{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Kapolei High School","outOfStateSupporters":42.1,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":8974738,"projectId":10104308,"letterContent":"This project has allowed students to be organized with their math work. As they were given lessons and criteria, students were able to identify what benchmark belonged to what chapter by the color of the paper.\r\n\r\nI overheard one student saying that the answers are on the yellow sheet. This helped me to know that the student was able to recall the information by the color of the assignment.\r\n\r\nAs for writing, our thank you notes our students also requested certain color paper, which was a decision made on their own or preferential of choice. Which is always a positive outcome when students are able to decide and make choices on their own. Thank you again for your donations to my classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1771482730013,"projectUrl":"project/shades-of-learning/10104308/","projectTitle":"Shades of Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Haunani M","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8974738_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1683583517516","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/hmomoa"},{"teacherId":9717543,"projectId":9773100,"letterContent":"Receiving a Cricut machine for my students has truly been a transformative addition to our classroom. This tool has opened up countless opportunities for creativity, allowing students to bring their ideas to life in ways that were not previously possible. From designing custom decals and creating detailed project elements to producing polished presentations and hands-on learning materials, the Cricut has enhanced both the quality and originality of their work. It has empowered students to think beyond traditional methods and explore new artistic and practical applications in their assignments.\r\n\r\nBeyond improving the visual appeal of their projects, the Cricut machine has also strengthened their confidence and problem-solving skills. Students are more engaged and excited to learn when they can design, experiment, and see their visions come to fruition. The ability to personalize their work fosters a deeper sense of ownership and pride in what they create. We are incredibly grateful for this generous contribution, as it continues to inspire innovation, collaboration, and creativity in our classroom every day.","fullyFundedDate":1759331304169,"projectUrl":"project/enhancing-learning-with-cricut-supplies/9773100/","projectTitle":"Enhancing Learning with Cricut Supplies in the Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Manabat","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9717543_orig.jpg?crop=2078,2078,x0,y290&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1759176589194","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9717543"},{"teacherId":10294029,"projectId":9774846,"letterContent":"My students have been enjoying reading The Book Thief this semester as an extension in my World History class. They are building valuable context that will be used when we study WW2 next quarter. The students formed Literature Circle groups with their peers in which they meet every 1-2 weeks to discuss the assigned section of the book. They take on roles such as \"summarizer,\" \"literary luminary,\" \"researcher,\" and \"discussion director.\" This gives them ownership of their learning as they bring important information to each discussion. The students also complete reflections at the end of each meeting. The students are enjoying reading the novel as a way to learn about World War Two through the experience of a character around their age.","fullyFundedDate":1759417555542,"projectUrl":"project/history-through-literature/9774846/","projectTitle":"History through Literature","teacherDisplayName":"Dr. Sitterley","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10294029"},{"teacherId":8883034,"projectId":9871429,"letterContent":"The new calculators, graphing materials, and math supplies have made a noticeable difference in how students engage with mathematical thinking in our classroom. Instead of only solving problems on paper, students are now able to visualize patterns, check their reasoning, and explore relationships between numbers in real time. This has helped them build confidence and independence as learners. The tools also allowed students to apply math in a hands-on cultural project, where they used measurement, symmetry, and spatial reasoning to design and create their own papa kōnane boards using muslin. This kind of learning connects math to culture, creativity, and problem solving, which makes the concepts more meaningful and lasting for students.\r\nWhat excites students most is that the supplies allow them to do math instead of just talk about it. They enjoy using the calculators to test ideas quickly and see immediate results, which turns problem solving into an interactive experience. The graphing materials help them understand patterns visually, which many students find more intuitive. The biggest excitement, however, came when they realized they could use these same tools to create something meaningful, like their papa kōnane boards. Seeing math move from worksheets into a cultural, physical project made learning feel purposeful and personal.