Coosa High School Research Paper

I attend a small high school,Coosa High School, which is in Rome, Georgia. I love my school, but I also love the community that surrounds my school. Over the past three years I have been at Coosa High School, an issue came to my realization. Coosa High School is a Title 1 school, meaning that Coosa has a high percentage of children from low-income families, because of that my school is provided with financial assistance to ensure all students reach their goals. Due to the fact that Coosa is a Title 1 high school, the amount of students that receive free and reduced lunch is rather high. After speaking with administration, I was enlightened that there were students at my own high school that were going home hungry on the weekends and also over school holidays. I was aware of the issue that was impacting my fellow peers and I created a plan to help accommodate those students and their families. I want to be able to provide them with a Thanksgiving meal.
As my junior year came to an end, I really began to focus on my project and the goals I have for it. I wanted …show more content…
My project goal is to ensure every student has a meal to celebrate with for a Thanksgiving dinner this year. I have been in contact with local shelters and supermarkets in my town. Through contact with them, I will be able to provide each family with a holiday meal: a ham, vegetables (including green beans and potatoes), macaroni and cheese, rolls, and other canned goods. The outpour of support to help me achieve my goal has been amazing. I plan to continue this project every year and make it a tradition at Coosa High School. This project carries a lot of meaning for me in the sense of community. My community is extremely important to me as I feel each person carries their own burdens, but as a community, we should all be there to support each other. In a sense, this project has blessed me just as