{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Arsenal Technical High School","outOfStateSupporters":34.6,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":2643898,"projectId":9794251,"letterContent":"This project of dissecting the cow eyes, was so much fun and exciting, plus a little gross for a few students.\r\n\r\nThank you so much for the donations of the supplies so that we could dissect this year. \r\n\r\nWe will be able to dissect a sheep's brain this year as well, thanks to the donations that we received.\r\n\r\nThe students started the project by washing hands and putting on Personal Protection Equipment (gloves, gown, goggles, and mask). Then they proceeded to open the vacuumed sealed cow eye. After that they cut away the fat and then using a scalpel they cut the eye in half to examine the inside of the eye.\r\n\r\nThey concentrated on the parts of the eye and what each part does.","fullyFundedDate":1762267465262,"projectUrl":"project/dissection-of-the-eye/9794251/","projectTitle":"Dissection of the Eye!!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Ryan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2643898_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1452192235967","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-candyryan"},{"teacherId":8556458,"projectId":9904435,"letterContent":"When our new materials arrived, my students were immediately excited to explore them. One of the first projects they completed was replanting their growing plants into larger flower pots, which fit perfectly on the new plant stand. This small change made a big difference—they were able to observe their plants' growth more clearly and apply what they've learned in our lessons about plant care. Students also enjoyed placing the Miracle-Gro sticks into the soil and tracking how the added nutrients affected plant development over time.\r\n\r\nOne of the most memorable moments came when our Venus flytrap arrived. Seeing this unique plant up close helped students make deeper connections to our lessons on carnivorous plants. They were fascinated watching how it captured insects and asked thoughtful questions that showed how engaged they were with the content. Additionally, students have been using the classroom microscope to observe microorganisms living within the soil of our plants. Viewing these tiny organisms firsthand has strengthened their understanding of ecosystems and the roles microorganisms play in plant health.\r\n\r\nThanks to these resources, our learning continues to grow. Students are now preparing to compare growth patterns between different plant species and document their findings in a science journal. Your generosity has opened the door to richer hands-on learning, and my students are eager to continue exploring the natural world with curiosity and confidence. Thank you for making this possible!","fullyFundedDate":1763615069425,"projectUrl":"project/magnifying-minds-growing-curiosity-thro/9904435/","projectTitle":"Magnifying Minds: Growing Curiosity Through Plant Studies","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Crystal M Adams","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8556458_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1692791782638","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/arches-127"},{"teacherId":6800734,"projectId":6671012,"letterContent":"Curriculum resources have been essential in our special education high school classroom. They provide structured, age-appropriate lessons that support students' academic, social, and vocational growth. With these materials, I can tailor instruction to meet individual needs, reinforce essential skills, and provide hands-on learning experiences.\r\n\r\nThese resources help students build independence, improve literacy and math skills, and prepare for life after high school. They make lessons more engaging, organized, and effective, ensuring every student has the opportunity to succeed.","fullyFundedDate":1660102863594,"projectUrl":"project/curriculum-resources/6671012/","projectTitle":"Curriculum Resources","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Berry","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6800734_orig.jpg?crop=960,960,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1605495424143","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6800734"},{"teacherId":6800734,"projectId":9744494,"letterContent":"Time and Scholastic magazines have been incredibly valuable in our special education high school classroom. They provide engaging, age-appropriate content that supports reading comprehension, critical thinking, and current events awareness. Students practice vocabulary, summarize articles, and discuss real-world topics, which helps build communication and life skills.\r\n\r\nThe magazines also make learning relevant and interesting, encouraging students to read independently and stay motivated. They serve as a versatile tool for lessons in reading, writing, social studies, and vocational skills, helping students connect classroom learning to the world around them.","fullyFundedDate":1758813160177,"projectUrl":"project/preparing-for-independence-with-current/9744494/","projectTitle":"Preparing for Independence with Current Events","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Berry","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6800734_orig.jpg?crop=960,960,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1605495424143","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6800734"},{"teacherId":6800734,"projectId":6506015,"letterContent":"Time and Scholastic magazines have been incredibly valuable in our special education high school classroom. They provide engaging, age-appropriate content that supports reading comprehension, critical thinking, and current events awareness. Students practice vocabulary, summarize articles, and discuss real-world topics, which helps build communication and life skills.\r\n\r\nThe magazines also make learning relevant and interesting, encouraging students to read independently and stay motivated. They serve as a versatile tool for lessons in reading, writing, social studies, and vocational skills, helping students connect classroom learning to the world around them.","fullyFundedDate":1655609662289,"projectUrl":"project/learning-through-magazines/6506015/","projectTitle":"Learning Through Magazines!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Berry","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6800734_orig.jpg?crop=960,960,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1605495424143","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6800734"},{"teacherId":6800734,"projectId":5720095,"letterContent":"Providing healthy snacks in my special education classroom has made a noticeable difference in my students' focus, energy, and behavior. Many of my students face challenges with maintaining consistent nutrition, which can affect attention, mood, and participation. Having access to nutritious snacks—like fruit, granola bars, and trail mix—helps them stay alert during lessons, engage more fully in activities, and complete tasks successfully.\r\n\r\nHealthy snacks also teach students about making good food choices, promote independence as they manage snack routines, and create a supportive classroom environment where all students can thrive.","fullyFundedDate":1628768794190,"projectUrl":"project/healthy-snacks-healthy-minds/5720095/","projectTitle":"Healthy Snacks! Healthy Minds!