New Directions Academy

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New Directions Academy

• SERVICE LEARNING PROJECTS
• 2003-2004

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Recycling Project
with all steps of Service Learning
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Preparation
Learning about the rain forest gave the students
the idea to start the paper recycling program.
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Action
Students made recycling containers, which
were placed throughout the school.
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Students went from class to class to explain how
to properly use the recycling boxes.
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Students place paper collected in recycling
containers periodically.
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Classes get fined when they throw in items that
cant be recycled. Fines go to the
Buy-An-Acre rainforest fund.
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Reflection
Presentations
Journal writing
Bulletin Boards
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Celebration
Students celebrated by having lunch at the
Rainforest Café.
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Overview of other
Service Learning
Projects
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Projects

• Recycling Cans

Proceeds of cans go to the school.
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Projects

• Weight room

Drywall for the walls
Concrete for the floor
Drywall for the ceiling
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Projects

• Landscaping

Planting trees, shrubs, and flowers
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Projects

• Painting

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Projects

• Humane Society (Elementary)

Pet grooming and care
Caring for pet guinea pig
Decorating Christmas ornaments for fundraiser
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Projects

• Humane Society (Secondary)

Site repairs
Murals
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Fundraisers

• Dickson County Skate Park

• American Cancer Society

Car Washes
Applebees Pancake Breakfast
Bake Sales
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To be continued...