{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Southwest Career & Technical Academy","outOfStateSupporters":37.4,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":10410275,"projectId":10582092,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom through DonorsChoose! The paper has already become one of those everyday resources that makes a bigger difference than you might expect. We use it for daily assignments, handouts, writing, and printing, which gives my students a chance to work with something tangible rather than having everything live on a Chromebook. I've also added the fidgets to our prize box, which gives students something small to look forward to and helps recognize their hard work and positive choices. Most excitingly, the graphic novels are giving some of my more reluctant readers an entry point into reading that feels interesting and accessible to them.\r\n\r\nAs we continue using these resources, my goal is to build on student interest and help students become more confident readers. Thank you for helping make our classroom a place where students have the resources and encouragement to engage, explore, and find something they genuinely enjoy learning about.","fullyFundedDate":1788622694424,"projectUrl":"project/drawn-into-reading-graphic-novels-pape/10582092/","projectTitle":"Drawn into Reading: Graphic Novels, Paper, and Focus Tools","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Byington","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10410275"},{"teacherId":9349954,"projectId":10578155,"letterContent":"s\r\nThank you so much for supporting my \"Paper, Projects & Possibilities\" project! These supplies have already made a difference in my classroom. My students spend so much of their day working on computers, especially in Computer Science and Cybersecurity, so having paper supplies available gives us opportunities to step away from the screen. We use them for review activities, hands-on projects, note-taking, collaborative activities, and practice before assessments. It has been wonderful to simply have the materials we need ready to go when I have an idea for an activity.\r\n\r\nMy students were excited to see all of the new supplies arrive, and I was just as excited as they were! Having these resources gives me much more flexibility to create engaging activities instead of always relying on something digital. Sometimes a worksheet students can write on, cut apart, color, organize, or work through with a partner is exactly what they need to make a difficult concept click.\r\n\r\nYour generosity helps me continue finding creative ways to make Computer Science and Cybersecurity approachable, engaging, and fun for my students. We have a lot of learning ahead of us this year, and these supplies will continue to be used throughout our lessons and projects. Thank you for investing in my classroom and giving my students more possibilities for learning!","fullyFundedDate":1788571981901,"projectUrl":"project/paper-projects-possibilities/10578155/","projectTitle":"Paper, Projects & Possibilities","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Cuni","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9349954"},{"teacherId":1929876,"projectId":7993397,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredible generosity in funding our \"Indoor Gardening Project for Students at SWCTA!\" When the packages first arrived and my students saw the hydroponic kits, grow lights, and gardening tools, their eyes lit up with genuine excitement. Many of them had never worked with an indoor garden before, and seeing their enthusiasm as we unpacked the equipment was an unforgettable moment in our classroom.\r\n\r\nSince setting up the system, our classroom has transformed into a living lab. Students have been actively involved in every step—from planting the seeds and monitoring pH levels to adjusting the grow lights and tracking plant growth in their science journals. This hands-on experience has brought our AP Human Geography concepts to life, giving students a tangible, daily connection to how ecosystems work and how sustainable food production functions.\r\n\r\nLooking ahead, we are preparing for our first harvest! The students are eager to use the herbs and microgreens we've grown to learn about nutrition and farm-to-table sustainability. Thanks to your support, my students are developing critical scientific inquiry skills, teamwork, and a sense of responsibility that extends far beyond the classroom walls.","fullyFundedDate":1698973627386,"projectUrl":"project/indoor-gardening-project-for-students-at/7993397/","projectTitle":"Indoor Gardening Project for Students at SWCTA!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Kelly","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1929876_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1767889498839","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1929876"},{"teacherId":9119855,"projectId":10251512,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your kindness and support for my Art students in High School. The students cheered when the supplies in boxes came into our classroom. They were truly excited! \r\n\r\nMy students were so engaged and enthusiastic to use the supplies, from the felt and sewing materials, to the multimedia paper and new paintbrushes. We were able to create paintings and created key chains with the felt and sewing materials. Students also created drawings with still life and enjoyed the new supplies to help us stay creative! \r\n\r\nThank you so much for everything. We are so grateful.","fullyFundedDate":1778634433116,"projectUrl":"project/art-puts-a-smile-on-their-faces/10251512/","projectTitle":"Art Puts a Smile on their Faces","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Cajala","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9119855_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1756071151801","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9119855"},{"teacherId":9368682,"projectId":10027178,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for donating the chair stabilizer to my student's fashion studio.