{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Golden Gate High School","outOfStateSupporters":45.8,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":1458132,"projectId":9900148,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of copies of We Were Liars by E. Lockhart. We truly appreciate your support in helping us bring engaging, meaningful literature into our classroom. Having classroom sets of novels allows our students to experience the joy of reading together while also creating opportunities for thoughtful discussion and connection. Your generosity has made a meaningful difference for our seniors and has provided them with a novel they can truly engage with.\r\n\r\nOur seniors have found We Were Liars to be both thought-provoking and engaging. The story has sparked interesting conversations, encouraged students to think critically about the characters and their choices, and given them opportunities to explore deeper themes and ideas. We are so grateful that your support has helped make this experience possible for our students. Thank you for investing in our classroom and in the reading experiences of our students!","fullyFundedDate":1772663065912,"projectUrl":"project/liar-liar-pants-on-fire-this-book-is/9900148/","projectTitle":"Liar, Liar, Pants on Fire! This Book Is Fire!","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":8051865,"projectId":10470129,"letterContent":"This project has made an immediate impact on my students and our classroom. Having access to computer chargers, notebooks, folders, dry erase supplies, laminating pouches, and cleaning wipes means my students can come to class ready to learn without worrying about not having the materials they need.\r\n\r\nThe computer chargers keep our technology available for daily instruction and assignments, while the notebooks, folders, and dry erase supplies help students stay organized and actively participate in lessons. The laminating supplies allow me to create reusable instructional materials, and the cleaning wipes help us maintain a clean and welcoming learning environment.\r\n\r\nMost importantly, these supplies remove small barriers that can become big obstacles to learning. Because of your generosity, my students have the tools they need to focus on learning, build confidence, and work toward academic success. Thank you for investing in my students and making a lasting difference in our classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1787150813652,"projectUrl":"project/supplies-today-success-tomorrow/10470129/","projectTitle":"Supplies Today, Success Tomorrow","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Jones","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8051865_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1632511809979","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8051865"},{"teacherId":8051865,"projectId":10134323,"letterContent":"Your generous support has made a meaningful impact on our student-athletes. With new wrestling headgear, our wrestlers now have access to safe, clean, and reliable equipment without worrying about the cost of purchasing their own. They no longer have to rely on sharing outdated headgear with teammates.\r\n\r\nThis project has improved the safety and hygiene of our wrestling program while giving our athletes greater confidence on the mat. Most importantly, your support shows our students that their hard work, dedication, and success matter. Thank you for helping us provide our wrestlers with the equipment they need to compete safely and proudly!","fullyFundedDate":1773424958746,"projectUrl":"project/protect-our-wrestlers-safe-headgear-for/10134323/","projectTitle":"Protect Our Wrestlers: Safe Headgear for Student Athletes","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Jones","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8051865_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1632511809979","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8051865"},{"teacherId":9820761,"projectId":9878043,"letterContent":"The donation of the novel Refugee had a meaningful impact on my students, providing many of them with the opportunity to experience reading a full length novel for the very first time. My non-English-speaking students especially enjoyed the story and were able to connect with the characters and events in ways that made reading engaging and accessible. To support comprehension and language development, we incorporated Microsoft Translator while listening to the audio version of the novel, allowing students to follow along and better understand the text. Throughout the unit, students completed activities focused on character development, comprehension, and their understanding of the novel's major themes and events. \r\nI have included pictures of sample student work that demonstrate their engagement and progress. The donation made it possible for students to experience literature in a supportive, meaningful way while building confidence as readers. From the bottom of my heart, thank you.","fullyFundedDate":1772734336730,"projectUrl":"project/equipping-young-voices-to-read-write-a/9878043/","projectTitle":"Equipping Young Voices to Read, Write, and Rise!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Bowers","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9820761_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1754356089533","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9820761"},{"teacherId":6934146,"projectId":10031835,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous support of our classroom garden project. Your gift helped buy the equipment, seeds, and nutrients needed to launch our indoor hydroponic systems. This project brought together tenth through twelfth-grade students from our culinary classes and Mrs. Smith's environmental science class for a unique, hands-on learning experience. What Your Gift Did: \r\nBuilt our indoor hydroponic growing systems.\r\nFunded fresh lettuce and salad vegetables for science study.