{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Harding Fine Arts Academy","outOfStateSupporters":34.1,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":8302155,"projectId":9873773,"letterContent":"Thank you again for your kindness. My students are using this new instrument you helped fund every single day in class. The guitars are shared between four different class periods throughout the day and being able to play on a proper instrument for daily learning has been extremely crucial to their development of passion for music and the guitar.\r\n\r\nCurrently my students are working towards contest in February, school outreach performance events, an out of state contest in St. Louis, and their end of the year concert. We are greatly appreciative of the kindness you have provided for their learning.","fullyFundedDate":1762317318597,"projectUrl":"project/ear-resistable-sounds-on-a-guitar/9873773/","projectTitle":"Ear-Resistable Sounds on a Guitar","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Pham","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8302155_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1732738890540","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8302155"},{"teacherId":8302155,"projectId":9599000,"letterContent":"My students and I have been using the resources you've helped provide every single day in class. The instrument shoulder rests have been greatly appreciated by my students, since without ease of comfort these students wouldn't be able to excel at learning an instrument. \r\n\r\nThey were extremely joyful when they saw the package arrive.\r\n\r\nCurrently my students are using the resources that you have provided to prepare ensemble music to take to contest in February and for our end of the year concert in May.","fullyFundedDate":1759212963996,"projectUrl":"project/from-classroom-to-stage-orchestra-essen/9599000/","projectTitle":"From Classroom to Stage: Orchestra Essentials","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Pham","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8302155_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1732738890540","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8302155"},{"teacherId":8302155,"projectId":9598929,"letterContent":"My students and I are using these resources every single day in class. Without a proper set of fresh guitar strings the sound and comfort that the students face every day would be a bad experience and we are so grateful for your kindness to provide a fresh set of guitar strings for the students to use every single day in class for their learning.\r\n\r\nThey were extremely thrilled to see the package arrive with so many guitar strings inside. The students immediately spent the next few days learning how to restring a guitar.\r\n\r\nCurrently the students are preparing for contest in february and for school outreach performances, an out of state contest in St. Louis, and their end of the year school concert.","fullyFundedDate":1759212964013,"projectUrl":"project/giving-our-guitars-new-life-strings-for/9598929/","projectTitle":"Giving Our Guitars New Life: Strings for Student Musicians","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Pham","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8302155_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1732738890540","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8302155"},{"teacherId":2499414,"projectId":9765466,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for helping me obtain the computers for this project. To date, in addition to facilitating normal class operations, the computers have been used to guide my AP Biology class to reputable scientific sources and simulations. \r\n\r\nIn addition to normal class operations, the computers were used to demonstrate how to search PubMed for peer-reviewed biomedical research literature. Additionally, we demonstrated the use of GenBank, a genetic sequence database operated by the National Institutes of Health, to access all publicly available DNA sequences. Additionally, I introduced students to Google Scholar, PubChem, and other resources to help them access peer-reviewed scientific content of interest. \r\n\r\nThe computers have also been used to simulate scientific processes essential to life. We have used PhET's Interactive Simulations, which provide vivid demonstrations of various scientific methods for exploring membrane transport and bond polarity. This coming semester, we will use the simulator to explore the essentials of gene expression and natural selection, among other biological processes. \r\n\r\nThe above uses of the computers are only a small insight into how the computers you helped purchase for the students will be used over the coming years. They will also be incorporated into the other science classes I teach over time and used to help students understand additional complex scientific processes and to support efficient classroom management.","fullyFundedDate":1759613294952,"projectUrl":"project/tech-savvy-informed-scientist-and-citize/9765466/","projectTitle":"Tech-Savvy Informed Scientist and Citizens for