\r\n\r\nPreviously our chairs had wheels on the chairs, which over time broke, making the chairs very tipping and dangerous. Now that we have new flat stabilizers, the classroom is a lot more safe and productive!\r\n\r\nWe appreciate you taking the time to make our students' learning environment top notch! They have been so productive and won several local and state level competitions with the equipment the in the studio and the chairs are part of that!","fullyFundedDate":1768682158124,"projectUrl":"project/sewing-chairs-for-mr-harbesons-classro/10027178/","projectTitle":"Sewing Chairs for MR. Harbeson's Classroom!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Levi A. Harbeson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9368682_orig.png?crop=346,346,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1699994478874","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9368682"},{"teacherId":9818380,"projectId":10023816,"letterContent":"I am writing to express my heartfelt gratitude for your generous support of my project, \"Balancing Forces: Hands-On Learning with Force Tables.\" Because of your kindness and willingness to invest in education, my students now have access to valuable hands-on learning tools that will deepen their understanding of physics concepts.\r\n\r\nWith the force tables you helped provide, my students are able to actively explore vector addition, equilibrium, and the relationship between forces in a tangible and engaging way. These experiences go beyond what textbooks alone can offer—they allow students to experiment, make predictions, and truly see physics in action.\r\n\r\nYour contribution is making a meaningful difference in my classroom. It not only enhances student learning but also sparks curiosity and excitement about science. Many of my students benefit greatly from interactive learning, and your support helps create an environment where they can thrive and feel confident exploring challenging concepts.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in my students and in the power of education. Your generosity is truly appreciated, and it will have a lasting impact on their academic journey.","fullyFundedDate":1768653318754,"projectUrl":"project/balancing-forces-hands-on-learning-with/10023816/","projectTitle":"Balancing Forces: Hands-On Learning with Force Tables","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Suzanne","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9818380"},{"teacherId":10399437,"projectId":9994444,"letterContent":"Thank you for getting us markers to use for the white boards. We did not have any left and we use our white boards for math lessons as well as drawing activities. The markers are a variety of colors unlike before when we only had one color.\r\n\r\nAlso thank you for our work shirts and hats. It is nice to go off campus as a class in a uniform. We look professional and it also keeps the students accountable by wearing their uniform. The hat allows us to be safe when cooking so no hair gets into the food. \r\n\r\nWe also have a bread machine. We are learning measurements and the bread machine is a great way for us to practice measuring a small amount of items and then getting to eat. \r\n\r\nThanks again for the items we received.","fullyFundedDate":1768508108992,"projectUrl":"project/pace-program-essentials-for-2526-school/9994444/","projectTitle":"PACE Program Essentials for 25/26 School Year","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Kenwood","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10399437"},{"teacherId":4184640,"projectId":9987583,"letterContent":"I wanted to express my sincere gratitude for the 3D printer and the filament you provided. It has been an absolute game-changer, and I'm having an incredible time exploring everything it can do.\r\n\r\nThe impact of this gift has already extended far beyond my own projects. I've started offering the printer's services to the entire school, allowing students and staff to bring their ideas to life. It's been so rewarding to see the excitement on campus as people realize they can actually hold their designs in their hands.\r\n\r\nWe have already made some amazing prints, including a wall hanging keychain for one student.\r\n\r\nEvery time the nozzle starts moving, I'm reminded of your generosity. I truly can't wait to see all the possibilities that lie ahead as we continue to experiment with new designs and materials.\r\n\r\nThank you again for investing in my creativity and our school community!\r\n\r\nBest regards,","fullyFundedDate":1768314594272,"projectUrl":"project/3d-printing-in-the-library/9987583/","projectTitle":"3D Printing in the Library","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Zamora","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4184640_orig.png?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1767822589986","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4184640"},{"teacherId":8189586,"projectId":10023102,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our Multimedia Communications program. Because of your contributions, our students now have access to a professional-quality podcasting setup, including microphones, headphones, and a recording device. This technology has transformed the way students engage with storytelling, communication, and media production. Instead of just learning about audio production in theory, students are now able to plan, record, and edit their own podcasts, developing real-world skills in collaboration, speaking, and creative expression.\r\n\r\nWhat has been most exciting is seeing how quickly students have embraced the equipment. Many of them are familiar with podcasts as listeners, but having the opportunity to step into the role of creators has been incredibly empowering. Students are learning how to manage audio levels, conduct interviews, and structure episodes, all while working together in small production teams. The hands-on experience has made learning more meaningful and has given students a sense of ownership over their work.