Physical Activity for Students in Elementary and Middle School
In accordance with policies at EHAB, EHAC, and FFA, the district will ensure that students in elementary school engage in at least 30 minutes of physical activity per day or 135 minutes per week.
The district offers physical education as per minimum state requirements or more to students in middle or junior high school to meet district physical education requirements for these grades. For additional information on the district’s requirements and programs regarding elementary, middle, and junior high school student physical activity requirements, please see the principal.
School Health Advisory Council
During the preceding school year, the district’s School Health Advisory Council held 2 meetings. Additional information regarding the district’s School Health Advisory Council is available from Helen Reese, District Nurse at 361-275-2222. [See also policies at BDF and EHAA.]
CISD utilizes a coordinated school health approach toward health education for all students K - 8th. The curriculum, Healthy and Wise, by Caprock Press, coordinates health education, physical education and physical activity, nutrition, and parental involvement.
Vending Machines
The district has adopted policies and implemented procedures to comply with state and federal food service guidelines for restricting student access to vending machines. For more information regarding these policies and guidelines see the District Nurse or Food Service Director. [See policies at CO and FFA.]
Tobacco Prohibited
The district and its staff strictly enforce prohibitions against the use of tobacco products by students and others on school property and at school-sponsored and school-related activities. [See the Student Code of Conduct and policies at FNCD and GKA.]
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