{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Tuscarora High School","outOfStateSupporters":29.6,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":3608510,"projectId":9956866,"letterContent":"I want to express my heartfelt gratitude for your generous donation of batteries for our mathematics department's graphing calculators. Your contribution has made a significant impact on our department's operations and student learning.\r\n\r\nBatteries are one of our largest recurring expenses, and your donation alleviates a substantial burden on our budget. By funding this essential supply, you enable us to keep our entire fleet of graphing calculators operational and ready for student use across Geometry, Algebra 1, Algebra 2, and Statistics courses. Without reliable power, these critical learning tools sit idle, limiting student access to technology that deepens mathematical understanding.\r\n\r\nYour gift ensures that students can visualize functions, explore mathematical relationships, and verify their reasoning in real time without interruption. This sustained access to graphing technology is vital for developing problem-solving skills and preparing students for advanced mathematics and STEM careers.\r\n\r\nYour generosity directly supports educational excellence and demonstrates your commitment to removing barriers to quality instruction. Thank you for powering our mathematics program and investing in student success.","fullyFundedDate":1767815429456,"projectUrl":"project/power-up-math-batteries-for-every-graph/9956866/","projectTitle":"Power Up Math: Batteries for Every Graphing Calculator","teacherDisplayName":"Dr. Beck","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3608510_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1467767349782","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/lindsey-beck"},{"teacherId":3608510,"projectId":9956787,"letterContent":"I want to express my heartfelt gratitude for your generous donation of Chromebook chargers and charging stations. Your contribution has made a significant impact on our classroom technology and student learning.\r\n\r\nThese chargers and stations ensure our devices remain powered and ready for instruction, eliminating technical barriers that interrupt learning. With reliable charging infrastructure, students can seamlessly access digital resources, collaborate on projects, and engage with interactive learning tools without disruption. This seemingly simple donation has profound effects on instructional time and student productivity.\r\n\r\nYour gift removes obstacles to technology access and demonstrates your commitment to modern, connected learning environments. Every charged device represents an opportunity for students to develop digital literacy skills essential for college and career success.\r\n\r\nYour generosity directly supports educational excellence and shows our students that our community invests in their future. Thank you for powering student success.","fullyFundedDate":1767238935822,"projectUrl":"project/power-up-our-classroom-charge-connect/9956787/","projectTitle":"Power Up Our Classroom: Charge, Connect, Create!","teacherDisplayName":"Dr. Beck","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3608510_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1467767349782","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/lindsey-beck"},{"teacherId":3608510,"projectId":9914051,"letterContent":"I want to express my heartfelt gratitude for your generous donation of two graphing calculators. Your contribution has made a significant impact on our mathematics program.\r\n\r\nThese calculators complete our class set, ensuring every student in Geometry, Algebra 1, and Statistics has access to essential technology for learning. With graphing calculators, students can visualize complex functions, explore mathematical relationships, and verify their reasoning in real time. This technology transforms abstract concepts into concrete, visual representations that deepen understanding and build confidence.\r\n\r\nYour donation removes barriers to learning and ensures equitable access to tools that prepare students for advanced mathematics and STEM careers. Every student now has the opportunity to engage fully with modern mathematical practices.\r\n\r\nYour generosity directly impacts student achievement and demonstrates that our community believes in educational excellence. Thank you for investing in our students' mathematical success.","fullyFundedDate":1766950118725,"projectUrl":"project/empower-students-with-graphing-calculato/9914051/","projectTitle":"Empower Students with Graphing Calculators for Algebra, Geometry & Statistics","teacherDisplayName":"Dr. Beck","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3608510_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1467767349782","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/lindsey-beck"},{"teacherId":3608510,"projectId":9910267,"letterContent":"I want to express my heartfelt gratitude for your generous donations which helped provide folders, magnets, sticky notes, chart paper, and more. Your contribution has made an immediate and meaningful impact on our classroom learning environment.\r\n\r\nThese materials have transformed how we teach Geometry. Folders enable students to create interactive unit foldables that help them organize and synthesize complex concepts. Magnets and sticky notes revolutionize our formative assessments, allowing students to display their thinking collaboratively and non-threateningly. Chart paper creates visible anchor charts that reinforce key concepts daily and celebrate student work.\r\n\r\nYour donations send a powerful message to our students: their education matters, and our community believes in their success. This boosts motivation and demonstrates that education is a shared responsibility.