{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Henry J Kaiser High School","outOfStateSupporters":26.9,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9346276,"projectId":10107409,"letterContent":"Mahalo nui loa for the paint supplies! My class made several posters for the Aloha Assembly. There was not a single spill and the posters looked amazing! The best part is that the students did not have to find somewhere to clean up brushes. I don't have a sink in my room and the bathrooms are off limits for paint, leaving my students in a bit of a conundrum. But now with poster paint markers, there are no brushes to clean!\r\n\r\nAn expected bonus was that smell was minimal, leaving my classroom safe and clean for the next section of students I teach.","fullyFundedDate":1771647693236,"projectUrl":"project/poster-paint-markers-school-spirit-wo/10107409/","projectTitle":"Poster Paint Markers = School Spirit w/o the Mess!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. McCallister","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9346276"},{"teacherId":8824167,"projectId":10105096,"letterContent":"​I am writing to express my deepest gratitude for your generous support of our \"Leadership Project School Dance.\" Because of your contributions, our students were able to transform a standard school event into a comprehensive masterclass in project management, collaboration, and community building.\r\n​Watching the students unbox the materials—from the event décor to the organizational tools—was a highlight of the semester. There was a palpable sense of excitement and, more importantly, a sense of ownership. One specific moment that stands out was during our final planning session; a group of students who are typically quite reserved took charge of the floor plan, using our new resources to map out student flow and safety zones. They weren't just decorating a gym; they were solving logistical puzzles and seeing their visions take physical shape in real-time.\r\n​Moving forward, we are using the momentum from this success to dive into our next unit on organizational psychology. The students are currently analyzing the feedback data from the dance to understand group dynamics and leadership efficacy. Your support didn't just fund a single night of fun—it provided the \"lab equipment\" for a hands-on lesson in leadership that these students will carry with them well beyond high school. Thank you for investing in their growth and our school community.","fullyFundedDate":1771620557622,"projectUrl":"project/leadership-project-school-dance/10105096/","projectTitle":"Leadership Project School Dance","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Higa","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8824167"},{"teacherId":9967586,"projectId":10103358,"letterContent":"This project has strengthened our daily studio practice by giving students the tools to create and use their own sketchbooks as spaces for experimentation, reflection, and artistic growth. Binding their own sketchbooks has created a strong sense of ownership and pride, and students are much more invested in using them consistently.\r\nThe ability to print images and references has also expanded how students learn. They use printed photos for collage, drawing, mixed media, and printmaking techniques, allowing them to physically explore ideas instead of only working from screens. These hands-on processes help students take more creative risks and build confidence in their work.\r\nOne of the most exciting changes has been seeing students view themselves more like real artists. Even students who were initially hesitant have become more engaged in daily creative practice, filling their sketchbooks with sketches, notes, experiments, and reflections. The studio has become a more thoughtful, active, and creative environment because students now have durable materials and professional tools to support their ideas.","fullyFundedDate":1771439359087,"projectUrl":"project/sketchbooks-as-studio-print-cut-creat/10103358/","projectTitle":"Sketchbooks as Studio: Print, Cut, Create","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Kelly","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9967586"},{"teacherId":8626801,"projectId":10103385,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your donations and supporting the classroom environment. I am only able to teach successfully and impact these students with the support of all who care for education and students. With a new projector, my students have been able to view and learn with less distractions and clear display. Additionally, the old distraction has allowed a smoother set up and schedule that eliminate time wasted on fixing the display to repurpose it toward planning and preparing better instruction for my students. We appreciate all the help in providing this basic service to students.","fullyFundedDate":1772213604577,"projectUrl":"project/improve-classroom-engagement-with-high-q/10103385/","projectTitle":"Improve Classroom Engagement with High Quality Displays","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":10143208,"letterContent":"The AMSCO (2020) version of the AP US History study guides were first offered through Donors Choose, but were subsequently removed - and I have not been able to find suitable replacements. The money was unspent and I understood this to mean that your monies would be refunded.\r\n\r\nThank you for your consideration to support high-achieving students enrolled in Advanced Placement courses in high school. College-level rigor - content and skills - is important to develop critical thinking skills and literacy. I am honored to have the opportunity to help guide these high-achieving students in their quest to grow and learn.","fullyFundedDate":1774476243706,"projectUrl":"project/advanced-placement-students-need-study-g/10143208/","projectTitle":"Advanced Placement Students Need Study Guides!","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":6977621,"projectId":10144698,"letterContent":"Aloha. A big mahalo and thank you for your generous donation to my classroom. What your donation has allowed is hands on tools as a coach. I've been coaching wrestling for years without the supplies needed to do it well. This project has allowed for practices that are very dynamic. \r\n\r\n--> The wireless battle ropes and jump ropes are so great for post wrestling workouts\r\n\r\n--> The med tape and other training tape is huge for injuries happening during wrestling\r\n\r\n--> The elastic bands help to give wrestlers new opportunities to try different training methods. \r\n\r\nWithout you this would not have been possible. Amazing!","fullyFundedDate":1773431943641,"projectUrl":"project/grappling-supplies-for-middle-school-wre/10144698/","projectTitle":"Grappling Supplies for Middle School Wrestlers","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Kaz","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6977621_orig.jpg?crop=2268,2268,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1596826939508","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrkaz"},{"teacherId":6977621,"projectId":10047050,"letterContent":"Aloha. A big mahalo and thank you for your generous donation to my classroom. Imagine students who are already struggling to complete high school walking into a room full of tangible engagement tools to learn and create with. This is what your generosity has helped create.