\r\n\r\nSeveral students who are typically more reserved in class have especially connected with this project. The podcast format has given them a voice in a new way, allowing them to express their ideas confidently and creatively. Watching their confidence grow as they record and share their stories has been one of the most rewarding parts of this experience. Your support has not only provided valuable tools, but it has also opened doors for students to discover new passions and skills that will benefit them far beyond the classroom.\r\n\r\nThank you again for making this opportunity possible.","fullyFundedDate":1768622585408,"projectUrl":"project/multimedia-podcasting/10023102/","projectTitle":"Multimedia Podcasting","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Carman","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8189586"},{"teacherId":9348559,"projectId":9993479,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous contribution to my classroom. The iPad you helped provide has already become an essential tool in ways I didn't fully anticipate when I submitted the project.\r\n\r\nI teach a dual-enrollment Introduction to American Politics course in partnership with Nevada State University, as well as an honors economics course built around project-based learning. In both settings, the iPad has changed how I move through the room. Rather than being anchored to my desk or a whiteboard, I can now sit alongside students as they work — pulling up sources, annotating readings in real time, and giving feedback right where the learning is happening. That kind of side-by-side coaching is hard to replicate from the front of a room.\r\n\r\nThe most visible impact has been during our economics PBL, where students designed economies for undeveloped locations around the world and pitched their ideas to classmates acting as investors. I used the iPad to circulate between groups during the research and planning phase, helping them interrogate their sources and sharpen their reasoning on the spot. Students were making real decisions — weighing trade-offs, analyzing scarcity, defending their market choices — and having a portable device meant I could be present in those moments rather than pulling them away from their work.\r\n\r\nWhat excites students most, honestly, is seeing it used purposefully rather than as a gimmick. When they see me annotating a primary source during a political science discussion or pulling up real economic data mid-conversation, it models the kind of engaged, evidence-based thinking I'm asking them to do. That modeling matters more than any single lesson.","fullyFundedDate":1768500745744,"projectUrl":"project/tablet-for-reading-and-content-creation/9993479/","projectTitle":"Tablet for Reading and Content Creation","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Juliano","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9348559"},{"teacherId":9356591,"projectId":10006174,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for funding my DonorsChoose project!! Your support made it possible for us to print full-color materials that have already had a noticeable impact in my classroom. Color coding helps students across my resource math class quickly group important steps, which improves their focus and makes new material easier to remember. Because of your donation for toner and colored paper, students can now use color-coded papers to differentiate between their notes and their assignments and color coded step-by-step visuals that boost comprehension and confidence during lessons. Your generosity is helping students build clearer study habits and stronger understanding every day!","fullyFundedDate":1768183361535,"projectUrl":"project/differentiation-is-important/10006174/","projectTitle":"Differentiation Is Important","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Aitken","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9356591_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1788415972381","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9356591"},{"teacherId":9394564,"projectId":10003385,"letterContent":"Thank you so very much for your generous donation on The Odyssey books, paper, and pencils. We are grateful for all of these gifts.\r\n\r\nThe books were used to supplement our reading of The Odyssey. This impacted students of all levels and was especially appreciated by students with special needs, as it enabled them to understand the story.\r\n\r\nWe are also very grateful for the paper and pencils. They are much needed, as I encourage students to write and brainstorm on paper. \r\n\r\nAll of these supplies are important to the success of students.","fullyFundedDate":1768182932513,"projectUrl":"project/to-read-or-not-to-read-that-is-the-ques/10003385/","projectTitle":"To Read or Not to Read, That is the Question!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Terry","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9394564_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y270&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1701274243608","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9394564"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_97682","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":1550,"numTeachers":67,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":32,"percentBlack":9,"percentWhite":23,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":23,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":2,"percentMultiracialImputed":8,"gradesServed":"9 - 12","studentTeacherRatio":"23.1:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":false,"metroType":"SUBURBAN","ncesMetroType":"SUBURB_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":62.6,"schoolId":97682,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Southwest Career & Technical Academy on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Southwest Career & Technical Academy","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/nevada/clark-county-school-district/southwest-career-tech-acad/97682"}