I don't think I've ever felt so grateful to hand someone a box of tissues. In that moment, I was reminded of how even the simplest supplies can bring comfort, and I have you to thank for that. The candy, band-aids, and tissue have already been used multiple times in all my classes, and each time I think of the kindness behind them.","fullyFundedDate":1759025208230,"projectUrl":"project/children-are-the-future/9696601/","projectTitle":"Children Are the Future","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Gordon","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10247916"},{"teacherId":10247662,"projectId":9696063,"letterContent":"I want to express my gratitude for your donation of the chess boards. The students in my AICE Thinking Skills class are thrilled to have enough boards for everyone to participate and learn Chess. Cambridge suggest students learn and play chess. The Chess boards provide invaluable opportunities for students to develop key thinking skills such as strategic thinking, decision-making and problem-solving. The AICE Thinking Skills heavily involve analysis and strategic planning, so being able to implement Chess into the curriculum is vital to be successful in this class. We study and play Chess weekly so the boards are being put to good use. \r\n The Schoen's Foundation support of our classroom enhances the educational experience for all students. Thank you again for your generosity.","fullyFundedDate":1757432087840,"projectUrl":"project/chess-boards-for-thinking-skills/9696063/","projectTitle":"Chess Boards for Thinking Skills","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Culpepper","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10247662"},{"teacherId":9740447,"projectId":9718254,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generosity to fund this small, but very meaningful, project. Golden Gate High School in Naples, FL is a Title 1 school with the majority of our students being first generation citizens. \r\n\r\nThe idea that I could offer the most basic school supplies to my students came to me a few years ago, but until I came across Donor's Choose, I struggled with the idea of how to fund it. To say the \"Help Yourself\" station has been impactful would be an understatement. There is a famous poem called \"Cause I Aint Got a Pencil\", about a young student who struggles to simply get dressed and out of the house, just to get scolded by his teacher about not having a pencil. That poem inspired me to create this guilt free, \"Help Yourself\" station for students who may not have the convenience of obtaining basic supplies.\r\n\r\nMy students appreciate the supplies they have available to them and it would not be possible without the generosity of the donors behind this project.","fullyFundedDate":1758160004709,"projectUrl":"project/guilt-free-help-yourself-school-supply/9718254/","projectTitle":"Guilt Free \"Help Yourself\" School Supply Station","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Anderson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9740447"},{"teacherId":10188428,"projectId":9622423,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support! My students and I have been putting our new classroom resources to great use.\r\n\r\nThe very first day the materials arrived, my students lit up. Many of them immediately reached for the dry erase boards and markers they couldn't wait to try them out. During our first lesson with the boards, I watched students eagerly work through math problems, erase, retry, and collaborate with each other. It created an energy in the room that made learning feel hands-on, low pressure, and fun. One student even said, \"I feel more confident showing my work now!\"\r\n\r\nThe pencils and erasers you provided have also been such an important part of our daily routine. For many students, having reliable writing tools means they can stay focused and confident, without the stress of not having what they need. And the extra calculators have been a lifesaver students can borrow one without hesitation, which keeps our lessons moving and ensures everyone can participate fully.\r\n\r\nRight now, we're using these materials in a multi-step problem solving unit. With the help of the dry erase boards, students are learning how to show their work clearly, revise their thinking, and explain their reasoning to classmates. \r\n\r\nYour contribution didn't just supply materials it created opportunities. You've made our classroom more collaborative, more engaging, and more supportive. My students feel it every single day.\r\n\r\nThank you again for believing in them and investing in their learning.","fullyFundedDate":1755609281557,"projectUrl":"project/empowering-minds-one-resource-at-a-time/9622423/","projectTitle":"Empowering Minds, One Resource at a Time","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. J","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10188428_orig.png?crop=640,640,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1755569194484","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10188428"},{"teacherId":10246123,"projectId":9693179,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donations to our classroom!\r\n\r\nItems like hand sanitizer, candy, pens, and markers may seem small, but they make a big impact on our daily learning environment. \r\n\r\nHand sanitizer helps keep our students healthy and in school. Candy rewards and small treats boost motivation and make celebrations special. Pens, markers, and other supplies ensure that every student has the tools they need to learn, create, and stay engaged.\r\n\r\nYour support helps our classroom run smoothly, feel welcoming, and stay focused on learning. We appreciate you more than you know!","fullyFundedDate":1757364231170,"projectUrl":"project/bright-minds-full-bellies-clean-hands/9693179/","projectTitle":"Bright Minds, Full Bellies, Clean Hands","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Pierre","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10246123"},{"teacherId":1564461,"projectId":9651307,"letterContent":"Thank you so much, again, for your amazing donation to my classroom. The small candies, stickers and pins are spreading excitement and motivation in my classroom--I like to play games with some friendly competition and use those as small prizes. Any kind of excitement about learning is something to be celebrated! \r\n\r\nI was surprised to find support for this project because it is not your typical project, but this truly helps me as a teacher, as an individual who is having a hard time financially, and I could never put into words how grateful I am.\r\n\r\nMy students will continue to work hard in my classroom--currently we are working on comparing and contrasting two types of writings on topics such as technology in the classroom, the roles, risks and benefits of AI in the workplace now and in the future, and the solutions that we might find for our food system in the future. \r\n\r\nYour donation has made my classroom just all the brighter and engaging! So thank yo, thank you, THANK YOU!","fullyFundedDate":1757198558582,"projectUrl":"project/fuel-minds-feed-motivation/9651307/","projectTitle":"Fuel Minds, Feed Motivation","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Pierre","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1564461"},{"teacherId":9702596,"projectId":9542710,"letterContent":"Up Front magazine is a great resource for information related to global and domestic issues, and the magazine articles are written in a way that the students typically enjoy. Because of your generosity, my students have had access to this vital resource and will continue to have access to it for the rest of this year. We have done a lot with the magazines, using them as a starting point for discussion and, often times, friendly debates. Currently, they are using articles from the magazines as the foundation for a research project. \r\n\r\nThis level of engagement would not be possible without your donations, and I cannot thank you enough.","fullyFundedDate":1755701263557,"projectUrl":"project/global-perspectives-for-locals/9542710/","projectTitle":"Global Perspectives for Locals","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Buckles","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9702596"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_75227","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":1867,"numTeachers":90,"percentFrplEligible":94,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":16,"percentWhite":7,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":73,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"9 - 12","studentTeacherRatio":"20.7:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"SUBURBAN","ncesMetroType":"SUBURB_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":55.5,"schoolId":75227,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Golden Gate High School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Golden Gate High School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/florida/collier-county-public-schools/golden-gate-high-school/75227"}