SHIP 3: School Strategies An Introduction to School Setting Strategies June 25, 2013

Objectives Provide information on descriptions and goals of school strategy work, including: –Active School Day –Healthy School Food Define priority populations and how prospective grantees can access relevant data Review SHIP 3 school setting requirements

Active School Day: Description Implementing policies and practices that create active schools by increasing opportunities for physical activity throughout the school day, including: –Safe Routes to School –Quality Physical Education –Active Classrooms –Active Recess –Before/After School Day

Active School Day: Goals Increase physical activity for youth through policy, system, and environmental changes –Please refer to page 4-5 in Active Schools: Guide for Implementation for more details

Healthy School Food: Description Implementing policy, systems, and environmental change by increasing access to healthier options and decreasing access to unhealthy options. Increasing health literacy (education) to school decision makers, which could include professional development which could lead to practice change.

Healthy School Food: Goals Increase the consumption of fruits and vegetables Decrease the amounts of sodium, saturated fat, and added sugar –Please refer to pages 5-7 in Healthy School Foods: Guide for Implementation ***Please note: This strategy needs to address ALL of these goals, not one or the other.

Priority Populations Targeting schools that have 50% or greater percentage of free / reduced meal eligibility -To access Public School List with Percentage of Free and Reduced-Price Lunch Students Used for Eligibility Determinations on a school by school site basis visit: P/Elig/index.html P/Elig/index.html

SHIP 3 School Setting Requirements Partner with schools that serve priority populations and those that are willing to work on both Healthy School Food and Active School Day strategies. Selected schools need to have an active school health council or wellness committee, if not convening of a school health council is an essential first step.

SHIP 3 Guiding Documents Please refer to the Guides for Implementation on both Active Schools and Healthy School Food for more information If questions, please direct to: