Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What is CHPS Registered?

A: CHPS Registered is a free membership program offered by the Collaborative for High Performance Schools (CHPS) exclusively for schools and school districts. By joining the program school and districts can access the tools and resources needed to design, construct, maintain and operate green, healthy, high performance educational facilities.

Q: How is CHPS Registered membership different from the regular CHPS membership?

A: In the past, schools and districts have participated in the CHPS fee-based membership program by paying annual dues. Now schools and districts can join CHPS Registered free of charge while still receiving all the benefits of paid CHPS membership.

Q: What are the benefits of joining CHPS Registered?

A: Through CHPS Registered, schools and districts receive all the benefits of CHPS membership, including access to CHPS tools and resources, such as the printable version of CHPS' Best Practices Manual. By becoming a member of CHPS Registered, schools and districts can not only help to establish support for high performance schools in their local community but also contribute to the national movement for healthier, greener schools.

Q: What are the requirements of joining CHPS Registered?

A: Joining CHPS Registered is free for schools and school districts. To renew membership, school districts are required to submit annual reports detailing their high performance projects.

Q: Can I join CHPS Registered as a private or charter school?

A: Yes, CHPS Registered membership is open to individual private and charter schools as well as school districts. Public schools must contact their district to become members of CHPS Registered.

Q: Who is covered under the membership?

A: CHPS Registered membership includes all employees of the school district and/or school.

Q: How do I renew my CHPS Registered membership?

A: CHPS Registered membership is automatically renewed by submitting the CHPS Registered Annual Report. This annual report takes minimal time commitment to complete and will help to track the progress of the school districts high performance program.

Q: What is a CHPS Resolution and how do I pass one?

A: A CHPS Resolution is a high performance commitment passed at the board or trustee level. High performance resolutions offer many benefits such as earning CHPS points towards certification, taking greater advantage of incentive programs and standardizing high performance policies throughout the school or school district.

Q: Can my school district or school receive recognition for high performance projects?

A: CHPS offers school districts and their design teams two recognition options in meeting the CHPS Criteria: CHPS Verified and CHPS Designed.