Tomorrow","teacherDisplayName":"Dr. Schuerch","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2499414_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1602034933338","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/dr-schuerch"},{"teacherId":5824750,"projectId":9417615,"letterContent":"My classes have loved having wiggle seats in my room! I have several students who choose the wiggle seats everyday and others who choose them on days when they really need extra movement. It's such a good way for my middle schoolers to get their extra energy out in a way that is not distracting for them or their classmates. We have utilized them for a couple of months now, and they are still actively chosen daily. \r\nThank you for giving my students an outlet to move while still being a productive member of our classroom community. It makes my job easier and their wiggles less of an issue.","fullyFundedDate":1759888101777,"projectUrl":"project/wiggle-wiggle-learn/9417615/","projectTitle":"Wiggle, Wiggle, Learn","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Gordon","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5824750"},{"teacherId":5824750,"projectId":9367639,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your gift! Your donation allowed my 7th grade students to learn about the last living person who survived the North Atlantic slave trade. We experienced Barracoon together as we followed Cudjo Lewis' lifelong journey from Africa to slavery to freedom in America. My students are making a One Pager project combining visual representations of Cudjo Lewis' story with things they learned from his story. Their reactions and take aways from the book were so interesting and unique. One of my favorite parts of being a teacher is watching them experience literature in a way they wouldn't otherwise interact with a story. You made this possible! \r\nWe look forward to doing the same with The Giver next semester! Thank you again for your suppose!","fullyFundedDate":1759297167939,"projectUrl":"project/reading-together/9367639/","projectTitle":"Reading Together","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Gordon","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5824750"},{"teacherId":10111050,"projectId":9774022,"letterContent":"We are writing with immense enthusiasm and gratitude to thank you for fulfilling our project request for the GoPro camera and its essential accessories. This gift is far more than a piece of video equipment; it is a vital coaching tool that has instantly transformed our ability to prepare, analyze, and develop our student athletes. Your investment has opened up an entirely new dimension of visual learning and strategic depth for our program, impacting every practice and game.\r\n\r\nBefore receiving the GoPro, our attempts at capturing game footage were rudimentary and unreliable. We often relied on inconsistent phone camera recordings or stationary tripods that missed critical on-court action. This lack of quality footage was a significant hurdle, forcing us to base our coaching adjustments primarily on memory rather than objective, frame-by-frame analysis. Consequently, our scouting reports and player feedback lacked the necessary precision to drive rapid improvement.\r\n\r\nThe impact of having dedicated, high-definition GoPros has been immediate and professionalizing. The camera's versatile mounting options and wide-angle capture allow us to secure dynamic footage from angles previously impossible to obtain—whether mounted high in the gym rafters for clear tactical oversight or courtside to capture player footwork and defensive rotation mechanics. This new perspective is indispensable for three critical areas of our program:\r\n\r\n1. Revolutionizing Game Footage and Statistical Analysis:\r\nThe crystal-clear footage provided by the GoPro allows our coaching staff to conduct high-fidelity analysis that was previously impossible. We can now accurately track advanced statistics like defensive pressure points, fast-break decision-making, and off-ball movement. For example, by segmenting the high-quality video, we can precisely calculate player efficiency ratings based on their contributions during specific defensive sets. This objective, video-backed data moves our coaching conversations past subjective feelings and grounds them in verifiable facts, leading to much more effective practice planning.\r\n\r\n2. Enhancing Scouting Reports and Opponent Preparation:\r\nThe quality of our scouting reports has dramatically improved. We can now film opponent games with superior clarity, isolate their key offensive and defensive patterns, and create visual highlight reels for our players. Seeing an opponent's tendencies in crisp detail—where they like to initiate contact, which player struggles with left-side defense, or the exact timing of their inbound plays—allows our student athletes to prepare with a tactical intelligence rarely found at this level. This confidence that comes from superior preparation is a major competitive advantage.\r\n\r\n3. Accelerating Player Development Through Visual Feedback:\r\nPerhaps the greatest benefit is the direct impact on individual student development. Visual learning is a powerful tool, and the GoPro footage allows players to see themselves in action immediately after a game or practice. When a player is told they are crossing over too wide or that their defensive stance is too high, the corresponding high-resolution video is the ultimate teacher. They can see their own movements, identify their form flaws, and self-correct with far greater speed than through verbal instruction alone. This feedback loop is essential for building high-level physical intelligence and accountability within the team.\r\n\r\nThis equipment empowers our team with the tools used by collegiate and professional programs. It teaches our students how to analyze their own performance critically, preparing them not just for the next game, but for higher levels of athletic and academic success.\r\n\r\nThank you, DonorChoose, for equipping us with the technology to see, analyze, and achieve more. We are incredibly grateful for your commitment to our students' comprehensive development.","fullyFundedDate":1759888101636,"projectUrl":"project/game-options/9774022/","projectTitle":"Game Options","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Guthery","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10111050"},{"teacherId":10111050,"projectId":9771682,"letterContent":"To the incredible community of donors at DonorChoose,\r\n\r\nOn behalf of our entire athletic program and, most importantly, our dedicated female student athletes, please accept our deepest and most heartfelt gratitude for fulfilling our request for new workout equipment. The successful funding of this project has not simply delivered boxes of gear; it has delivered an immediate, profound, and measurable impact on the confidence, training capacity, and future potential of our students.\r\n\r\nBefore your investment, our facility struggled to keep up with the enthusiasm of our growing program. We were operating with outdated, mismatched, or insufficient equipment, forcing our teams to share limited stations, compromise on proper form, and often stand idle waiting for a turn. This lack of resource equity was a quiet barrier, limiting the consistency and intensity of our student's workouts.\r\n\r\nThe change has been immediate and transformative. The new weights, resistance bands, stability balls, and functional training tools have instantly elevated the quality of our physical education and athletic training sessions. We can now implement comprehensive, structured group workouts where every athlete has the right tool at the right time.\r\n\r\nThe Impact on Our Female Athletes\r\n\r\nThe benefit to our female student athletes has been particularly significant. For young women developing strength and form, having access to equipment tailored to their training needs is crucial.\r\n\r\nIncreased Confidence and Visibility: The presence of brand-new, dedicated equipment sends a clear message to our girls: your commitment is valued, and your physical development is a priority. This visible investment has led to an observable increase in confidence and pride in their program. They enter the weight room now not just as participants, but as rightful occupants of a space designed to support their success.\r\n\r\nTailored Strength Development: The new resources allow us to execute training programs that focus specifically on strength and injury prevention essential for female athletes. We are utilizing the new resistance bands and lighter kettlebells to reinforce dynamic stability and strengthen the common vulnerability points, such as knees and ankles, significantly reducing the risk of injuries like ACL tears. Proper form is easier to teach and maintain when the correct range of weights and equipment variations are present.\r\n\r\nEnhanced Participation and Engagement: Where previously we might have seen hesitation due to overcrowding or the need to use equipment that was too heavy, we now see full engagement. The variety and availability mean our female athletes are enthusiastic about coming to the training sessions, leading to better attendance and overall athletic commitment across all sports. They are actively seeking out extra time in the training center, fostering a culture of self-improvement and dedication that extends far beyond the court or field.\r\n\r\nThis equipment is more than just metal and rubber; it is an equity resource that empowers our student athletes to match their tremendous passion with tangible, results-driven opportunity. Your generosity has removed a structural barrier to their success and provided them with the dignity of training in a fully resourced environment.\r\n\r\nThank you, DonorChoose, for your vision and for making this vital investment in the potential and well-being of our students. We are honored to be part of your community and are committed to maximizing the use of this equipment for years to come.","fullyFundedDate":1764743427723,"projectUrl":"project/community-inspiration/9771682/","projectTitle":"Community Inspiration","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Guthery","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10111050"},{"teacherId":10111050,"projectId":9748462,"letterContent":"Integrating a 3D printer into a middle or high school sports program provides a powerful competitive and cultural advantage that traditional equipment procurement cannot match. While computers handle data and organization, a 3D printer offers custom, on-demand physical fabrication that directly boosts team morale, solves logistical