Frederick County Public Schools (FCPS) has established a Local School Wellness Policy that prioritizes student well-being, recognizing its direct impact on learning. The wellness policy focuses on healthy eating and physical activity. The Local School Wellness Policy is located in FCPS Regulation 434R-A, Students - Student Wellness, School Meals and Snacks.
The School Nutrition Services Department ensures all students receive nutritious meals and education, adhering to the Healthy Hunger Free Act of 2010. FCPS also provides meals as part of the National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Program. FCPS’ wellness goals integrate nutrition education into various subjects, including health and human biology. Physical activity is promoted through daily recess, physical education classes, and diverse before and after-school programs like intramurals and athletics.
Additionally, all FCPS schools provide ample time and pleasant facilities for meals, ensure non-stigmatizing access to school meal programs, and publicize these programs effectively. The wellness policy staff wellness initiatives and encourages healthy food and beverage choices for all school events and fundraisers.
Every three years FCPS must conduct an assessment of the Local School Wellness Policy and make it available to the public. That assessment must address:
- compliance with the division Local School Wellness Policy
- how the policy compares to the model Wellness Policy, and
- progress made in attaining the goals of the Wellness Policy.
The Local School Wellness Policy: Triennial Assessment Tool 2024 may be reviewed here.
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