Kea`au High School GEER Final Report
Project with Small Business of Non-Profit in the Community
May 14, 2022
| Name of School: | Kea’au High School | Principal’s Name: | Dean Cevallos |
| School Coordinator’s Name: | Terence Moniz | ||
| Name of Person Completing the Report: |
Terence Moniz | Job Title: |
| Name of your project: | ‘Ai Pono Kea’au | Name(s) of your partner(s): | Mt. View Mini Mart / Frankie's Pizza 18-1314 Volcano Road, Mountain View, Hawaii 96771 Russell Rapoza, Owner SY 21-22 |
Students will utilize the strategic planning process to work alongside restaurant owner / students / marketplace business to market school’s excess farm produce to be utilized in both the restaurant and market due to increased demand in locally sourced produce. The lack of produce at this business establishment is due in large part to the fear of contracting Covid-19 at large supermarkets in the city. Many customers have resorted to shopping nearby in less populated markets in their local communities and local business owners cannot keep up with the demand, especially for fresh produce. Students will actively assess produce desired, research production methods, produce, harvest, sanitize and then assist in marketing the produce to said vendor.
List down at least three successes (what worked well).
- Sat with the business owner and developed a strategic plan for production on the primary crop (lettuce) for use in salad.
- Successfully produced the first lettuce crop without GEER funds in place.
- Students developed their own signature invoice.
Our first business partner declined our proposal after many hours of meeting due to “proprietary” concerns and potential covid infection to his family and staff. See below:
Students will utilize the DTP process to work alongside restaurant owner / farmer / marketplace business to design social media campaigns and support (s) to market excess farm produce utilized in both the restaurant and market. This excess is due in large part to the fear of contracting Covid-19 many customers have in gathering in an enclosed marketplace, such as the one located at Dimple Cheeks, therefore sales are down and much of the produce is thrown away. Students will actively advertise and then assist in marketing the excess produce in an open air venue on campus (such as the bus ramp ) for drive thru service of CSA packages / boxes ranging in price depending on seasonal produce availability and size of packages / boxes.
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How has this experience benefited you?
- It has helped me improve and add to my current knowledge of computer science. I have been able to learn many things and now have a strong understanding of Office as well as a decent understanding of HTML. It has also improved my social skills as working together and communicating with other students from other schools has helped me open up and improve my teamwork skills.
- How has the experience benefited me is by allowing me to learn and practice everything about computers and computer programming.
- The provided College Course is an opportunity to experience the Computer Science field. Prior to our accessibility to Microsoft Office, I developed Hard-skills through Word, Presentation and Excel. Presentation for Graphic Design and Animations; Word for Layout Design; Excel for Financial Management. These skills are essential to even survive in College.
- This experience has benefited me by giving me the opportunity to study concepts that will be important in my career path and future.
- I have learned how to plan and prepare a farm site from soil analysis to harvesting protocols, including sanitation
- Hydroponic growing techniques to save time and weeding. I learned how to use the tools of this technology and the principles behind it including a pH meter, EC meter and Light meter.
- I learned how to keep good records, develop invoices and worked with management while improving my communication skills
- I've learned how to effectively use Office as well as using HTML to create websites. It also taught me that I need to improve my time management skills as well as my multitasking abilities.
- What I have learned from the experience effectively using office and HTML.
- Understanding HTML, Java and CSS expands my knowledge into Website Development. Indeed, every student must have their own Personal Website for networking or promoting knowledge or expertise.
- I’ve learned how to use multiple microsoft office programs including word, excel, and powerpoint. I’ve gained a wider understanding of the internet and how computers work, as well as how html works.
- Working on a deadline is important because if you don’t have a product management gets mad and will look elsewhere to fill their produce needs
- Communication is key to getting the right amount of produce to the vendor on time.
- Records keeping is important so that invoices reflect delivery items
- This will help me in the future by allowing me to use all the information I learned from this college course for the job that I am going for.
- This experience will help me in the future because I would like to get into a career relating to computers and technology such as hardware/software engineering or game development. As this is a prestigious opportunity to learn several new skills that I will need to use in the future.
- This College Course sparks my interest in Computer Science. I do hope more CS courses will be available in high school in the future.
- This experience may help me in the future as I plan to go into the CS field and having experience with Microsoft office can help me in the professional field.
- I think this experience will help me in the future by making me more confident when speaking in front of adults.
- I think this experience will help me in the future by helping me keep good records of my personal finances
- I think this experience will help me in the future by helping to feed my community if I do decide to farm for a living
Students Enrolled in GEER Sponsored Early College Courses: N/A
ADDITIONAL COMMENTS: (OPTIONAL)