New Triennial Wellness Assessment

Triennial Assessment Tool

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Troup County School System

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Nutrition Education Goal(s):

Goal Status (select one):

Number of Compliant Schools:

Notes:

1. Schools shall provide nutrition education consistent with federal and state requirements.

Completed

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2. Nutrition education will be integrated into other areas of the curriculum.

Completed

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3. The District shall teach, encourage, and support healthy eating.

Completed

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Nutrition Promotion Goal(s):

Goal Status (select one):

Number of Compliant Schools:

Notes:

1. Food will not be withheld from any student as punishment.

Completed

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2. All students will have access to drinking water in the cafeteria or throughout the school in other locations.

Completed

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3. The District will seek to increase breakfast participation.

Completed

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Physical Activity Goal(s):

Goal Status (select one):

Number of Compliant Schools:

Notes:

1. All students will be given opportunitties to be physically active on a regular basis

Completed

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2. The district will provide physical education consistent with federal and state requirements.

Completed

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3. Physical activity will be integrated across the curricula and through the school day.

Completed

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Other School-Based Activities that Promote Student Wellness Goal(s):

Goal Status (select one):

Number of Compliant Schools:

Notes:

1. Students will be given ample time to eat their meals

Completed

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2. Eating areas will be safe.

Completed

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3. Enough space will be allowed for students to eat comfortably

Completed

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4. Tables and Chair will be comfortable and in good repair

Completed

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Nutrition Guidelines for All Foods and Beverages Sold to Students

Status (select one):

Number of Compliant Schools:

Notes:

1. Must be whole grain rich, first ingredient is a fruit, vegetable, dairy product or protein

Completed

18

or be a combination food that contains at least 1/4 cup fruit/vegetable

2. Must meet Smart Snack Standards

Completed

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3. Beverages must meet current regulatory guidelines

Completed

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Nutrition Guidelines for All Foods and Beverages Not Sold to Students

(i.e. classroom parties, foods given as reward).

Status (select one):

Number of Compliant Schools:

Notes:

1. Board Policy was amended to include classroom parties and strengthen foods given as rewards

In progress

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The school board approved an updated Wellness Policy on June 17, 2021 that strengthened our existing policy. Principals will be given back-to-school training on the policy prior to the beginning of school.

Policies for Food and Beverage Marketing

Status (select one):

Number of Compliant Schools:

Notes:

1. Board Policy was amended to include language covering food and beverage marketing.

In Progress

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The school board approved an updated Wellness Policy on June 17, 2021 that strengthened our existing policy. Principals will be given back-to-school training on the policy prior to the beginning of school.