\r\nYes, several students who were previously hesitant about math have become much more engaged. Students who learn best through hands-on work especially benefited. One group of students who often struggled with confidence became leaders during the papa kōnane project because they could use the measuring tools and supplies to contribute in visible ways. The technology helped them feel capable and successful, which has carried over into their daily math work. It has been especially meaningful to see students who connect strongly to culture feel proud that math supported the creation of a traditional game tied to ʻike kūpuna.","fullyFundedDate":1762291428707,"projectUrl":"project/math-for-khs/9871429/","projectTitle":"Math for KHS","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Kumu Kaʻena","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/kumukaena"},{"teacherId":8823456,"projectId":9157018,"letterContent":"This donation helped students with the supplies necessary for creating a geometry notebook. Many of my students do not have the financial means to purchased notebooks (or a means of getting to the store to purchase these items). This generous donation allowed for all students to access the materials needed to create these notebooks. Students also use the highlighters, pencils, glue, scissors, etc. everyday in class. We use these notebooks almost daily and it is a great tool to help students keep their math work organized.","fullyFundedDate":1741864436747,"projectUrl":"project/geometry-notebook-basics/9157018/","projectTitle":"Geometry Notebook Basics","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Prado","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8823456_orig.jpg?crop=643,643,x98,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1683675520561","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrsprado808"},{"teacherId":6092905,"projectId":9774258,"letterContent":"Because of your generosity, my students now have a place for their thoughts and a toolkit for their success. The arrival of the durable notebooks, tabs, and cardstock has completely transformed the atmosphere of our classroom. Before these supplies arrived, many students struggled missing papers, which often led to frustration and unsubmitted assignments. Now, they are building metacognitive notebooks that serve as a structured home for their learning. Using the tabs to categorize their progress allows them to see how much they've grown, replacing academic anxiety with a tangible sense of accomplishment.\r\n\r\nThe visual impact of your gift has been just as profound. The Crayola Twistable pencils and large poster paper have brought a vibrant, color-coded clarity to our lessons. Students are no longer just writing; they are mapping out complex ideas and seeing the links between different concepts. By using the poster paper for collaborative brainstorming, they've learned to break down overwhelming topics into manageable, visual parts. This level of organization acts as a direct antidote to stress, giving my students the mental breathing room they need to truly engage with the material.\r\n\r\nFinally, the clipboards have unlocked a new level of independence in our room. Learning is no longer confined to a desk; my students now move confidently around the classroom, engaging in gallery walks or finding quiet spaces for reflection, all while staying organized and focused.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in their well-being and their future.","fullyFundedDate":1759501362957,"projectUrl":"project/a-metacognitive-notebook-reducing-stres/9774258/","projectTitle":"A Metacognitive Notebook: Reducing Stress through Organization","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Fletcher","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6092905_orig.jpg?crop=413,413,x0,y51&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1742168662054","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6092905"},{"teacherId":9967581,"projectId":9773998,"letterContent":"As I made my move to from Big Island to the island of O'ahu, I had to leave behind many of my treasured classroom materials. Although I am glad to have shared the materials I left behind with teachers new to the career, new to the school, and new to our department, I am now the new teacher at Kapolei.\r\n\r\nI am excited to have given my students a fully stocked classroom that has an emphasis on organization, note-taking, and meeting all supply needs for an equitable environment.\r\n\r\nThey deserve stocked classroom supplies and a sense of belonging in their classroom. The paper, pens, glue sticks, and highlighters have been used in their interactive notebooks. We focused on building good note-taking skills in the math classroom. The chromebook chargers allowed for students to not miss important instruction when we do have online assignments.\r\n\r\nI created word walls and table anchor charts for students to build fluency with math literacy using the laminator. I distributed items for all students to use and care for in their classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1759504948774,"projectUrl":"project/a-math-classroom-all-students-can-thrive/9773998/","projectTitle":"A Math Classroom All Students Can Thrive In!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Nguyen","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9967581"},{"teacherId":9967581,"projectId":9161894,"letterContent":"As I made my move to from Big Island to the island of O'ahu, I had to leave behind many of my treasured classroom materials. Although I am glad to have shared the materials I left behind with teachers new to the career, new to the school, and new to our department, I am now the new teacher at Kapolei.\r\n\r\nI am excited to have given my students a fully stocked classroom that has an emphasis on organization, note-taking, and meeting all supply needs for an equitable environment.