{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Bryan Adams High School Leadership Academy","outOfStateSupporters":25.1,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":5111418,"projectId":9768300,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous support, our theatre students are bringing the magic of Peter Pan Jr. to life in ways they never imagined! As a Title I school, many of our students have never participated in a full-scale production, so having real materials in their hands made an immediate and unforgettable difference.\r\n\r\nThe moment they opened the boxes, the room lit up! Students excitedly tested pirate instruments, experimented with fairy lights for Tinker Bell's home, and giggled while crafting Hook's hook, poisoned cake, and even pixie-dust glitter. These props have become central to their rehearsal process, helping them build confidence, collaborate with one another, and understand how storytelling comes alive onstage.\r\n\r\nOur play ended up being a huge success. We grossed the most in tickets sales EVER! Also, our administration said this was the best play we have ever put on! Thank you for being a part of our Peter Pan Jr. journey.","fullyFundedDate":1759764036863,"projectUrl":"project/props-for-peter-pan/9768300/","projectTitle":"Props for Peter Pan!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Lindsey","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5111418_orig.jpg?crop=835,835,x292,y571&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1754184044082","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/lindseytheatre"},{"teacherId":5111418,"projectId":9770494,"letterContent":"Thank you again for your incredible generosity in supporting our Peter Pan Jr. costume project. The new resources have made such a meaningful difference in our classroom. My students and I have been using the pieces daily as we prepare for our production, and the costumes have truly elevated both their performance work and their confidence. \r\n\r\nTheir initial reaction was priceless. Many of my students had never worn theatrical costumes before, and when they walked in and saw everything laid out. We had everything organized, labeled, and ready for them! They gasped, whispered excitedly, and immediately began helping each other try things on. Your gift made them feel seen, valued, and capable, and for our Title 1 students, that feeling is powerful.\r\n\r\nAs we move forward, we're diving deeper into character work and ensemble storytelling using the costumes you helped provide. Your support didn't just provide materials, it opened creative opportunities and helped my students take ownership of their craft.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in them. You truly made an impact on our show and on young artists who now feel inspired to keep creating.","fullyFundedDate":1759764037162,"projectUrl":"project/honoring-culture-not-stereotypes-costu/9770494/","projectTitle":"Honoring Culture, Not Stereotypes: Costumes for Our Brave Girls","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Lindsey","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5111418_orig.jpg?crop=835,835,x292,y571&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1754184044082","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/lindseytheatre"},{"teacherId":5111418,"projectId":9770533,"letterContent":"Thank you again for your incredible generosity in supporting our Peter Pan Jr. costume project. The new resources have made such a meaningful difference in our classroom. My students and I have been using the pieces daily as we prepare for our production, and the costumes have truly elevated both their performance work and their confidence. \r\n\r\nTheir initial reaction was priceless. Many of my students had never worn theatrical costumes before, and when they walked in and saw everything laid out, organized, labeled, and ready for them! They gasped, whispered excitedly, and immediately began helping each other try things on. Some of them even asked to take pictures because they couldn't believe these pieces were for them. Your gift made them feel seen, valued, and capable, and for our Title 1 students, that feeling is powerful.\r\n\r\nAs we move forward, we're diving deeper into character work and ensemble storytelling using the costumes you helped provide. Your support didn't just provide materials, you opened creative opportunities and helped my students take ownership of their craft.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in them. You truly made an impact on our show and on young artists who now feel inspired to keep creating.","fullyFundedDate":1759764036831,"projectUrl":"project/creative-costume-magic-bring-lost-boys/9770533/","projectTitle":"Creative Costume Magic, Bring Lost Boys to Life!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Lindsey","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5111418_orig.jpg?crop=835,835,x292,y571&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1754184044082","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/lindseytheatre"},{"teacherId":9642388,"projectId":9571136,"letterContent":"Our packages arrived just in time to swing into the end of semester. Our class is so excited to be using your gift everyday. My upperclassmen are independently completing advanced quantitative reasoning online. They watch curriculum videos and interact with virtual teachers. \r\nMy freshman are embracing a flipped classroom of sorts where the lesson is recorded in advance by me so we get more one on one and small group time. Now everyone gets one on one lesson that they can rewind or pause as they need to get the content and notes!