School Wide Culture
School events and fundraising
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School hosts school-wide events virtually (promotes safety/health and conserves resources)
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School promotes green and healthy practices at on-site events, as permitted (accessible recycling bins, healthy snacks, reusable water bottles, upcycled decorations, etc.)
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School uses half-page fliers and digital agendas, registrations, etc., to reduce paper use
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School hosts walk, jump, or dance-a-thons (virtual or in-person) to promote physical fitness
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Fundraising sales use healthy, sustainable options (healthy foods, reusable/upcycled items, or services/experiences instead of candy, sweets, or other disposable, one-time use items)
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School holds one or more environmentally focused events (virtual or in-person) – Earth Day, Arbor Day, Water Festival, Migration Festival, Everglades Festival, Virtual Science Fair, “Green” Field Day, etc.
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Administration and PTA/PTO adopt policy that all school events/fundraisers incorporate green philosophies and practices
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School has partnered with neighboring schools to develop fundraisers
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Environmental initiatives are visibly communicated to students, all staff (including FNS, Custodial, Grounds, etc.), guests, vendors and the public
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Other example(s) of green practices or themes used for school-wide event(s) or fundraiser(s)
Professional development
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Participate in Green Schools Recognition Program related events such as Expo (Spring), office hours, Q&A sessions, etc.
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Participate in webinars/workshops on environmental education, ecological literacy, and/or sustainability
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Participate in webinars/workshops on green & healthy practices/school operations
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Attend local, state, national conferences (virtual or in-person, as permitted)
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Administration encourages teachers/staff to participate in green PD opportunities
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Administration provides PD to support green curriculum/practices at whole school level
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Teachers/staff implement green PD training/resources in curriculum or school practices
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Follow OCPS Green on Facebook and Twitter
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School has sustainability related certifications
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Other type(s) of professional development, PD implementation, or support
Administrative policies and planning
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Green Team is able to meet occasionally (quarterly at minimum – virtually or in person) to plan & implement green initiatives
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Green Team is able to meet regularly (every week, month – virtually or in person) to plan & implement green initiatives
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Green Team and administration work together to identify safe, realistic adjustments to green initiatives this year, while maintaining a commitment to being green
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School-wide sustainability policies established/promoted by administration (i.e. sustainable purchasing policy that prioritizes reuse instead of new and disposable; purchasing items with higher recycled content, etc.)
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Provide a survey, suggestion box, or online evaluation for students and staff to allow feedback on your school’s sustainability practices
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Green School updates are a standing agenda item at student, parent, and staff meetings
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School planning documents include Green School identity and goals
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Green initiatives/plans included in school budget for following year
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Other example(s) of support for green goals/initiatives through school policies and planning
sharing success and lessons learned
Sharing Success and Lessons Learned
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Green School identity and activities are featured in any of the following: morning announcements, school newsletters, website, letterhead, and/or campus signage
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Students, teachers, and/or staff share green success & lessons learned in social media, articles, presentations, community events, or conferences
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School has sought opportunities to mentor/be mentored by other Green Schools
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School mission statement reflects commitment to environmental stewardship & sustainability
School has collaborated with other schools to share success
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Other example(s) of sharing green success or lessons learned