\r\n\r\nTech tools give students the opportunity to learn a skill and trade that they can take with them beyond the classroom. \r\n\r\n--> The bambu labs puts printing in their hands. \r\n\r\n--> The cutting mat is essential to being able to feed the printed stickers into the paper butter for design purposes. \r\n\r\nWithout you this would not have been possible. My alternative learning classroom is now better prepared to serve students that learn differently or need a different approach to classroom learning. Amazing!","fullyFundedDate":1771437010366,"projectUrl":"project/tech-tools-in-the-alternative-learning-c/10047050/","projectTitle":"Tech Tools in the Alternative Learning Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Kaz","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6977621_orig.jpg?crop=2268,2268,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1596826939508","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrkaz"},{"teacherId":6977621,"projectId":10069915,"letterContent":"Aloha. A big mahalo and thank you for your generous donation to my classroom. Imagine students who are already struggling to complete high school walking into a room full of tangible engagement tools to learn and create with. This is what your generosity has helped create.\r\n\r\nThe goal of this project was not only to raise awareness about the dangers of social media but to help my students engage in the topic themselves. These supplies are huge in creating a project that completes both purposes. \r\n\r\n--> The paper cutter is huge in creating impactful stickers for our project. Every design becomes a work of art.\r\n\r\n--> The sticker paper was used to create all of the stickers using the printers I have in class\r\n\r\n--> The cutting mat is essential to being able to feed the printed stickers into the paper butter for design purposes. \r\n\r\nWithout you this would not have been possible. My alternative learning classroom is now better prepared to serve students that learn differently or need a different approach to classroom learning. Amazing!","fullyFundedDate":1770402172337,"projectUrl":"project/helping-students-speak-out-about-the-dan/10069915/","projectTitle":"Helping Students Speak Out About the Dangers of Social Media","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Kaz","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6977621_orig.jpg?crop=2268,2268,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1596826939508","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrkaz"},{"teacherId":5255877,"projectId":10110737,"letterContent":"High schoolers seem to have discounted the benefits of pencils or pens moving across paper. The digital universe and the speed and convenience of access to information and the additional crutches of iterative artificial intelligence \"robots\" to draft and craft essays may be stunting creativity and literacy. A return to slow and intentional learning by handwriting and brain time may help this generation of students in my classroom, at least, find those benefits again.\r\n\r\nMy school district, the Hawaii State Department of Education, recognizes that literacy is and will continue to be a struggle for our population in the 50th state. Balancing the importance of STEAM and related technologies with skills of communication - reading, writing, and speaking - cannot be lost. Prioritizing the practice of social skills and social interaction intentionally allow me to make these connections with my students, and have them take these skills beyond my classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1771772668154,"projectUrl":"project/literacy-consumables/10110737/","projectTitle":"Literacy Consumables","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":8976676,"projectId":10104739,"letterContent":"Thank you for our new products! Students are most excited for the studio light box and the rotating display to take pictures of the products that they have made for our class. In the past, they have been using plain white or black paper as their backdrop but often find the need for more lighting. They enjoy having professional looking photos to capture their class projects.\r\nLearning how to hem has been easier for the students with the use of the fabric chalk, iron and ironing mat blanket. Now we can easily outline where they need to cut and have a lower learning curve with the hemmer foot.\r\nStudents also enjoyed creating their own memory booklets using the binding machine for their projects and the rolling desks allows the materials to go to each student rather than having the students crowd in one area. Lastly, though not at the top of the students' minds, the Swiffer dusters help keep all of our new items in good condition.","fullyFundedDate":1771602253253,"projectUrl":"project/iron-things-out/10104739/","projectTitle":"Iron Things Out","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Ben","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8976676"},{"teacherId":5810059,"projectId":9774194,"letterContent":"Thanks to you, students were able to demonstrate their learning through innovative ways. For example, after their novel studies, they could create mobiles, literary squares, and booklets to express their ideas. The supplies enhanced their products and even encouraged many who would normally shy away from the \"artistic\" projects.\r\n\r\nInterestingly, figuring out how to use the new gadgets provided learning opportunities as well. Students had to carefully read through instructions, explore the functions, and understand the limitations. For some, this was also a moment to teach others how to use the tools.\r\n\r\nWe have set up a dedicated station for all students to explore their creativity and even encourage them to use the tools for products in other subjects, too. We hope to have student-led workshops for others to learn and explore their own creative imagination.","fullyFundedDate":1759377294137,"projectUrl":"project/beyond-the-standard-creatively-demonst/9774194/","projectTitle":"Beyond the Standard - Creatively Demonstrating Mastery","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Matsumoto","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5810059"},{"teacherId":5255877,"projectId":10010837,"letterContent":"As apparent from the handwritten notes, students appreciate the attention to detail in the room. Ambient lighting helps students feel well and welcome in their learning environment. Teaching can happen when students believe they belong. \r\n\r\nHaving the students' immediate verbal \"ooh\" and \"aah\" reaction was great to see and hear, and having their written reflections confirmed the experience. Many other written reflections also document students' ability to focus and concentrate on handwriting - which is a key component of my classroom experience. I'm glad for that. \r\n\r\nFiat lux! Let there be light! \r\n\r\nThe lighting fixtures and options allow me to use classroom overhead lights when necessary for examinations and test circumstances, but this new arrangement will be my \"default\" for the rest of the year.","fullyFundedDate":1769024728846,"projectUrl":"project/fiat-lux-let-there-be-light/10010837/","projectTitle":"Fiat Lux: Let there be light!","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"}],"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","percentHawaiianImputed":11,"percentMultiracialImputed":23,"gradesServed":"9 - 12","studentTeacherRatio":"17.0:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":false,"titleOne":false,"metroType":"SUBURBAN","ncesMetroType":"SUBURB_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":73.1,"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"}