{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Charlestown High School","outOfStateSupporters":39.1,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9573085,"projectId":9499823,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom! Your generosity has given my students the tools they need to feel prepared, confident, and welcomed every day.\r\n\r\nOur new classroom speaker helps students clearly hear videos and follow along with translated captions—an essential support for my English learners as they build both language and biology knowledge. The basic supplies you funded—pencils, pens, erasers, and a pencil sharpener—ensure every student can focus on learning without barriers. Their composition notebooks are already becoming valuable places where they record their thinking and keep track of everything they learn in biology.\r\n\r\nThe motivational posters you helped provide create a warm, encouraging environment that reminds them they belong and can succeed.\r\n\r\nYour support truly makes a difference. Thank you for helping create an inclusive and inspiring space for my students!\r\n\r\nWith gratitude,\r\nAndrea and the Biology Students at Charlestown High School","fullyFundedDate":1755747826089,"projectUrl":"project/sound-supplies-and-science-empowering/9499823/","projectTitle":"Sound, Supplies, and Science: Empowering Emerging Biologists!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Scarfo","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9573085_orig.jpg?crop=3711,3711,x1484,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1718891932264","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-scarfo-biology"},{"teacherId":9573085,"projectId":9309801,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our biology classroom! Because of you, my students now have the tools they need to truly engage with science.\r\n\r\nThe lab coats help them feel like real scientists during labs, and the DNA model kits make genetics easier to understand and more fun to explore. Our terrarium has become a class favorite. Students have loved watching an ecosystem grow and change. The new microscope slides are also opening their eyes to a whole world they've never seen before.\r\n\r\nThese materials make science more accessible and exciting, especially for my English learners who benefit so much from hands-on learning. Your donation is making a real difference, and we are so grateful.\r\n\r\nWith appreciation,\r\nAndrea and the Biology Students at Charlestown High School","fullyFundedDate":1746786166022,"projectUrl":"project/hands-on-tools-for-learning-and-explorat/9309801/","projectTitle":"Hands-On Tools for Learning and Exploration in Biology Class","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Scarfo","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9573085_orig.jpg?crop=3711,3711,x1484,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1718891932264","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-scarfo-biology"},{"teacherId":1828259,"projectId":9271327,"letterContent":"My AP Seminar students are now working on their Practice Performance Task 1 - the Team Research Project. We've been working our way up to this task by doing mini versions of research papers. One of the challenging parts of translating research notes into a research paper is figuring out how to organize those notes. What belongs where? What will the thematic parts of the paper be? It can really help to have physical note cards to move around and rearrange as we consider different ways to communicate ideas. \r\n\r\nMy students were really excited when they saw the index card booklets. They chose their favorite color and got right to work. Right now we are in the end of the research phase of this project, and they have been refining the way they take notes based on the vision of manipulating these physical cards as they move into the pre-writing phase next week. \r\n\r\nThe other pieces of the package were less visible to students, but have no less on an impact. Simple things like color coding different assignment pages are subtly helping students stay organized and easily reference materials, and so I thank you for your donation for these materials as well.","fullyFundedDate":1746786933292,"projectUrl":"project/old-school-research-tools/9271327/","projectTitle":"Old School Research Tools","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Piacitelli","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1828259"},{"teacherId":9488644,"projectId":9631217,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for funding our project, \"We Need Snacks! Help Students Maintain their Mental Health.\" The impact of your generosity is evident every week in our counseling groups and the Mental Health Club. These snacks have transformed our meetings from a simple gathering into a truly welcoming and supportive environment.\r\nThe snacks are a critical component of our Self-Esteem Group and the Mental Health Club. They serve as an immediate, practical way to address basic needs, making it easier for students to open up and focus on the deep work of mental health. For instance, just last week in our Self-Esteem Group, one student arrived after missing breakfast. Instead of being distracted by hunger, they were able to grab a snack, settle in, and actively participate in a discussion about positive self-talk. The simple act of sharing food helps create a sense of community and trust, which is essential for these sensitive conversations.\r\nThe students' reaction to seeing the snack bin is always a mix of relief and excitement! Knowing that a small comfort is available reduces their anxiety and makes them look forward to attending the groups. They often comment on how much better they can focus when they aren't hungry. Our next steps for these groups are to continue building on the positive momentum. In the Mental Health Club, we are planning a long-term project on coping mechanisms, and the reliable presence of the snacks will continue to foster a safe space where students feel comfortable exploring these vital, sometimes challenging, topics together.","fullyFundedDate":1755909033673,"projectUrl":"project/we-need-snacks-help-students-maintain-t/9631217/","projectTitle":"We Need Snacks! 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Be Blessed.","fullyFundedDate":1692407781769,"projectUrl":"project/chs-girls-varsity-volleyball/7388456/","projectTitle":"CHS Girls Varsity Volleyball","teacherDisplayName":"Dr. Marcia Harris","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6071583_orig.jpg?crop=544,544,x0,y273&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1728038366237","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6071583"},{"teacherId":506611,"projectId":9490664,"letterContent":"The materials you donated to my classroom have helped us build our community of collaborative and organized scientists. My students are investigating real world topics and working together to make sense of scientific phenomena. \r\n\r\nWith the new classroom supplies I was able to create spaces around the classroom for students to work together. They look at source materials on the whiteboards, use the markers to brainstorm ideas, and then refine their thinking by listening to their peers in scientists circles.