challenges, and enhances player recognition. This tool transforms a coach from a planner into a creator of physical assets, allowing for instant personalization and practical problem-solving.The most immediate and impactful benefit is the creation of custom awards and recognition items. Instead of relying on generic, costly vendor-supplied trophies or medals, a coach can design and print unique, meaningful tokens of achievement. For instance, creating custom-designed \"Player of the Week\" mini-trophies shaped like a specific mascot, or keychains featuring the team logo and the athlete's jersey number, provides highly personalized recognition that boosts team morale and creates lasting memories. This capability is particularly effective for small, frequent awards, such as \"Best Defender\" ribbons or \"Hustle Heart\" pins, which can be printed quickly and cost-effectively throughout the season. The ability to produce these items in-house removes budgetary barriers to frequent recognition, fostering a continuously positive team culture.\r\n\r\nBeyond awards, the printer allows a coach to address practical and psychological needs. The mention of fidgets highlights a significant benefit: the ability to create custom motivational or focus tools. A coach could design small, branded, tactile objects (like worry stones or miniature puzzle pieces) printed in team colors. These are perfect for helping focused athletes manage pre-game or in-game anxiety on the bench, providing a tangible connection to the team and promoting calm. Furthermore, 3D printing is invaluable for equipment management and repairs. Coaches can rapidly print non-critical replacement parts for training equipment (e.g., broken clamps for timing gates, custom brackets for gym equipment, or specialized clips for scoreboards). This ability to quickly fabricate components on demand reduces downtime and extends the life of valuable training assets, saving the program time and money.\r\n\r\nFinally, 3D printing supports sophisticated scouting and instructional aids. A coach can print tactical visualization tools, such as small, weighted pieces for a magnetic whiteboard that perfectly represent player positions, or even a miniature 3D model of a complex court layout or defensive trap. This tangible visualization aids in communicating complex spatial concepts more effectively than drawings or 2D diagrams alone. Ultimately, the 3D printer serves as a physical extension of the coach's strategic mind, allowing for the rapid deployment of custom physical objects—whether they are motivational fidgets, highly personalized awards, or critical equipment fixes—all of which enhance the efficiency and positive culture of the athletic program.","fullyFundedDate":1759213520910,"projectUrl":"project/3d-fun/9748462/","projectTitle":"3D Fun","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Guthery","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10111050"},{"teacherId":10111050,"projectId":9747972,"letterContent":"The integration of a computer and a printer into a coaching regimen fundamentally revolutionizes how a program operates, moving it from reactive management to proactive, data-driven strategy. This technological foundation provides a critical advantage across three main areas: scouting, note-taking, and documentation management. For scouting reports, the shift from scribbled notes to structured digital documents is instantaneous and impactful. A computer allows a coach to move beyond simple observations and engage in rigorous, detailed data tracking. Instead of merely recording which player scored, a coach can meticulously log shot locations, possession efficiency, turnover causes, and defensive rotations using spreadsheet software or specialized scouting applications. This granular data can then be filtered, visualized through charts, and organized by player or opponent tendencies. The ability to print these reports—complete with visual aids like player heat maps or set play diagrams—allows for immediate, professional distribution. This ensures that every player receives a clear, consistent, and highly visual briefing, reducing confusion and accelerating their understanding of the game plan, which is crucial for middle and high school athletes learning complex concepts.\r\n\r\nWhen it comes to game note-taking, the computer transforms raw, real-time observations into searchable, actionable intelligence. While taking notes courtside, a coach using a laptop or tablet can implement standardized tagging (e.g., #TO-Unforced, #Sub-Oversight, #Run-Zone) that instantly categorizes events. This digital indexing makes historical data immediately searchable. If a coach is preparing to play a rival for the fifth time, they don't have to flip through old spiral notebooks; they can type the opponent's name and instantly retrieve every note, adjustment, and successful play from the last two years. Furthermore, digital note-taking allows for precise time-stamping of key moments (e.g., \"4:32 Q3: Needs to switch to man-to-man\"), directly connecting tactical notes to corresponding video footage later. This level of precision is virtually impossible to maintain using handwriting. The printer then serves as the final tool, allowing the coach to rapidly print segmented notes—for instance, printing just the half-time adjustments or the out-of-bounds plays—to distribute to assistants or players during crucial moments without relying on distracting screens.