Wellness Policy
PenTab Academy's
Wellness Policy
PenTab Academy’s Wellness Policy, initiated in compliance with the United States Department of Agriculture’s National School Lunch Program, aims to create a supportive environment for student health and well-being, effective January 2019. This policy mandates an annual review and potential revision to ensure ongoing relevance and effectiveness. Its core objectives include fostering wellness, addressing contemporary health challenges affecting students, and setting measurable goals in various areas such as nutrition education and promotion, physical education and activity, and additional school-based wellness initiatives.
Benefits of Our Wellness Policy
Here are at least six benefits of the wellness program outlined in the PenTab Academy Wellness Policy:
- Enhanced Physical Activity: The program ensures that students in grades K-8 receive regular physical education and at least 20 minutes of daily recess, promoting active lifestyles.
- Improved Nutrition Education: The policy provides students with interactive nutrition education, teaching them about healthy eating behaviors, calorie balance, and how to interpret nutrition facts labels. This education aims to encourage lifelong healthy eating habits.
- Encouragement of Healthy Eating Habits: The program promotes a variety of nutrient-dense foods, including whole grains, fruits, and vegetables, in school meals while ensuring compliance with USDA and other regulatory standards.
- Community Involvement and Engagement: The policy fosters community involvement through school-based activities, promoting wellness throughout the entire school setting. Parents, teachers, and community members are encouraged to participate in health-enhancing activities and events.
- Creation of a Positive Eating Environment: The program provides an environment that supports healthy eating by allowing adequate time for meals, offering convenient hand-washing facilities, and limiting the use of food as a reward, thus encouraging positive behavior management.
- Regular Policy Assessment and Updates: The program requires ongoing evaluation and updates to ensure its effectiveness. The wellness policy is reviewed at least every three years, with progress assessments and community input to ensure the program continues to meet its goals and adapt to changing needs.
Contact Us for more Information
For more information about PenTab Academy and our programs, please feel free to contact us. We are happy to answer any questions you may have and provide you with the information you need to make an informed decision about your child’s education. You can reach us by phone at (305) 405-0088 or by email at admin@pentabacademy.org. We look forward to hearing from you!