{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Bard High School Early College Queens","outOfStateSupporters":31.1,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":467475,"projectId":9234354,"letterContent":"At the Bard High School Early College in Queens, students in the early college program participate in one of the flagship programs at our school called \"Seminar\": \"The Seminar Sequence is the signature humanities experience of the Bard Early College program. The four-semester interdisciplinary Seminar Sequence exposes students to seminal texts from antiquity to modernity, which students engage through critical reading and interpretation.\" (from our website, bhsec.bard.edu) Student read all the same texts and enter into deep discussion after closely reading the text to draw their own conclusions. \r\n\r\nThis grant offered our students the opportunity to own their own books to take notes in them and keep for the remainder of the studies and life. Many of our students in the past have been deeply moved by their time in Seminar and lamented that they could not keep their books with the sticky notes stuck in them. \r\n\r\nYour generosity has meant that these students can keep their cherished books and use them to begin to build their personal libraries, which we hope will carry them far into adulthood.","fullyFundedDate":1746787369445,"projectUrl":"project/epic-and-adolescence-at-the-bhs/9234354/","projectTitle":"Epic and Adolescence at the BHS","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Brown","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp467475_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y540&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1679946549635","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/bhsecqlib"},{"teacherId":467475,"projectId":9339911,"letterContent":"I requested to be able to attend a beginners course in XML training because, while I do know some basic XML and used it in my own research, I needed to understand more in order to teach my students. \r\n\r\nI am now working with senior students who are interested in manuscript transcription. We have the XML editor called Oxygen and use it to transcribe medieval manuscripts, which we then tag with our observations in a form of digital editing. Students feel a great sense of pride at both learning the code and applying their understanding of language and literature to be editors of the manuscripts. \r\n\r\nBecause of this grant, I will be able to support their work in a more comprehensive way. \r\nThank you so much for this opportunity.","fullyFundedDate":1748982132380,"projectUrl":"project/librarians-who-code/9339911/","projectTitle":"Librarians Who Code!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Brown","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp467475_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y540&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1679946549635","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/bhsecqlib"},{"teacherId":9760838,"projectId":9731584,"letterContent":"I am deeply grateful for your generosity in funding our project, Comfort in the Times of Grief. Thanks to your support, we were able to create thoughtful grief support packages for students navigating the loss of a loved one or pet and have already handed out a few packages. Each package includes a guided grief journal, a soft plush for comfort, and a photo frame to honor the memory of someone special — simple, tangible reminders that healing takes time and no one has to face loss alone.\r\n\r\nSince receiving the materials, I've seen the immediate impact these packages have made. When a student recently received a package after losing a grandparent, they smiled when choosing a stuffed animal. When a student lost their mom a year ago and received the packet, they carefully reviewed the material and expressed genuine gratitude. These small moments of care matter — they remind our students that even in grief, they are seen, supported, and valued.\r\n\r\nYour contribution has not only provided comfort but has also strengthened our school's capacity to respond compassionately in times of need. From all of us at Bard High School Early College Queens — thank you for helping us nurture resilience, hope, and healing in our students' lives.","fullyFundedDate":1758899275537,"projectUrl":"project/comfort-in-times-of-loss-grief-kits-for/9731584/","projectTitle":"Comfort in Times of Loss: Grief Kits for Students","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Bipat","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9760838"},{"teacherId":467475,"projectId":9141850,"letterContent":"You cannot imagine the impact your donation has made. Our students are surrounded by the pleasant scenery of plants, colorful pillows, cheerful decals and more. When students walk into this space they are aware of how different it is from their classrooms. Here, the feeling of institution is minimal. The library feels cozy and comfortable. \r\n\r\nStudents care for our plants, the hydroponic vegetables are growing and we now have a seed library. Nature has come into the library for the students and it offers them an alternative to the intense academic work in their classes or a way to calm all the anxiety or nervous energy that surround them in their active adolescent lives.","fullyFundedDate":1746787164654,"projectUrl":"project/spring-fling-surrounded-by-nature-and-a/9141850/","projectTitle":"Spring Fling: Surrounded by Nature and Art in the Library","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Brown","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp467475_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y540&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1679946549635","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/bhsecqlib"},{"teacherId":9819180,"projectId":9152569,"letterContent":"The Black Author Book Fair was designed to provide BHSECQ students with books written by Black authors. This year we decided to focus on the type of books the black characters may not have typically headlined. This was so important to our students because they love things like hgh fantasy, comic books, and afrofuturism. And through your support we were able to provide books that they may not have had access to. \r\n\r\nThrough diverse characters, narratives, and cultural perspectives, students gain a deeper appreciation for the richness and complexity of the Black experience. This representation not only fosters self-confidence and pride but also encourages a love for reading by offering relatable and inspiring content.