Environmental Report Card – University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science

School Environmental Report Card

Help “grade” your school on how Earth-friendly it is!

How it works: Think about what you usually see at school. For each question, choose how often it happens. At the end you’ll get an Environmental Report Card with a grade and ideas to improve.

Scale: ❌ Never (0) 😕 Sometimes (1) 🙂 Often (2) 🌟 Always (3)

Classroom lights are turned off when rooms are empty.

Energy

Think about lights after class or at lunchtime.

❌ Never 😕 Sometimes 🙂 Often 🌟 Always

Computers, projectors, and screens are turned off when not in use.

Energy

Think about devices left on during lunch or after school.

❌ Never 😕 Sometimes 🙂 Often 🌟 Always

Recycling bins are easy to find and clearly labeled.

Waste & Recycling

Think about classrooms, hallways, and the cafeteria.

❌ Never 😕 Sometimes 🙂 Often 🌟 Always

Students and teachers actually put recyclables in the recycling bin.

Waste & Recycling

Think about bottles, cans, and paper.

❌ Never 😕 Sometimes 🙂 Often 🌟 Always

Faucets are turned off tightly so they don't drip.

Water

Think about bathrooms and classroom sinks.

❌ Never 😕 Sometimes 🙂 Often 🌟 Always

Students use refillable water bottles instead of single-use plastic bottles.

Water

Think about what you see in class and the cafeteria.

❌ Never 😕 Sometimes 🙂 Often 🌟 Always

Your school has trees, gardens, or green spaces students can see or visit.

Nature & Habitat

Think about the schoolyard, courtyard, or nearby nature.

❌ Never 😕 Sometimes 🙂 Often 🌟 Always

There are projects that help wildlife, like bird feeders or pollinator gardens.

Nature & Habitat

Think about signs, projects, or outdoor learning areas.

❌ Never 😕 Sometimes 🙂 Often 🌟 Always

Students and staff sometimes walk, bike, or carpool to school.

Transportation

Think about what you see before and after school.

❌ Never 😕 Sometimes 🙂 Often 🌟 Always

Your school talks about caring for the environment (posters, announcements, lessons).

Culture & Learning

Think about what you see on walls and hear in class.

❌ Never 😕 Sometimes 🙂 Often 🌟 Always

Your School's Environmental Report Card

A

95%

Great job! Your school is doing an excellent job caring for the environment.

Area	Score	Feedback

Tip: Choose one area to improve together as a class and make a plan.