\r\n\r\nThese routines have increased student engagement, leading to stronger written communication. Students are regularly taking ideas from their collaborations, and then expressing them in writing in their science notebooks. These notebooks have become important archives of their learning over the course of the year, and students are proud to keep them organized and full of science!\r\n\r\nI am grateful to have the support of my community for my students, and I am so proud of how my students have embraced their learning this year.","fullyFundedDate":1755712592765,"projectUrl":"project/preparing-collaborative-and-organized-sc/9490664/","projectTitle":"Preparing Collaborative and Organized Scientists","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Spence","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp506611_orig.jpg?crop=3456,3456,x0,y541&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1598631987587","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/506611"},{"teacherId":3206459,"projectId":9224895,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our spring observations! The butterflies were amazing and the kids absolutely loved watching them pupate and turn into butterflies. We had standardized testing the day they hatched and it was a great addition to sitting quietly and working. And the release day was perfect at the community gardens.\r\n\r\nThe Birdify camera is so cool! We were able to send the video feed to classrooms that do not have windows to watch the birds when they aren't up on the 5th floor. We are also using it to do a traffic study for the 10th grade physics class this year (hoping to get some better flow with the busses in the morning).","fullyFundedDate":1746465815412,"projectUrl":"project/observation-opportunities/9224895/","projectTitle":"Observation Opportunities!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Brett","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3206459_orig.jpg?crop=720,720,x180,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1629893052999","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3206459"},{"teacherId":9087708,"projectId":9371228,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donations to helping our classroom obtain supplies that we very much needed!!!\r\n\r\nThe binders have been perfect to help my students keep their work organized and work on improving their executive functioning skills. \r\n\r\nThe fidgets have really come in handy when our students are feeling restless or simply want something to use in our calming corner.\r\n\r\nSpeaking of calming corner, the posters have really made the space look relaxing and welcoming for when students need the space the most! \r\n\r\nThanks a million times over!!","fullyFundedDate":1755034940315,"projectUrl":"project/start-up-for-student-success/9371228/","projectTitle":"Start- Up for Student Success","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Magistro","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9087708_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1692111537969","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9087708"},{"teacherId":3206459,"projectId":9189323,"letterContent":"We made it through the school year and are set up nicely for this one with the donations for prototyping parties -- the crochet projects were very fun but super hard to complete (we didn't get any whales finished...but we know how to single and double crochet now!).\r\n\r\nThe new year is bringing out the prototyping supplies for our first Makerspace project: cardboard furniture! And the Physics classes are benefitting from the supplies to create collisions to study.\r\n\r\nThank you again for your support!","fullyFundedDate":1743366641323,"projectUrl":"project/prototyping-party-supplies/9189323/","projectTitle":"Prototyping Party Supplies","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Brett","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3206459_orig.jpg?crop=720,720,x180,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1629893052999","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3206459"},{"teacherId":9406227,"projectId":9547160,"letterContent":"We extend our heartfelt thanks for your generous contribution of essential cleaning supplies to our classroom. Your support plays a vital role in creating a safe, healthy, and welcoming learning environment for our students and staff.\r\n\r\nWith your help, we are better equipped to maintain cleanliness and prevent the spread of illness—something we deeply value, especially in today's world. Your thoughtful donation ensures that our students can focus on learning and growing in a space where their well-being comes first.\r\n\r\nThank you for being a part of our school community and for making a real difference in the lives of our students!","fullyFundedDate":1756432248899,"projectUrl":"project/essential-cleaning-supplies-for-a-safe-c/9547160/","projectTitle":"Essential Cleaning Supplies for a Safe Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Williams","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9406227"},{"teacherId":9406227,"projectId":8718486,"letterContent":"We have received your donation and wanted to take the time to thank you. We value each and every one of our supporters and appreciate all the help we received.\r\n\r\nWith your donation, we were able to help many students strive towards academic excellence.\r\nYour kindness is a gentle warmth that infuses our hearts and propels our mission forward. With heartfelt gratitude, we extend our gratitude for your wonderful donation, which not only supports our cause but also nourishes our spirits.\" You are truly making a difference for our students","fullyFundedDate":1732630456054,"projectUrl":"project/snacks-for-students/8718486/","projectTitle":"Snacks for Students!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Williams","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9406227"},{"teacherId":9087708,"projectId":9091680,"letterContent":"Thank you so very much for your support towards our classroom pantry. It really means the world to myself and my students. Knowing that they were able to have access to some snacks when they were hungry made me smile and of course them! \r\n\r\nI am now happy to report that my students have cleared out the last of our pantry for the remainder of the school year. We once again cannot express our gratitude enough for making this class pantry as successful as it was for this school year. Thank you so very much for making a difference!","fullyFundedDate":1740929797007,"projectUrl":"project/snacks-for-days/9091680/","projectTitle":"Snacks For Days","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Magistro","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9087708_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1692111537969","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9087708"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_62845","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":754,"numTeachers":89,"percentFrplEligible":82,"percentAsian":6,"percentBlack":22,"percentWhite":6,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":63,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"7 - 12","studentTeacherRatio":"8.5:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":60.9,"schoolId":62845,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Charlestown High School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Charlestown High School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/massachusetts/boston-public-schools/charlestown-high-school/62845"}