Sherman School of Excellence
Program Type:
Garden Classrooms
Grade Level/Age Group:
Middle School, Upper Elementary, Lower Elementary, Kindergarten, Pre-Kindergarten
Number of Individuals Program Serves:
500
Year Founded:
2006
About the Program:
The Sherman School of Excellence School Garden Project seeks to achieve the following overall goals: - Increase student knowledge of where their food comes. - Majority of participating students will exhibit a positive attitude towards healthy foods. - Build leadership and teamwork amongst students through ownership of the school garden. - Involve parents through the design and upkeep of the garden. A grant from the Whole Kids Foundation will support improvements to the Sherman School of Excellence property and create an outdoor learning space where students and parents can get involved.