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{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"West Career & Technical Academy","outOfStateSupporters":28.4,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":8017437,"projectId":10020588,"letterContent":"Students enjoy having a successful experience with the transfer images on the clay. At the end of the year some of the art students are getting exhausted and need an art project that helps them use creativity, but with less technical skill. This way they can choose an image they like and easily transfer it to their project and choose their glaze color, even painting sections. It is a very satisfying experience for them! \r\nI was able to purchase many different images for them to choose from to make it fun. I was also able to purchase many different glazes for them to glaze the final product. \r\nI am very thankful I was able to acquire these supplies for my students to use!","fullyFundedDate":1768617629124,"projectUrl":"project/original-functional-clay-design/10020588/","projectTitle":"Original functional clay design","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Dunn","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8017437_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1629928911822","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/artwithdunn"},{"teacherId":8063611,"projectId":10020545,"letterContent":"Thank you for the hand on materials for our ceramic project. Our students LOVED the success they had with the transfers. All students shared success even if they could not draw. We learned so much with the glazes. It was like a chemistry lesson in the art room. The transfers were so varied that all students had such a great selection.\r\n At times students will get frustrated since their glazing is less that imagined. This lesson was excellent and all artworks looked professional. With gratitude for a 100 percent success rate for a project.","fullyFundedDate":1768601803977,"projectUrl":"project/functional-art-with-ceramics/10020545/","projectTitle":"Functional Art with Ceramics","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Heishman","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8063611_orig.jpg?crop=480,480,x0,y62&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1633376967137","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8063611"},{"teacherId":9628468,"projectId":10013126,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting my Donors Choose project. Your generosity provided copies of the novel Vincent and Theo by Deborah Heiligman and writing notebooks for each student, and I wanted to share the classroom impact.\r\n\r\nStudents were able to practice reading skills including:\r\n\r\n - Close reading and evidence-based discussion: Students practice citing specific passages to support ideas about characters, events, and themes.\r\n - Historical and contextual analysis: The book invites students to connect text details to historical moments, artistic movements, and biographical facts.\r\n - Perspective and empathy: Through the relationship between Vincent and Theo, students explore differing viewpoints, emotions, and motivations.\r\n - Literary elements and craft: Lessons have focused on characterization, symbolism, tone, and how language choices shape meaning.\r\n - Research and cross-text connections: Students used notebooks to record questions and follow-up research about art, biography, and primary sources.\r\n\r\nIn my high school classroom, reading looks like: \r\n\r\n - Small-group close reads: Students annotate short sections, discuss evidence, and rotate roles (discussion leader, connector, summarizer).\r\n - Notebook work: Each student's writing notebook holds annotations, vocabulary, quick writes, and research notes — a running record of reading growth.\r\n - Live discussions and written responses: Students alternate oral sharing with short analytic paragraphs that require text evidence.\r\n\r\nStudents who love art and visual culture have been highly engaged by this novel, using the text to connect images to ideas. Readers who previously preferred narrative fiction are discovering interest in biography and historical nonfiction through the personal stories of the Van Gogh brothers. Reluctant writers are using the writing notebooks as low-pressure spaces to experiment; several have begun drafting longer responses and reflections.\r\n\r\nThank you again — your support is already helping students read more closely, think more deeply, and write more confidently.","fullyFundedDate":1768416277016,"projectUrl":"project/literacy-in-action/10013126/","projectTitle":"Literacy in Action","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Lindley","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9628468"},{"teacherId":3548728,"projectId":10015906,"letterContent":"This has allowed our students to learn about 3D printing. The students are so excited to print out new items for everyone to see! The students have begun to sell their printed items. It has allowed them to learn about business opportunities.selling and completing orders. The students are learning about inventory and how to keep up with all of their orders. Students are so grateful for the opportunities that they have been given. This has been a great learning experience for my students and has made a big impact on the students.","fullyFundedDate":1768502375493,"projectUrl":"project/3d-printer-filament/10015906/","projectTitle":"3d Printer Filament","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Haas","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3548728_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1507578806447","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/l-haas"},{"teacherId":10403174,"projectId":10015088,"letterContent":"My students and I used the materials to run gel electrophoresis labs with the DNA from fictional suspects and DNA \"found\" at a crime scene. Students were able to simulate what forensic scientists do to perform DNA Fingerprinting to solve a crime. \r\n\r\nMy students were so excited when they first saw the materials- They felt like real scientists as they looked at the lab set up with the professional science materials. They became very eager to begin!