{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Shadow Ridge High School","outOfStateSupporters":29.8,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":8139301,"projectId":9996170,"letterContent":"Thank you so profoundly for your incredible generosity in funding our project for a Nintendo Switch. My students with autism face unique challenges daily, particularly when it pertains to navigating social nuances and verbalizing their needs. By providing this console, you have given us a powerful, high-interest tool that transforms these hurdles into engaging learning opportunities. We are already seeing the excitement in their eyes, and the \"cool factor\" of the Switch is a brilliant bridge that connects their world to the essential skills they are working so hard to master.\r\n\r\nIn our classroom, this Switch is much more than a gaming device; it is a catalyst for social-emotional growth and communication. We use multiplayer games to practice vital life skills like taking turns, following complex directions, and managing the frustrations of losing in a safe, supportive environment. It is truly heartwarming to watch a student who usually struggles to speak suddenly find the words to cheer on a peer or negotiate who gets the next controller. Your support has not only provided a resource but has also fostered a sense of community and joy for my students that will resonate long after the game is over.","fullyFundedDate":1768415924728,"projectUrl":"project/lets-turn-on-the-switch/9996170/","projectTitle":"Let's Turn on the Switch!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. B","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8139301"},{"teacherId":4928767,"projectId":10002990,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for choosing to donate to my classroom! Everything donated was used to ensure a smooth unit on Macbeth in my AP Literature and Composition classroom! The No Fear Shakespeare Macbeth books were the best addition to our classroom because it allowed me to ensure that all students were using the same version of the text. It also provided support for the kids who needed a little extra help deciphering what Shakespeare was saying. The color printer has been amazing because I was able to print in color the student workbooks that I bought for Macbeth. \r\n\r\nThe unsung hero of the day, however, has to be the phone charging cables. Kids are so much less distracted (and less likely to look up answers) when their phones are away from them! The level of discussion has improved in my classes and it is due to the fact that students are engaged with the material throughout the lesson instead of becoming distracted by their phones, so thank you for making such a big difference in my classroom in such a short amount of time!","fullyFundedDate":1768461853316,"projectUrl":"project/odds-and-ends-for-our-ap-friends/10002990/","projectTitle":"Odds and Ends for our AP friends!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Sullivan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4928767_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1528732536409","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4928767"},{"teacherId":9347514,"projectId":10020798,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your support of \"Switching on Inclusion: Enhancing Social Skills for Students With Autism\".\r\n\r\nWe are already seeing such a meaningful impact in our classroom. The Nintendo Switch has become an incredible tool for helping students practice turn-taking, communication, and teamwork in a way that feels natural and exciting. Watching students encourage one another, celebrate small victories, and build confidence through cooperative play has been truly heartwarming.\r\n\r\nYour support has helped create more opportunities for connection, growth, and joy in our classroom. We are so grateful to everyone who helped make this possible and look forward to sharing more of our students' progress soon.","fullyFundedDate":1768613869017,"projectUrl":"project/switching-on-inclusion-enhancing-social/10020798/","projectTitle":"Switching on Inclusion: Enhancing Social Skills for Students With Autism","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Brad McKee","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9347514"},{"teacherId":8113936,"projectId":9995307,"letterContent":"Drawing 2 students began working on their self-portrait variations with color markers and were fully engaged and concentrating on their sketches. They created their artwork using the new Prismacolor color markers and Pagather acrylic markers, and they are very excited to try out the new products donated by DonorChoose. Several students with complicated designs came in after school to continue drawing and finish their artwork with the Prismacolor and Pagather markers. The results looked amazing. Students also wrote a self-evaluation statement explaining the inspiration and ideas in their artwork and how it connected to the themes. The next step is to take the portraits and design them into a storyboard. Thank you for providing the opportunity for my Drawing 2 students to showcase their creativity and self-portrait variations using these new, generously donated materials.","fullyFundedDate":1768500168673,"projectUrl":"project/self-portraits-in-different-styles/9995307/","projectTitle":"Self-Portraits in Different Styles","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Weigand","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8113936"},{"teacherId":9350652,"projectId":10000678,"letterContent":"The students started using the machine the day it was unboxed! They printed drinking cups that were specifically designed for the main characters in the musical as well as lanterns that fit our color changing cubes. My two students who were competing in the TSA fashion competition used them to print scales embedded into the fabric and jewelry accent pieces. One of the students placed 3rd in the competition. \r\nThey are now looking at ways to 3D print organizers to help the scenic shop and the sewing notions to be better organized and easy to put things away.","fullyFundedDate":1768168451535,"projectUrl":"project/building-unique-things/10000678/","projectTitle":"Building Unique Things","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Hartley","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9350652_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1753225432423","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9350652"},{"teacherId":8167978,"projectId":10023504,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom with refreshed books and supplies. Because of your generosity, my students now have access to high-interest, engaging texts that reflect a variety of voices and experiences. These books help us teach essential reading skills such as analyzing theme, tracking character development, evaluating the author's craft, and writing evidence-based arguments. In our classroom, reading includes dedicated independent reading time, annotation practice, and thoughtful peer discussions. Students mark meaningful passages, share interpretations, and build confidence as they engage more deeply with texts they have chosen themselves.\r\n\r\nI have already seen students become more invested in reading as they discover books that genuinely interest them. Some who were previously reluctant are now recommending titles to classmates, while others are contributing more confidently to discussions because they feel connected to what they are reading. Your support has strengthened both academic skills and student engagement. Thank you for making a meaningful difference in our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1768671567764,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-refresh-and-restock/10023504/","projectTitle":"Classroom Refresh and Restock","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Rogers","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8167978"},{"teacherId":10412858,"projectId":10042404,"letterContent":"Thank you for funding the new weight room equipment (lat pulldown machine & accessories, 8lb & 12lb dumbbells, and wrist/forearm developers). Once the packages arrived students were excited for the machine to be put together as everyone wanted to be the first to use it. Students have expressed how they enjoy using weight instead of resistance bands. They have even asked when we are getting another machine.