\r\nThis just helps to promote the level of empathy, critical thinking, and cultural awareness that can be found here at BHSECQ. By centering Black authors in their literary journey, students develop a stronger sense of social justice and a deeper commitment to equity and inclusion. Us here at BHSECQ will always be grateful for the impact you all have made on our students.","fullyFundedDate":1746801757396,"projectUrl":"project/black-author-book-fair-bhsecq/9152569/","projectTitle":"Black Author Book Fair BHSECQ","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Berkoh","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9819180"},{"teacherId":9819180,"projectId":8908722,"letterContent":"The Black Author Book Fair was designed to provide BHSECQ students with books written by Black authors. This year we decided to focus on the type of books the black characters may not have typically headlined. This was so important to our students because they love things like hgh fantasy, comic books, and afrofuturism. And through your support we were able to provide books that they may not have had access to. \r\n\r\nThrough diverse characters, narratives, and cultural perspectives, students gain a deeper appreciation for the richness and complexity of the Black experience. This representation not only fosters self-confidence and pride but also encourages a love for reading by offering relatable and inspiring content.\r\nThis just helps to promote the level of empathy, critical thinking, and cultural awareness that can be found here at BHSECQ. By centering Black authors in their literary journey, students develop a stronger sense of social justice and a deeper commitment to equity and inclusion. Us here at BHSECQ will always be grateful for the impact you all have made on our students.","fullyFundedDate":1733109578988,"projectUrl":"project/books-for-the-black-author-book-fair/8908722/","projectTitle":"Books for the Black Author Book Fair","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Berkoh","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9819180"},{"teacherId":467475,"projectId":8821038,"letterContent":"The decals, pillows and other items you donated have helped to transform the library into the cozy place we want it to be. Students just love to be here. They come to study, socialize, play games and get away from the bustle of the rest of the school. \r\n\r\nThe new books lining the shelves invite students to read, not only for academic advancement, but for pleasure, which is surprisingly, an important indicator for later success. \r\n\r\nWhen students come in, the look on their faces when they see the latest book they have been looking for is priceless. Thank you for helping to make this space a special place for students to come and feel like they are a part of a larger and inclusive community.","fullyFundedDate":1734703227083,"projectUrl":"project/visual-adventures-in-the-library/8821038/","projectTitle":"Visual Adventures in the Library","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Brown","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp467475_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y540&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1679946549635","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/bhsecqlib"},{"teacherId":467475,"projectId":8889981,"letterContent":"Between finals week, regents examinations, and the stress and toil that comes along with those moments, thanks to you students burst through the library doors as a place of refuge, quiet, comfort and calm. The snacks you provided make all the difference to a kid who has forgotten to eat breakfast because they are totally distracted by the academic pressures. \r\n\r\nStudents are thrilled when I open a snack box and shake some bard out on the table for them to enjoy. The library volunteers who come in during their free time to shelve books or make a display look forward to making popcorn and having some tea while they work. \r\n\r\nThis would not be possible without people who care and can envision how their donations might make a change in a students' life.","fullyFundedDate":1731696700329,"projectUrl":"project/sweet-and-salty-snacks-for-study/8889981/","projectTitle":"Sweet and Salty Snacks for Study","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Brown","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp467475_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y540&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1679946549635","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/bhsecqlib"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_96301","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":645,"numTeachers":36,"percentFrplEligible":74,"percentAsian":28,"percentBlack":18,"percentWhite":20,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":27,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"9 - 12","studentTeacherRatio":"17.9:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":false,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":68.9,"schoolId":96301,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Bard High School Early College Queens on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Bard High School Early College Queens","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/new-york/new-york-city-dept-of-ed/bard-high-school-early-college-ii/96301"}