\r\nGetting ready for mid term assessments is running well. Thank you so much!!","fullyFundedDate":1760543171871,"projectUrl":"project/focused-on-math-headphones/9571136/","projectTitle":"Focused on Math- Headphones","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. O'Neill","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9642388"},{"teacherId":3719803,"projectId":9790819,"letterContent":"On behalf of the students and staff at Bryan Adams High School, thank you for your generous support in helping us secure a class set of wired headphones. Because of you, 11th-grade students now have equal access to the digital tools and listening activities that shape their academic growth.\r\n\r\nYour contribution ensures that every student can focus, engage, and learn without barriers. These headphones will be used daily in classrooms, making lessons more interactive and supporting skills that carry forward into college and career readiness.\r\n\r\nWe are deeply grateful for your partnership in helping our students succeed.","fullyFundedDate":1760537632906,"projectUrl":"project/clear-voices-focused-learning-headphon/9790819/","projectTitle":"Clear Voices, Focused Learning: Headphones for Every Student","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. James","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3719803_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1470311037315","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3719803"},{"teacherId":3719803,"projectId":9627237,"letterContent":"On behalf of the students and staff at Bryan Adams High School, I want to extend my heartfelt thanks for your generous support of our Writing Portfolio Initiative. Because of your contribution, 380 eleventh-grade students now have the tools and materials they need to develop meaningful writing portfolios that showcase their growth, reflection, and authentic voice.\r\n\r\nThese portfolios go far beyond classroom assignments—they help students build confidence, track progress, and prepare for college entrance and scholarship essays. Research shows that portfolio-based writing instruction not only improves writing skills but also strengthens self-efficacy and metacognitive awareness—students learn to think about their own thinking, revising with purpose and independence.\r\n\r\nYour donation helps our students engage deeply with their own words in an age when AI often tempts them to take shortcuts. Instead, they are learning to trust their ideas, develop their voices, and express their individuality through writing. Every printed page, reflection, and revision they complete is made possible by your generosity.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in our students' potential and investing in their future. You've given them more than materials—you've given them the opportunity to think, write, and rise.","fullyFundedDate":1756334625085,"projectUrl":"project/bryan-adams-portfolio-initiative-buildi/9627237/","projectTitle":"Bryan Adams Portfolio Initiative: Building Voice, Reflection, and College-Ready Writers","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. James","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3719803_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1470311037315","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3719803"},{"teacherId":10076199,"projectId":9457448,"letterContent":"Since the start of the school year, my students are able to connect with younger readers on texts that truly interest them. As book bans and restrictions become more commonplace, it is tremendously valuable that my diverse students still have access to books with characters they can see themselves in.\r\n\r\nThe most popular books have been the mystery novels! Students are reading through chapters at top speeds to uncover the twists and turns. We are all so grateful for the donations and support of our class.","fullyFundedDate":1752526728597,"projectUrl":"project/books-beyond-building-identity-throug/9457448/","projectTitle":"Books & Beyond: Building Identity Through Student-Led Book Buddies","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Melin","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10076199"},{"teacherId":7820203,"projectId":9391288,"letterContent":"I want to extend my heartfelt gratitude for your generous donation of school supplies to my classroom. Your kindness has made an incredible difference in the lives of my students and in my ability to teach effectively throughout the school year. Working in a Title I district comes with many challenges—limited funding, tight budgets, and restrictions that often make it difficult to provide students with the creative, hands-on experiences they deserve. Your donation, however, has helped bridge that gap. It has turned obstacles into opportunities and made learning a joyful and engaging experience for every student who walks into our classroom.\r\n\r\nBecause of your generosity, we were able to begin the year fully equipped with the tools necessary to learn, create, and grow. The pencils, markers, notebooks, and art supplies you provided have supported countless lessons and projects. For example, during Hispanic Heritage Month, my students were able to design vibrant displays and presentations celebrating cultural pride and diversity. Their projects highlighted family traditions, foods, music, and the leaders who inspire them. Without your donation, we would not have had the materials needed to bring these ideas to life. Seeing my students beam with pride as they shared their work reminded me that access to supplies does more than support academics—it fuels confidence and self-expression.