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Application process
Before you can submit your application, someone from your school must attend the Green School Workshop (this is mandatory for all applicants). The workshop will give you the basic information you will need to help your school take successful steps towards sustainability. The application can be downloaded here. The major components of the application include:
- A cover sheet completed and signed by the principal, SAC chair, and two lead teachers.
- A narrative summary of your schools green activities.
- Documentation of all required criteria for recognition.
2010 Green Schools Application
Judging Criteria
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Category |
Possible Points |
Indicators |
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12 |
Outdoor Learning/Lab Structures |
Habitat Improvement/Restoration Areas of the school grounds and/or nearby community |
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24 |
Energy |
Water |
Solid Waste |
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20 |
Interdisciplinary Approach |
Environmental Issues |
Field Studies |
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Community Involvement (PDF) |
16 |
Partnerships within the School Building |
Service Learning Projects |
Community Involvement in School Activities |
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Administrative Support (PDF) |
20 |
School Philosophy and Culture |
Professional Development |
Planning |
Sharing Success and Lessons Learned |
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Innovation(PDF) |
8 |
Innovations will be open-ended and will allow schools to document what new initiatives the school is trying to go above and beyond in becoming a Green School. |
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Full Green School Judging Rubric(Word Document)
