Students will be given an individual rating scale as a pre-test measure. Data will be collected on teacher rating scales, attendance records, discipline referrals, school-wide strike system, academic subject grades, and peer rating scales. The concept for the Interactive Greenhouse is new to Hephzibah Middle School. Currently there are no programs attempting to educate the community about special needs students. Nor, are there any programs involving the at-risk students.
Students are more responsible and willing to participate in horticultural activities.
Teachers noted students' willingness to work cooperatively and communicate effectively when engaged in grow lab activities. The Greenhouse project will ask for parent volunteers and call community members already involved with gardening Local nurseries will provide valuable information in establishing appropriate methods for greenhouse growing. Special Services will help facilitate cooperation between community members and students with special needs. Special Services will inform volunteers about various disabilities and specific needs of students prior to volunteering with the Greenhouse Students involved with the Greenhouse will gain knowledge that may encourage future job skills. Responsibility, cooperation, and communication are essential adult living skills.