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2019/20 Get Hip to Habitat Program Request
The Get Hip to Habitat (H2H) school-year program melds together Galveston Bay Foundation’s (GBF) environmental education and habitat restoration initiatives. Get Hip to Habitat integrates traditional classroom learning with “in the field” learning. The program provides a meaningful watershed educational experience for students of participating schools. Participation in the program requires sustained activity and a commitment by teachers and students of a full school year.
*If you have any questions or need help completing this form please contact us! We would love to help.
Education Coordinator: Megan Imme
Phone: 281-332-3381 ext. 212
Email: mimme@galvbay.org
Program Cost:
The H2H Program fee is $700.00.
Fee includes:
• Up to 6 mini-nurseries on your campus, including all related materials: grass, pots, soil, salt, etc.
• Water quality testing materials
• Two 4-5 hour field experiences for up to 50 students (fall harvest & spring restoration)
• Two in-classroom workshops (winter & spring)
• Quarterly E-News providing tips, lesson plans, and volunteer opportunities
• Year-long support from GBF Education staff
*There is an additional $200.00/field day for classrooms that require additional field trip days for groups larger than 50 students.
*There is a possibility of grant funding available for schools that fit the grant criteria in 2019-2020! Please fill out the Scholarship Information section at the end of this page if you are interested in receiving a full or partial scholarship.
Program Requirements:
Before applying, be certain that you meet the following program requirements and responsibilities. This program requires a bit more effort on the part of a school and teacher, but we have seen it transform the lives of students:
• All events and programs held during school hours.
• Availability to attend Fall Harvest field events and Spring Restoration Field events.
• Availability to schedule and participate in two classroom workshops.
• Schedule all program dates prior to Harvest date.
• 100% participation by students and teachers in all events including filling out pre/post surveys and evaluations.
• Timely communication with GBF education team.
• Campus wetlands must have a nearby water source, a water hose hookup is preferred as well as full sun.
• No more than 50 students per field event day.
• Program payment due 2 weeks prior to Harvest date. Scholarship and grant recipients exempt.
• New schools are required to meet with GBF Education Team before start date.
• Teacher and students are responsible for plant harvest, plant preparation, and plant restoration responsibilities.
• Lead students in performing water quality monitoring of campus wetlands twice a month and submit water quality data to GBF Education Staff.
• Submit online student pre-test BEFORE Harvest event, and submit online student post-test AFTER Restoration event (each test takes approx. 5 min).
• Complete teacher evaluations after Harvest, Classroom Workshops, and Restoration events.
• Buses, drivers, and substitute teachers will be scheduled and provided by school.
I understand the program requirements and responsibilities.
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School Contact Information:
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Lead Teacher Contact Information:
Please provide information of the teacher leading the school program and attending the field events. This is the teacher that will be working with the students at the ground level throughout the entire program.
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Additional School Information
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What type of school is this? For example; public, private, home school.
Is this school Title 1?
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Are there any district policies that will impact program payment?
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If yes, please explain below:
Are there any grant funding opportunities this school can utilize for program payment?
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If yes, please explain below:
Get Hip to Habitat Scholarship Application:
The goal of the H2H Scholarship is to enable schools with limited resources the opportunity to experience hands-on environmental education and habitat restoration initiatives that foster stewards of Galveston Bay. Reducing financial barriers that limit the opportunity to participate in the H2H program is the top priority of the H2H Scholarship.
• Please continue to fill out the scholarship form if your school is a public school.
• Schools will NOT be considered for future H2H scholarships if the following requirements / deliverables are NOT met.
Scholarship Requirements / Deliverables:
• Bi-monthly update with GBF Education Team.
• All evaluations filled out.
• All pre-test and post-tests completed
*GBF staff will consider past participant's attendance, timely communication, and participation for scholarships.
Scholarship Amount Request:
Please check the scholarship amount you would like to request.
Full Scholarship
Partial Scholarship
If full scholarships are not available, will you be able to participate in the program with a partial scholarship?
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Percentage of students currently attending school that qualify for free/reduced lunch program:
Please describe why your school is a candidate for the H2H Scholarship and what financial barriers challenge your school. How will this program positively impact your students?
Program Date Selection:
Pre-schedule the dates for Harvest, Classroom Workshop, Report Card Champion Workshop, and Restoration below. For each event, choose three available dates, in order of preference. Choice 1 being your most preferred date.
(Use the GBF Availability Calendar below for possible dates.)
*If you need more than one day for an event due to a large group size, please choose all the dates you will require with each preference. Please compare with school and personal calendars to ensure the dates you choose are available.
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Harvest – Field Event
(September 4th -November 8th)
How many days will you need for your Harvest event? (We can accommodate a max of 50 students a day.)
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Harvest Day - Choice 1
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Harvest Dates 2019: Sept. 4th - Nov. 8th
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Harvest Day - Choice 2
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Harvest Dates 2019: Sept. 4th - Nov. 8th
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Harvest Day - Choice 3
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Harvest Dates 2019: Sept. 4th - Nov. 8th
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Classroom Workshop – School Visit
(December 3 - February 28)
How many days will you need for your Classroom Workshop? (We can accommodate a full day of classes/teacher. If you have multiple teachers participating in the program, we suggest scheduling more than one day for presentations.)
Please select
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Classroom Workshop - Choice 1
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Classroom Workshop Dates: Dec. 3 - Feb. 28
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Classroom Presentation - Choice 2
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Classroom Workshop: Dec. 3 - Feb. 28
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Classroom Presentation - Choice 3
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Classroom Workshop: Dec. 3 - Feb. 28
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Report Card Champion Workshop – School Visit
(March 2 - March 27; April 6 - May 22)
How many days will you need for the Report Card Champion Workshop? (We can accommodate a full day of classes/teacher. If you have multiple teachers participating in the program, we suggest scheduling more than one day for presentations.)
Please select
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Report Card Champion Workshop - Choice 1
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Report Card Champion Workshop: (March 2- March 27; April 6 - May 22)
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Report Card Champion Workshop - Choice 2
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Report Card Champion Workshop: (March 2- March 27; April 6 - May 22)
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Report Card Champion Workshop - Choice 3
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Report Card Champion Workshop: (March 2- March 27; April 6 - May 22)
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Restoration – Field Event
(March 24 - May 22)
How many days will you need for your Restoration event? (We can accommodate a max of 50 students a day.)
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Restoration Day - Choice 1
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Restoration Dates 2020: March 24-May 22
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Restoration Day - Choice 2
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Restoration Dates 2020: March 24-May 22
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Restoration Day - Choice 3
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Restoration Dates 2020: March 24-May 22
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Reminders:
• Events will not be scheduled on a Monday or public holiday
• Check school calendar to ensure your date choices are not school holidays, testing dates, or other school events
• Only 50 students per field day. Schedule multiple field days to accommodate 50+ students
• Choose backup dates for each event as your first choice might not be available
• If you would like a list of all TEKS that H2H is aligned with for your specific class, please let us know!
*Applications will be reviewed in mid-late August to best schedule school dates. Please make sure you fill out this form in a timely manner so we can make sure you're on the schedule!
Thank you for your interest! If you have questions or would like the most up to date availability, please contact Megan Imme at mime@galvbay.org or Cindy Wilems at cwilems@galvbay.org
Additional information or questions?