\r\n\r\nYour contribution also helped us host one of our students' favorite activities of the year—Cupcake Holiday Wars! This fun, creative baking and decorating competition allowed my students to apply culinary techniques, teamwork, and presentation skills in a festive way. Thanks to your donation of basic classroom materials, we could focus on creativity and collaboration instead of worrying about shortages. The students worked together to plan, design, and execute their cupcake displays, learning not just about baking, but about leadership, problem-solving, and time management. The excitement and pride they felt during this event would not have been possible without your generosity.\r\n\r\nBeyond specific projects, your donation impacts our classroom every single day. It ensures that every student—regardless of their background—has the same opportunity to succeed. When students have the tools they need, they feel valued and capable. For many of my students, these supplies are more than paper and pencils; they are symbols of hope and encouragement. Your kindness tells them that their education matters and that people in their community believe in their potential.\r\n\r\n\r\nThank you, from the bottom of my heart, for making dreams come true for our students and helping me provide the creative, engaging, and equitable classroom experience they deserve.","fullyFundedDate":1755910823466,"projectUrl":"project/hands-on-learning-for-hungry-young-mind/9391288/","projectTitle":"“Hands-On Learning for Hungry Young Minds”","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Ewing","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7820203_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1717609686324","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/tareell-ewing"},{"teacherId":7820203,"projectId":9515079,"letterContent":"Many of our donors love to read and in our classroom, we do too! However, our love of reading takes a unique and delicious form through cookbooks. These books are more than collections of recipes they're dynamic teaching tools that bring reading, math, science, and culture to life. In my culinary classroom, cookbooks help students see the connection between literacy and real-world skills. Every recipe becomes a lesson in comprehension, sequencing, vocabulary, and creativity. Students learn that reading is not only about stories it's also about understanding, communicating, and creating.\r\n\r\nCookbooks have opened up a new world of literacy for my students. As we explore different recipes, students are practicing a variety of skills that go far beyond the kitchen. They analyze ingredient lists to learn about measurements, conversions, and the proportions of ingredients. They follow step-by-step directions, strengthening their ability to interpret procedural texts a key component of reading comprehension. They also make inferences as they predict outcomes, identify cause and effect, and discuss what might happen if an ingredient is substituted or a step is skipped. These are critical thinking skills that transfer across all academic subjects.\r\n\r\nIn my classroom, reading looks active, engaging, and collaborative. You might find students in small groups, flipping through cookbooks and comparing recipes for something as simple as chocolate chip cookies or as complex as gumbo. They highlight unfamiliar terms, define culinary vocabulary, and discuss the science behind ingredientswhy baking powder makes dough rise, or how acids in lemon juice can tenderize meat. We often turn reading into an interactive experience: students take turns reading recipes aloud, and others act as \"kitchen translators,\" explaining what each instruction means in their own words. This not only builds comprehension but also confidence and teamwork.\r\n\r\nCookbooks have also introduced my students to cultures and cuisines from around the world. Through recipes, they learn geography, history, and diversity. When reading a traditional Mexican tamale recipe or a Southern-style cornbread recipe, we talk about the origins of the dish and the cultural meaning behind it. Students are fascinated to see how food tells a story—how families, communities, and even nations preserve their heritage through recipes. Some students have even brought in family cookbooks to share, proudly introducing their classmates to recipes passed down through generations. These moments transform reading into connection—between students, families, and cultures.\r\n\r\nOne of the most powerful outcomes I've witnessed is how cookbooks have motivated reluctant readers. Many of my students come to class believing they don't enjoy reading, often because traditional texts haven't felt relevant to their lives. But when they realize that reading can help them make something tangible a meal they can taste, share, and take pride in their entire attitude changes. I've seen students who once struggled to focus during reading time eagerly follow multi-step recipes, double-check ingredient quantities, and discuss what they might change next time. The joy on their faces when a recipe turns out perfectly is the best kind of reading comprehension test there is.\r\n\r\nThanks to your generous support, our classroom library now includes a growing collection of diverse cookbooks that meet students where they are. We have beginner-friendly titles for those just starting their culinary journey and advanced texts that introduce techniques like plating, flavor pairing, and regional cooking. Each new book adds excitement, variety, and authenticity to our lessons. Students love choosing recipes, testing them, and reflecting on what they've learned not just about cooking, but about reading, problem-solving, and perseverance.