{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Henry J Kaiser High School","outOfStateSupporters":25.7,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":5255877,"projectId":9747976,"letterContent":"Handwriting DOES help learning. Handwriting DOES help retention. The gift of folder paper supports all my students - reminding students that deliberate note-taking and homework support reading assignments, investment, and ownership. Our students were overjoyed (markedly excited with the prospect of homework without technology) as we introduced and reinforced not just the importance of the \"stuff\" of learning, but the importance of working on the skill of how to learn. \r\n\r\nThe poster-sized map of the world that marks Hawaii in the center IS IMPORTANT to our perspective of America and the world. Our classroom in Honolulu IS IMPORTANT. Our students in Honolulu ARE IMPORTANT. Just because we are the last state of the union does not mean that we are last in education or that our voices should be the last to be heard.\r\n\r\nSugary snacks sometimes are helpful as motivation as rewards for effective written and oral communication. Brain breaks and debriefing our progress is always best accomplished with intentional moments and full attention by students.\r\n\r\nEspecially as we begin the second semester, maintaining student relationships is critical. Recommitting to good habits is critical.","fullyFundedDate":1759627036480,"projectUrl":"project/place-based-learning-with-tools-and-supp/9747976/","projectTitle":"Place-Based Learning With Tools and Supplies to See and Understand","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Tanabe","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp5255877_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1521964163140","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5255877"},{"teacherId":4663702,"projectId":9773712,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredible generosity in supporting our classroom's new Lego kits. These resources are already making a profound impact by providing my students with a much-needed hands-on escape from the traditional classroom monotony. By shifting from textbooks to tactile building, my students are becoming the architects of their own education, transforming the way they perceive learning through pure, focused creativity.\r\n\r\nYour contribution specifically allows us to dive deep into the worlds of transportation and architecture. Watching the students' faces light up as they build familiar vehicles is a joy; they are finally seeing the bridge between the things they grew up playing with and the complex engineering concepts of structure and design. These supplies do more than just teach technical skills—they offer my students a vital mental break and a space to grow, experiment, and find excitement in the classroom every single day.","fullyFundedDate":1759361599977,"projectUrl":"project/legos-lets-build/9773712/","projectTitle":"Legos! Let's Build!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Tran","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4663702"},{"teacherId":10248343,"projectId":9773429,"letterContent":"Introducing CAD and 3D design to my class has been an extraordinary opportunity. My students love having access to a 3D printer, and learning how to design parts and equipment as part or their learning has been such an awesome part of class. We are still in the early stages of learning to 3d design but some of the students have begun printing small trinkets and tools for around class, their personal cars and projects. Our students have begun designing molds to create fishing lures with the purpose of attracting and catching invasive fish species in Hawaii's freshwater stream and coastlines. \r\n\r\nThis Donation has been incredibly well received and used in our class.","fullyFundedDate":1759238132584,"projectUrl":"project/3d-printing-solutions/9773429/","projectTitle":"3d Printing Solutions","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Mahi","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10248343"},{"teacherId":9372405,"projectId":9773567,"letterContent":"We started off making small, beaded keychains for the students to keep or give to a friend. At first, some students did struggle with the small beads but since there was a variety of beads, they were able to find some that they could work with. They shared their designs and final output with each other in small groups. We are slowly working towards being able to the loom kit to make bracelets. Since there is only one loom, the students may work as a group and present the bracelet to a teacher during Teacher Appreciation Week in May.","fullyFundedDate":1759462509962,"projectUrl":"project/japanese-bead-designs/9773567/","projectTitle":"Japanese Bead Designs","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Wachi","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9372405"},{"teacherId":8976676,"projectId":9773306,"letterContent":"Thank you for giving us the opportunity to explore creating objects using resin! This project is new for me as well as the students so I am able to learn and grow along with them. This originally seemed like an activity for girls but once the guys were able to see how the molds could be customized, they enjoyed putting their own spin to their creations. The students were excited to try a new form of art where they can choose the design, colors, and filling. It was a little bit messy at first with the students learning the properties of resin and how to pour. They began with small design and we will eventually move up to bigger ones.","fullyFundedDate":1759424312301,"projectUrl":"project/pour-your-imagination/9773306/","projectTitle":"Pour Your Imagination","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Ben","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8976676"},{"teacherId":10248343,"projectId":9757699,"letterContent":"My students have not previously had opportunities in science classes to perform dissections or participate in large environmental labs such as soil retention and erosion mitigation. As their new teacher this year, I set a goal to change that. I am happy to share that within the first half of the year, students have completed two dissections, one of which used supplies donated by you.\r\n\r\nWe secured dogfish sharks and conducted dissections of the specimens. Students used standard laboratory tools, including scalpels, forceps, and probes, to examine and learn the anatomy of the animals while treating the specimens with care and respect. Despite living in Hawaii, this was the students' first experience working with this type of animal.\r\n\r\nStudents were prepared months in advance and showed strong engagement and anticipation. Attendance and participation improved during the project, including among students who typically struggle with punctuality.\r\n\r\nThe project was successful, and I hope to provide similar experiences for future classes.","fullyFundedDate":1758766800628,"projectUrl":"project/marine-science-investigations/9757699/","projectTitle":"Marine Science Investigations","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Mahi","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10248343"},{"teacherId":309806,"projectId":9678974,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting our mousetrap vehicle project. Your contribution allowed students to use the wheels, wood, and mousetraps to design and build vehicles tailored to their individual goals. Some focusing on maximizing distance, while others prioritized speed.