Green & Healthy Schools Achievement Profile

A partnership program between Gwinnett Clean & Beautiful and Gwinnett County Public Schools

2017 -2018

GREEN & HEALTHY SCHOOLS ACHIEVEMENT PROFILE Making your way to a Green & Healthy School

The Green & Healthy Schools Program is a joint initiative of Gwinnett Clean & Beautiful and Gwinnett County Public Schools and is aligned with the district focus on STEM education. This Program provides integrated environmental education incorporating STEM, civic skills, and green career pathways.

Why should teachers/schools participate? Sustainability education provides teachers with the real-world applied learning models that connect science, technology, engineering, and math education with the broader human concerns of environmental, economic, and social systems. Teachers will be provided with resources to effectively integrate environmental education into their instructional programs.

What is the focus? Learning will focus on: STEM education to provide integrated environmental education incorporating STEM,

civic skills, and green career pathways. Equipping teachers with resources to collaborate and plan vertically to offer cross-cur-

ricular environmental education. Reducing environmental impacts and costs and improving the health and wellness of

schools, students, and staff. Developing the skills to strengthen community partnerships to enrich the curriculum, ac-

quire funding, and expose students to career experts.

Who should participate? Science teachers, classroom teachers, service club sponsors, STEM instructional leaders, Science and Mathematics Specialists, connection teachers, innovative teacher leaders, and Outdoor Classroom Coordinators can lead the involvement of the entire school community.

How do we get started? Schools should first have a committee of teachers committed to working together with support from school administration. Resources are available to assist schools with programming.

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School: _______________________________________

Cluster: ______________________Score:___________

2017-18 G&H Schools Level: ______________________

2016-17 G&H Schools Level: _______________________

Two district-wide meetings for G&H Schools include a gallery walk of best practices and STEM/PBL session strands addressing various environmental areas: Waste Reduction & Recycling, Water Conservation and Watershed Protection, Outdoor Learning Gardens, Stewardship and Community Impact, Air Quality, and Energy Conservation. These meetings align with CCRPI goals by inviting specialists that work in environmental fields.

Contact Brenda O McDaniel at brenda_o_mcdaniel@gwinnett.k12.ga.us for further information on getting started or expanding your school’s program. What is the Green & Healthy Achievement Profile? The Profile is an action plan for schools, administrators, and teachers to guide in planning, executing, and assessing the effectiveness of environmental lessons, activities, standards, and school programs. Putting your Profile plans into action will enhance 21St century learning and help you make your way toward being a Green & Healthy School.

What are the benefits? There are many benefits to providing a Green & Healthy Schools program at your school. Such benefits include:

Dynamic Learning Opportunities: Providing meaningful real world content for engaging students in mastering county and state curriculum standards and improving academic achievement.

Productive Learning Environments: Creating and maintaining healthy school environments for successful teaching and learning.

Environmental Benefits: Conserving natural resources by implementing environmentally sound practices.

Economic Benefits: Saving funds by improving school resources efficiently and recognizing opportunities for cost avoidances.

Citizen Engagement: Increasing citizen involvement and opportunities for academic service learning.

Environmental Literacy: Demonstrating knowledge, actions and behaviors which improve our environment and reduce society’s impact on the natural world.

Recognition: Earning recognition and monetary awards for accomplishments and improvements made through each level.

All Gwinnett County Schools are encouraged to submit the Green & Healthy Achievement Profile annually. The simplest way to complete it is by working in conjunction with your fellow teachers, students, administrators, PTA, and support staff. Use the Profile to plan your school’s initiatives at the beginning of the year. Review your school’s programs and activities periodically throughout the school year for immediate assessment and further guidance for the remaining portion of the year. Each school should have a designated G&H Schools' environmental teacher(s) and PTA liaisons that assess your school’s “green” programming and the number of staff and students impacted.

There are many opportunities for year-round environmental education and action throughout your school: within the classroom, service clubs, teacher work areas, outdoor classrooms, cafeteria,

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commons area, etc. As these activities are completed for each Profile area, simply record the point value of every listed activity your school earned during the academic year.

The Profile for the 2017-2018 school year helps you focus on seven areas:

Area 1 Waste Reduction & RecyclingArea 2 Education and StewardshipArea 3 Water Conservation and Watershed ProtectionArea 4 Air QualityArea 5 Energy ConservationArea 6 Beautification and Greenspace PreservationArea 7 Community Impact

Throughout the year, save supporting documentation for your Profile in a special file. Examples of such documentation might include: data collection, school newsletter articles, newspaper articles, lesson plans, pictures, ceremony programs, project calendars, guest speaker handouts, school map with identified outdoor learning areas, etc.

