Grant Union High School
1221 South Avenue,
Sacramento, CA. 95838

The GEO Environmental Science and Design Academy provides strong academic coursework and real world based projects that deepen students’ appreciation of our environment and its natural resources. Students gain the knowledge and skills to actively improve their community and protect the environment. The GEO Academy curriculum prepares students for entrance into four year universities and green collar careers in the following pathways: Environmental Science, Sustainable Agriculture, Environmental Design, Community Nutrition and Green Business.

The GEO Academy’s curriculum and activities are guided by the following principles that foster environmental awareness and community responsibility.

• Across the curriculum, students explore the connections between their food, health and the environment
• In all core classes students learn to understand key ecological concepts that are the foundation of natural, sustainable ecosystem
• Students are encouraged to analyze environmental problems and solutions in order to make informed, responsible decisions.
• Students are provided opportunities to experience the practical applications of theories and concepts through hands-on activities.
• Instruction integrates real world projects that provide students authentic, meaningful learning experiences
• Real world projects improve the community’s health and/or environment
• Students work with adult mentors from the community, university and/or professional world in their real world projects
• Outdoor learning and nature experiences are an essential component of the curriculum.