HEALTH RELATED MATTERS

Physical Activity for Students in Elementary and Middle School

In accordance with policies at EHAB, EHAC, FFA, the district will ensure that students in kindergarten through grade 5 engage in moderate or vigorous physical activity for at least 30 minutes per day or 135 minutes per week.

The district offers physical education for 45 minutes daily to students in middle or junior high school to meet district physical education requirements for these grades. For additional information on the districts requirements and programs regarding elementary, middle, and junior high school student physical activity requirements, please see the principal.

School Health Advisory Council

During the preceding school year, the district’s School Health Advisory Council held 2 meetings. Additional information regarding the district’s School Health Advisory Council is available from the superintendent’s office. [See also policies at BDF and EHAA.]

Physical Fitness Assessment

Annually, the districts will conduct a physical fitness assessment of students in grades 3-12. At the end of the school year, a parent may submit a written request to the campus office to obtain the results of his or her child’s physical fitness assessment conducted during the school year.

Vending Machines

The district has adopted policies and implemented procedures to comply with state and federal food service guidelines for restricting student access to vending machines. For more information regarding these policies and guidelines see the campus administrator or cafeteria manager. [See policies at CO and FFA.]

Other Health-Related Matters

Tobacco Prohibited

The district and its staff strictly enforce prohibitions against the use of tobacco products by students and others on school property and at school-sponsored and school- related activities. [See the Student Code of Conduct and policies at FNCD and GKA.]