GCB/GCPS is here to guide you with instructional resources and tools to meet the AKS objectives, enrich your teaching with environmentally based lessons, and reward your school with recognition as you achieve your best.

For assistance, questions, resources, or staff development opportunities, please contact:Brenda O. McDaniel brenda_o_mcdaniel@gwinnett.k12.ga.us 770-822-5187

Next Steps - once Profile is completed Make a copy for your school’s records and keep in a central location Ensure all signatures are captured – principal signature required in two places (pages 6 & 21) Submit completed Profile no later than June 1, 2018 via one of the methods below

Electronically(Preferred)

This year, the Profile will be available via the GCPS employee portal in the Green & Healthy Schools community. If you do not have access, please contact Brenda O. McDaniel.

If sending hard copy via School Courier

Brenda McDanielISC, Curriculum & InstructionScience Office

If sending hard copy via US Mail

Gwinnett Clean & Beautiful466 W. Crogan St. Ste. 225Attn: Brenda O. McDaniel

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As stated previously, referring to the Profile throughout the year will help your school to focus on areas which may need improvement, and will set standards for best practices in each of the G&H Schools Profile areas. Another effective way to use the Profile is for reflection. If your school submitted a profile last year, use it to reflect and complete the following outline to effectively plan for the upcoming year.

Goal Setting

Area 2016-2017 Reflection 2017-2018 Goals

Waste Reduction & Recycling

Education & Stewardship

Water Conservation & Watershed Protection

Air Quality

Energy Conservation

Beautification & Greenspace Preservation

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Community Impact

GREEN AND HEALTHY SCHOOLS ACHIEVEMENT LEVELS & AWARDS

Here’s how the scoring works:

Under 81 points: DiscoveringThis level allows a school to concentrate on discovering and recognizing the healthy, environmentally sound practices and activities that are already in place and what may be missing at their school. Recognition: monetary award, letter and Certificate of Recognition sent to the principal, and school listed on GC&B web site as a Discovering Green & Healthy School.

82-162 points: Progressing This level includes the above, plus completion of at least one item listed under each of the 7 Earth Friendly areas: Waste Reduction & Recycling, Education & Stewardship, Water Conservation & Watershed Protection, Air Quality, Energy Conservation, Beautification & Greenspace Preservation, and Community Impact. Recognition: monetary award, letter and Certificate of Recognition sent to principal, and school listed on GC&B website as a Progressing Green & Healthy School.

163-243 points: Taking ActionThis level concentrates on expanded involvement in all 7 Earth Friendly areas, as well as demonstrated curriculum integration and alignment to Common Core Standards. Schools must also demonstrate student-initiated project ideas that impact our environment and community. Recognition: monetary award, first time participants earn Environmental Achievement Award Sign. A returning award winner earns a renewal sticker. Schools will receive a certificate and award renewal letter sent to the principal, and will be listed on the GC&B website as a Taking Action Green & Healthy School. Taking Action Green Schools will be expected to display “best practices” at the January winter Green & Healthy Schools meeting.

244 and above: Reaching HigherThis level demonstrates all of the above, plus exceptional cross-curricular involvement and vertical planning of program components. Schools must also demonstrate at least (2) “new” student-initiated projects that impact our environment & community. Recognition: monetary award, first time participants earn an Environmental Achievement Award Sign and Earth Banner. Returning award winners earn renewal sticker for sign. After 5 consecutive years at the Reaching Higher level, schools will receive a new “sustainability” banner. Schools reaching this level will also receive a certificate & award renewal letter sent to the principal, as well as the principal being recognized at a GCPS

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Leadership meeting. School will be listed on GC&B website as a Reaching Higher Green & Healthy School. Reaching Higher Green & Healthy Schools will be expected to display “best practices” at the January Green & Healthy Schools meeting.

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This Profile should be a consolidated effort of school administration, teachers, students, PTA, cafeteria staff, and custodial staff to ensure school-wide participation and cooperation toward earning the Green & Healthy Schools distinction.

