{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Percy L Julian High School","outOfStateSupporters":54.4,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9019445,"projectId":9982817,"letterContent":"We extend our sincere gratitude for your generous donation in honor of Mr. Al Savino. This thoughtful gesture is a demonstration of the kindness he shared with you and which you, in turn, have shared with us.\r\n\r\nOur students expressed great excitement upon seeing the beautifully presented box of snacks and were even more delighted to sample the various granola bars. Each student carefully selected and was encouraged to explore new varieties. We support our students in expanding their comfort zone within a safe environment. They are not obligated to consume anything they dislike, ensuring they feel comfortable articulating a negative preference. Overall, they successfully discovered new granola bars.\r\n\r\nThe scissors, glue sticks, coloring pencils, and case of paper were a most welcome arrival in the middle of the school year. These supplies enable us to continue inspiring our students to express themselves, which contributes to the development of their social skills.","fullyFundedDate":1768232494068,"projectUrl":"project/restocking-our-success/9982817/","projectTitle":"Restocking Our Success","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Gomez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9019445"},{"teacherId":328339,"projectId":10116719,"letterContent":"Thank you for transforming our seminar into a dynamic space for career exploration! Your support provides a standing desk and Post-it notes, essential tools that cater to the unique needs of my multilingual learners.\r\n\r\nThe standing desk offers a flexible workspace that boosts focus and energy, allowing students to stay engaged during collaborative brainstorming. Meanwhile, Post-it notes make their career aspirations visible, turning the classroom into an interactive gallery of goals and reflections. Together, these resources foster a movement-friendly environment where students build the confidence to envision themselves as future professionals in any field they choose.","fullyFundedDate":1772829227642,"projectUrl":"project/dream-plan-achieve-building-pathways/10116719/","projectTitle":"Dream, Plan, Achieve: Building Pathways to Future Careers","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Campos","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp328339_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1667576331005","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/gcampos2"},{"teacherId":328339,"projectId":10085058,"letterContent":"Thank you for your incredible generosity! As an ELPT, I see firsthand how your support transforms the learning experience for my bilingual students.\r\n\r\nCopy paper is a vital bridge to literacy. It allows me to provide tailored worksheets, visual supports, and sentence frames that make complex lessons accessible. By interacting physically with printed materials—annotating texts and practicing vocabulary—my students build the confidence needed to master a new language.\r\n\r\nFurthermore, these resources fuel our career exploration projects. Whether researching healthcare, technology, or construction, students use these materials to map out their futures and articulate their goals. Your contribution ensures equitable access to differentiated instruction, empowering my multilingual learners to strengthen their academic skills and see themselves as future leaders in the workforce. We are truly grateful for your partnership!","fullyFundedDate":1772929351328,"projectUrl":"project/language-today-careers-tomorrow/10085058/","projectTitle":"Language Today, Careers Tomorrow","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Campos","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp328339_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1667576331005","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/gcampos2"},{"teacherId":328339,"projectId":10019721,"letterContent":"My multilingual learners benefit greatly from having access to basic classroom tools such as pencils, earbuds, and highlighters as they explore future career pathways. These materials support students as they research careers, listen to career exploration videos, and interact with real-world texts that introduce them to professions in fields like healthcare, technology, construction, and education. Earbuds allow students to listen to audio resources, interviews, and career presentations at their own pace while building English listening comprehension. Highlighters help students identify key vocabulary, job responsibilities, and important information while reading career-related materials. Pencils allow students to take notes, complete reflection activities, and write about their interests and goals for the future. For many English learners, these simple tools make learning more accessible and interactive. By supporting reading, listening, and writing, these materials empower students to build language skills while developing awareness of possible career paths and the skills needed to achieve their goals.","fullyFundedDate":1773083715980,"projectUrl":"project/highlighting-futures-career-exploration/10019721/","projectTitle":"Highlighting Futures: Career Exploration for Multilingual Students","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Campos","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp328339_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1667576331005","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/gcampos2"},{"teacherId":9019445,"projectId":9954128,"letterContent":"Your donation had a profound impact on our students, both those who received messages and, perhaps even more significantly, those who wrote them. The recipients felt truly seen and validated by their peers, while the writers were uplifted by the genuine gratitude they received in return.\r\n\r\nThis positive interaction encourages the kind of healthy, enriching relationships that drive our school climate upward. By developing rapport outside of the traditional academic setting, our students are building a foundation of safety that allows for deeper, more confident discussions within the classroom. Thank you for helping our students feel valued and for helping us cultivate a secure environment for learning.","fullyFundedDate":1765906628170,"projectUrl":"project/spreading-joy-one-note-at-a-time/9954128/","projectTitle":"Spreading Joy One Note at a Time","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Gomez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9019445"},{"teacherId":8839938,"projectId":9622783,"letterContent":"Thank you for donating to the project, \"Meshin' Around.\" You definetly helped us out with providing more storage space for us to utilize! Thanks to you, we have assignments organized and students are easily able to identify the assignments they have missed when they are absent. The binder clips work well to separate the papAdditionally, the soups have been a wonderful reward for students who display appropriate and positive behavior. Most of my students still ask if I have any noodles left as a reward for when they do something kind in class!","fullyFundedDate":1762266392000,"projectUrl":"project/meshin-around/9622783/","projectTitle":"Meshin' Around","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Dudek","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8839938_orig.jpg?crop=743,743,x416,y545&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1681563214858","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8839938"},{"teacherId":8839938,"projectId":9595835,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for donating to the project, \"Nurturing Our Growth.\" Thanks to you, our classroom posters have been updated and our classroom has been restored. Once my students saw the classroom, I got a lot of \"oohs\" and \"ahhhs.