{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Boston Collaborative High School","outOfStateSupporters":35.4,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":1678223,"projectId":9760410,"letterContent":"Because this project was funded, students experienced a more supportive and engaging learning environment that directly benefited both their academic success and overall well-being. The brain breaks and enrichment activities helped students manage stress, improve focus, and maintain energy throughout demanding science lessons. With regular opportunities to reset and recharge, students were better able to concentrate, participate actively, and persist through challenging content. These moments of movement, play, and reflection were especially impactful for students who struggled with attention or anxiety, ensuring that all learners had equitable access to success in the classroom.\r\n\r\nIn addition, the hands-on enrichment materials strengthened collaboration, creativity, and real-world problem-solving skills. Activities such as Structural Engineering: Bridges & Skyscrapers allowed students to work together while applying principles of physics and mathematics in meaningful ways. As students collaborated, experimented, and celebrated their successes, they built confidence and developed a more positive relationship with learning science. Overall, this project fostered a classroom community where students felt motivated, connected, and excited to learn while developing essential life skills such as teamwork, resilience, and self-regulation.","fullyFundedDate":1758822959172,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-community-engagement/9760410/","projectTitle":"Classroom Community Engagement","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Trainor","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1678223_orig.jpg?crop=865,865,x218,y85&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1737125003101","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1678223"},{"teacherId":9402850,"projectId":9756518,"letterContent":"The donated snacks have become an important part of our daily classroom routine, especially during longer instructional blocks and assessment days. Students are able to refuel without leaving the classroom, which helps them stay focused, regulated, and ready to learn. One memorable moment was during a multi-step math problem-solving activity, when students worked collaboratively for an extended period of time. Having access to snacks allowed them to remain engaged, patient with one another, and more confident in persevering through challenging tasks.\r\nWhen the students first saw the snacks, their reactions were immediate and joyful. Many expressed surprise and excitement, and several students shared that they often come to school hungry or rely on snacks to get them through the day. Seeing the variety of options made them feel cared for and supported. The snacks quickly became a symbol of comfort and reassurance, helping students feel calmer and more prepared to participate in learning.\r\nThrough your generosity, you were able to get a meaningful glimpse into our classroom community. Your contribution helped create a space where students feel valued, supported, and ready to succeed. The impact went far beyond food—it strengthened our classroom environment, supported student well-being, and reminded students that people outside of their school believe in them. Thank you for making such a positive difference in their daily lives.","fullyFundedDate":1758908227429,"projectUrl":"project/supporting-success-one-snack-at-a-time/9756518/","projectTitle":"Supporting Success, One Snack at a Time","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. G","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9402850"},{"teacherId":5812651,"projectId":9405973,"letterContent":"Thank You for Supporting Our Classroom\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nMonths ago, your generous donation of calm coloring materials brought something very special to our classroom. I want to take a moment to share the impact it has made.\r\n\r\nThe coloring space has become a meaningful place for emotional regulation, deep thinking, and calm classroom behavior. Students are learning to pause, reset, and return to their work with focus and confidence. It has created not just an activity, but an environment of peace and reflection that truly supports their growth.\r\n\r\nYour contribution has made a lasting difference in our daily classroom life, and I am so grateful for your kindness and support. Thank you for believing in our students and their well-being.","fullyFundedDate":1750256103633,"projectUrl":"project/peace-in-every-stroke-a-mindful-colorin/9405973/","projectTitle":"Peace in Every Stroke: A Mindful Coloring Project","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Dykens","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5812651_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1564674172491","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5812651"},{"teacherId":1678223,"projectId":9325653,"letterContent":"Creating a wellness lounge has had profound effects on students' emotional, social, and academic well-being:\r\n\r\nStudents have a dedicated space to calm down, recharge, and practice self-regulation.\r\n\r\nQuiet areas, soft seating, and sensory tools give students a healthy way to manage emotions before returning to class.\r\n\r\nBuilds Social-Emotional Skills\r\n\r\nThe lounge encourages students to practice empathy, mindfulness, and peer support in a low-pressure environment.