\r\n\r\nThis lab came towards the end of a unit in which students worked to solve a fictional crime as they learned about DNA, protein synthesis, and how electrophoresis can be used as DNA fingerprinting to find a suspect. Right before this lab, the local Las Vegas FBI field office came out to show how their Evidence Response Team processes crime scenes and they told my students how DNA fingerprinting is done. \r\n\r\nThis lab nicely wrapped up our unit. Thank you for your support!","fullyFundedDate":1768881357290,"projectUrl":"project/using-gel-electrophoresis-to-find-whose/10015088/","projectTitle":"Using Gel Electrophoresis to Find Whose DNA Was Left Behind!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Kung","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10403174"},{"teacherId":10409429,"projectId":10034613,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous support, our classroom received 8 \"Whose DNA Was Left Behind?\" kits, which provided everything we needed for a hands-on DNA fingerprinting experience. Each kit included DNA samples, gel electrophoresis materials, and practice dyes that allowed students to safely and effectively learn the process before working with simulated DNA evidence. Because of your donation, we were able to run a full lab experience that would not have been possible otherwise, giving students access to real-world scientific tools and techniques. \r\nThis experience had a powerful impact on my students. Over 230 students were able to complete a DNA fingerprint, stepping into the role of forensic scientists as they analyzed banding patterns and drew conclusions based on evidence. Many of them had only seen this type of science in TV shows or textbooks, but through this lab, they were actively engaged, asking questions, and making connections in ways that went far beyond traditional instruction. I wish I could have done something like this in high school or even college. This was my first time with this as well. I learned a lot and feel way more confident about the process than I did before. \r\nYour support created an authentic and memorable learning experience that my students will carry with them long after leaving the classroom. You didn't just provide materials—you opened the door for curiosity, critical thinking, and real scientific exploration. I am truly grateful for your generosity and commitment to education. Thank you for making a lasting difference in the lives of my students.","fullyFundedDate":1769088993208,"projectUrl":"project/using-gel-electrophoresis-to-find-whose/10034613/","projectTitle":"Using Gel Electrophoresis to Find Whose DNA Was Left Behind!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Olson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10409429"},{"teacherId":9362939,"projectId":9990145,"letterContent":"Thanks to your support, my students now have access to weight sets and cordless glue guns that are transforming our STEM classroom (physics, robotics, geoscience) into a space of hands-on discovery. \r\n\r\nStudents are using the weight sets in labs exploring Newton's Laws, friction, and momentum. Instead of only reading about force and mass, they can now physically test and measure how these principles work. The cordless glue guns have empowered students to design and build prototypes for physics projects, such as their engineering car lab, as well as robotics engineering activities. When students first saw the materials (especially the cordless glue guns), their excitement was immediate and contagious. \r\n\r\nWith these new resources, students will continue engaging in collaborative, hands-on labs that simulate real scientific and engineering work.","fullyFundedDate":1768060212085,"projectUrl":"project/hands-on-labs-for-stem-discovery/9990145/","projectTitle":"Hands-on Labs for STEM Discovery","teacherDisplayName":"Dr. Thomas","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9362939_orig.jpg?crop=1200,1200,x92,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1757980600695","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/drthomas"},{"teacherId":9371739,"projectId":10003521,"letterContent":"The generous support from my Donors Choose project has made an immediate and meaningful impact in my AP Statistics and Dual Enrollment math classrooms. The TI-Nspire calculator has enhanced instruction by allowing students to explore statistical concepts, model data, and visualize mathematical relationships in ways that deepen understanding beyond traditional computation. Additionally, the red Flair pens have become an essential tool for student learning. Students now actively revise their work, annotate notes, and thoughtfully correct homework mistakes, promoting reflection and growth rather than simply focusing on grades. These resources encourage engagement, confidence, and ownership of learning, helping students develop strong analytical and problem-solving skills that will benefit them in college and future careers. Your generosity directly supports a classroom culture centered on curiosity, perseverance, and academic success.","fullyFundedDate":1768183174934,"projectUrl":"project/math-classroom-supplies/10003521/","projectTitle":"Math Classroom Supplies","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Wassell","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9371739"},{"teacherId":8150855,"projectId":10014636,"letterContent":"Dear Donor,\r\n\r\nThank you for funding our camera and film project. Your gift made a real difference for our students.