{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Ballantyne Ridge High School","outOfStateSupporters":37.7,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":10032564,"projectId":10481604,"letterContent":"Providing comfortable seating, including couches, for our Student Government Association (SGA) creates a welcoming space where student leaders can collaborate, share ideas, and plan initiatives that positively impact our school community. SGA students often spend time organizing events, discussing student concerns, and developing leadership skills beyond the regular school day. Having comfortable seating makes our meeting space more inviting and functional, encouraging students to gather, communicate openly, and work together toward shared goals.\r\n\r\nBeyond comfort, couches help foster a sense of belonging and community among student leaders. A welcoming environment encourages students to build relationships, practice teamwork, and feel a greater sense of ownership over their school. By creating a space where students feel comfortable expressing themselves and working together, we can help nurture confident, engaged leaders who are invested in making our school a better place for everyone. Thank you for helping provide a space where student voices, leadership, and collaboration can thrive!","fullyFundedDate":1787585589224,"projectUrl":"project/space-to-lead-creating-a-student-govern/10481604/","projectTitle":"Space to Lead: Creating a Student Government Collaboration Hub","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Styles","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10032564_orig.png?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1747017138602","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10032564"},{"teacherId":10032564,"projectId":10415209,"letterContent":"Having snacks available in the classroom helps support students' physical well-being and academic success. High school students balance demanding coursework, extracurricular activities, jobs, and responsibilities outside of school, and many go several hours between meals. Providing snacks helps students manage hunger, maintain energy, and stay focused during lessons and activities. When students aren't distracted by an empty stomach, they can better participate in discussions, engage with challenging material, and make the most of their learning experiences.\r\n\r\nJust as importantly, classroom snacks help foster a welcoming and supportive learning environment. Having something to eat can reduce stress, help students feel cared for, and communicate that their well-being matters. For some students, a classroom snack may also help bridge the gap when access to food outside of school is limited. These small gestures can build community, strengthen relationships, and create an environment where students feel comfortable, valued, and ready to learn. Thank you for helping make our classroom a place where students' needs are recognized and supported!","fullyFundedDate":1787584940125,"projectUrl":"project/less-hangry-less-homework/10415209/","projectTitle":"Less Hangry, Less Homework!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Styles","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10032564_orig.png?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1747017138602","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10032564"},{"teacherId":10032564,"projectId":10395477,"letterContent":"The kaleidoscopes and masks created meaningful, hands-on learning experiences for my students in African American Studies and anthropology. Through these activities, students explored how perspective, identity, and culture shape the way we understand the world around us.\r\n\r\nThe kaleidoscopes helped students see how shifting perspectives can reveal new patterns and possibilities, connecting to anthropological concepts like cultural relativism and the importance of challenging our assumptions. The masks encouraged students to explore cultural expression, symbolism, identity, and the ways traditions carry meaning across generations. In African American Studies, these conversations also opened doors to examining African cultural traditions, the African diaspora, and the enduring connections between culture and identity.\r\n\r\nBecause of your generosity, students could move beyond reading about these concepts and engage with them creatively and tangibly. These projects encouraged curiosity, critical thinking, and a deeper appreciation for the diversity of human experiences. Thank you for helping make learning memorable, meaningful, and accessible for our students!","fullyFundedDate":1787584912876,"projectUrl":"project/many-lenses-shared-humanities/10395477/","projectTitle":"Many Lenses, Shared Humanities","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Styles","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10032564_orig.png?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1747017138602","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10032564"},{"teacherId":8426992,"projectId":9893591,"letterContent":"Thank you for your kind donation to May's science classroom. Students make daily use of the calculators. The flying pig has been a huge hit in all of my classes. Students were asked to develop a lab that they could perform in order to determine to force of tension in the string attached to the flying pig. This helped to meet standards on force and centripetal motion in both my honors and AP physics courses. The electric wires will be used in the next few weeks as we delve into electrical circuits.","fullyFundedDate":1763638150467,"projectUrl":"project/stem-fun/9893591/","projectTitle":"Stem Fun","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Hull","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8426992_orig.jpg?crop=145,145,x0,y8&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1731112992894","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8426992"},{"teacherId":10417395,"projectId":10055921,"letterContent":"On behalf of my students and our classroom, thank you for your generous donation of a color printer. This contribution has made an immediate and meaningful impact on both teaching and learning in our classroom.