Please print/complete:

Teacher #1 Name(Profile author)

Email

Teacher #2

Email

Teacher #3

Email

Custodial Staff

Email

PTA Rep

Email

Signature of ALL parties, as well as documentation or data requested under a given assessment item, IS required for awards and renewals.

Principal’s Signature ___________________________________________

Area # 1

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PointValues

ItemNo. Waste Reduction & Recycling Your

Pt(s)2 pts. 1A School instruction includes waste reduction and recycling. If yes, list grade levels:

2 pts. 1B School utilized Waste Reduction and Recycling resources from organizations or web sites. If yes, list 2

2 pts. 1C Staff participated in professional learning programs for Waste Reduction and Recycling. If yes, please describe:(2 pts. per teacher, maximum 8 pts.)

3 pts. 1D School has multi-disciplinary “team/committee” involved in waste reduction & recycling program (teachers, students, custodial & cafeteria staff, PTA representative, and administration).

3 pts. 1E Waste reduction & recycling “team/committee” has long-range plan for sustaining programs. Please list at least 3 plan goals:1.

2.

3.2 pts. 1F Your school buys items in bulk to reduce the amount of packaging and save

money. List 2 Items:

2 pts. 1G Items are salvaged for reuse when lockers/desks are cleaned out at the end of the school year. List teacher or service group responsible for organizing this activity:

3 pts. 1H Clothing, food, or other items are collected for reuse or recycling: If yes, briefly describe your program:

3 pts. 1I School participates in service learning reuse and recycling projects that benefit the community. If yes, briefly describe:

1 pt. 1J Teachers and students swap/share unused supplies and/or books.

3 pts. 1K Cans, bottles, etc. are recycled on school-sponsored field trips.

1 pt. 1L Announcements for all staff are emailed, posted, or listed on TV circuit rather than duplicated (when appropriate).

Point Item (Continued) Waste Reduction & Recycling Your

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Values No. Pt(s)1 pt. 1M Teachers and students bringing lunch to school are encouraged to bring reusable

lunch containers. Briefly describe how this is communicated:

1 pt. 1N One-copy rule is utilized in Computer Lab(s) and Media Center.

3 pts. 1O School maintains a compost pile. Who coordinates this at your school:

2 pts. 1P Recycling bins (along with educational materials) are placed in teacher work areas.

1 pt. 1Q Newspaper, magazine and book subscriptions are circulated.

1 pt. 1R Half-sheets of paper are used for printing and correspondence (when appropriate).

2 pts. 1S Your school purchases recycled paper.

2 pts. 1T Your school buys other items made from recycled materials. If yes, list items:

6 pts. 1U School conducts year-round recycling for paper (extra 4 pts. if ALL classroom and work areas participate in paper recycling). If yes, please list recycling vendor your school utilizes:

6 pts. 1V School conducts year-round recycling for cardboard. If yes, list recycling vendor your school utilizes:

6 pts. 1W School raises funds via grants or fundraisers to offset the cost of paper/cardboard recycling. Briefly describe:

6 pts. 1X Other than paper and cardboard, list items that are collected for recycling or reuse. List 3 items and the vendor utilized or organization that receives the items:

2 pts. 1Y The school scheduled a chemical pick-up and/or removed all “expired” or “not for school use” chemicals. List date(s) of disposal and staff member responsible:

AREA # 1 SUBTOTAL

Area # 2

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PointValues

ItemNo. Education & Stewardship Your

Pt(s)3 pts. 2A Three or more staff members appointed to serve as Green & Healthy Schools'

representatives for school.4 pts. 2B Staff member was appointed to “G&H Schools’ Steering Committee.”3 pts. 2C Staff members participated in local school and/or district staff development

that included environmental/green concepts.4 pts. 2D Designated teacher and/or PTA environmental representatives attended G& H

Schools meetings in Sept. and Jan and reported information back to school faculty. (4 pts. per rep per meeting). Describe how this information was communicated:

4 pts. 2E School displayed “best practices” at G&H Schools’ Winter Meeting. Describe the display:

2 pts. 2F Custodial staff participates in GCPS Custodial Academy classes. List custodians who attended the Custodial Academy:

3 pts. 2G GC&B Education Tool Kits are utilized for staff development or classroom enrichment. Place a check mark and indicate grade level beside each kit used at your school this year.

Kit Grade Levels # of students viewing kits

Water PollutionWaste Reduction & RecyclingGeorgia HabitatsScience NightFood Chain/Trophic PyramidOther:

Request a tool kit by emailing brenda_o_mcdaniel@gwinnett.k12.ga.us(3 pts. earned for each kit demonstrated to students and/or teachers.)

