A new mural and garden have recently been added to the school. Both the mural and garden are located northeast of the 600 building. The mural was created by one of Poly’s very own students. Ahmad Ali, an 11th grader in the intensive studies program, was the one who created the design for the mural. The chance to create the mural was given to all the art classes at Poly, but in the end Ali’s design won and was chosen.
Intensive studies teacher Indria Jimenez feels like the garden is a great chance for the students to learn about gardening and healthy eating habits. Also, they’re going to have inclusion between the general education classes and intensive studies students by developing STEM, environmental science, and gardening lessons.
To make the garden and mural come all together, a lot of people put in time and effort into the process. A local artist volunteered to come and outline the students art work for free. Auto mechanics teacher Chris McColm gave used tires for them to use as planters. Two additional garden beds will be donated by Bobby M and Mr.Hazel. Also, students from multiple programs provided help in painting the garden beds and tire planters. The paint was donated by Allan H-building maintenance worker. With the help from all these amazing people and students the mural and garden was created.
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