\r\n\r\nYour generosity has enhanced student engagement, improved assessment practices, and created a more interactive, collaborative learning environment. Thank you for investing in our students' mathematical competence and confidence.","fullyFundedDate":1767232998138,"projectUrl":"project/supplies-for-algebra-and-geometry/9910267/","projectTitle":"Supplies for Algebra and Geometry","teacherDisplayName":"Dr. Beck","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3608510_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1467767349782","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/lindsey-beck"},{"teacherId":3608510,"projectId":9909827,"letterContent":"When the boxes of hands-on geometry supplies arrived in my classroom, I watched my students' faces light up in a way that no textbook or digital presentation could ever replicate. What had been abstract concepts on a whiteboard suddenly became real, three-dimensional objects they could hold, manipulate, and truly understand. This donation didn't just bring materials into my classroom—it transformed how my students engage with mathematics.\r\n\r\nWe switched semesters in January, so now a whole new group of high school students are getting to use these materials to learn more about Geometry in an engaging way. Thank you so much for your support! It means everything to me and my students.","fullyFundedDate":1763830610674,"projectUrl":"project/geometry-in-motion-handson-kits-for-ev/9909827/","projectTitle":"Geometry in Motion: Hands‑On Kits for Every Math Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Dr. Beck","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3608510_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1467767349782","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/lindsey-beck"},{"teacherId":3608510,"projectId":9271443,"letterContent":"Thank you so much — your generous support for our dry erase markers and board games has already begun to transform learning in our classroom.\r\n\r\nFresh dry erase markers mean clearer instruction, smoother student practice, and faster formative checks. I can model problem-solving on the board with crisp annotations, students can work out ideas visibly during collaborative tasks, and station rotations run efficiently because supplies are ready and reliable. That immediacy helps students test strategies, get feedback, and iterate their thinking in Algebra, Geometry, and Statistics without losing momentum.\r\n\r\nThe board games bring joy, communication, and strategic thinking into our learning routines. Games build math fluency, perseverance, and cooperative problem‑solving in low‑pressure settings — students practice number sense, spatial reasoning, probability, and logic while they laugh, explain their thinking, and learn from peers. For many learners, games unlock engagement in ways traditional worksheets cannot, supporting social skills and confidence alongside content mastery.\r\n\r\nTogether, these resources promote equity and classroom community: every student has the tools to participate, contribute, and succeed. They reduce interruptions caused by missing supplies and create more time for meaningful instruction and formative assessment.\r\n\r\nFrom the bottom of our hearts, thank you for supporting both the practical needs and the playful learning that make our classroom a better place. Your donation nurtures skills, curiosity, and connection — and we are deeply grateful.","fullyFundedDate":1754023499532,"projectUrl":"project/equip-to-excel-math-essentials-for-high/9271443/","projectTitle":"Equip to Excel: Math Essentials for High School Success","teacherDisplayName":"Dr. Beck","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3608510_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1467767349782","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/lindsey-beck"},{"teacherId":3608510,"projectId":9604232,"letterContent":"Thank you so much — your generous support of our snack project will make a real, everyday difference for our students.\r\n\r\nProviding healthy snacks like granola bars and fruit snacks helps students stay focused, energized, and ready to learn. For some students, these snacks bridge the gap between breakfast and lunch; for others, they provide the steady fuel needed to concentrate during long blocks, assessments, or after-school activities. When hunger is not a distraction, students participate more fully, manage emotions better, and are more able to engage in complex tasks across Algebra, Geometry, Statistics, and every subject we teach.\r\n\r\nYour gift also promotes equity and dignity. It ensures that no student feels embarrassed or left behind because they come to class hungry. Snacks provided in a respectful, low‑profile way support positive classroom culture — students can join peers during collaborative work, small groups, and study sessions without worry. Healthy options reinforce good habits and model caring choices, while also accommodating varied dietary needs when possible.\r\n\r\nOn a practical level, your donation reduces disruptions. With grab-and-go snacks available, we spend less time addressing hunger-related concerns and more time on instruction, feedback, and meaningful learning experiences. It also enables me to plan flexible supports for students during long testing days or after-school tutoring when meals may be delayed.\r\n\r\nFrom all of us — students and staff alike — thank you. Your kindness nourishes both bodies and minds, showing our students that their well‑being matters. We are deeply grateful for your partnership in creating a healthier, more focused, and more compassionate learning environment.","fullyFundedDate":1755722989324,"projectUrl":"project/fueling-focus-snacks-for-high-school-ma/9604232/","projectTitle":"Fueling Focus: Snacks for High School Math Success","teacherDisplayName":"Dr. Beck","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3608510_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1467767349782","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/lindsey-beck"},{"teacherId":3608510,"projectId":9119662,"letterContent":"Thank you so much — your generous donation to replace our dim projector will make an immediate and tangible difference for every student in my classroom.\r\nThe old projector made it difficult for students to read notes, view diagrams, and engage with interactive lessons. With the new, brighter projector, classroom visuals will be crisp, clear, and accessible from every seat. This improves instruction in every subject I teach — from displaying step-by-step worked examples in Algebra, showing precise geometric diagrams, to projecting data visualizations and student work in Statistics — so that no student misses a crucial idea because of poor visibility.