\r\nProvided herbs to be used by our culinary classes.\r\nTaught high schoolers about sustainable food production.\r\nWe turned a challenge into a in-the-moment learning opportunity when we suffered a sudden power loss that destroyed our crops. Science students analyzed the system failure firsthand. Culinary students learned about supply chain resilience. We are determined to come back again this year to replant.\r\nWe are resetting the hydroponic towers this month. We will send you photos of our harvest once the new crops mature. Thank you again for investing in our students and helping our project grow.","fullyFundedDate":1769525542930,"projectUrl":"project/growing-together-todays-lessons-tomor/10031835/","projectTitle":"Growing Together: Today's Lessons, Tomorrow's Sustainability","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Smith","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6934146_orig.jpg?crop=500,500,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1787233612384","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6934146"},{"teacherId":7867319,"projectId":9595898,"letterContent":"Students were somewhat surprised. Excited would be a stretch since they were dry erase markers. Our students are using the dry erase markers and white boards daily to collaborate discuss and share their thoughts and answers with the rest of the class. Students are more at ease sharing their answers rather than being called on by the teacher. Having these markers at our disposal has really helped us at getting our students to pass the End of course exam in US History. The impact you made from your generous donation is beyond what you could imagine.","fullyFundedDate":1765031115042,"projectUrl":"project/engaged-in-us-history/9595898/","projectTitle":"Engaged in US History","teacherDisplayName":"Coach Bowerman","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7867319"},{"teacherId":8964267,"projectId":10134318,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our project, **\"The Healthy Hunger-Free Zone: Fueling Student Success.\"** Your generosity has already made a meaningful difference in our classroom. Thanks to your kindness, our students now have access to healthy snacks that help them stay focused, energized, and ready to learn throughout the school day. It is amazing to see how something as simple as a nutritious snack can boost a student's confidence, concentration, and willingness to participate in class.\r\n\r\nThe first time our students saw that healthy snacks would be available whenever they needed them, they were incredibly grateful. Many of them expressed excitement knowing they wouldn't have to worry about being hungry during lessons. Since receiving these resources, students have been more engaged during hands-on activities, group projects, and classroom discussions because they are able to focus on learning instead of an empty stomach. Creating a classroom where every student feels supported has had a positive impact on both learning and classroom culture.\r\n\r\nAs we continue through the school year, these resources will help ensure that our students have the fuel they need to tackle new challenges, collaborate with their classmates, and give their best effort every day. Your generosity has provided much more than snacks—it has shown our students that there are people in the community who believe in them and care about their success. On behalf of all of us, thank you for investing in our classroom and helping our students thrive.","fullyFundedDate":1773675711702,"projectUrl":"project/the-healthy-hunger-free-zone-fueling-st/10134318/","projectTitle":"The Healthy Hunger-Free Zone: Fueling Student Success","teacherDisplayName":"Coach Guy Lawrence Hensley","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8964267_orig.jpg?crop=1176,1176,x1152,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1680712695527","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/otfamily"},{"teacherId":9702596,"projectId":9501212,"letterContent":"Gifting these graphic novels to the students was an awesome experience--for me and the students--and it would not have been possible without your generosity. Last year, I footed the bill, so I could only afford to give a few away, but because of your help I was able to give away fifty graphic novels, putting real books in real hands, this year. These students were beyond ecstatic to receive them, especially since we read Hey, Kiddo earlier in the year and just finished Maus 1. Your donations made it possible for me to recognize students who worked hard and represented themselves well all year and for students to continue reading physical books in a digital world. It's a beautiful thing, and I could not have done it without you.","fullyFundedDate":1758834890148,"projectUrl":"project/keeping-the-kiddos-in-the-books/9501212/","projectTitle":"Keeping The Kiddos In The Books","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Buckles","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9702596"},{"teacherId":8012916,"projectId":10056002,"letterContent":"The color printer has positively impacted my students by making learning more visual, engaging, and accessible. Color-coded materials help ESE students better understand directions, routines, and expectations while improving focus and independence.\r\n\r\nWith vibrant visual supports, adapted activities, and hands-on resources, students are more confident and actively participate in lessons. I am deeply grateful for the generosity and support that made this project possible. Your kindness has helped create a more inclusive classroom where every student feels supported, empowered, and able to succeed.","fullyFundedDate":1775085397647,"projectUrl":"project/ese-in-true-color/10056002/","projectTitle":"ESE in True Color","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Issa","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8012916"},{"teacherId":9820761,"projectId":9535698,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of the novel Refugee to our classroom. Your support has made a meaningful difference for my students, many of whom are non-English speakers experiencing one of their first or second full novels in English. What has been especially powerful is how deeply they are connecting with the characters and stories. They see parts of their own journeys, struggles, and hopes reflected in the pages, which has made reading not just an academic task, but a personal and emotional experience.