4 pts. 2H Permanent display of environmental stewardship materials is visible to all students. (Bulletin board, hall posters, graphs/program data, etc.) Briefly describe:

4 pts. 2I Student(s) participated in local school science fair in the environmental science category.(6 pts if any student(s) advanced to Regional S&E Fair in this category.)

Point Item (Continued) Education & Stewardship

Your

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Values No. Pt(s)4 pts. 2J Students and/or teachers participated in the following community events:

Event # Teachers # StudentsGreat Days of ServiceGreat American CleanupChristmas Tree RecyclingAdopt-a-RoadAmerica Recycles DayStorm Drain StencilingStream Clean UpOther:

(4 pts. per event) Visit www.gwinnettcb.org for information on these events.3pts. 2K School sponsors an environmental club (i.e. Recycling, ECO, gardening, other).

Club Name:Club Advisor:3 pts. per club(s) with environmental focus.

6 pts. 2L Organized school-wide environmental education event such as STEM Day, Eco Night, Science Night, Earth Week Celebrations, or other. Please describe the event(s) and list the date:

(6 pts. per event)3 pts. 2M Your school uses sustainability and the environment as a context for learning

green technology and career pathways.https://www.georgiastandards.org/resources/Pages/Environmental_Education.aspx

3 pts. 2N School has evidence of community involvement with students including work-based internships in environmental fields. Describe involvement:

4 pts. 2O School/staff received environmental grant. List grant provider(s) and dollar amount:

(4 pts. per grant awarded for environmental initiatives.)Point

ValuesItemNo. (Continued) Education & Stewardship Your

Pt(s)

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6 pts. 2P School has applied for the GA Department of Education “State STEM School Program Certification.” Contact GCPS Science Director for more information.)

6 pts. 2Q School received distinction as a US Dept. of Education's Green Ribbon School. If yes, what year:

http://www2.ed.gov/programs/green-ribbon-schools/index.html

3 pts. 2R Our school participates in a Farm To School Program to use local, fresh food.http://georgiaorganics.org/for-schools/for-schools/

3 pts. 2S Our students spend at least 120 minutes per week over the past year in supervised outdoor physical education.

2 pts. 2T Students participate in the EPA's SunWise (or equivalent program).http://www2.epa.gov/sunwise

3 pts. 2U High school students appointed to Green Youth Advisory Board (Green YAC)(3 pts. per student.)List students:

3 pts. 2V Students participate in Citizen Science projects by analyzing and collecting data for real-world research studies. Examples include: GLOBE, Journey North, Project Noah, Monarch Migration, S’Cool, etc. http://nationalgeographic.org/idea/citizen-science-projects/List project(s) and grade level(s) participating:

(3 pts. per project)AREA # 2 SUBTOTAL

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Area # 3Point

ValuesItemNo. Water Conservation & Watershed Protection Your

Pt(s)2 pts. 3A School instruction includes water quality, water pollution, and water

conservation. If yes, list grades:

2 pts. 3B Teachers utilized Water Conservation and Watershed Protection resources from local or regional organizations. If yes, list which resources were utilized:

2 pts. 3C Your school is located in what watershed:

http://cfpub.epa.gov/surf/locate/index.cfm3 pts. 3D Teachers participated in professional learning programs for Water

Conservation and Watershed Protection. Please describe and include number of teachers educated:

2 pts. 3E G&H Schools teacher liaison(s) encourages school community to conserve water and prevent water pollution. Explain how this is communicated:

3 pts. 3F School monitors a stream, lake, pond, or wetland regularly for water quality. Circle type of water body. Contact sgann@gwinnettcb.org for more information.List name of water body and dates monitoring occurred:

3 pts. 3G Rain barrels or rain gardens installed, thus helping conserve water and prevent storm water runoff.

3 pts. 3H School conducted water conservation campaign that included students, teachers, and parents. Briefly describe campaign and include number of teachers and students involved:

http://www.gwinnettcb.org/?s=water www.DWRconserve.com 3 pts. 3I Alternate water sources are used for irrigation on school property. If yes,

please describe:

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PointValues

ItemNo. (Continued) Water Conservation & Watershed Protection Your

Pt(s)3 pts. 3J Gwinnett county Department of Water Resources and/or Gwinnett Clean &

Beautiful provided in-house field trip for students. Describe program and number of students/teachers educated:

4 pts. 3K Students/teachers organized a stream cleanup. Visit www.gwinnettcb.orgfor guidelines.

