The goal of the Green School Initiative is to recognize schools in Cobb County that have an active environmental education and outdoor learning program and to encourage teachers to facilitate ecological enrichment and appreciation for the natural world with their students.  Green Schools are recognized annually with a sign noting the school as GREEN, SILVER, GOLD or PLATINUM level for the participating year. 

1. School designates a Lead Teacher.
2. Lead Teacher fills out a Green School application.
3. Additional details will be sent to lead teacher by Cobb Water staff.
4. Lead teacher coordinates school participation of 4 Green Lessons and 1 Blue Earth practices.
5. Lead teacher ensures activity logs are submitted by the last Friday in March of the current school year.
6. Award level designations will be announced and signs delivered before the end of the school year. 

1. Facilitate 4 Green Lessons and 1 Blue Earth Practice.
2. Submit lesson documentation (activity log) before the deadline.

Green School award level is determined by the percentage of classrooms in the school who qualify as Green Classrooms. 

• Platinum:  50% of classrooms 
• Gold:  40% of classrooms
• Silver:  30% of classrooms
• Green:  20% of classrooms

• Green School Application
• Teachers submit activity logs here.
• Request a facilitated program that will count as a green lesson.