DCPS Local Wellness Policy - Deadline 6/3/2022
DCPS Local Wellness Policy - Deadline 6/3/2022
DCPS is seeking comments on a proposed draft of the Local Wellness Policy as part of our periodic policy review process and in order to best support and provide for student and staff wellness. As a part of our commitment to supporting the needs of the whole child, DCPS plays a critical role in promoting student health and wellness. A school environment that encourages the overall health of students and provides tools that lead to lifelong patterns of healthy behaviors is integral to a student’s ability to learn and develop in all facets.
The Local Wellness Policy conveys requirements and goals across a range of areas and programs designed to promote student wellness. It conveys our approach on physical activity behaviors throughout the school day and sets goals for physical and health education and physical activity. It outlines how we ensure environments and opportunities for all students to practice healthy eating in a physical environment that is environmentally sustainable. It also describes the manner in which DCPS ensures a safe and supportive school climate for all students and staff and the many health services and opportunities that DCPS provides to support the health and wellness of students and staff. The Local Wellness Policy fulfills federal and DC requirements on local wellness and applies to all students, staff, and schools in DCPS.
Please provide all feedback by Friday, June 3, 2022. Lengthier comments can be emailed to dcps.policy@k12.dc.gov.