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in the power of books and for helping us show students that literacy can be delicious. Every cookbook we receive becomes a doorway to learning, curiosity, and confidence. Together, we're not only feeding young minds but also nurturing lifelong readers, thinkers, and creators one recipe at a time","fullyFundedDate":1754080154785,"projectUrl":"project/write-read-cook-lead-empowering-futu/9515079/","projectTitle":"Write, Read, Cook, Lead: Empowering Future Chefs & Scholars","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Ewing","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7820203_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1717609686324","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/tareell-ewing"},{"teacherId":3719803,"projectId":9298038,"letterContent":"Your support has the power to directly improve the daily experience of our students by meeting two of their most essential needs: a clean, healthy learning environment and the freedom to explore their creativity.\r\n\r\nMaintaining cleanliness and hygiene is more important than ever, helping us safeguard the well-being of our students and staff. At the same time, providing access to arts and crafts materials allows students to express themselves, build confidence, and connect more deeply with their learning in imaginative ways.\r\n\r\nUnfortunately, limited funding often forces us to choose between these priorities. With your help, we won't have to.\r\n\r\nYour generous donation of items like disinfectant wipes, tissues, tape, construction paper, markers, glue, and more will make a noticeable difference in our classrooms. You'll be supporting both the physical health and creative growth of our students—fostering not just a cleaner space, but a brighter, more inspired one.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in a healthier, more vibrant future for our learners.","fullyFundedDate":1752844959433,"projectUrl":"project/classes-cant-function-without-double-si/9298038/","projectTitle":"Classes Can’t Function Without Double Sided Tape!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. James","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3719803_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1470311037315","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3719803"},{"teacherId":5111418,"projectId":9707289,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, our theatre students are already imagining all the ways the new scaffolding will bring Peter Pan Jr. to life! During our first rehearsal with the scaffolding on stage, students eagerly explored how it could become Big Ben, Peter Pan's Hideout, and the Pirate Ship. They even practiced \"flying\" safely, excitedly testing out their ideas and offering suggestions for how each scene could look. It was incredible to watch their creativity and confidence soar.\r\n\r\nWhen the scaffolding first arrived, the students were absolutely thrilled. Many exclaimed that seeing such professional-level equipment felt like a real Broadway experience, and they couldn't wait to climb, move, and perform with it. Their enthusiasm filled the room and energized the whole rehearsal process.\r\n\r\nWe incorporated the scaffolding into full technical rehearsals, refining scene changes, choreography, and \"flying\" sequences. Your support gave our students a chance to perform safely, confidently, and creatively! Thank you for making their theatrical dreams possible!","fullyFundedDate":1758841490407,"projectUrl":"project/help-us-rise-to-the-occasion/9707289/","projectTitle":"Help Us Rise to the Occasion","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Lindsey","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5111418_orig.jpg?crop=835,835,x292,y571&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1754184044082","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/lindseytheatre"},{"teacherId":9655495,"projectId":9104105,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your donation to Cougar Clinic. The students love having access to the items that are donated through Donors Choose. The snacks provide our diabetic students with something to increase their blood sugars when they feel low, provide nutrition for some of our students that don't eat at home, and also give them brain power to get through the day. Water is a necessity for those that don't bring or forget to bring a water bottle to school! The mints help our nauseous students and also increase alertness for students throughout the day. The cough drops are a MUST at the beginning of the year and during winter season when germs begin to take over. Every single thing that is donated to Cougar Clinic gets put to use and we appreciate it so much!","fullyFundedDate":1746786476455,"projectUrl":"project/cougar-clinic-needs-your-help/9104105/","projectTitle":"Cougar Clinic Needs Your Help!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Mac","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9655495_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y292&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1723653218090","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/cougarclinic"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_13934","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":2253,"numTeachers":130,"percentFrplEligible":84,"percentAsian":1,"percentBlack":10,"percentWhite":5,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":81,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"9 - 12","studentTeacherRatio":"17.3:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":74.9,"schoolId":13934,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Bryan Adams High School Leadership Academy on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Bryan Adams High School Leadership Academy","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/texas/dallas-independent-school-district/bryan-adams-high-school/13934"}