{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Horace Furness High School","outOfStateSupporters":38.9,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":7477066,"projectId":9488179,"letterContent":"I wanted to express my sincere gratitude for the recent improvements to our learning environment.\r\nThe window covers have made a tremendous difference in our classroom. The sun glare on our computer screens had been a daily challenge, making it difficult for both my students and me to see clearly. With these covers installed, we can now work comfortably without eye strain or constant repositioning. I've also discovered that they've transformed my whiteboards – I can now write and erase without using chemical cleaners, which makes transitions between lessons much smoother and more efficient.\r\nI'm also thrilled about the new \"Game Activity\" area in our school library. This addition has transformed the library into a more welcoming and dynamic space where students genuinely want to spend time. It feels less like a traditional quiet-only area and more like an engaging learning hub.\r\nThank you so much for investing in these improvements. Each change demonstrates a real commitment to creating an environment where teaching and learning can thrive, and I truly appreciate the thoughtfulness behind these enhancements.","fullyFundedDate":1754530180153,"projectUrl":"project/basic-classroom-supplies-needed/9488179/","projectTitle":"Basic Classroom Supplies Needed","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Davis","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7477066"},{"teacherId":1607973,"projectId":9601041,"letterContent":"I want to thank all the donors who will make it possible for my students to express pride and culture this school year during their high school graduation. These donations to my students significantly improve their confidence, progress, and outlook on the future. This support helped bridge funding gaps, level the academic playing field for my disadvantaged students, and foster inclusivity while contributing to long-term societal benefits by empowering students to achieve their goals and break cycles of poverty that many of them experience. \r\n\r\nThe students in this program are charged with being leaders within their schools and communities, setting examples for their peers, and uplifting those who come after them. Through mentorship, accountability, and shared cultural pride, these young men and women learn to navigate challenges with resilience and purpose. Our program not only celebrates their academic milestones but also invests in their personal growth and leadership development. \r\n\r\nStudents who receive Cultural Heritage Stoles participate in a program that enables them to create lasting bonds that transfer into their collective classrooms. These established bonds of brotherhood and sisterhood are shown through collaborative work, student tutoring sessions, and outside extracurricular activities. \r\n\r\nTogether, we are cultivating a generation of scholars and change-makers who will continue to redefine what success looks like for students from underrepresented communities.","fullyFundedDate":1756687606874,"projectUrl":"project/graduation-celebration-with-cultural-pri/9601041/","projectTitle":"Graduation Celebration With Cultural Pride","teacherDisplayName":"Dr. Blount","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1607973_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1755703300835","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1607973"},{"teacherId":7477066,"projectId":9554238,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of nonfiction books to our Advanced English classroom. Through these books, our students are learning to identify and analyze arguments, evaluate evidence and credibility, recognize bias and persuasive techniques, and construct their own well-reasoned claims. These critical thinking skills prepare our students to be informed citizens who can navigate complex information in college, careers, and life. The nonfiction genres you provided expose our students to diverse perspectives and real-world issues that make argument writing meaningful and relevant.\r\nIn our classroom, students select texts that interest them, read independently, and create projects demonstrating their understanding. The engagement has been remarkable—students who might typically be reluctant to write have become animated discussing topics like social justice, environmental issues, and cultural identity. Several students have told me these are the first books they've finished in years because they finally got to choose topics they care about. The projects they've created—from video essays to podcasts to visual arguments—have been fun, creative, and intellectually rigorous. Your support has transformed our classroom into a space where students see themselves as thinkers and writers with something important to say. Thank you for believing in our students.","fullyFundedDate":1755085302346,"projectUrl":"project/give-advanced-english-for-multilingual-s/9554238/","projectTitle":"Give Advanced English for Multilingual Students a Head Start","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Davis","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7477066"},{"teacherId":4027041,"projectId":9321198,"letterContent":"Students look forward to come to my class and have cross curricular activities (Sketch, painting, music, and now NEW DRUMS . With our new Djembe Drums in drum circles and used \"the leader\" to start the beats and the rest would copy. Our second theme this year was \"What are the best Leadership Qualities and Characteristics\"? We used our drum circle to brainstorm how our leader led us. What did that person do? Did he wait for quiet? Did he demand silence and respect? These types of beautiful resources is beautifully motivating and an exciting varied way to begin conversations, or demonstrate understanding. \r\n\r\nWe completely love that people in other professions understand that we all need different things to succeed. Thank you for sharing your generosity with our group at our school in Philly. We feel so lucky. We have a beautiful classroom thanks to Donors like you!","fullyFundedDate":1746651511634,"projectUrl":"project/dejembe-drums-to-support-social-connecti/9321198/","projectTitle":"Dejembe Drums to Support Social Connection","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Kelly","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4027041_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1667342903004","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/eld1readers"},{"teacherId":4027041,"projectId":9342175,"letterContent":"The alternative seating is such a big help for students that need to move. The students look forward to come to my class and have options. Sometimes they would bicker about who could sit in which chair. We finally had to make a list that cycles throught the names and the student chose each day gets to choose if they want to use it. In other classes, the same child will sit in the tall put table set. \r\n\r\nThey sit for hours in block classes. When they first saw the materials, they had so many questions. What is that? Who gets to sit in those chairs? Can I use that? Can we do our project at the pub table. \r\n\r\nWe completely love that people in other professions understand that we all need different things to succeed.","fullyFundedDate":1750774694699,"projectUrl":"project/standing-tall/9342175/","projectTitle":"Standing Tall","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Kelly","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4027041_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1667342903004","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/eld1readers"},{"teacherId":4027041,"projectId":9228883,"letterContent":"My