{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Eldorado High School","outOfStateSupporters":49.3,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9408669,"projectId":10583175,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous support, our high school classroom is filled with fresh fiction and non-fiction titles that are fundamentally transforming how my students engage with reading. While a great book is a joy to read on its own, using these new texts in a classroom setting allows us to build critical high-level skills. With these titles, students aren't just following a plot; they are learning to analyze complex character motivations, dissect authorial tone, evaluate argument structures in non-fiction, and compare thematic elements across different genres. They are moving from passive readers to active, critical thinkers who can back up their interpretations with direct evidence from the text.\r\n\r\nIf you walked into our room during independent reading time, you would see a vibrant, focused environment that looks quite different from traditional lectures. Students are deeply immersed in their chosen books, jotting down observations on sticky notes, highlighting key arguments, and tracking character development. Following our reading blocks, the classroom buzzes with student-led discussions where they debate character choices, analyze real-world parallels in our non-fiction texts, and share recommendations with one another. Reading here is an active, collaborative journey where every student's voice and perspective matters.\r\n\r\nThese new additions have made a particularly profound impact on our reluctant readers and advanced students alike. A few of my students who previously struggled to stay engaged during reading periods are now the first ones to pull out their books, completely captivated by modern non-fiction narratives that mirror real-world issues they care about. Meanwhile, our fiction lovers are eagerly diving into complex character arcs and complex plot structures, often staying after class just to discuss a sudden plot twist. Your gift didn't just put books on our shelves—it ignited a real, lasting enthusiasm for learning that my students carry with them every day. Thank you for making this possible!","fullyFundedDate":1788630540000,"projectUrl":"project/page-turners-for-future-leaders/10583175/","projectTitle":"Page Turners for Future Leaders","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Markum","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9408669"},{"teacherId":10189725,"projectId":10472388,"letterContent":"Thank you for helping us bring new fiction and nonfiction books into our high school library! These books have given our students more opportunities to find stories and topics that genuinely interest them. Beyond simply enjoying a good book, students are building important skills as they read—making connections, learning new vocabulary, thinking critically about different perspectives, and using nonfiction texts to explore topics they may not encounter in their everyday lives. Having a wider variety of current books also helps students see reading as something relevant to their lives, interests, and future goals.\r\n\r\nIn our classroom, reading looks different for every student. Some students settle into a novel and become completely absorbed in the story, while others prefer nonfiction books that let them explore a particular interest. We have students who are discovering authors and genres they might never have picked up before simply because they now have more choices. Some of our most reluctant readers have been especially excited to find books that match their interests, and it has been wonderful to see students recommend books to one another and talk about what they are reading. Your generosity has helped make our library a place where students can not only improve as readers, but also discover books that make them want to keep reading.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in our students and giving them access to books that can inform, inspire, and open new worlds.","fullyFundedDate":1788474547435,"projectUrl":"project/updated-firehawk-library-collection/10472388/","projectTitle":"Updated Firehawk Library Collection","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Eliason","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10189725"},{"teacherId":10399684,"projectId":10583813,"letterContent":"The new titles from \"Hooked on Reading\" have completely transformed the energy in our school library, turning silent checkout times into vibrant hubs of literary discovery. Walking into the library now, you'll see students sprawled in the seating area with non-fiction visual guides, huddled together sharing manga panels, or eagerly hunting down requested series on the shelves. Having access to high-interest, diverse books means students aren't just checking out items—they are actively building critical literacy skills. Through manga and graphic texts, students are mastering visual literacy, analyzing how visual pacing and artwork convey character emotion and subtext. Meanwhile, our new non-fiction collection lets students practice navigating text features, evaluating source credibility, and cross-referencing information for research projects.\r\n\r\nThese additions have turned the library into a sanctuary for students who previously struggled to engage with reading. One student, who used to wander the aisles aimlessly during class visits, picked up one of our new manga titles and finished it in two days—a personal record. He proudly returned to the circulation desk to explain the character's complex choices, demonstrating a deep grasp of story structure and theme. Across all grade levels, students are finding their own cultures, lived experiences, and niche interests reflected on our shelves, sparking a massive surge in book circulation and peer recommendations.