November 15, 2011
GOLDEN HILL GARDEN PROJECT
ALC MISSION STATEMENT
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To support viable educational options for
students who are experiencing difficulty in any
educational system and are at risk of
educational failure.
WHO ARE WE?
we are an alternative school
 we serve “at risk” learners
 small class sizes
 a more hands on approach
 relationships
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THE IDEA….
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Growing Power – Milwaukee, Wisconsin
GOALS OF THE GARDEN PROJECT
provide healthy food to be served in our school
cafeteria
 provide healthy food for our students & families
 provide entrepreneurial opportunities for our
students
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IMMERSE PROJECT INTO THE SCHOOL
Science
 FACS
 Industrial Tech
 Art
 Language Arts
 Math
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COMPONENTS OF THE GOLDEN HILL GARDEN
½ acre garden
 raised beds
 hoop house
 chicken coop
 bee hives
 green house off-site
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 hydroponics
system
 mushrooms
 worm
composting
STUDENTS HELPING IN THE GARDEN
for summer school credit
 after school program
 community service hours
 school violation restitution (in lieu of suspension)
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EDUCATION VS. PRODUCTION GARDEN
using the garden as an educational tool
 using the garden to produce food for school,
families and entrepreneur opportunities
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FUNDING
21st Century Grant
 ALC after school & summer school staffing
 Beg and borrow
 State Health Improvement Program
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GARDEN GREENHOUSE MANAGER
Equivalent to head football coach of
mainstream high school
 Green thumb
 Therapist, counselor, psychologist, mentor,
teacher, advisor
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USING ADDITIONAL SCHOOL RESOURCES
QUESTIONS????
For more info:
 Gordy Ziebart
 [email protected]
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