Number of trash bags filled

Number of teachers/adults involvedNumber of students involvedNumber of hours “per person” spent on cleanup

4 pts. 3L Students and teachers conducted a Watershed Survey of a stream and its surrounding area. Contact Sumner Gann at sgann@gwinnettcb.org for details.

Number of teachers/adults involvedNumber of students involvedTotal number of hours “per person” spent on survey

3 pts. 3M Students toured one of Gwinnett's drinking water facilities and/or a water treatment facility. List facility and grade levels that participated:

www.gwinnettH2O.com3 pts. 3N Students visited the Environmental & Heritage Center for hands-on water

education. www.gwinnettehc.orgList grade level(s) that visited:

(2 pts. per grade level)2 pts. 3O Water leaks are reported immediately to building maintenance. List the staff

member responsible for reporting leaks to GCPS Facilities division:

2 pts. 3P School cafeteria uses water-efficient dishwashers, rinse nozzles, or other water conserving kitchen equipment.

3 pts. 3Q Students viewed Water with Wade videos (geared to 3rd, 4th, & 6th).

Number of students viewing Grade(s):https://www.gwinnettcounty.com/portal/gwinnett/Departments/PublicUtilities/WaterConservation/WaterScienceWithWadeVideos

AREA # 3 SUBTOTAL

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Area # 4Point

ValuesItemNo. Air Quality Your

Pt(s)2 pts. 4A School instruction includes air quality and/or air pollution topics. If yes, list

grades:

3 pts. 4B Air Quality resources are utilized from local and regional organizations. If yes,list organization and resource utilized:

2 pts. 4C Teachers utilize EPA’s “Tools for Schools” Indoor Air Curriculumhttp://www.epa.gov/iaq/schools/teachers.htmlIf so, what grade(s):

3 pts. 4D Teachers participated in professional learning programs that addressed air quality and/or air pollution. If yes, please describe:

4 pts. 4E G&H Schools' teacher liaison educated the school community on resources available to help reduce air pollution (Carpooling, combining trips and errands, financial incentives for carpooling, etc.) Describe how this is communicated:

http://gacommuteoptions.com/Save-Your-Commute/Earn-Cash.-Win-Prizes

3 pts. 4F Bus ridership is encouraged for all students. Describe how this is communicated:

4 pts. 4G School has designated parking space(s) for teachers or students carpooling. List staff member coordinating this effort and number of designated spaces:

2pts. 4H What percentage of students at your school walk, bike, bus, or carpool (2+ students in the car) to or from school?

walk

bike

bus

carpool

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PointValues

ItemNo. (Continued) Air Quality Your

Pt(s)4 pts. 4I School participates in No Idling Campaign (ES/MS) and/or Get There Green

Campaign (HS).

No Idling Campaign Campaign (K-8)Baseline Survey # of idling vehicles: _______ Implementation dates: ______Follow up survey # of idling vehicles: ______ Implementation dates: _______Percent decrease of idling vehicles in 2017-2018: _______________________Number of students involved in car rider program: ______________________

Get There Green Campaign (HS)Implementation plan turned in to Clean Air Campaign: ______Date: ________Action week focus: __________________________________ Dates:_______Video report turned in to Clean Air Campaign: ____________ Date: _______Number of students involved: __________

*Make certain you submit all required data to the Clean Air Campaign.http://onairschools.org/

3 pts. 4J School participates in Bus Safety Week.http://www.gadoe.org/Finance-and-Business-Operations/Pupil-Transportation/Pages/School-Bus-Safety.aspx

4 pts. 4K School participates in Safe Routes To School walking and/or biking program.Describe your school’s program and number of students participating:

http://gacommuteoptions.com/schoolshttp://www.saferoutesga.org/

4 pts. 4L School participates in Walk-n-Roll school days. Describe your school’s program and number of students participating:

http://www.walkbiketoschool.org/2 pts. 4M Students participate in art, video, or essay competitions related to air quality.

