Opportunity School is an innovative high school in Cleveland with a 100% graduation and college acceptance rate. It has 400 students currently and is growing to 524 students by 2012. The 12th grade theme focuses on environmental science and theology. Each senior completes a capstone project on local environmental issues. The school has implemented various sustainability programs like composting, recycling, and energy efficient building upgrades to reduce costs and environmental impact. The document proposes a Greenlight Cleveland program to engage youth in exchanging 200,000 incandescent bulbs for CFL bulbs to save on energy costs and reduce carbon emissions.

3. 12 th grade theme : Care for Earth Garden is a 12 th grade classroom for Earth Science and Environmental Theology Each Senior’s Capstone Project will focus on local environmental issues Composting Living Classroom Transforming the Neighborhood

4. NE Ohioans spend over $14 billion dollars on food , yet less than 5% is locally grown .

7. By using reusable dishes, we will save $7,000 annually, allowing us to hire a part-time dishwasher. 1 1 1 Saul Kliorys

8. Formed Green Team of Saint Martin Community Planning a walk/ride to school day for 2009-2010 school year—for students and staff

9. Sustainability Report to be published in July, 2010, Inspired by: 

11. Saint Martin Students getting prepped by founder, Andi Hoffman Only in its third year!!!

14. [email_address] To volunteer to be an organizer www.saintmartincleveland.com