students in my beginning English class are reading and using resources to learn the sound system of English and systematic evidence based literacy instruction. Each student is in an assigned reader in a systematic reading program and they graduate to the next binder level after mastering each skill. \r\n\r\n\r\nThe high school / middle school leveled student chapter readers are based on concepts in to advance reading skills to learn how to read. They will connect what they learn in the program to these new BEAUTIFUL books. They are amazing! These readers are the best thing on the market right now; they are for older students and work on specific \r\n combine both early and advanced skills to speed up the learning process. students are proud of their new tools and are eager to fill in the rule notebooks. \r\n\r\n\r\nThe next steps for my classroom are to have everyone grow at least two reading levels in a year by learning systematically, sequentially, and to mastery. My hope is to create another Donors Choose Project for professional development to learn the second level certification. \r\n\r\n\r\nWith gratitude, \r\nMrs. Kelly","fullyFundedDate":1746447690890,"projectUrl":"project/hi-low-readers-for-striving-learners/9228883/","projectTitle":"Hi-Low Readers for Striving Learners","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Kelly","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4027041_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1667342903004","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/eld1readers"},{"teacherId":9849435,"projectId":8973435,"letterContent":"Thanks to your support, the 9th graders at Furness High School in Philadelphia were able to experience the adventurous tale of The Odyssey...and they loved it!! Some of my students were familiar with Greek mythology (a few Percy Jackson fans) but for many of my students, this was new content. They were a bit intimidated by the size of the book, but they quickly grew to love the twists & turns of Odysseus' adventure. \r\n\r\nIt was so exciting to bring a classical text into an urban classroom! I was especially grateful that we had the graphic novel version as well. It was extremely helpful for my English Language Learners (ELLs), but all students enjoyed seeing the way Gareth Hines illustrated Odysseus' journey. My students read The Odyssey out loud with one another, in pairs or small groups, because I wanted them to experience the text it was meant to be experienced...oral storytelling tradition! \r\n\r\nSome activities students participated in included: making mind mirrors for different characters, annotating certain sections of the book & graphic novel, analyzing the text and discussing in small groups, and writing an analytical essay at the end of the unit. Students especially loved discussing Odysseus' loyalty to Penelope. Some argued that he was disloyal, for he cheated on Penelope, while others claimed he had no choice...it was so funny to watch them get excited about these characters. \r\n\r\nBecause of your donation, Philadelphia students were able to step into an epic world and experience classical literature. Thank you so much for giving them that experience.","fullyFundedDate":1735677621919,"projectUrl":"project/literary-adventure-through-the-odyssey/8973435/","projectTitle":"Literary Adventure Through the Odyssey!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Hacker","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9849435_orig.jpg?crop=631,631,x489,y108&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1736175029217","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9849435"},{"teacherId":656623,"projectId":8685731,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for the many note books that my students have received. My students were very happy and they are using the books to take notes in class. As they were writing the thank you notes, students kept asking me who the generous donors were. I told them that the books were donated by people who believe in them. I am happy my students now have plenty of books to take us through to the end of the school year. My students and I will forever feel indebted for all your generous contributions towards the necessary resources they need in my class to excel. May you always be blessed with much more!","fullyFundedDate":1735508737995,"projectUrl":"project/notebooks-for-my-students/8685731/","projectTitle":"Notebooks For My Students","teacherDisplayName":"Dr. Kimani","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/656623"},{"teacherId":656623,"projectId":8723717,"letterContent":"Thank you very much for your generous donation to my class. My students are now able to hear the smart board much clearer. Students are also able to play some background music when I allow them to do so during independent practice. The platform I use for instruction has a lot of videos for students to listen to and observe how questions are solved. The speakers have made it very easy for the students at the back of my classroom to be able to hear what is being solved. We could not have been able to get through this academic year without sound issues if it wasn't for your generosity. May you all be blessed. My students said thank you in all their various languages.","fullyFundedDate":1735267953106,"projectUrl":"project/wireless-smart-board-speakers/8723717/","projectTitle":"Wireless Smart Board Speakers","teacherDisplayName":"Dr. Kimani","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/656623"},{"teacherId":5627097,"projectId":8455430,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of snacks for our classroom. Having snacks readily available has made a significant difference in creating a welcoming and supportive environment for my advisory and special education English students. These snacks provide the much-needed energy boost that many of my high school students require to stay focused and engaged in challenging academic tasks.\r\n\r\nStudents are free to help themselves to pretzels and granola bars at any time, as long as it doesn't disrupt the learning process. Other snacks can be purchased using points earned through our school's rewards system. The students have been incredibly enthusiastic about earning and redeeming their points, particularly for candy and Gardetto's snack mix. Many students even arrive early to get their snacks ready before our opening activity, and I've noticed a positive impact on their mood as they settle in and indulge in a treat.\r\n\r\nWhile many of the donated snacks have already been enjoyed (and replenished), the positive impact of your generosity continues to be felt.","fullyFundedDate":1726780551866,"projectUrl":"project/snacks-for-learning/8455430/","projectTitle":"Snacks for Learning!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Fox","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp5627097_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1533844611475","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/melissa-fox"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_90765","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":896,"numTeachers":37,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":31,"percentBlack":17,"percentWhite":6,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":40,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"9 - 12","studentTeacherRatio":"24.2:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":61.1,"schoolId":90765,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Horace Furness High School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Horace Furness High School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/pennsylvania/philadelphia-city-school-district/horace-furness-high-school/90765"}