List competition:http://www.cleanaircampaign.org/Your-Schoolshttp://www.gacommuteoptions.com

2 pts. 4N Smog alerts announced via email, morning, or afternoon announcements.https://www.cleanaircampaign.org/About-Us/Subscriptions/Smog-Alerts

AREA # 4 SUBTOTAL

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Area # 5Point

ValuesItemNo. Energy Conservation Your

Pt(s)2 pts. 5A School instruction includes energy conservation and/or alternative energy

topics. Grades:

2 pts. 5B Alternative Energy & Energy Conservation resources from various organizations/web sites are utilized for instruction. Organization and resources used:

3 pts. 5C Staff participated in professional learning programs for energy conservation and/or alternative energy. Describe:

2 pts. 5D G&H Schools’ liaison educates & encourages teachers and students on methods to help conserve energy at school and home. How is this communicated:

3 pts. 5E Students are informed of school’s energy conservation practices and are encouraged to take ownership in saving energy. Describe how this is communicated:

4 pts. 5F School conducted an energy conservation campaign to help reduce energy usage and costs. Describe:

3 pts. 5G School uses laminators during low energy cost times (between 6-12:00 AM).Describe how this is coordinated at your school:

4 pts. 5H Staff consistently and pervasively participates in “Summer &/ Break Shutdowns” throughout the year. Nonessential electronics are unplugged: printers, monitors, laminators, etc. (When these devices are off, but still plugged in, there is still a standby plug load.) Describe how this shutdown method is communicated & monitored throughout your school:

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PointValues

ItemNo. (Continued) Energy Conservation Your

Pt(s)4 pts. 5I To reduce energy consumption, staff coordinates the location of afterschool

activities to avoid utilizing “all” zones within a school. How is this effort coordinated?

2 pts. 5J Portable classroom doors are kept closed.1 pt. 5K Classroom blinds are open during the day in winter to reduce the energy

needed to heat the classroom.1 pt. 5L Classroom blinds are closed during the day in warm seasons to reduce the

energy needed to cool the classroom.

2 pts. 5M Energy efficient vending machines utilized in the school (LED lights, night/motion sensors).

4 pts. 5N Non- essential appliances and machines are turned off every night or set for sleep mode, unless otherwise instructed by LST or TST (copiers, monitors, TV/ /DVD players, etc.).Energy Star “sleep” features activated on computers and copiers.

2 pts. 5O Classroom projectors are turned off when not in use.2 pts. 5P Student computers are turned off when not in use.3 pts. 5Q Staff has removed personal desk/floor lamps from classrooms, unless used in a

designated or approved area.

3 pts. 5R Personal compact refrigerators and microwaves have been removed from classrooms unless used in a designated or approved area.

AREA # 5 SUBTOTAL

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Area # 6Point

ValuesItemNo.

Beautification & Greenspace Preservation YourPoint(s)

2 pts. 6A School instruction includes litter prevention education. List grades:

2 pts. 6B G&H Schools' representative(s) encourage staff members to beautify and preserve greenspace at home or in their own community. Describe how this is communicated:

3 pts. 6C Staff member(s) attended Outdoor Learning Symposium, or other “outdoor education-related” workshop and shared information with faculty/students. http://www.eealliance.org/outdoor-learning-symposiumList three take-aways from workshop that were shared with staff:

3 pts. 6D School has an outdoor classroom/learning areas utilized routinely by students and teachers. (3 pts. per area)

Learning Area Grade levels utilizing

Approximate number of students educated annually

Fruit/vegetable gardensPollinator gardensFlower/Herb gardensNature TrailPond/bogStreamOther:

4 pts. 6E Outdoor learning areas have a plan for long-term maintenance and sustainability. List 3 components of the plan.1.2.3.

3 pts. 6F School property is certified as a National Wildlife Federation (NWF) Schoolyard Habitat. http://www.nwf.org/How-to-Help/Garden-for-Wildlife/Schoolyard-Habitats.aspx

3 pts. 6G School is certified as a pollinator habitat:http://www.eealliance.org/pollinator-habitat-certification-program

3 pts. 6H School participates in Monarchs Across GA Programhttp://www.eealliance.org/monarchs-across-ga

3 pts. 6I Additions and/or improvements made to existing outdoor learning area(s). List additions or improvements:

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PointValues

ItemNo.

(Continued) Beautification & Greenspace Preservation YourPoint(s)

3 pts. 6J Beautification project(s) conducted on school grounds or adjacent areas utilized drought tolerant and/or native plants. List the resources that were used to plan this project in an environmentally-friendly manner:http://www.gnps.org/

2 pts. 6K What percentage of the school grounds are devoted to ecologically beneficial uses?

