Enrollment
Student participation is limited to their freshman and sophomore years of high school. Regular attendance is crucial for student success and credit recovery. We are eager to welcome students from diverse backgrounds, ranging from those who identify as “quiet students” with high academic achievement but low class engagement to students who struggle with direct instruction and would benefit from academic support and stimulating class activities.
The Urban Farm has limited space for students and requires commitment from prospective students to maximize the potential program benefits. A student can earn up to 5 credits with us in one semester.
The Student Perspective
When asked to reflect on the program, current and past students have said the following:
How has this program been different from other schools/educational experiences?
“This program separates itself from other schools for me because of the relief from the constant mental stress otherwise.”
“The program has been very different from your regular brick and mortar schools. I have found it to be much less stressful than regular high schools. A lot of the work is hands on, so you’re not just given a textbook or a packet to read and fill out. All the people here, including students, are also very welcoming and non-judgmental compared to some other people at other schools.”
“The work we do is like no other. I’ve been able to learn skills I wouldn’t usually be able to learn in a “normal” work environment.”
What type of student do you think would do well here?
“I think most students would do well here. I think as long as you try and participate, you should not have a problem here. There are a wide range of personalities here and not one person truly has a problem doing well here.”
What do you like about Urban Farm?
“I love that Urban farms makes school not feel like wasted time, and that they care about our feelings, wants, and needs here.”
“There’s a lot to like about the program in my opinion. There’s the garden and the chickens, but I think one of my favorite things to do here is interact with the people here and in the neighborhood. I’ve had a lot of very interesting and insightful conversations with not only the students and teachers, but also the community members. I love doing our farm stand on Fridays because of all the amazing chats we can have with the other students and community members.”
“It helped me develop towards a better lifestyle.”