Policies - Student Handbook
We ask that you read through this document carefully, as it clearly states our expectations and policies for students and parents at VGPA.
Local Wellness Policy
Kaizen Education Foundation d.b.a. (Vista Grove Preparatory Academy Middle) is dedicated to providing a healthy eating environment and instilling the importance of physical activity.
Nutritional Requirements:
● The school will participate in the National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Program. Food served on campus will meet all Nutritional Standards designated by the USDA.
● All students will receive healthy, well balanced meals at no charge.
● Students will be given adequate time to eat lunch with a minimum of 20 minutes.
● Foods and beverages sold for fundraisers and served before and after school must comply with the Smart Snack standards established by the USDA.
● Students will have access to free, safe, and fresh drinking water throughout the school day.
● The school will provide skim and 1% milk to students and staff.
● Soda will not be available for sale on school grounds.
Education Requirements:
● The school, not just the classroom, shall support the nutrition education program and be linked to the school meal program.
● The school will provide nutrition education through the use of the school's announcements, newsletters and website.
● All stakeholders will be provided the opportunity to give feedback on wellness goals through our website, e-mail or open house events.
Physical Education & Physical Activity:
● All students in grades 7 - 8 shall receive daily supervised recess.
● Students in grades 7 - 8 will be offered physical activities twice a day with a total of 45 minutes.
● Recess for students will not be used inappropriately as a punishment or a reward. Recess will be considered before lunch.
● School offers competitive sports programs for students in grades 7 - 8 through AZCAA.
● Access Arizona Smiles team provides dental services for our Vista Grove students all day, twice a year.
● Local Wellness policy goals are considered in planning all school based activities (such as school events, field trips and assemblies during school hours.
Promote Student Wellness:
● The school will work with the school health advisory council (SHAC), to develop, monitor review and revise the Local Wellness Policy annually. The SHAC, which may consist of NSLP coordinator, parents, students, school administrators, Physical Education Instructors, Health Education Instructors, Board Members, will serve as a resource the school for implementing these policies.
● Vista Grove promotes the use of school facilities outside school hours for physical activity program which is offered by our community-based organization “SKORE”.
● The school will promote healthy choices by displaying healthy foods in the cafeteria such as using posters.
Nutrition Guidelines for all Foods on Campus
● Our school will provide a specific and restricted list of food items allowed to be served, distributed and available at class parties or at all times.
● All fundraisers activities will support healthy eating and wellness.
● Our school will not use food as a reward.
● Healthy choices will be promoted with classroom snacks.
Policy Recommendations:
● Policy recommendations are available via e-mail and at the Local Wellness Policy meeting.
Implementation and Monitoring:
● To ensure implementation of the LWP, the policy will be posted on the school's website. Emma Cabral/ NSLP Coordinator will be responsible for monitoring policy implementation and distributing pertinent information to the schools.
Kaizen Education Foundation d.b.a. (Vista Grove Preparatory Academy Middle) is dedicated to providing a healthy eating environment and instilling the importance of physical activity.
Nutritional Requirements:
● The school will participate in the National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Program. Food served on campus will meet all Nutritional Standards designated by the USDA.
● All students will receive healthy, well balanced meals at no charge.
● Students will be given adequate time to eat lunch with a minimum of 20 minutes.
● Foods and beverages sold for fundraisers and served before and after school must comply with the Smart Snack standards established by the USDA.
● Students will have access to free, safe, and fresh drinking water throughout the school day.
● The school will provide skim and 1% milk to students and staff.
● Soda will not be available for sale on school grounds.
Education Requirements:
● The school, not just the classroom, shall support the nutrition education program and be linked to the school meal program.
● The school will provide nutrition education through the use of the school's announcements, newsletters and website.
● All stakeholders will be provided the opportunity to give feedback on wellness goals through our website, e-mail or open house events.
Physical Education & Physical Activity:
● All students in grades 7 - 8 shall receive daily supervised recess.
● Students in grades 7 - 8 will be offered physical activities twice a day with a total of 45 minutes.
● Recess for students will not be used inappropriately as a punishment or a reward. Recess will be considered before lunch.
● School offers competitive sports programs for students in grades 7 - 8 through AZCAA.
● Access Arizona Smiles team provides dental services for our Vista Grove students all day, twice a year.
● Local Wellness policy goals are considered in planning all school based activities (such as school events, field trips and assemblies during school hours.
Promote Student Wellness:
● The school will work with the school health advisory council (SHAC), to develop, monitor review and revise the Local Wellness Policy annually. The SHAC, which may consist of NSLP coordinator, parents, students, school administrators, Physical Education Instructors, Health Education Instructors, Board Members, will serve as a resource the school for implementing these policies.
● Vista Grove promotes the use of school facilities outside school hours for physical activity program which is offered by our community-based organization “SKORE”.
● The school will promote healthy choices by displaying healthy foods in the cafeteria such as using posters.
Nutrition Guidelines for all Foods on Campus
● Our school will provide a specific and restricted list of food items allowed to be served, distributed and available at class parties or at all times.
● All fundraisers activities will support healthy eating and wellness.
● Our school will not use food as a reward.
● Healthy choices will be promoted with classroom snacks.
Policy Recommendations:
● Policy recommendations are available via e-mail and at the Local Wellness Policy meeting.
Implementation and Monitoring:
● To ensure implementation of the LWP, the policy will be posted on the school's website. Emma Cabral/ NSLP Coordinator will be responsible for monitoring policy implementation and distributing pertinent information to the schools.