\" Their faces immediately brightened and they were generally happier when in the classroom. A lot of my students now say that my room has a \"calm energy\" and that they like to work in the room because of my decorations. So, thanks to you, my students are more on task and more motivated to finish their work. Thank you!","fullyFundedDate":1762266354294,"projectUrl":"project/nurturing-our-growth/9595835/","projectTitle":"Nurturing Our Growth","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Dudek","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8839938_orig.jpg?crop=743,743,x416,y545&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1681563214858","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8839938"},{"teacherId":328339,"projectId":10082915,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting our journaling project. Because of your generosity, my students now have paper, thermal binder sheets, and writing tools to create meaningful journals they can truly call their own. These materials give them more than supplies — they provide a safe space to slow down, reflect, and practice perspective-taking.\r\n\r\nThrough guided writing, students step outside their own experiences and imagine the lives of others. They document \"Compassion Action Plans,\" asking themselves how they can help in real situations, from addressing food insecurity to standing up against bullying. Their reflections are carefully curated into bound volumes that showcase their growth and commitment to kindness.\r\n\r\nYour donation becomes the canvas for this inner work. Each page written helps students move from passive observers to active, caring citizens. Thank you for valuing their voices and empowering their capacity for empathy and action.","fullyFundedDate":1770819273544,"projectUrl":"project/write-to-reach-a-journey-in-empathy/10082915/","projectTitle":"Write to Reach: A Journey in Empathy","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Campos","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp328339_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1667576331005","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/gcampos2"},{"teacherId":5802169,"projectId":10052426,"letterContent":"I am very grateful for your generosity, nothing describes the feeling of knowing that there are many people out there supporting and rooting for you and your students. These snacks will truly be a blessing...when I see their faces glow, when they see the snacks...it's priceless. I am very grateful for the immense support and generosity that you have displayed. My students will be ecstatic when the goodies arrive. I will continue to use these goodies as a means for my students to keep to show care and be open to help others. We are forever thankful.\r\n\r\nThank you so much for your generosity!","fullyFundedDate":1770311587814,"projectUrl":"project/care-bags-for-those-in-need/10052426/","projectTitle":"Care Bags for Those in Need","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Covarrubias","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5802169_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1617903347398","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/m-covarrubias23"},{"teacherId":8839938,"projectId":9663621,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for funding the project, \"The Clothes Make the Character.\" Thanks to your donation, my students were able to try out different costumes for their improv scenes and memorization scenes. The kids especially loved putting on the king robe and designed scenes specifically to incorporate this costume. Additionally, the podium was used to create heist scenes, office scenes, and grocery shopping scenes. When students put on these costumes, it definitely got them into it and excited to act on our stage!","fullyFundedDate":1760731269786,"projectUrl":"project/the-clothes-make-the-character/9663621/","projectTitle":"The Clothes Make the Character","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Dudek","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8839938_orig.jpg?crop=743,743,x416,y545&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1681563214858","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8839938"},{"teacherId":328339,"projectId":10090233,"letterContent":"On behalf of my students and our entire classroom community, I want to express my deepest gratitude for your incredible generosity in funding this project. It may seem like a simple container of Clorox wipes, but to us, it represents a powerful tool for character building. By providing these supplies, you are helping my students transform a mundane end-of-class routine into a profound daily lesson in compassion and responsibility. They are learning that their actions have a ripple effect, and that by taking a moment to sanitize their workspace, they are actively looking out for the well-being of the next person who sits there. Your support ensures that our classroom remains a sanctuary of health and mutual respect.\r\n\r\nYour contribution does so much more than just keep our desks clean; it fosters a culture of empathy that my students will carry with them long after they leave my classroom. For students who navigate daily anxieties or health challenges, walking over to a fresh, clean desk provides a sense of security and belonging that is truly invaluable. We are already seeing the impact of your gift through our classroom discussions on community care and the pride students take in maintaining a shared space. Thank you for investing in these young leaders and for helping them understand that even the smallest act of kindness can alleviate stress and illness in the world around them.","fullyFundedDate":1771032841963,"projectUrl":"project/swipe-wipe-repeat-keeping-our-classro/10090233/","projectTitle":"Swipe, Wipe, Repeat: Keeping Our Classroom Safe","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Campos","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp328339_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1667576331005","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/gcampos2"},{"teacherId":328339,"projectId":10035565,"letterContent":"On behalf of my students and the entire school community, thank you for your incredible generosity. Your support has officially turned the Care Closet from a vision into a reality that support individuals in need of essential items.\r\n\r\nBecause of your contributions, our classroom is now home to a self-sustaining resource hub that addresses \"invisible\" poverty and unexpected emergencies head-on. You aren't just providing supplies; you are helping our student leaders foster a culture of mutual aid, dignity, and inclusivity across the whole campus.","fullyFundedDate":1769702686676,"projectUrl":"project/care-closet/10035565/","projectTitle":"Care Closet","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Campos","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp328339_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1667576331005","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/gcampos2"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_5448","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":445,"numTeachers":33,"percentFrplEligible":81,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":94,"percentWhite":0,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":2,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"9 - 12","studentTeacherRatio":"13.5:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":45.6,"schoolId":5448,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Percy L Julian High School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Percy L Julian High School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/illinois/chicago-public-school-district-299/julian-high-school/5448"}