\r\n\r\nWe are currently in the middle of the novel and, even without having finished it yet, the response from students has been overwhelmingly positive. They are engaged, curious, and eager to discuss what they read; something that is not always easy when learning a new language. Your generosity has truly impacted our classroom by fostering confidence, motivation, and a love of reading. Thank you again for investing in my students and helping create an experience they will remember.","fullyFundedDate":1762388757620,"projectUrl":"project/a-novel-of-an-experience-for-sophomore-e/9535698/","projectTitle":"A novel of an experience for sophomore English students","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Bowers","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9820761_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1754356089533","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9820761"},{"teacherId":10387999,"projectId":9965521,"letterContent":"Our students have been using the new coloring materials in ways that truly bring their learning to life. During a novel study of Of Mice and Men, students created a One Pager to capture the most important elements of the story, including themes, characters, and meaningful quotes. Because of these donated supplies, every student had access to brand new, high quality materials. That equity made a real difference. Students were able to focus on expressing their ideas creatively and thoughtfully, rather than worrying about whether they had what they needed.\r\n\r\nWhen the materials were first introduced, the reaction was immediate and genuine. Students were excited, grateful, and eager to get started. It may seem like a small thing, but having fresh supplies made them feel seen and supported. You could feel the shift in the room as they took more care with their work and became more invested in what they were creating.\r\n\r\nAs we move forward, students will be sharing their One Pagers with one another, using their work to spark deeper conversations about the novel and its themes. These discussions will help them make connections beyond the text and strengthen their confidence in sharing their ideas. Your generosity is not just supporting a single assignment, it is helping build a classroom environment where students feel valued, inspired, and ready to learn.","fullyFundedDate":1766762655307,"projectUrl":"project/title-i-students-bringing-learning-to-li/9965521/","projectTitle":"Title I Students Bringing Learning to Life with Color","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Lozada","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10387999_orig.jpg?crop=200,200,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1766168451576","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10387999"},{"teacherId":9733515,"projectId":10026255,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of softball helmets to our team. Your support has made an immediate and meaningful impact on our students, and we are incredibly grateful for your generosity.\r\n\r\nSince receiving the helmets, our team has been using them daily during practices and games. Having enough properly fitted helmets for every player has allowed all students to participate fully and safely at the same time. One especially memorable moment was our first complete batting practice after the donation arrived—every student stepped into the batter's box with confidence and excitement. For many of them, this was the first time they felt truly equipped like a complete, official team, and it made a powerful difference in their focus and performance.\r\n\r\nWhen the students first saw the helmets, their reactions said it all. They were thrilled, proud, and genuinely excited. Several students commented on how professional they looked and how much it meant to have equipment of their own. Your donation sent a clear message to them that their safety, growth, and hard work matter. That sense of being supported boosted team morale and strengthened our sense of unity.\r\n\r\nLooking ahead, your donation has allowed us to move forward with confidence as we continue working on batting techniques, game strategy, teamwork, and leadership skills. With proper equipment in place, students can fully focus on learning, improving, and supporting one another as the season progresses. Beyond softball skills, they are developing perseverance, responsibility, and sportsmanship—lessons that will stay with them far beyond the field.\r\n\r\nThank you again for giving our students this opportunity. Your kindness and belief in our team have made a lasting impression, and we are truly thankful for your support.","fullyFundedDate":1769807746700,"projectUrl":"project/shield-their-dreams/10026255/","projectTitle":"Shield Their Dreams","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Miller","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9733515"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_75227","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":1801,"numTeachers":90,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":17,"percentWhite":7,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":73,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":0,"percentMultiracialImputed":1,"gradesServed":"9 - 12","studentTeacherRatio":"20.0:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"SUBURBAN","ncesMetroType":"SUBURB_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":54.2,"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"}