\r\n\r\nStudents take ownership of lounge norms, helping them develop responsibility and collaboration skills.","fullyFundedDate":1746550786796,"projectUrl":"project/student-wellness-lounge/9325653/","projectTitle":"Student Wellness Lounge","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Trainor","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1678223_orig.jpg?crop=865,865,x218,y85&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1737125003101","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1678223"},{"teacherId":2964816,"projectId":9046876,"letterContent":"My students and I would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to all the donors who supported my equipment request. We launched our after-school club using the provided equipments. Students have had the opportunity to connect through after -school play, and developed interpersonal and strength skills. We discussed principles of teamwork and practiced applying applying these principles through team sports like basketball, soccer, and pickleball. We also learned about how to improve and apply strength and fitness principles related to each sport to enhance our strength and mobility as players. We look forward to growing the program in the next school year.","fullyFundedDate":1746787374410,"projectUrl":"project/fostering-physical-and-mental-fitness-fo/9046876/","projectTitle":"Fostering Physical and Mental Fitness For Life!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Douglas","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2964816_orig.jpg?crop=1206,1205,x0,y502&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1673461048468","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2964816"},{"teacherId":9821944,"projectId":8913359,"letterContent":"I want to take the time to thank you for supporting, \"Experience A Welcoming Therapy Place. \r\n\r\nOne student said, \"I like the blue green theme in the chairs and rug, it feels calm. Another student communicated, \"that the space is very comfortable.\" A third student shared that the space feels very lively because of the items on the wall and the Salt Lamps. \r\n\r\nFrom the, It's Okay To Feel This Way Cloth\" hanging on the wall, students have been able to look at the wall piece to identify their feelings and discuss them. Seeing their feelings visually has made it easier for discussions and for identifying how they feel. \r\n\r\nThe Salt Lamps have not only served as a calming effect in the room, but also as a discussion and education piece for students to learn about Salt Lamps. The Salt Lamp with the circle salt balls has served as a stress piece for some students as they like to engage with the salt balls and roll them in their hands while sitting for a session. \r\n\r\nEach student has their place where they like to sit when they enter for counseling whether it is the comfortable beanbag, one of the comfortable chairs or at the table that is covered with the circle medallion cloth. They each have a preferred spot that they like. \r\n\r\nI am so very happy that the students can come into a welcoming space and feel comfortable to speak, relax, play board games. and work on their goals.","fullyFundedDate":1735657793770,"projectUrl":"project/experience-a-welcoming-therapy-space/8913359/","projectTitle":"Experience A Welcoming Therapy Space","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Baptista-Gomes","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9821944"},{"teacherId":9890503,"projectId":9066520,"letterContent":"This was a funny activity, because the students thought was something related to kindergarten. When they prepared the petri dishes with the seeds, they felt really weird about using those forceps to separate each small seed. \r\n\r\nWe kept taking care of the plants and collecting the results about their growth rate, only after this part, the students realized that this was not only a kindergarten activity, but also a business activity, because we applied mathematics and graphics to simulate what farmers need to do in order to get most profit from crops.\r\n\r\nThey were shocked about how a simple thing can be so important to our lives.\r\n\r\nThis was only possible, because of your help.","fullyFundedDate":1738344472308,"projectUrl":"project/germination-percentages-of-different-typ/9066520/","projectTitle":"Germination Percentages of Different Types of Seeds","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Vítor","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9890503_orig.jpg?crop=1225,1225,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1736513209666","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9890503"},{"teacherId":9890503,"projectId":9060190,"letterContent":"Thank you for your contribution. \r\nNow that we are in the spring season, our herbarium is starting to bloom (like the flowers in this spring). \r\n\r\nStudents have been curious about how to do and build the herbarium, and also curious about the plants, diversity, function, and many other applications.\r\n\r\nThe first plants are being collected and dry out in our greenhouse drier that we built with help of the Art teacher and students. Soon, many more plants will arrive and the students will be able to increase even more their own herbarium. Yes, we are making individual little herbariums, so the students can learn but also keep their work with them and keep working on it for several years.\r\n\r\nAgain, I appreciate your help and I am very thankful.","fullyFundedDate":1737599630174,"projectUrl":"project/lets-build-an-herbarium/9060190/","projectTitle":"Let's Build an Herbarium!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Vítor","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9890503_orig.jpg?crop=1225,1225,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1736513209666","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9890503"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_120882","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":178,"numTeachers":7,"percentFrplEligible":86,"percentAsian":1,"percentBlack":36,"percentWhite":3,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":55,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"7 - 12","studentTeacherRatio":"25.4:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":64.6,"schoolId":120882,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Boston Collaborative High School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Boston Collaborative High School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/massachusetts/boston-public-schools/boston-collaborative-high-school/120882"}