Program

What is the Green School Recognition Program?

The Green School Recognition Program recognizes public and private schools that encourage cultures of sustainability within their school environments. This program recognizes K-12 schools that have made strides in:

Who is eligible?

All public and private K-12 schools in Palm Beach County.

What’s in it for us?

What are the levels of Green School recognition?

The goal of this program is to recognize schools that have made efforts to create a culture of sustainability within their school environments. Schools will be judged on six categories and will be given points based on the Green School Rubric of categories and indicators. There are three levels of recognition for a Green School:

How can my school apply?

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:

When are the applications due?

Applications are due March 5, 2012.

When will recognition be announced?

All schools will be notified of their status by April 4, 2012.

Where can my school get help?

For information regarding the application process and the workshop please contact Susan Toth:

Pine Jog Environmental Education Center
6301 Summit Blvd West Palm Beach FL 33415
(561) 686-6600

Congratulations  to all of our Green Schools

Please click here to read about the “Class of 2011″ efforts to go green!

Please click here to read about the “Class of 2010″ efforts to go green!

Please click here to read about the “Class of 2009″ efforts to go green!

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Highlights from the 2009 Green Schools Recognition Program

This video was created by the Community Foundation of Palm Beach and Martin Counties.

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