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Berry","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6800734_orig.jpg?crop=960,960,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1605495424143","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6800734"},{"teacherId":3453577,"projectId":9687047,"letterContent":"I don't know if you've ever done robotics before, but tools are pretty important. High quality tools make a HUGE difference. We've had three robotics competitions since this project was funded and the tools provided here allow teams to make modifications in a short amount of time, which is critical at tournaments because of the pace of the events.\r\nThe nibbler tool has been the most popular addition. This allows students to modify aluminum parts on their bot quickly and without the use of cutting tools. A use case of this would be if a team fails inspection due to size, they can quickly use the nibbler tool to cut a small amount off to be in size. Thanks again.","fullyFundedDate":1757569757388,"projectUrl":"project/tools-for-robots/9687047/","projectTitle":"Tools for Robots","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Adams","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3453577_orig.jpg?crop=657,657,x0,y32&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1695423329179","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/tech4adams"},{"teacherId":3453577,"projectId":9753669,"letterContent":"A printer is an important tool. In the engineering classroom, it gets used all of the time. My students are constantly working in their hand-written engineering notebooks while also working on CAD models in their computers. It's often helpful in the documentation process to be able to print out their drawing files or 3D renders of designs for the engineering design process.\r\n\r\nWhen our printer died, this was no longer possible. Now that we have a new one, my students can get back to documenting their work efficiently. Thank you for providing this needed tool!","fullyFundedDate":1759265419708,"projectUrl":"project/the-printer-is-dead/9753669/","projectTitle":"The Printer is Dead","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Adams","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3453577_orig.jpg?crop=657,657,x0,y32&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1695423329179","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/tech4adams"},{"teacherId":9863624,"projectId":9497503,"letterContent":"Thank you all so much! My students have really enjoyed having the fidget toys in class. Some students will pick up a stress ball or some sensory rings at the start of class and play with them during lectures and discussions. Several of them have struggled to focus in the past but benefit from having something to fidget with.\r\nI also had a student take home one of the joke books and return with an arsenal of dad jokes! Speaking of books, the self-care station has been a great way to draw students into the library. More students have been checking out books this quarter, which will benefit their mental health and their academic growth.\r\nThank you again for your generous donations.","fullyFundedDate":1758150283879,"projectUrl":"project/the-self-care-station/9497503/","projectTitle":"The Self-Care Station","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Hallett","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/s-hallett"},{"teacherId":4677826,"projectId":9520938,"letterContent":"I cannot tell you what a difference this cozy furniture has made to the climate of my classroom. The soft floor furniture has added the necessary cushion to life and school that students really need. Each day when we have independent time, students rush to find a soft spot to spread out and get comfortable while they work.\r\n\r\nI know there are some people who wonder whether kids work as well when they are laying or reclining on the floor, as opposed to sitting straight up at a desk. My classroom experience tells me that students work best when they are able to move and sit in ways that work for them. Having flexible seating options during certain times of classwork allows for the autonomy older students need in order to figure out what is best for them.\r\n\r\nAs for my after-school club, these items have come in so handy. At the end of busy week, students love crashing out on the floor for a bit while we chat and catch up on what everyone has been doing. The floor furniture made great seating for the student-led Halloween party with a scary movie and popcorn. \r\n\r\nThank you again so much for providing these items for my classroom and helping to set the vibe for my students now and in the future!","fullyFundedDate":1758636827109,"projectUrl":"project/calm-and-cozy-classroom-seating/9520938/","projectTitle":"Calm and Cozy Classroom Seating","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Flynn","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4677826_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1503326766812","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4677826"},{"teacherId":6797077,"projectId":9614451,"letterContent":"what fun we are having with this big whiteboard! it is so smooth and clean, I am so not used to something so perfect to write on! \r\n\r\nThe students were also having fun filling in items and charting their pH. (as seen in my photos). My 'grayboard' was sent out to pasture. It did it's job, it was just time for a new one, and I sincerely thank you from the bottom of my heart.\r\n\r\nI also would like to take this time to thank you for the snacks that you sent as well. The students are here for so long and they are bound to need something to eat. Before you, it was always me paying for food for them to eat (of course, I still do, but OMG, you REALLY make a difference!!! \r\n\r\nGod bless you!!","fullyFundedDate":1758150776412,"projectUrl":"project/help-me-replace-my-whiteboard-with-a-whi/9614451/","projectTitle":"Help Me Replace My Whiteboard With a White Board","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Karnes","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6797077_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1568908366680","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6797077"},{"teacherId":2643898,"projectId":9721860,"letterContent":"Thank you again for the donations of the dissection instruments needed to allow my students to dissect cow eyes. This is always a fun project that the students are always afraid of dissection at first, but once they do it, they love it!! (Most of them anyways!)\r\n\r\nStudents were so excited that they wanted to say thanks for the items donated as well. They enjoyed the assignment so much that they want to dissect some more organs. I have a sheep's brain planned for the future. The students were so excited to use the instruments that they acted in a very mature manner during the dissection. \r\n\r\nThank you again!!","fullyFundedDate":1759260977842,"projectUrl":"project/dissection-is-fun/9721860/","projectTitle":"Dissection Is Fun!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Ryan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2643898_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1452192235967","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-candyryan"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_20682","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":2360,"numTeachers":159,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":32,"percentWhite":7,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":55,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"9 - 12","studentTeacherRatio":"14.8:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":false,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":65.4,"schoolId":20682,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Arsenal Technical High School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Arsenal Technical High School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/indiana/indianapolis-public-school-district/arsenal-technical-high-school/20682"}