Judging Criteria

Category

Possible Points

Indicators

School Grounds Enhancement(PDF)

12

Outdoor Learning/Lab Structures

Habitat Improvement/Restoration Areas of the school grounds and/or nearby community

School Sustainability(PDF)

24

Energy

Water

Solid Waste

Curriculum Integration(PDF)

20

Interdisciplinary Approach

Environmental Issues

Field Studies

Community Involvement (PDF)

16

Partnerships within the School Building

Service Learning Projects

Community Involvement in School Activities

Administrative Support (PDF)

20

School Philosophy and Culture

Professional Development

Planning

Sharing Success and Lessons Learned

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.

Full Green School Judging Rubric(Word Document)