\r\n\r\nFinally, the computer's role in organizational structure and documentation elevates the professionalism of the entire program. All documents, from practice plans and drill libraries to emergency contact forms and budgeting sheets, are centralized in a single, accessible digital filing system. This eliminates lost papers, ensures version control, and simplifies compliance. A coach can quickly compile a season-end report, merging scouting data, game notes, and statistical summaries into a comprehensive document for the Athletic Director or for team review. The printer supports this by enabling the coach to create polished, high-quality handouts, recruitment packets, or end-of-season awards that look professional and credible. Ultimately, the computer and printer function as a massive time-saving engine, automating organization and visualization so the coach can spend less time managing paper and more time coaching on the court, which is where the greatest impact on student-athlete success is made.","fullyFundedDate":1759018394312,"projectUrl":"project/computerprinter/9747972/","projectTitle":"Computer/Printer","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Guthery","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10111050"},{"teacherId":10299818,"projectId":9789128,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for funding our project at Harding Fine Art academy. Before I came to Harding Fine Arts Academy, I didn't know what to expect. I was very surprised at the nominal amount of resources that are available to the students here. I had not ever worked for a charter school before, and this school started from scratch not all that long ago. The building does not have one square inch that doesn't need a remodel and I can count on one hand the number of students who have arrived with a pencil. \r\n\r\nThe students that go to school here are the difference. They are invested, interested, and had a good elementary foundation. They have heart, and a spectrum of abilities that make teaching precious. They were so excited about being able to do a project that got them up and moving, and using dirt and microscopes. I wish I could contain that excitement into a thank you note, but it just isn't the same. \r\nThank you for affording me that opportunity as an educator. Those are things we get into this business for, and I appreciate it.","fullyFundedDate":1759888101498,"projectUrl":"project/plant-good-seeds/9789128/","projectTitle":"Plant Good Seeds","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Ritchey","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10299818"},{"teacherId":7929562,"projectId":9762756,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generosity, our students finally have access to the technology they need to plan for college and career goals. Since our school doesn't have one-to-one devices, these laptops are already making a huge difference. Many people use technology every day, but seeing how essential it is for students, especially during such an important time in their lives, has been eye-opening. With these laptops, students can work on college applications, research careers, build resumes, and explore financial aid without having to scramble for a device.\r\n\r\nThe students are thrilled to have laptops right in the counseling center. They love being able to sit down and get to work without barriers, and for many of them, this is the first time the process has felt manageable instead of overwhelming. I've already seen students who were nervous about college start to gain confidence simply because they have a reliable space and the tools to take things one step at a time.\r\n\r\nYour support has made our counseling center a place where students can truly focus on their future. You've helped create opportunities that some of our students wouldn't have had otherwise, and I can't thank you enough for believing in them. Your generosity is making a real, meaningful impact every single day.","fullyFundedDate":1759019511673,"projectUrl":"project/future-ready-laptops-for-college-care/9762756/","projectTitle":"Future Ready: Laptops for College & Career Success!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Saunders","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7929562_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1721694073204","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7929562"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_32340","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":398,"numTeachers":24,"percentFrplEligible":79,"percentAsian":1,"percentBlack":24,"percentWhite":31,"percentIndigenous":3,"percentLatinx":23,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"9 - 12","studentTeacherRatio":"16.6:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":65.9,"schoolId":32340,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Harding Fine Arts Academy on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Harding Fine Arts Academy","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/oklahoma/oklahoma-department-of-education/harding-fine-arts-academy/32340"}