\r\n\r\nStudents also enjoy the dumbbells and wrist/forearm developers. Before, students would have to utilize two different dumbbell weights to complete their set. The wrist/forearm developers have helped those looking to improve grip strength and build stronger forearms. Overall, the equipment has given them access to better equipment and enjoy the benefits of working out.","fullyFundedDate":1768854908809,"projectUrl":"project/strong-bodies-build-strong-minds/10042404/","projectTitle":"Strong Bodies Build Strong Minds","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Mac","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10412858"},{"teacherId":9353204,"projectId":10038448,"letterContent":"My students want to thank-you for funding our needed school supplies this school year. The students were thrilled to open the boxes to see the supplies. We are always in need of pencils, paper and Expo markers. Having the pretzels for the students when he/she needs a snack because of hunger helps the students to function more in the classroom. \r\n\r\nI teach the higher levels of math in our high school and the students use the markers when they are working the problems on the whiteboard. The different colors helps the student to visually see the different areas of the graphs and when we work on the Unit Circle. \r\n\r\nThanks so much!","fullyFundedDate":1768917924918,"projectUrl":"project/needed-supplies/10038448/","projectTitle":"Needed Supplies","teacherDisplayName":"Dr. Padgett","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9353204"},{"teacherId":5880945,"projectId":10010939,"letterContent":"My students use the whiteboards and/or clipboards every day in class. I allow movement in my class and students may sit on the floor, in their desks or stand. Using the clipboards/whiteboards allows all students to be engaged in the learning. I have students that have ADD/ADHD and this really helps these students to concentrate on what I am teaching. Using the stickers as motivation and as rewards along with the candy gives students a fun feeling of looking in our classroom treasure box. \r\n\r\nMy students were thrilled when they opened the boxes and saw all of the items that we needed for the 2nd Semester. The students helped find a central location for the whiteboard/clipboards and markers for anyone to get and not interrupt another student.\r\n\r\nI will be continuing to use the clipboards/whiteboards this year and years to come. To allow the students access of how each learns best has been a huge eye-opening especially working with seniors most of the day then 1 section of freshmen. \r\nThanks so much!","fullyFundedDate":1768700499425,"projectUrl":"project/second-semester-supplies/10010939/","projectTitle":"Second Semester Supplies","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Padgett","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp5880945_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1537228863180","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/suzanne-padgett"},{"teacherId":5880945,"projectId":9817226,"letterContent":"My students were so happy to see the whiteboard/clipboards. The students have been waiting for these so that it is easier for them to walk around the room and do in-class problems along with collaborating with other students. Along with the board were also the whiteboard markers. Having the same color for each student cuts down on students complaining about a certain color. \r\nUsing the Jolly Ranchers (candy) as rewards/incentives for students helps motivate students to challenge/compete against each other to strive for excellence.\r\nThanks so much for funding my project.","fullyFundedDate":1763578368573,"projectUrl":"project/movement-in-math-class-is-great-for-thin/9817226/","projectTitle":"Movement in Math Class is Great for Thinking","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Padgett","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp5880945_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1537228863180","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/suzanne-padgett"},{"teacherId":9347514,"projectId":9603679,"letterContent":"When the new materials arrived, my students were so excited. They smiled and eagerly explored each item, especially the fidget Solar System toys and threading boards. These tools are now part of our daily routine. Students use them to stay calm and focused during lessons, and I've noticed they are much more engaged. One student who used to have trouble staying in his seat now keeps a fidget toy close by, which helps him stay grounded and take part in class activities with more confidence.\r\n\r\nThe hands-on science kits have made our lessons even more exciting. During a recent crystal growing experiment, students were fascinated to see the changes happen over time. This led to great conversations and questions about science topics like matter and energy. The STEM and life skills resources have helped us connect what we learn in class to real life, like measuring ingredients for a recipe or working together on simple coding projects. These activities are helping my students feel more confident about using what they learn.\r\n\r\nBecause of your generous support, my students are learning to self-regulate, work together, and think critically in ways that go beyond the classroom. We are now planning a new science unit to explore cause and effect with more of the experiment kits you provided. Thank you so much for giving my students the tools they need to succeed, both in their studies and in their social and emotional growth.","fullyFundedDate":1765948862813,"projectUrl":"project/building-confidence-one-lesson-at-a-tim/9603679/","projectTitle":"Building Confidence, One Lesson at a Time","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Brad McKee","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9347514"},{"teacherId":1930679,"projectId":9994703,"letterContent":"Thank you for helping my students with technology. The students are able to write on the IPad and the images are screencast onto the Viewboard. This helps all students learn, as they can see what the other students are writing as they write it. Emotionally, this is helping students feel more comfortable about sharing their work and doing work \"in front\" of the class, without actually having to stand in front of the class. This has helped them to open up and volunteer in class.\r\nThe other items purchased are for daily use with my students. They appreciate the folders, tissues and pencils.","fullyFundedDate":1768398984716,"projectUrl":"project/tech-for-tomorrows-learners/9994703/","projectTitle":"Tech for Tomorrow's Learners","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Eichenser","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1930679"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_73669","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":2912,"numTeachers":121,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":4,"percentBlack":15,"percentWhite":37,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":30,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"9 - 12","studentTeacherRatio":"24.1:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":false,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":70.2,"schoolId":73669,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Shadow Ridge High School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Shadow Ridge High School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/nevada/clark-county-school-district/shadow-ridge-high-school/73669"}