\r\n\r\nThrough the process, students quickly discovered that successful designs required trial and error. 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Because of you, our learning space is now filled with soft, calming light rather than harsh glare of neon ceiling bulbs that often triggered headaches. \r\n\r\nThe new lightening has transformed our classroom into a safe, comfortable environment where students can focus, think clearly, and feel ease.\r\n\r\nWe are deeply grateful for your support & for believing in students! Thank you for lighting our path in the best possible way.","fullyFundedDate":1759416864131,"projectUrl":"project/enlighten-us-but-seizure-migraines-fre/9774502/","projectTitle":"Enlighten us but seizure & migraines free!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Ingrid","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8821794"},{"teacherId":9122820,"projectId":9593116,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our high school art students! With your generosity, we now have markers, paints, and air-dry clay that will give students the chance to explore new techniques, express themselves creatively, and take pride in their work. Your support is helping them grow as artists and inspiring them to keep dreaming bigger.\r\nThese supplies will not only make our art room more vibrant but will also give students the tools to develop important skills such as creativity, problem-solving, and confidence. We are deeply grateful for your kindness and belief in the power of art to transform learning.","fullyFundedDate":1755555141882,"projectUrl":"project/bringing-imagination-to-life-exploring/9593116/","projectTitle":"Bringing Imagination to Life: Exploring New Art Materials","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Pandey","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9122820_orig.jpg?crop=2157,2157,x352,y534&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1690757041686","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9122820"},{"teacherId":8626801,"projectId":8877954,"letterContent":"We are writing to express our deepest gratitude for your generous contribution that funded our request for a new flash, SD cards, and other media technology for our yearbook/media class. Your support immediately transformed our digital storytelling. When the box arrived, the students reacted with pure, focused excitement—it was the first time many of them held a dedicated piece of high-quality recording technology that was exclusively theirs to use. Most importantly, the new SD cards immediately solved our biggest bottleneck, meaning the students now spend less time waiting and more time creating high-quality content.\r\n\r\nThe new resources are already fundamental to our current project. We are using the donated materials as the primary capture device for close-up interviews, relying on its superior quality to teach professional interview and framing techniques. The new SD cards ensure a seamless workflow, allowing quick transfer of large video files to our editing stations, enabling students to manage footage like true media professionals. We are currently moving into the post-production phase, where students will master professional editing, audio mastering, and finally, publish their completed interviews on the school's media channel for the entire community. Your donation has empowered our students to approach complex tasks with confidence and skill. Thank you again for being a vital part of our educational community.","fullyFundedDate":1729568522888,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-necessities-for-yearbook/8877954/","projectTitle":"Classroom Necessities for Yearbook","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Hsu","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8626801_orig.jpg?crop=745,745,x705,y937&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1665791365500","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8626801"},{"teacherId":5255877,"projectId":9383488,"letterContent":"Students can choose to focus on classwork when they are not seduced by the distractions posed by apps or instant messaging on their cell phones. I've seen it in other classrooms, and now I can see it in mine. The cell phone bank allows students who are self-aware to choose to place their phones away and out of reach. \r\n\r\nReactions: some students expressed \"relief\" that they could rely on a safe space in the room to park their phones for the class period because they couldn't trust themselves. Other students are even more careful now to keep their phone in their backpack for the duration of class.\r\n\r\nClass discussions and participation have improved at the beginning of the year and I hope it continues through the year. Prolonged writing activities result in answers that show thoughtfulness and completeness of ideas.","fullyFundedDate":1749243255815,"projectUrl":"project/unplugging-from-phones-picking-up-pens/9383488/","projectTitle":"Unplugging From Phones, Picking Up Pens","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Tanabe","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp5255877_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1521964163140","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5255877"},{"teacherId":9352243,"projectId":9153393,"letterContent":"This project has already done so much for my students and myself as we started the new school year. Examples of new lessons that were introduced by these new textbooks were learning how to deconstruct medical terminology, learning about health insurance, and learning about human anatomy and physiology. 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There were many students enjoying the new books to learn more outside of the class curriculum and study for competitions that are not a part of the class.","fullyFundedDate":1741662836532,"projectUrl":"project/essential-tools-for-tomorrows-healthcar/9153393/","projectTitle":"Essential Tools for Tomorrow's Healthcare Heroes","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Pacubas","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9352243"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_50838","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":1073,"numTeachers":63,"percentFrplEligible":45,"percentAsian":33,"percentBlack":0,"percentWhite":20,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":11,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"9 - 12","studentTeacherRatio":"17.0:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":false,"titleOne":false,"metroType":"SUBURBAN","ncesMetroType":"SUBURB_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":74.3,"schoolId":50838,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Henry J Kaiser High School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Henry J Kaiser High School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/hawaii/honolulu-school-district/kaiser-high-school/50838"}