\r\n\r\nThey deserve stocked classroom supplies and a sense of belonging in their classroom. The paper, pens, glue sticks, and highlighters have been used in their interactive notebooks. We focused on building good note-taking skills in the math classroom. The chromebook chargers allowed for students to not miss important instruction when we do have online assignments. \r\n\r\nI created word walls and table anchor charts for students to build fluency with math literacy using the laminator. I distributed items for all students to use and care for in their classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1742048093112,"projectUrl":"project/stocking-my-classroom-better-than-costco/9161894/","projectTitle":"Stocking My Classroom Better Than Costco!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Nguyen","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9967581"},{"teacherId":4579111,"projectId":9774103,"letterContent":"I wanted to share a heartfelt thank you for your recent contribution to our attendance initiatives. We timed our celebrations to coincide with finals week, a notoriously stressful period, to ensure our students felt supported during these crucial moments.\r\n\r\nBecause of your generosity, we were able to host events where every single item provided was put to use. More importantly, those items served as a bridge- they gave students a reason to pause, connect with staff, and lean on one another.\r\n\r\nBy showing our students they are celebrated and cared for, you've helped us move the needle on school morale and foster a true sense of belonging. We couldn't have done it without you.","fullyFundedDate":1759417624829,"projectUrl":"project/care-bears-attendance-improvements/9774103/","projectTitle":"Care Bears Attendance Improvements","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Carleton","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4579111_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1763060690331","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4579111"},{"teacherId":7810306,"projectId":9777948,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of supplies to support our students with disabilities in learning to cook independently. Your contribution is helping us create meaningful, hands-on experiences where students can build real-life skills, confidence, and independence in the kitchen and to help with advertising ideas. Because of your support, our students have access to the tools they need to safely practice cooking and learn routines they can use at home and in their future adult lives. We are truly grateful for your commitment to inclusion and for investing in our students' growth and success.","fullyFundedDate":1759522734975,"projectUrl":"project/creating-real-life-experiences/9777948/","projectTitle":"Creating Real Life Experiences!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Holi (Bayari Holi)","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7810306_orig.png?crop=720,720,x0,y48&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1667039283807","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-bayari-holi"},{"teacherId":10263440,"projectId":9717218,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for enabling this project to be done for my students. The students were able to see what components are used to create and run a computer with the Raspberry Pi. With the Raspberry Pi they were excited to create their own software applications and see the results in real life. The standing desk and craft supplies helped the students to brainstorm and presented their ideas to the class. \r\n\r\nThank you again for providing this opportunity to bring this project to life. With your help, we are helping these students to become technology ready for the future.","fullyFundedDate":1759626243454,"projectUrl":"project/building-computer-and-programmers/9717218/","projectTitle":"Building Computer and Programmers","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Ranon","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10263440"},{"teacherId":8830039,"projectId":9744156,"letterContent":"The Japanese language students used the materials you so generously provided to raise their own vegetables, research a healthy Japanese recipe that uses the vegetables they raised. Then they made a bilingual cookbook of all of their recipes, then demonstrated how to make their recipe and enjoyed having a mainly vegetarian meal together.\r\nThe students were surprised that they got full eating mainly vegetables and asked if they can do this again!\r\nIn addition to the above mentioned tasks, the students also prepared a meal for their family and expressed their appreciation to everyone in their family in a letter that they wrote to each family member and gave their parents a day off from cooking!\r\nMost intend to continue to raising vegetables at home and will explore more healthy recipes that they can make.","fullyFundedDate":1758827449291,"projectUrl":"project/vegetable-garden-healthy-recipes/9744156/","projectTitle":"Vegetable Garden & Healthy Recipes","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Chang","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8830039"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_69535","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":1836,"numTeachers":118,"percentFrplEligible":51,"percentAsian":22,"percentBlack":2,"percentWhite":5,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":22,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"9 - 12","studentTeacherRatio":"15.6:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":false,"metroType":"SUBURBAN","ncesMetroType":"SUBURB_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":57.9,"schoolId":69535,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Kapolei High School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Kapolei High School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/hawaii/leeward-oahu-school-district/kapolei-high-school/69535"}