3 pts. 6L School received grant(s) related to outdoor learning area(s). Funding agency, amount, and project description:

(3 pts. per grant received)2 pts. 6M School staff is diligent about helping students keep campus and community clean.

3 pts. 6N School events are promoted as “litter-free”. Describe how this is communicated:

3 pts. 6O School recognizes custodial staff for Custodian Appreciation Week. List staff member responsible for organizing the recognition:

AREA # 6 SUBTOTAL

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Area # 7Point

ValuesItemNo.

Community Impact YourPoint(s)

4 pts. 7A Parents and school community are informed of environmental initiatives for the year. Describe how this is communicated:

4 pts. 7B Progress and success stories are shared with staff, students, and parents. Describe how is this communicated?

4 pts. 7C GCPS Public Relations Dept. is informed of environmental events/programs throughout the year. List staff member responsible for contacting PR Dept.:

4 pts. 7D School partners with special groups, agencies, corporate sponsors, etc. to support environmental activities. Examples include: Master Gardeners, Lowe’s Heroes, business partners, etc. List groups or sponsors here:

4 pts. 7E School partnered with another GCPS school on an environmental event/project. List partner school and describe project:

4 pts. 7F G&H Schools' representative(s) served as a mentor to another Gwinnett County school. List school mentored and 2 goals achieved:

4 pts. 7G Environmental program/event was featured by GCPS PR Dept. or local media outlet(s). List outlet and program/event featured:

(6 pts. if featured more than 2 times during school year.)

AREA # 7 SUBTOTAL

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Data Page

Please document below how many people were educated/impacted through your environmental education and program efforts this school year. Completion of the data below is required for consideration of an environmental award or renewal.

Number of students enrolledNumber of students educated via environmental effortsNumber of teachers on staffNumber of teachers educated via environmental effortsNumber of additional staff educated via your efforts (Administrators, support staff, café staff, custodial staff, etc.)Number of parents and community volunteers (environmentally-themed programs-Eco Night, STEM Day, Science Night, Earth Week, etc.)Pounds/tons of paper recycled (if contracted with vendor)

Elementary only: List your school’s most recent Science Georgia Milestones scores by grade

Third Fourth Fifth

Math

Science

Water-Related Education Y/N Date # of Students

Hours Per

StudentDid your school’s service club (environmental, eco, green, etc.) discuss water-related issues including pollution, conservation, land uses, etc.?Did your school’s service/science club receive information on water chemistry, pH, DO, BOD, turbidity and macroinvertebrates?Did your school host a science related curriculum night?

Points value for completion of data page 21 – (required)Your Points

Add 6 points

Principal Signature:__________________________________________________

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Bonus: Student-Initiated and Executed Environmental Activity or Project

We encourage students to be active participants in protecting their environment. Students have learned their lessons well when they are able to assess a need, problem solve, initiate and then execute a solution with minimal adult involvement. Use this page to describe any student-initiated and executed environmental activity or program. Describe in detail at least two different integrated projects that have been implemented. If you need additional space, please submit attachment.

(4 pts. per project, maximum 8 pts.)

Project # 1

Project # 2

Your Points: _______

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Optional Documentation Page

Please use this page for any descriptions, further clarification and to share how your school has met the goals of any component(s) in the Profile. Please attach any information about specific programs, curriculum, projects, photographs or press releases. A profile submitted without documentation is considered incomplete.

Item No. Documentation

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SUMMARY OF POINTS EARNED 2017-2018

Your Points

Subtotal Area # 1 Waste Reduction & RecyclingSubtotal Area # 2 Education & StewardshipSubtotal Area # 3 Water Conservation & Watershed ProtectionSubtotal Area # 4 Air QualitySubtotal Area # 5 Energy ConservationSubtotal Area # 6 Beautification & Greenspace PreservationSubtotal Area # 7 Community Impact

Subtotal from All 7 Areas

Subtotal from Data Page 21

Subtotal from Bonus Page 22-Student Initiated Projects

Total Points Earned

Please ensure all signatures have been acquired. Please make a copy of this Profile for your school’s records. Record total points on cover page and submit as instructed. Your School’s Green & Healthy team is making a difference in our schools and community!

"In the end we will conserve only what we love; we will love only what we understand and we will understand only what we are taught"-Babe Dioum

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