Action Club Team is a student-led environmental service club that plans and implements sustainable projects and initiatives in our school and community.

Affiliated School: Harbor City International School

Type of Club: Official School Club

Contact: Brian Scott, advisor

Email: bscott@harborcityschool.org

Related MN GreenStep Best Practices Areas: 

0.     Organizational Leadership

0.1. Green Team: Participating districts and schools form a green team made up diverse roles and stakeholders., 0.2. GreenStep School Resolution: The district passes a resolution to participate in GreenStep, signed by particpating schools., 0.3. Widespread Communication: District/School communicate activities and accomplishements to families, students, staff, and stakeholders., 0.4. Equity And Diversity: District/School Proactively plans for equitable and diverse participation in the program and projects, 0.5. Green School Strategic Plan: District/School creates a strategic plan and reviews it annually., 0.6. Community Leadership: District/School contribute their experience to professional and community organizations to foster green school capacity beyond their borders., 0.7. Advanced Recognition: District/School seek advanced recognition through programs like Green Ribbon, LEED, or others.

1.     Reduced Environmental Impact and Costs

1.1. Energy Efficiency: District/School has very little wasted energy., 1.3. Waste Reduction: District/School has very little solid waste and recycles a variety of materials., 1.4. Material Safety: District/School has very little hazardous waste and safely manages it., 1.7. Community Spaces:  Schools and schoolyards include areas that the community can use., 1.8. Green Product Purchasing: District/School purchases green products such as recycled office paper, low or non-toxic cleaning supplies, furniture built to green standards, or efficient computers., 1.9. Commuting Efficiency: Many students and staff walk, bike, carpool or bus to school., 1.10. Transportation Efficiency: District/School has efficient transportation use and reduces its environmental impacts.

2.     Improved Health and Wellness

2.1. Drinking Water Safety: District/School monitors drinking water quality and prevents water contaminants., 2.3. Indoor Environmental Comfort: School provides comfortable learning spaces in terms of natural and artificial lighting, temperature, humidity, acoustics (sound quality), window views to nature, furniture and equipment., 2.4. Chemical Safety: School minimizes and manages chemical exposure and handling to protect students and staff from wood preservatives, mercury in devices, pesticides, and other potential hazards., 2.6. Nourishment Access: District/School provides breakfast and free or reduced lunches as needed to make sure all students are nourished., 2.7. Nutrition: District/School provides nutritious and healthy meals and snacks., 2.9. Health Resources and Planning: District/School has health resources (e.g. a nurse or health aid) and has an overall health plan that includes mental health, positive school climate, inclusivity, equity, and safety.

3.     Effective Environmental and Sustainability Education

3.1. Integrated Environmental Education: Environmental education is integrated throughout the curriculum., 3.2 Extra-curricular Environmental Education: Environmental education opportunities are offered outside the classroom through clubs, community education, or other formats., 3.3. Outdoor Learning: Outdoor learning experiences are provided ., 3.4. Teacher Training: Environmental education training is offered to teachers., 3.5. Environmental Career Preparation: The curriculum connects to environmental career readiness., 3.6. Community Projects: Students conduct environmental community engagement projects ., 3.7. Community Engagement: The district/school partners with community organizations to advance green school achievement.