{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Richmond High School for the Arts","outOfStateSupporters":36.0,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":6532725,"projectId":9587089,"letterContent":"Receiving the Romeo and Juliet graphic novels has truly transformed our classroom experience. This has been the most exciting time I've ever had teaching Shakespeare's play. Students were captivated by the vivid visuals, which made every scene come alive and kept everyone deeply engaged day after day. The graphic novel format supported my ESL students in particular, providing clear visual context for challenging language and helping them confidently follow along with the story.​\r\n\r\nWith these new texts, students developed core reading skills such as analyzing character motivation, exploring theme, and understanding plot development, all while learning to annotate and discuss literature in a way that felt accessible and inviting. Many practiced making inferences by looking at the artwork alongside the dialogue, which sparked more thoughtful classroom conversations than ever before.​\r\n\r\nIn our classroom, reading is now much more interactive. Students read together in small groups, annotate, and offer their own insight into the story. Several students who struggled with traditional text suddenly became class leaders, volunteering to read aloud and share their observations about character and imagery. One ESL student in particular mentioned that the visuals helped her finally \"see\" the story in her mind.​\r\n\r\nThanks to these graphic novels, Romeo and Juliet isn't just a classic we \"have to get through.\" It's a living story that everyone can experience and discuss together. The energy and excitement in the room have truly been remarkable, and the books have made Shakespeare feel accessible to every learner.","fullyFundedDate":1756055705616,"projectUrl":"project/help-bring-shakespeare-to-life-for-my-st/9587089/","projectTitle":"Help Bring Shakespeare to Life for My Students!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Forbes","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6532725_orig.png?crop=1290,1290,x0,y468&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1755189056386","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6532725"},{"teacherId":8041223,"projectId":9301572,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous donations, students have been able to explore the world of podcasting and expressing their ideas, as well as learning about culture and language through creative media broadcasting. Students have also been able to learn more vocabulary through the medium of literacy, using both classical and contemporary texts in the target language being studied (Spanish).\r\n \r\n This has been an amazing experience to be able to offer them a new medium through which two learn and an uncommon route through which content teachers explore the avenue of helping students be more creative in a 21st-century, digitally-impacted world. Many of the students interests for piqued, and they wanted to explore the medium further. I am searching for more options to use the equipment in the future for them to be able to continue to express their creative sides while learning a language and interacting with people of the target culture.","fullyFundedDate":1748629552564,"projectUrl":"project/spoken-like-a-pro/9301572/","projectTitle":"Spoken Like a Pro!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Gary","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8041223_orig.jpg?crop=1024,1024,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1630607744248","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/knowledgenavigators"},{"teacherId":8041223,"projectId":9188009,"letterContent":"Because of your donations, our students were able to right, produce, and edit a small podcast I integrating the items that were purchased via your donations. Students are currently working on building out a production that will take shape over the course of the remainder of the year. Students are excited to be able to produce something using the language skills and integrating technology as a method to display their work. Many students are excited to hear their own voices in a published format, doing something academic with a skill that they are learning long – that being a second language. The technology is allowing them to hear themselves, noticed their own individual speech patterns and to self correct and recast the language to be more accurate with the messages that they are transmitting to the listeners.","fullyFundedDate":1745933744898,"projectUrl":"project/scribes-for-success/9188009/","projectTitle":"Scribes for Success!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Gary","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8041223_orig.jpg?crop=1024,1024,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1630607744248","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/knowledgenavigators"},{"teacherId":8041223,"projectId":9228763,"letterContent":"Thank you for your thoughtful notes on our page in support of the goal for this project and the support given to us by your kind donations. We have been able to setup a \"snack station\" in our room where the students can store their lunches and snacks, and keep their drinks and refrigerated foods cold until consumption time. We also have a microwave where their hot foods can be heated so that they can consume them comfortably. All this was done thanks to you-- and for that we appreciate you! \r\n\r\nStudents were intrigued by the new additions to the room and were eager to use them. We have a snack station set of rules so that students can use the equipment responsibly and so that it lasts for years to come. Once again, thank you for your contributions. Our next steps are to fund snacks to help feed the youth as well as some cleaning supplies to help maintain the equipment. Please feel free to contribute to that campaign if you feel so inclined!","fullyFundedDate":1751047385074,"projectUrl":"project/give-us-this-day-some-fresh-daily-brea/9228763/","projectTitle":"Give Us this Day Some (Fresh) Daily Bread","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Gary","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8041223_orig.jpg?crop=1024,1024,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1630607744248","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/knowledgenavigators"},{"teacherId":8041223,"projectId":9131357,"letterContent":"It is an understatement to say that my students were elated when they saw all the new shipments coming into the classroom on the day of delivery. We made it a classroom experience opening the crates, containers and boxes that held their classroom goodies. The students even helped to place the items in their proper place in the classroom to keep them safe until they were ready to be used at their proper time! \r\n\r\n Students have been able to write, color, sketch out ideas, draft notes, graphs, maps and much more for both individual and whole class conversations and linguistic discussion and analysis (among many other uses for the materials)! We also have storage for the materials thanks to your contribution!","fullyFundedDate":1740858989188,"projectUrl":"project/from-second-semester-to-the-finish-li/9131357/","projectTitle":"From Second Semester... to the Finish Line!