Sustainability at La Paz
La Paz students thrive during the sustainability theme through place-based, service learning oriented, hands on academic experiences that all address the school’s Peace Practices.
Sustainability means…
 ...visiting the Santa Cruz garbage collection center to learn about waste management |
 ...learning about seed development and then planting seeds |
 ...making paper from the school's recycled paper supply |
 ...touring an off the grid eco home and then... |
 ...creating a sustainable house design out of recycled materials |
 ...having fun |
 ...receiving lessons on sustainable living from local eco-farm |
 ...examining fully treated wastewater from the local resort |
 ...learning about Guanacaste flora from the local horticulturalist |
 ...collecting data on local hermit crab migration habits |
 ...discovering a new world of sustainable fish farming |
 ...dancing thriller together as a school in front of the entire community |
 ...presenting Dengue forums at local schools and community to proactively eliminate the disease |
 ...competing against local schools to maintain an active, healthy lifestyle |
 ...creating a student blog to share their learning with the world! |