\r\n\r\nMany of our students use their phones to take pictures every day, but they have never used a film camera. With film, you do not get to see the photo right away. You have to wait. That wait taught students to slow down and think before they take a shot. They learned that each photo matters because as \"Polaroid\" film is expensive and messing up can be costly! But it is tangible and something that they can discover moving on to the next stage of their life.","fullyFundedDate":1768508339691,"projectUrl":"project/capturing-memories-prom-and-k-pop-photo/10014636/","projectTitle":"Capturing Memories: Prom and K-Pop Photos","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Lantz","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8150855_orig.jpg?crop=1948,1948,x1034,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1636063217873","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8150855"},{"teacherId":8184163,"projectId":10017434,"letterContent":"Because of your generosity, our project, Hands-On STEM: Exploring Energy, Circuits, and Engineering, has come to life, and the impact on my students has been immediate. With these materials, students are no longer just learning about physics concepts—they are actively building circuits, testing designs, and exploring how energy works in real systems. Our classroom has transformed into a hands-on environment where curiosity and problem-solving drive learning.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in my students and providing opportunities they might not otherwise have. Your support is making a lasting difference in how they learn, think, and see their potential.","fullyFundedDate":1768528916253,"projectUrl":"project/hands-on-stem-exploring-energy-circuit/10017434/","projectTitle":"Hands-On STEM: Exploring Energy, Circuits, and Engineering","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. A Hammond","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8184163_orig.png?crop=446,446,x0,y31&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1637257551664","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8184163"},{"teacherId":10399424,"projectId":9994707,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our classroom. Because of your donation, I now have access to a color printer and an external hard drive that have made a meaningful difference in how I prepare materials for my students. While the original request included a laptop, I was able to adapt by using the external hard drive to create and store lessons, resources, and activities at home and seamlessly bring them into the classroom. This has allowed me to stay organized and better plan engaging, high-quality instruction that supports my students' learning needs.\r\nMy students have been especially excited about the color printer, which has truly brought our learning materials to life. Having access to colorful visuals, worksheets, and activities has made lessons more engaging and easier to understand, especially for visual learners. Whether we are working with images, vocabulary activities, or interactive resources, the added color and clarity have captured their attention and increased their enthusiasm for learning. It has made a noticeable difference in how students connect with the content.\r\nI have seen a positive impact on many of my students, particularly those who benefit from visual and hands-on learning. Some students who previously struggled to stay focused are now more engaged when working with vibrant, easy-to-follow materials. Additionally, having well-prepared and organized resources—thanks to the external hard drive—has allowed me to better support all learners, including those who need extra practice or enrichment. Your generosity has helped create a more inclusive, engaging, and supportive classroom environment, and I am truly grateful.","fullyFundedDate":1768179947477,"projectUrl":"project/digital-meaningful-materials-for-classes/9994707/","projectTitle":"Digital Meaningful Materials for Classes","teacherDisplayName":"Sra. Hernandez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10399424"},{"teacherId":8207634,"projectId":9995310,"letterContent":"It is with great gratitude that the resources provided for my unit on the Cold War helped create a unique hands-on learning experience. Students were able to form groups that reflected the various perspectives on international relations among the United States, the Soviet Union, and newly independent states such as India, Ghana, Algeria, Pakistan, Egypt, and Indonesia. The materials helped authenticate the experience as students role-played for their assigned nation.\r\n\r\nStudents created national narratives and participated in a press conference, which forced them to corroborate their understanding of the shared values and conflicting viewpoints among first-, second-, and third-world countries. The national narratives provided context for self-determination, championed by President Wilson after the First World War, which imperialized territories grasped onto in pursuit of independence. The press brief prompted these newly independent nations to raise critical questions about the values and ideological differences between the United States and the Soviet Union. \r\n\r\nFinally, the Butter Battle Books pieced together the elements of the arms race between the two superpowers in a fun way by incorporating Dr. Seuss. The book served as a great check-for-understanding tool as we wrapped up the unit on the Cold War.","fullyFundedDate":1768143735878,"projectUrl":"project/cold-war-summit-simulation/9995310/","projectTitle":"Cold War Summit Simulation","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Nichols","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8207634"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_101007","usesÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":1468,"numTeachers":64,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":25,"percentBlack":5,"percentWhite":37,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":22,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"9 - 12","studentTeacherRatio":"22.9:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":false,"metroType":"SUBURBAN","ncesMetroType":"SUBURB_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":71.6,"schoolId":101007,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about West Career & Technical Academy on @ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½:","schoolName":"West Career & Technical Academy","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/nevada/clark-county-school-district/west-career-tech-acad/101007"}