A Greener Frankllin

Without green spaces, Franklin looks unwelcoming.

Franklin, and high school in general, is a high-stress environment. Everyone is trying to do their best and be their best. In such an intimidating atmosphere it is important that we feel as welcomed as possible. In addition to our community displaying this, our surroundings should reflect this as well. Franklin as it is looks bleak and unwelcoming when it comes to the blacktop and courtyard which is where many students spend a lot of their time. 

The Development in Going Greener

We began our project by assessing the means of budgeting, as we know we don't have an unlimited inventory. The most basic things we need are seeds, water, and flower beds. These are our easiest buyables!

Our next steps were seeing what kinds of plants are native in New Orleans, and which of those would look the best on campus!

We then asked around the school: Where would you like to see more greenery?

Most people answered with The Blacktop, or the School's Main and side entrances, but some people even suggested in hallways and classrooms!

And since we now know how, where, and why, we can get started!

Here's Our Plan:

The What

• Improve the gardening in the blacktop area and courtyard area using low-maintenance care  

• Improve the look of the front and sides of the school, to appease to the public

The How

• Give students service hours if they work in the garden

• Raise money through fundraisers and bake/pizza sales

The Why

• Make students feel more at home!

• Build our community stronger  ❤

Trade-offs

This would require the school to direct funds in to this garden. 

Someone/some people would need to dedicate time to taking care of the garden. 

Benefits

Our school will look beautiful and move lively

Students could earn service hours right here on campus.

Students can bond by working in the garden with friends, or even meet new people!