Creative Minds International PCS

In its third year, Creative Minds International (CMI) Public Charter School serves 181 students, with plans to expand through middle school (at capacity, the school will serve ~400 students). CMI has a huge transition year ahead, with a move to a permanent location in the Sherman Building (Armed Forces Retirement Home). A school garden is a great learning tool for teachers to bring science, nature & the environment to the classroom. Through gardening, students can maximize their physical, emotional and social growth.
A garden will:
1. allow CMI to fulfill its mission of employing a holistic & comprehensive approach to a child's development & education.
2. will contribute to CMI's mission to offer an inclusive educational environment. CMI’s focus on inclusion of all students is integral to the school’s mission, and one which can be enhanced with a garden.
3. allow CMI to integrate gardening activities into the School’s curriculum & contribute to fighting the nation’s obesity epidemic.