\r\n\r\nBecause of your generosity, our library is more than just a room full of books; it is an active, joyful center for exploration where every student feels seen and excited to learn. You haven't just added titles to our collection—you've built a thriving culture of reading across our entire school community. Thank you!","fullyFundedDate":1788642732503,"projectUrl":"project/hooked-on-reading-diverse-manga-non-fi/10583813/","projectTitle":"Hooked on Reading: Diverse Manga, Non-Fiction, and Requested Books!","teacherDisplayName":"Coach Wood","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10399684"},{"teacherId":6254780,"projectId":10522543,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our Junk Journal Class project! My students were so excited when the new materials arrived. They loved going through all of the different papers, images, textures, and little pieces they could use to make their own junk journals. What I have enjoyed most is watching their personalities come through in their work. Junk journaling has given my students a chance to slow down, be creative, and express themselves in ways that they don't always get to in a traditional classroom. Some students filled their pages with things that represent their interests and memories, while others used writing, pictures, and collage to express their thoughts and feelings. It has been really special to see students become proud of something they created completely on their own.\r\n\r\nWe are continuing to build our junk journals and finding new ways to use them for self-expression and learning. Students are adding pages, pockets, tags, collages, and personal reflections, and each journal is turning out completely different. There is something really meaningful about giving students the freedom to make choices and create something that feels like *them*. I have seen students who may not always consider themselves \"creative\" become completely engaged in the process and excited to show their classmates what they made. Your support has helped make that possible. Thank you for giving my students the materials, freedom, and encouragement to be creative, express themselves, and discover that their own ideas and stories are worth sharing.","fullyFundedDate":1788282920395,"projectUrl":"project/creative-junk-journaling-and-scrapbookin/10522543/","projectTitle":"Creative Junk Journaling and Scrapbooking","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Small","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6254780_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1754625056285","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6254780"},{"teacherId":10654342,"projectId":10603575,"letterContent":"These new texts have completely transformed our daily literacy block, turning traditional reading instruction into a dynamic, skills-focused workshop. Beyond expanding their vocabularies, these books serve as active tools for teaching critical thinking: students learn to analyze character motivations, trace complex plot structures, and identify central themes through textual evidence. We use the stories to practice crucial reading comprehension strategies like making inferences, comparing perspectives, and evaluating authorial tone—skills that transfer directly to their writing and across all other academic subjects.\r\n\r\nOn any given day, reading in our classroom is active, collaborative, and full of discussion. Rather than silent desk-work, you will often find students scattered around the room in small reading groups, sticky notes in hand, debating a character's decision or analyzing a key scene. We balance independent silent reading with partner read-alouds and teacher-led guided discussions. The new books have given us a shared anchor; students actively point to specific lines on the page to defend their opinions during Socratic-style talks, making the reading experience deeply interactive.\r\n\r\nWhile the whole class has benefited, these texts have made the biggest splash with our reluctant readers and English Language Learners. For students who used to struggle to stay engaged, having fresh, high-interest stories with vibrant illustrations and relatable characters has lowered their anxiety and sparked genuine curiosity. One student, who used to avoid picking up a book during free time, now rushes into the classroom asking if we can read the next chapter immediately. Your generosity hasn't just added books to our shelves—it has built confidence, joy, and a true community of readers. Thank you!","fullyFundedDate":1788804297977,"projectUrl":"project/books-that-belong-stories-for-every-stu/10603575/","projectTitle":"Books That Belong: Stories for Every Student","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Abowitz","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10654342"},{"teacherId":7761982,"projectId":10012556,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity in supporting \"Building Biology, One Model at a Time!\" Your contributions have brought a whole new level of structure, hands-on engagement, and fun to our science classroom. When my students first saw the new materials laid out, their eyes lit up—there is nothing quite like the excitement of turning abstract biological concepts into interactive games and tactile activities.