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Gary","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8041223_orig.jpg?crop=1024,1024,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1630607744248","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/knowledgenavigators"},{"teacherId":8650270,"projectId":9059105,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous support, my students now have a clean and welcoming classroom where they can focus on learning without distractions! The cleaning supplies you provided have made a huge difference in maintaining a tidy, healthy space for everyone. \r\n\r\nThe excitement on my students' faces when they saw the supplies was priceless! They immediately took ownership of keeping their learning environment clean—wiping down desks, organizing materials, and making sure our shared spaces stay neat. One student even said, \"Ms. E you got the best room it always smells so nice.\" \r\n\r\nWith these resources, we've not only improved our physical space but also instilled a sense of responsibility and pride in our classroom. The next step is to continue fostering these habits so that cleanliness becomes second nature, ensuring a positive and productive environment for all. \r\n\r\nYour kindness has truly impacted our daily routines, and we are so grateful for your support. Thank you for helping us create a space where students feel comfortable, focused, and ready to learn!","fullyFundedDate":1738168667778,"projectUrl":"project/journals-for-growth-empowering-young-wr/9059105/","projectTitle":"Journals For Growth! 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I appreciate your support.","fullyFundedDate":1701184861920,"projectUrl":"project/imac-the-library-makerspace/7940117/","projectTitle":"iMac the Library MakerSpace","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. McLean","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp573618_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1472133225674","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/573618"},{"teacherId":573618,"projectId":8440370,"letterContent":"I want to thank our supporters for providing us with an iPad. I have added several paid apps that my students can use for projects. My students have had presentations on the Cricut and a few have made cards and cut out items. I have subscribed to the Cricut Design Space to provide the students with more fonts and guided instructions on making some of the projects they have heard about. I am also collaborating with our computer technology teacher to create student robotics lessons. Your contributions are helping to make our school library MakerSpace a place where students can explore, learn differently, and be creative. I appreciate your support.","fullyFundedDate":1718040461851,"projectUrl":"project/the-library-is-a-place-for-stem-makers/8440370/","projectTitle":"The Library is a Place for STEM & MakerSpace","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. McLean","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp573618_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1472133225674","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/573618"},{"teacherId":573618,"projectId":7940116,"letterContent":"I want to thank our supporters for providing us with accessories for the Apple brand technology in our library makerspace. This technology has been beneficial to our library makerspace because it allows us to connect the new technology to some of the old technology that we are still using. The school district offers students Chromebooks and laptops with Microsoft operating software; however, some technology is incompatible with our devices. The integration tools allow the students to work with technology they would find in a professional setting. Apps for new technology are also most readily available on Apple products. I also collaborate with our computer technology teacher to create student robotics lessons. Your contributions are helping to make our school library MakerSpace a place where students can explore, learn differently, and be creative. I appreciate your support.","fullyFundedDate":1697104623752,"projectUrl":"project/modernizing-our-library-makerspace-2/7940116/","projectTitle":"Modernizing Our Library MakerSpace 2","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. McLean","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp573618_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1472133225674","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/573618"},{"teacherId":8650270,"projectId":8501161,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our classroom! Your contributions have made a significant difference for my students and me.\r\n\r\nThe cleaning supplies have created a cleaner, safer environment where students feel more comfortable and ready to focus on learning. One student remarked, \"Ms. E you're classroom always be smelling so good and is always clean.\" With cold and flu season upon us, these supplies have been essential in maintaining our health and ensuring fewer interruptions to learning. \r\n\r\nThe headphones have been a game-changer, especially for my English Language Learners. They now have the tools they need to engage in individualized learning activities, like listening to audio versions of Romeo and Juliet or practicing their English language skills through online programs. I'll never forget the moment one student, who after listening to and following along with the story, volunteered to read aloud. \r\nWith these resources, our classroom feels more supportive and efficient. Moving forward, we're diving into more interactive lessons that incorporate technology, and the headphones will continue to be a vital part of that process. Thank you for giving my students the tools they need to succeed!\r\n\r\nYour kindness has truly impacted our learning community, and we're so grateful for your support.","fullyFundedDate":1723659371253,"projectUrl":"project/bare-necessities-with-a-clean-classroom/8501161/","projectTitle":"Bare Necessities With a Clean Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. E","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8650270"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_34947","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":1116,"numTeachers":84,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":36,"percentWhite":3,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":59,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"9 - 12","studentTeacherRatio":"13.3:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_MIDSIZE"},"inStateSupporters":64.0,"schoolId":34947,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Richmond High School for the Arts on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Richmond High School for the Arts","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/virginia/richmond-public-school-dist/george-wythe-high-school/34947"}