\r\n\r\nThe availability of a color printer has transformed how instructional materials are presented and how students engage with their work. Color visuals have significantly enhanced comprehension for real-world examples used in our classroom.\r\n\r\nThe printer has also expanded opportunities for student projects as you can see with their flyers to promote student clubs such as FBLA and DECA. These posters were part of a lesson included in the course curriculum. However, we are going to use them to promote these clubs for new student members. \r\n\r\nAdditionally, this donation allows lessons to be more interactive, organized, and accessible, particularly for visual learners. The printer ensures students receive the materials that better support their success.\r\n\r\nThe generosity of the donors has had a lasting impact on our classroom environment and on the learning experiences of our students. We are extremely grateful for your support and for investing in the education and future of our students.","fullyFundedDate":1769717094294,"projectUrl":"project/learning-out-loud-in-color/10055921/","projectTitle":"Learning Out Loud in Color","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Powell","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10417395_orig.jpg?crop=2544,2544,x0,y424&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1769195873982","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10417395"},{"teacherId":8426992,"projectId":9919431,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your help in supplying my classroom with whiteboards. These whiteboards have been used by students to collaborate on physics problems and labs. This has made my classroom much more engaging and allows students to work together and learn from one another. \r\n\r\nThe whiteboards were easy to put together. I appreciate how they can be rolled around to room to accommodate students and can then also be moved to the front of the room where students are able to share their findings with the class. This allows students the opportunity not only to share information but to defend and discuss findings.","fullyFundedDate":1764785247405,"projectUrl":"project/whiteboard-collaboration/9919431/","projectTitle":"Whiteboard Collaboration","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Hull","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8426992_orig.jpg?crop=145,145,x0,y8&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1731112992894","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8426992"},{"teacherId":8426992,"projectId":9072141,"letterContent":"The calculators donated to my classroom have been one of the greatest assets for me and my students. Our calculators are used daily for calculations in both my chemistry and physics classes. Without these calculators many students would struggle with the math required for chemistry and physics. \r\n\r\nIn chemistry we use our calculators for stoichiometry, gas laws, pH and other basic science calculations.\r\n\r\nIn physics it is great to have calculations able to perform trig functions as well as advance math calculations.","fullyFundedDate":1742931586588,"projectUrl":"project/calculators-for-young-scientists/9072141/","projectTitle":"Calculators for Young Scientists","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Hull","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8426992_orig.jpg?crop=145,145,x0,y8&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1731112992894","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8426992"},{"teacherId":10032564,"projectId":9467083,"letterContent":"I want to sincerely thank you for sending the materials for our African mask-making project. The masks, feathers, clay, paint, and other supplies were incredibly helpful in bringing our classroom lessons to life. Your generosity allowed my students to engage hands-on with the rich traditions of African art, and it truly enhanced their learning experience.\r\n\r\nUsing the materials, my students were able to create their own masks while exploring the practices of different African communities. They learned about the cultural significance behind each style and were encouraged to reflect on identity, both within these communities and in their own lives. The process of sculpting, decorating, and painting the masks helped them connect deeply with the lessons, fostering both creativity and cultural understanding.\r\n\r\nThe students were thrilled with the project and often expressed how much they enjoyed class while working on their masks. It sparked lively discussions, collaboration, and excitement, and it was inspiring to see them so engaged and proud of their creations. Thank you again for supporting our classroom in such a meaningful way—it made a lasting impact on my students and their appreciation for African cultures.","fullyFundedDate":1755739135697,"projectUrl":"project/west-african-mask-project/9467083/","projectTitle":"West African Mask Project","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Styles","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10032564_orig.png?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1747017138602","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10032564"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_132160","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":790,"numTeachers":null,"percentFrplEligible":72,"percentAsian":15,"percentBlack":20,"percentWhite":31,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":29,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":0,"percentMultiracialImputed":3,"gradesServed":"9 - 12","studentTeacherRatio":null,"demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":false,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":62.3,"schoolId":132160,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Ballantyne Ridge High School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Ballantyne Ridge High School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/north-carolina/charlotte-mecklenburg-school-district/ballantyne-ridge-high-school/132160"}