\r\n\r\nWith the dice and game pieces, my students were able to dive straight into the \"Cell Game,\" simulating complex cell processes and transport mechanisms through active play. The colored popsicle sticks have made group work seamless and fair, allowing us to randomize and organize lab teams in seconds. Meanwhile, the new storage boxes have completely transformed our classroom workflow; having every kit and activity neatly organized means less time spent setting up and more time focused on active, collaborative learning.\r\n\r\nLooking ahead, our next steps involve using these organized game kits as we transition into our genetics and ecosystem units. Having these durable, well-organized resources ensures that every student can participate hands-on rather than just reading from a screen. Thank you for giving my students the tools to build, model, and truly enjoy biology!","fullyFundedDate":1768599571862,"projectUrl":"project/building-biology-one-model-at-a-time/10012556/","projectTitle":"Building Biology, One Model at a Time","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Frost","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7761982_orig.jpg?crop=2448,2448,x0,y693&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1768326314933","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7761982"},{"teacherId":7761982,"projectId":6771419,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity in supporting our project, \"Access for all to SEE!\" Your contributions have fundamentally transformed our classroom environment, providing my students with dynamic tools that bridge physical collaboration and modern digital learning. Coming out of the COVID-19 pandemic and adapting to online platforms like Canvas, having flexible visual learning tools in our physical space has made a world of difference.\r\n\r\nThe stick-on whiteboards affixed directly to our student tables have revitalized active engagement and teamwork. Instead of passively looking at screens, students are working directly together on table-level surfaces to draw out complex scientific models, map out genetic sequences, and solve problems collaboratively. In addition, the new classroom projector allowed us to overcome the layout constraints of our small room. By projecting large, clear visual notes onto the walls, every student can easily follow along, absorb complex diagrams, and bridge their in-class learning with our digital Canvas resources.\r\n\r\nFinally, the addition of dedicated classroom charging stations solved a critical everyday barrier. In this post-COVID era where digital tools are central to instruction, a dead Chromebook battery often means a student is completely disconnected from the lesson. With reliable charging right in the room, my students remain fully powered, focused, and ready to participate without missing a beat. Your kindness provided far more than equipment—you created an accessible, interactive, and high-energy learning environment where every student has the tools they need to succeed.","fullyFundedDate":1670377612259,"projectUrl":"project/access-for-all-to-see/6771419/","projectTitle":"Access for all to SEE!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Frost","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7761982_orig.jpg?crop=2448,2448,x0,y693&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1768326314933","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7761982"},{"teacherId":5157021,"projectId":10199173,"letterContent":"hank you for supporting Speak Out: Student Voices in Action! The materials from this project have helped students move their speeches beyond words on a page by creating visuals and presentation materials that make their ideas more engaging and easier for an audience to understand.\r\n\r\nStudents have especially enjoyed having the resources to make their presentations feel like their own. As they prepare for upcoming speeches and competitions, they are learning how strong speakers combine research, organization, visuals, and confident delivery to communicate ideas that matter. Your support has given them more ways to create, practice, and—most importantly—speak out.","fullyFundedDate":1778694664031,"projectUrl":"project/speak-out-student-voices-in-action/10199173/","projectTitle":"Speak Out: Student Voices in Action","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Burgess","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5157021_orig.jpg?crop=720,720,x0,y62&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1599175424555","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/dubsummit"},{"teacherId":5157021,"projectId":10119405,"letterContent":"Thank you for helping us create The Public Speaking Lab! These tools have given my students more opportunities to practice, record, and review their speeches before presenting. Seeing themselves on video helps students recognize aspects such as pacing, volume, eye contact, and body language in ways that teacher feedback alone cannot.\r\n\r\nStudents are becoming more comfortable with the technology and, more importantly, more confident in their own voices. Instead of treating a speech as a one-time performance, they are learning to practice, reflect, make adjustments, and try again. Your support has helped us make public speaking a skill students can actively develop and use far beyond our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1778797911719,"projectUrl":"project/the-public-speaking-lab/10119405/","projectTitle":"The Public Speaking Lab","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Burgess","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5157021_orig.jpg?crop=720,720,x0,y62&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1599175424555","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/dubsummit"},{"teacherId":10189725,"projectId":10002595,"letterContent":"These new texts have allowed us to move far beyond basic reading comprehension and dive into complex literary analysis. Students aren't just learning what happens in a story; they are uncovering why and how. Through these books, we have introduced key skills such as analyzing character motivation, identifying central themes across different cultures, evaluating how an author's word choice shapes tone, and using textual evidence to support complex arguments. For instance, when we explore character arcs in these stories, students learn to track subtle shifts in perspective—a skill that builds both critical thinking and real-world empathy.