\r\nImproved visibility increases student engagement and reduces cognitive load. When students can easily see problems, diagrams, and teacher annotations, they spend less energy straining to read and more on understanding concepts, thinking critically, and participating in discussions. Lessons become smoother and more efficient: I can model problem-solving live, annotate student responses in real time, and use multimedia resources without worrying that important details will be lost.\r\n\r\nThe new projector also supports more inclusive teaching. Students with mild visual challenges, those seated at the back, and English learners who rely on clear visual cues will benefit significantly. It enables flexible teaching strategies — collaborative group work with shared projections, multimedia presentations, and small-group rotations where each group can view clear instructions — which leads to richer, differentiated learning experiences.\r\n\r\nPractically, your gift saves class time and reduces frustration. Instead of re-writing or re-projecting faint slides, we can focus on exploration, inquiry, and feedback. On a larger scale, this upgrade helps foster a classroom culture where technology supports curiosity, creativity, and confidence.\r\n\r\nFrom the bottom of our hearts, thank you for making our classroom a brighter, more effective learning environment. Your support directly enhances equity, engagement, and learning outcomes for our students — and it renews my ability to teach lessons the way I know will reach every learner. We are deeply grateful.","fullyFundedDate":1746564029261,"projectUrl":"project/math-in-focus-help-us-get-a-brighter-pr/9119662/","projectTitle":"Math in Focus: Help Us Get a Brighter Projector!","teacherDisplayName":"Dr. Beck","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3608510_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1467767349782","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/lindsey-beck"},{"teacherId":3608510,"projectId":9604585,"letterContent":"Thank you so much — your generous donations through DonorsChoose to fund graphing calculators has had a profound and lasting impact on my Algebra, Geometry, and Statistics students.\r\n\r\nBecause of your support, students who previously lacked access to powerful mathematical tools can now explore concepts more deeply and confidently. Graphing calculators let learners visualize functions, transformations, and inequalities in real time, turning abstract symbols into dynamic images that make sense. In Algebra, students will move beyond rote procedures to investigate how changing coefficients affects graphs, discover patterns, and test conjectures independently. In Geometry, built-in coordinate and transformation features will help students connect algebraic equations to geometric figures, measure angles and lengths more accurately, and experiment with constructions that once required specialized or expensive equipment. In Statistics, calculators make data analysis accessible: students can input real datasets, compute summary statistics, create scatterplots and regression models, and interpret results with clarity. These experiences build not only content knowledge but also critical thinking, reasoning, and data literacy skills that are essential for college, careers, and informed citizenship.\r\n\r\nBeyond academics, your gift promotes equity in our classroom. Students who previously relied on a single shared device or had none at all will now have repeated, hands-on practice—closing opportunity gaps and increasing confidence. This access encourages risk-taking and curiosity: when a student can try an idea, see immediate feedback, and adjust their thinking, learning becomes iterative and joyful rather than punitive. It also allows me to design richer, more student-centered lessons: collaborative problem-solving tasks, stations with different challenges, and assessments that emphasize conceptual understanding over memorization.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in our students' future. Your generosity does more than buy calculators: it opens doors to deeper understanding, fosters equity and confidence, and transforms how students experience mathematics every day. We are truly grateful.","fullyFundedDate":1757521040837,"projectUrl":"project/graphing-calculators-tools-for-unlockin/9604585/","projectTitle":"Graphing Calculators: Tools for Unlocking Math Potential","teacherDisplayName":"Dr. Beck","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3608510_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1467767349782","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/lindsey-beck"},{"teacherId":3608510,"projectId":9052695,"letterContent":"I want to extend my heartfelt gratitude to all the generous donors who contributed to our Donors Choose project for graphing calculators. Your support has made a significant impact on my Algebra and Statistics students. These calculators provide essential tools for understanding complex concepts, enabling hands-on learning and fostering critical thinking skills. \r\n\r\nWith your help, my students can explore mathematical ideas more deeply and confidently. Thank you for investing in their education and future success! It means so much to me and to my students.","fullyFundedDate":1737233554054,"projectUrl":"project/graphing-calculators-for-algebra-and-sta/9052695/","projectTitle":"Graphing Calculators for Algebra and Statistics","teacherDisplayName":"Dr. Beck","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3608510_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1467767349782","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/lindsey-beck"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_73628","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":1735,"numTeachers":87,"percentFrplEligible":39,"percentAsian":7,"percentBlack":22,"percentWhite":32,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":29,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"9 - 12","studentTeacherRatio":"19.9:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":false,"metroType":"SUBURBAN","ncesMetroType":"SUBURB_MIDSIZE"},"inStateSupporters":70.4,"schoolId":73628,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Tuscarora High School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Tuscarora High School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/maryland/frederick-county-public-school-district/tuscarora-high-school/73628"}