\r\n\r\nOn any given day, reading in our classroom is active, collaborative, and deeply dynamic. We blend whole-class interactive read-alouds with small-group literature circles and dedicated independent reading time. You won't find a silent, passive room where students just flip pages; instead, you'll see them highlighting text with sticky notes, debating character choices in lively socratic seminars, and mapping out plot structures on whiteboard tables. These new books have transformed reading from a solitary task into a vibrant community event where every student has a voice and a perspective to share.\r\n\r\nWhile the entire class has benefited, these texts have made a profound difference for our reluctant readers and English language learners. One student in particular, who used to actively avoid picking up a book during free time, saw themselves reflected in one of our new graphic novels and finished it in two days. Now, they are the first to grab a seat during reading time and eagerly recommend titles to classmates. Having access to engaging, high-interest, and diverse stories has given our students a sense of ownership over their learning, turning reading from a required chore into a celebrated part of their day. Thank you for making this possible!","fullyFundedDate":1768175884249,"projectUrl":"project/help-complete-my-library-series/10002595/","projectTitle":"Help Complete My Library Series","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Eliason","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10189725"},{"teacherId":8158214,"projectId":6083932,"letterContent":"My students are thriving with the shredders. Our class now shreds papers for various offices and teachers across the school, and the students were genuinely excited when the shredders arrived. Using them has strengthened their ability to follow 1 to 3 step directions, improved their focus, and increased their confidence in completing meaningful tasks. Students will continue participating in the work‑experience class to practice shredding and to build additional workplace skills and behaviors.","fullyFundedDate":1641711957625,"projectUrl":"project/shredding-with-purpose/6083932/","projectTitle":"Shredding With Purpose!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Spruill","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8158214"},{"teacherId":4666774,"projectId":10234647,"letterContent":"When my students first walked through the door and saw our newly transformed classroom, their eyes lit up with absolute wonder! They were thrilled by the vibrant jungle theme—from the lush, leafy accents to the welcoming banners. One student even gasped and asked, \"Are we really learning in a rainforest today?\" The fresh decorations completely shifted the energy in our room, turning a blank space into a warm, inspiring sanctuary where my students feel excited to step in and learn every single morning.\r\n\r\nBeyond making our room look incredible, these resources have quickly become an essential part of our daily academic routine. The new educational posters are strategic anchor tools that my students refer to constantly throughout the day. For example, during a recent writing task, I watched a student pause, look up at one of our new reference posters, find the exact writing strategy they needed, and independently apply it to their assignment. Having these visual aids accessible on our walls builds their confidence, promotes independent problem-solving, and keeps learning active.\r\n\r\nLooking ahead, our next step is diving into a major research and writing project where students will produce published pieces to display around the room. They are already motivated to create work that is \"worthy\" of being posted on our bright new bulletin boards! Thank you so much for bringing joy, color, and functional learning supports into our classroom—your generosity makes a visible difference in our learning every single day.","fullyFundedDate":1778505039813,"projectUrl":"project/fresh-classroom-decorations/10234647/","projectTitle":"Fresh Classroom Decorations","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Garcia","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4666774_orig.jpg?crop=2400,2400,x0,y216&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1636491374092","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/garcia818"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_82931","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":1703,"numTeachers":78,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":1,"percentBlack":9,"percentWhite":6,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":77,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":1,"percentMultiracialImputed":2,"gradesServed":"9 - 12","studentTeacherRatio":"21.8:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"SUBURB_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":50.7,"schoolId":82931,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Eldorado High School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Eldorado High School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/nevada/clark-county-school-district/eldorado-high-school/82931"}